Kinn's Medical Assistant - Final

A(n) __________ check has a detachable form that is used to itemize or specify the purpose for which the check is drawn. -cashier's -personal -business -voucher

voucher

The key to reducing the prevalence of antibiotic resistance is to: -prescribe antibiotics for all cases of the flu. -order antibiotics for a minimum of 2 days. -limit the use of antibiotics to one that is specific to the pathogen. -All are correct

limit the use of antibiotics to one that is specific to the pathogen.

Services that are needed to improve the patient's current health are considered: -elective. -preventive. -medically necessary. -provider network.

medically necessary.

An infection or inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord is: -meningitis. -encephalitis. -polyneuritis. -radiculitis.

meningitis.

The development of memory cells to protect the individual from a second exposure is: -natural active-acquired immunity. -artificial active-acquired immunity. -natural passive-acquired immunity. -artificial passive-acquired immunity.

natural active-acquired immunity.

The basic unit of the nervous system is the nerve cell, or: -neuroglia. -neuron. -Schwann cell. -neurotransmitter.

neuron.

The person purchasing an insurance policy pays a _______ and when the insurance company pays the plaintiff, the plaintiff is known as the ________. -premium; second party -insured; third party -premium; third party -third party; liability -liability; premium

premium; third party

Amounts owed to the physician are accounts _____________. -payable -receivable -debit -credit

receivable

The medical assistant should do everything possible to prevent claim __________.

rejection

A benign, slightly raised, pigmented skin lesion that occurs with aging is: -seborrheic dermatitis. -seborrheic keratosis. -dermatofibroma. -dysplastic nevus.

seborrheic keratosis.

A condition where there is an abnormal opening in the spinal column that allows the meninges to protrude is: -spina bifida. -meningocele. -sickle-cell anemia. -pre-eclampsia.

spina bifida.

What is an abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland surrounding the urethra, leading to difficulty with urination? -Prostatitis -BPH -Balanitis -Phimosis

BPH

A medical assistant helps the providers identify the immunizations that patients need. What ethical principle is the medical assistant demonstrating? -Nonmaleficence -Beneficence -Autonomy -Justice

Beneficence

Which of the following pulses is palpated in the neck? -Apical -Brachial -Carotid -Radial -Temporal

Carotid

A medical assistant needs to send a termination letter to a patient. Many state laws mandate this type of letter must be sent by ______________. -Priority mail express -Priority mail -First-class mail with return receipt -Certified mail with return receipt -Registered mail with return receipt

Certified mail with return receipt

What is a substance eaten in food and made by the liver? -Cholesterol -Bile -Chyme -Lacteal

Cholesterol

Bone, blood, and fat are examples of what type of tissue? -Epithelial -Connective -Muscular -Nervous

Connective

This use of drugs to prevent pregnancy. -Prevention -Cure -Treatment -Contraceptive -Replacement

Contraceptive

Nonstretchy fiber-like tissue replaces normal tissue, causing limited range of motion at the joint. -Scoliosis -Contracture -Carpal tunnel syndrome -Osteoarthritis

Contracture

What type of living donation occurs when the donor specifically names the person to receive the donation? -Directed donation -Indirected donation -Nondirected donation -Paired donation

Directed donation

What does not cause diabetic ketoacidosis? -Ate too many carbohydrates. -Has an infected wound. -Trauma. -Drank alcohol yesterday. -Had very recent surgery.

Drank alcohol yesterday.

The branch of medicine dealing with the incidence, distribution, and control of disease in a population and prevalence of disease in large populations and with detection of the source and cause of epidemics of infectious disease describes which of the following terms? -Epidemiological -Etiology -Mortality -Sequela

Epidemiological

Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder that occurs only in male children. -True -False

False

The thymus activates B lymphocytes. -True -False

False

The part of the venipuncture needle that fits into the syringe or Vacutainer adapter. -Shaft -Bevel -Hub -Retractable sheath

Hub

A certain percentage of the allowed amount that the policyholder is responsible for is: -premium. -deductible. -copayment. -co-insurance.

co-insurance.

"Pinkeye" is: -ophthalmia neonatorum. -keratitis. -blepharitis. -conjunctivitis.

conjunctivitis.

Which of the following pulses is palpated on top of the foot? -Apical -Brachial -Pedal -Radial -Temporal

Pedal

A waived test used for anticoagulant therapy and heart disease. -Lipid profile -Cardiac enzymes test -Prothrombin testing -Blood gases

Prothrombin testing

______ damages are large payments intended to punish the defendant and ______ damages are very small settlements. -Special; general -Compensatory; nominal -Compensatory; special -Punitive; nominal -Punitive; special

Punitive; nominal

How might a medical assistant prove technical skills to a potential employer? -Using the practicum skills checklist -Using a portfolio -Job advertisement -All are correct -Using the practicum skills checklist and using a portfolio

Using the practicum skills checklist and using a portfolio

The hormone that stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb water and return it to circulation is: -diuretic hormone. -antidiuretic hormone. -oxytocin. -oxytocia.

antidiuretic hormone.

The manufacturer's name for the drug is the: -generic name. -brand name. -chemical name. -label name.

brand name.

The atrioventricular bundle is the same as the: -bundle of His. -Purkinje fibers. -sinoatrial node. -AV bundle. -bundle of His and AV bundle.

bundle of His and AV bundle.

The Gram reaction a bacterium exhibits are the result of its: -cell membrane sugar content. -chemical makeup of the cell wall. -gelatinous capsule. -waxlike cell wall lipids.

chemical makeup of the cell wall.

What is a protein equivalent to 1 ounce of meat or poultry? - 1.5 ounce of fish - 1/4 cup of cooked beans - 2 eggs - 2 tablespoons of peanut butter - 1 ounce of nuts or seeds

1/4 cup of cooked beans

Which of the following dairy servings is equal to 1 cup of milk? -1/2 cup of soymilk -2 ounces of natural cheese -2 ounces of processed cheese -1 cup of yogurt -2 ounces of processed cheese and 1 cup of yogurt

2 ounces of processed cheese and 1 cup of yogurt

Order: ABC 70 mg po. Stock: ABC 20 mg po scored tablets. How many tablets will the patient take per dose? (do not round your answers) - 0.25 tab - 2 tabs - 3.5 tab - 0.3 tab - None are correct

70/20 = 3.5 tabs

A person with this condition may problems with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behaviors? -Panic disorder -Phobia -Bipolar disorder -ADHD -Disruptive behavior disorder

ADHD

Which of the following agencies, founded in 1939, is a nationally recognized certification agency for multiple allied health professionals? -NHA -AMT -AAMA -CAAHEP

AMT

What statement is true? -Blood pressure checks should be done every 2 to 4 years for adults 18 to 40 years old. -Blood pressure checks should be done twice a year for adults over 40 years of age. -Adults should have their cholesterol checked every 5 years. -Type 2 diabetes mellitus screening should be done every 5 years starting at age 35. -Patients age 40 to 80 should have a colonoscopy done every 10 years.

Adults should have their cholesterol checked every 5 years.

What are reportable cases per state statutes? -Sexually transmitted infections -Injuries related to violence -Abuse, neglect, and exploitation -Specific diseases -All are correct

All are correct

What is true regarding a nasopharyngeal airway? -Is also known as a nasal trumpet. -Is a soft flexible tube that is inserted in the nose. -Can provide a patent airway in an emergency. -All are correct -Is a soft flexible tube that is inserted in the nose and can provide a patent airway in an emergency.

All are correct

What is true regarding defense mechanisms? -They are unconscious mental processes that protect people from anxiety, loss, conflict, or shame. -They include denial, repression, displacement, regression, and projection. -They may hide a variety of thoughts or feelings. -All are correct -They are unconscious mental processes that protect people from anxiety, loss, conflict, or shame and they include denial, repression, displacement, regression, and projection.

All are correct

What must be done when vaccines are stored in a freezer? -The ideal temperature for frozen vaccines is -58°F to 5°F. -Leave 2 to 3 inches between the vaccine and the freezer wall. -Use water bottles in the freezer to help maintain the temperature. -All are correct -The ideal temperature for frozen vaccines is -58°F to 5°F and leave 2 to 3 inches between the vaccine and the freezer wall.

All are correct

Which statement is true about leukocytes? -Leukocytes are the largest circulating blood cells. -Granulocytes have segmented nuclei. -Neutrophils are the most numerous WBCs in circulation. -Bacterial infections stimulate increased production of neutrophils. -All are true.

All are true.

Members of a class of invertebrate animals that include insects, crustaceans, and arachnids. -Arthropod -Parasite -Helminth -Bacteria

Arthropod

In which phase of wound healing is collagen most involved? -First phase -Second phase -Third phase -Final phase -All phases

Final phase

This arrhythmia occurs when there is a disruption of the electrical impulse through the heart. -Atrial flutter -Premature atrial contraction -Heart block -Premature ventricular contraction -Ventricular tachycardia

Heart block

Which of the following is a common finding in cystitis and in individuals passing kidney stones? -Hematuria -Hemoglobinuria -Myoglobinuria -None are correct

Hematuria

Which of the following positions is most appropriate for a patient having a breast examination? -Dorsal recumbent -Jackknife -Lithotomy -Semi-Fowler's -Horizontal recumbent

Horizontal recumbent

A(n) __________ is a wound that appears jagged and irregular and is usually caused by trauma.

Laceration

Which OSHA Standard addresses the exit routes in a building? -Bloodborne pathogen -Hazard communication -Ionizing radiation -Means of egress -Laboratory standard

Means of egress

Which term is associated with the process of measuring? -Auscultation -Mensuration -Manipulation -Palpation

Mensuration

A chronic condition of the inner ear characterized by vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus is: -otitis media. -presbycusis. -Ménière disease. -impacted cerumen.

Ménière disease.

Qualitative and quantitative codes for drug testing are found in which of the following CPT sections? -Pathology -Surgical -Anesthesia -Medicine

Pathology

When a provider is diagnosing a vaginal infection and suspects trichomoniasis, what solution will be added to the slide for the microscopic examination? -Saline -Potassium hydroxide -Formalin -Preservative

Saline

This is a chronic autoimmune condition, which affects joints, skin, kidneys, brain, and the blood. -Chondromalacia patella -Chronic fatigue syndrome -Systemic lupus erythematosus -Psoriatic arthritis -Raynaud's phenomenon

Systemic lupus erythematosus

You are sorting the incoming mail and accidentally opened an envelope that you should not have. What do you do? -Read the contents. -Tape the envelope shut and add a note that includes your name and the date. -Take the envelope to the person and explain what happened. -Report the situation to your supervisor.

Tape the envelope shut and add a note that includes your name and the date.

What hormone promotes sperm production and muscle development? -Thymosin -Testosterone -Cortisol -Ghrelin -Somatostatin

Testosterone

Which statement best describes the main difference between the DO and the MD? -The training for the DO includes more courses and a longer residency. -Only the MD can prescribe drugs for the prevention and treatment of disease. -The DO places more emphasis on the relationship of the musculoskeletal structure to the function of organs and tissues in the body. -The license for the MD has more requirements and is more difficult to earn.

The DO places more emphasis on the relationship of the musculoskeletal structure to the function of organs and tissues in the body.

Sterile technique should be used for venipuncture. -True -False

True

The pancreas has exocrine and endocrine glands. -True -False

True