senior final mib
what is the minimum number of employees a company must have to meet the criteria of the cobra for continued medical benefits if an employee is laid off from a company
20
elisa is a test for
HIV
cancer identified by the presence of reed Sternberg cells is called
Hodgkin lymphoma
Deciding which tasks are most important is called
Prioritizing
When does the physician/patient contract begin?
When the physician accepts the patient and agrees to treat the patient
an emancipated minor is
a person younger than the age of 18 who lives independently
Talk or widely disseminated opinion with no discernible source, or a statement that is not known to be true, is called:
a rumor
a person with type o blood can donate to individuals with type o and type____ blood?
a, b, ab
a person with type a blood can donate blood to individuals with type a blood and type____ blood?
ab
an individual with which type of blood is considered a universal recipient?
ab
removal of the pharyngeal tonsils is?
adenoidectomy
the disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus and transmitted through body fluids via sexual contract or intravenous exposure is?
aids
an rma credential is awarded by which of the following
amt
a substance that produces an immune reaction because it is perceived as foreign is an?
antigen
intravenous transfer of blood from a donor to a recipient, either of whole blood or components, is?
blood transfusion
a reliable way to improve professional behavior is by showing a willingness to respond to constructive criticism. learn to honestly evaluate your own behavior and he willing to use criticism as a means to excel in your profession
both statements are true.
an obstruction to professionalism could be
bringing personal problems to the office
the prime concern of all employees of the physician's office should be
caring for the patient
most legal issues of private health insurance claims fall under
civil law
the process of blood clotting, or changing a liquid to a solid, is?
coagulation
a daily record sheet used to record daily business transactions is called an
daysheet
a task that is noted as an e priority is probably an?
errand
red blood cells are?
erythrocytes
the production of rbcs is called?
erythropoiesis
the formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow is stimulated by a hormone from the kidneys called?
erythropoietin
An attachment to an insurance policy that excludes certain illnesses or disabilities that would otherwise be covered is referred to as a/an
exclusion
syncope
fainting
An insurance billing specialist can escape liability by pleading ignorance.
false
Personal insurance is usually less expensive than other health insurance
false
a coordination of benefits statement in an insurance policy refers to the waiting period
false
checking personal e-mail several times a day in the medical office is always acceptable
false
long nails and colored polish are always acceptable in the medical profession
false
patients are not concerned about the medical assistants grooming & wardrobe
false
the medical assistant is not at fault if he or she displays a poor attitude after a reprimand from a supervisor
false
the act created to protect workers and their families so that they can get and maintain health insurance if they change or lose their jobs is called the
health insurance portability and accountability
cardi/o
heart
a substance in blood that transport oxygen and carbon dioxide is?
hemoglobin
an inherited deficiency of coagulation factor is called?
hemophilia
the term for the continual balancing act of the body system to provide an internal environment that is compatible with life is?
homeostasis
Under HIPAA guidelines, physicians must send all claims electronically if they have _____ full-time employees.
if they have more than 10 full time employees
Most physician/patient contracts are
implied
endocardi/o
inner lining of chambers of the heart
which of the following statements about professionalism is true?
it must be practiced at all times in the workplace it can lead to wage increases and promotions unacceptable behavior is detrimental to the medical assistant's career
aort/o
largest artery
which term means " removal of white blood cells"?
leukapheresis
white blood cells are?
leukocytes
a deficiency of wbcs is called?
leukopenia
which of the following personal hygiene attributes can be considered infection control problems
long polished nails
ventricul/o
lower chamber of the heart
pulmon/o
lung
cutting out a lymph node is called?
lymphadenectomy
a state and federal program for children who are younger than 21 years of age and have special health care needs is
maternal and child health programs
antiretrovirals
minimize the replication of HIV
the mental and emotional condition, enthusiasm, loyalty, or confidence of an individual or group with regard to the function or tasks at hand is called?
morale
myocardi/o
muscle layer of the heart
tasks that correspond in order with the a, b, and c designation are
must, should, and could
Which cells specialize in phagocytosis?
neutrophils
a policy in which the insurer cannot increase premium rates and must renew the policy until the insured reaches the age specified in the contract is a
noncancelable policy
an individual with which type of blood is considered a universal donor?
o
pericardi/o
outer sac surrounding the heart
the first document obtained in the initial patient visit is an
patient information form
a patient intake sheet is also called a
patient registration form
An encounter form may also be known as a
patient service slip
the liquid portion of blood is termed?
plasma
what is the correct term used to determine if a procedure is covered and medically necessary
preauthorization
conditions that existed and were treated before the health insurance policy was issued are called
preexisting
if meredith makes a list of the tasks taht need be done today, she is practicing
prioritization
diaphoresis
profuse sweating
hemorrhage into the tissues is called?
purpura
tachycardia
rapid heart rate
a mismatch of which factor between mother and fetus causes hdn?
rh
the combining form for plasma minus the clotting proteins is
ser/o
a task that is noted as a b priority
should be done today
the best way to earn a favorable evaluation on your externship is to
show integrity and practice high ethical standards
an inherited form of anemia characterized by a crescent-shaped rbc is
sickle cell anemia
which quality in a medical assistant is most likely to promote positive relations in the medical office
sincere interest in patient's welfare
bradycardia
slow heartbeat
cutting out the spleen is?
splenectomy
which statement is true regarding the status of students during the externship compared with that of regular employees
students are expected to perform under the same professional standrads as regular employees
the source document for insurance claim data is the
superbill
the insured is always
the individual enrollee or organization protected
the contract in a worker's compensation case exists between
the physician and the insurance company
when a patient carries private medical insurance, the contract for treatment exists between
the physician and the patient
apic/o
the pointed extremity of a conical structure
in health insurance, the insured is also known as
the subscriber the member the policyholder
assignment of benefits is
the transfer of one's legal right to collect an amount payable under an insurance contract
Most tasks can be prioritized into three general categories, which of the following is NOT one of the three?
those that are essential to complete that day
another term for platelets is
thrombocytes
the reason for a coordination of benefits statement in a health insurance policy is
to prevent duplication or overlapping of payments for the same medical expense
Habits formed during a medical assistant's training program will continue into the externship and employment:
true
a subscriber of an insurance policy may also be known as a policyholder
true
an insurance claims representative also may be known as the claims adjudicator
true
employees should be aware of the attendance policies in their facility's and procedures manual
true
jewerly should be conservative at work, and large earrings should never be worn
true
the insured may not necessarily be the patient seen for the medical service
true
the medical assisting student should treat the externship experience as a probationary period on an actual job
true
atri/o
upper chamber of the heart
valv/o
valve
arteri/o
vessel that carries blood away from the heart
sept/o
wall between the chambers