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Terms in this set (123)An addition to an insurance policy is called a(n) rider Which of the following muscles of the body is the preferred injection site for infants Vastus lateralis Which of the following is used to record the difference between the debit and credit columns Balance column Retinol is another name for Vitamin A Which of the following items serves as a reminder to the patient An appointment card Which of the following types of file cabinet is the least efficient vertical In a network, a common connection point for the devices containing ports is called hub A colposcopy is used for which of the following systems reproductive The most appropriate filing system for organizing and storing medical research material is the ___________ system. subject Which product of fat metabolism is found in the urine of a person with uncontrolled diabetes ketones What gauge of needle is used for the Mantoux test? 26-27 Which of the following blood types is considered the universal donor Type O A computer or other networked device that manages shared resources is known as a(n) server Where does protein synthesis occur ribosomes Which of the following might make you liable for invasion of privacy and breaking patient-physician confidentiality Leaving a patient's medical chart and the patient sign-in sheet in plain view at the office Which of the following is determined by comparing the actual fee charged by physicians in the same specialty Usual, customary, and reasonable (UCR) fee Which of the following diseases can be caused by excessive growth hormone in an adult acromegaly Which of the following muscles is located in the torso? external oblique When a tuberculin test is performed, at which of the following angles is the needle inserted 15 degrees Which of the following tumors consists of multiple cysts ("a bunch of grapes")? Hydatidiform Which of the following procedures would require the patient's written consent major surgery When a mistake has been made in billing, you should rebill, noting the changes on the copy of the original form and writing "Second Billing" at the top. Which of the following files is used as a reminder tickler In testing for candidiasis, which of the following substances should be mixed with the vaginal specimen? potassium hydroxide Helping the patient to stay on a particular topic with directing questions and statements is known as focusing Which of the following extensions is used in the website address for the American Association of Medical Assistants .org The distance between the patient and the Snellen eye chart for visual acuity should be 20 feet Which term means "within the vein"? intravenous Which of the following systems is the least structured of all the scheduling systems open hours For injection at the vastus lateralis site, the patient may be in which of the following positions recumbent Which of the following positions is the best for musculoskeletal and neurological examinations standing Treatment using dry-cold or wet-cold applications is called cryotherapy Which of the following instruments is used to measure pressure of the intraocular region tonometer Which of the following arteries is most commonly used to monitor upper limb circulation, especially the pulse rate in adults radial The process of listening for sounds within the body is called auscultation Absorption of vitamin B12 requires intrinsic factor Scheduling two or more patients in the same time slot is called double booking Open-ended questions questions that allow respondents to answer however they want Which type of drug always requires a prescription and may be refilled five times in six months when authorized by the physician Schedules III and IV According to the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid, six to eleven servings of which of the following foods should be consumed daily bread, rice, pasta Touching someone to show sensitivity and empathy is usually acceptable on the shoulder, back, or hand AND
acceptable, so long as you are aware of cultural and personal Which act requires credit bureaus to supply correct and complete information to businesses to use in evaluating a person's application for credit Fair Credit Reporting Act Which of the following statements is true of TRICARE claims processing The patient may be billed for the entire deductible and the coinsurance portion of the allowed charge AND if the office does not accept assignment from TRICARE, the patient has to submit the claim forms. Which of the following endocrine glands secretes calcitonin thyroid gland Which type of filing cabinet requires the least amount of room movable Which of the following has been successful in preventing death from the overt phase of AIDS, which without therapy antiretroviral therapy When you receive a monthly statement from the practice's bank, you should first reconcile
the bank statement with the practice's own check balances and contact the bank if you notice any discrepancies, Which of the following types of drugs is used for seizures Antiepileptics Which of the following terms means surgical removal of the gallbladder? cholecystectomy When you receive a check as payment from a patient, you should endorse it immediately and write "for deposit only" on its back. Which of the following accounts is the most typical for patients of a medical practice open-book account Intercostal means between the ribs All of the following are advantages of electronic banking over traditional banking except ease of depositing checks. A statute of limitations limits the amount of time or deadline for filing a lawsuit or legal action. In an ICD-10-CM code, a placeholder character such as an "x" may be used in which part of the code After the 4th character Bleeding between menstrual periods is called metrorrhagia A nonnegotiable check issued for the payment of debts by an insurance company is called Warrant Biofeedback is a process that can help a person learn to control Internal physiological systems Which of the following types of information is included in office policy manuals? Specifications for personal appearance Which of the following statements is true about Medicare claims processing? The allowable payment to nonparticipating providers is less than the allowable payment to participating providers. Wounds in which the outer layers of the skin are rubbed off are called Abrasions Which of the following suffixes means "inflammation -itis The suture materials carried by surgical suture needles are also called ligatures Which of the following is an example of an unconventional lead used for electrocardiography? Intra-atrial lead Acetone breath can be smelled in which of the following conditions diabetic coma According to the CPT, when coding an insurance claim for a tonsillectomy, the code should be listed under which of the following body systems respiratory All of the following drugs are used for general anesthesia EXCEPT Lidocaine
Questions that require elaboration on the part of the patient are referred to as open-ended questions Which of the following abbreviations refers to a procedural codebook using a numerical system updated annually by the CPT Which of the following is a treatment in which the patient places the hand or foot in a container of glass beads that are heated and agitated with hot air? Fluidotherapy In preparation for cholecystography, the oral contrast medium should be taken about two hours after dinner or twelve to fifteen hours before the procedure. An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is called scoliosis The loss of at least what percentage of total blood volume can be life-threatening or fatal? 25%-40% The instrument used to measure blood pressure is called a(n Sphygmomanometer Which of the following abbreviations means "every 2 hours" q2h Which of the following conditions may give plasma or serum a milky, or turbid, appearance? Hyperlipidemia The correct spelling of a watery discharge from the nose is rhinorrhea Which of the following antibiotics is used in cultures to give an early indication of the presence of group A streptococcus? Bacitracin Thrombolysis is destruction of a blood clot Which of the following positions is not suitable for patients who are pregnant (late stage), elderly, or obese? prone Which of the following blood types is considered the universal recipient? Type AB+ The deltoid muscle may abduct arm A mucous membrane represents which of the following in the chain of infection transmission? Means of exit Dorsal means posterior or back When a patient has both Medicare and Medicaid claims are automatically forwarded from Medicare to Medicaid. Which of the following instruments is used to drain an abscess scalpel Hemoptysis should be recorded under which of the following body systems? respiratory Cystoscopy means inspection of the bladder with a special instrument. On the outside of an envelope, what is the postal abbreviation for plaza? PLZ The term point of service refers to an option added to some HMO plans that allows patients to choose physicians outside the HMO network. When should you collate patient records The day before a patient is seen Which of the following types of filing systems is most appropriate for the research materials maintained by a physician? subject In the apothecary system, a grain is equivalent to how many milligrams? 60 The suffix that means "flow" or "discharge" is -rrhea Cleaning products used on human tissues as anti-infection agents are called antiseptics Which of the following is a myelocele? herniation of the spinal cord What will happen when a physician in contract with an HMO plan exceeds the utilization norms set by the HMO The physician will not receive a withheld portion of the capitation payment Rubber bands and staples are incidental supplies What should a medical office do when its collection efforts have failed? Either collect through the court system or collect through a collection agency Which of the following drug types controls nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness Antiemetic Giardiasis is infection of the small intestine, also called "traveler's diarrhea". A rape victim who cannot recall the crime committed against her is demonstrating which of the following defense repression When should you minimize background noise when communicating with a patient? When dealing with a patient who has a hearing impairment The two most important components of hand washing are Running water and friction Which of the following tools is useful in showing the status of each account at a glance age analysis Which of the following medications is most appropriate for a patient with depression Sertraline (Zoloft®) Which of the following is true about the scope of education and training for medical assistants? In some states, medical assistants are not allowed to draw blood. The nonremovable magnetic medium inside a computer where information is stored is called a hard drive Which of the following culture media is most appropriate for culturing a throat swab specimen? blood agar Which of the following is a flat, bladelike bone that forms the midanterior portion of the upper trunk? sternum Which of the following is described as a contrast bath? Two baths, one filled with cold water and the other with hot water In each journal entry in a double-entry accounting system, the dollar amount of a debit must be equal to the dollar amount of a credit An unpredictable small cash expenditure, such as buying a cup of coffee for a visiting physician, can be covered by a(n) petty cash fund Which endocrine gland secretes cortisol? adrenal cortex The combining form pulmon/o means lung Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin Which of the following acts requires that creditors provide applicants with accurate and complete credit costs and terms, clearly and obviously? Truth in Lending Act Which of the following conditions of the eye may elevate pressure within the eye and cause blindness? glaucoma In a malpractice suit that involves the accidental injury of a patient during a surgical procedure, such as the removal of a healthy body part, the physician has the burden of proving innocence. What is meant by ectopic? misplaced Which of the following microbes lives only in the absence of oxygen? obligate anaerobe
An operative report reads "IBS," the correct meaning of which is irritable bowel syndrome A substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria is called ... Other sets by this creatorFinal66 terms Mercedes_Jenkins51 Finals Midterm79 terms Mercedes_Jenkins51 Chapter 11-1246 terms Mercedes_Jenkins51 Chapter 9 & 1049 terms Mercedes_Jenkins51 Verified questions
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chemistry Use the information in Table 2.8 to calculate the volume of $50.0~\mathrm{g}$ of each of the following substances. a. sodium chloride Verified answer
engineering **For a $30\text{-V}$ range, a $50$-$\mu\text{A}$, $2\text{-k}\Omega$ meter movement needs a multiplier resistor of** a. $58\text{ k}\Omega$. b. $598\text{ k}\Omega$. c. $10\text{ M}\Omega$. d. $600\text{ k}\Omega$. Verified answer anatomy What is the function of the electron-transport chain? Verified answer |