199 Matching questions

1. Which of the following would be considered an example of objective clinical evidence?
2. All of the following compoents are a part of the Sigmund Freud's theories of psychology EXCEPT
3. What is seizures?
4. Which of the following terms means "difficulty swallowing"?
5. Which of the following is the documentation that is gathered regarding a patient's address and insurance information?
6. Mrs Lee, a patient of Dr. Chad, is charged $80 for a visit. Medicare allows $60 for this visit and paid $48. Because Mrs. Lee has already met her yearly deductible, how much will she have to pay the physician?
7. Which of the following federal agencies was formed as the first attempt to establish consumer protection in the manufacture of drugs and foods?
8. The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 was developed for all the following reasons EXCEPT:
9. Tendonitis is a(n)
10. All of the following statements are true about the encounter form EXCEPT:
11. Which of the following serum levels an be measured to assess a patient's kidney function?
12. Which type of resume is written specifically for an advertised job?
13. The medical assistant is protected from liability during an emergency situation for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
14. If a mass is felt in a patient's neck, the finding is classified as which of the following?
15. Substances that prevent or inhibit the growth of a fungus are known as
16. The upper respiratory tract includes all of the following EXCEPT the
17. Which certifying agency allows a medical assistant to use the CMA credential?
18. Which of the following terms refers to the narrowing of the urethra?
19. Which of the following is the safest type of check endorsement?
20. What percentage will medicare pay on an allowed claim?
21. Which of the following systems pumps and distributes blood throughout the body?
22. The physician orders the medical assistant to draw a blood sample for hematology test and a chemistry test. What is the correct order of draw?
23. Which of the following criteria is an example of the clustering style of scheduling?
24. Which of the following terms means "the thing speaks for itself" when applied to the law of negligence?
25. A healthcare agent with durable power of attorney is
26. Non-duplication of benefits means that:
27. Which of the following situation is NOT considered to be a reportable incidence?
28. Payroll documents of employees need to be kept for a minimum of
29. Which of the following would be the bet salutation to use in a business letter?
30. When responding to a hearing-impaired caller, the medical assistant should
31. In which of the following parts of the patient interview should the medical assistant ask the patient about drug allergies?
32. The Personnel Record Act prohibits an employer from keeping information about
33. Measurement of which of the following is the most effective method to monitor a patient who takes warfarin (Coumadin)?
34. Which of the following is the correct spelling of the term for an enlarged spleen?
35. Which of the following conditions is most characteristic of an asthma attack?
36. The medical assistant is caring for a child with a painful, blistered burn on the arm from a hot liquid. The medical assistant should
37. Which of the following statements would be an example of stereotyping ?
38. Which of the following medications should be included on a crash cart?
39. Insulin shock causes
40. When using an autoclave, which of the following is the minimum temperature necessary to sterilize medical instruments?
41. Which device protects a computer from electrical damage?
42. Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?
43. Annotating is:
44. To control bleeding or hemorrhaging, the medical assistant should initially
45. High-protein diets are often used
46. Which of the following individuals would require the consent of an adult before treatment may be given by a physician?
47. Which of the following parts of a microscope holds the slide?
48. Medicare Part B overs all of the following EXCEPT:
49. Which of the following is an effective disinfectant used in the medical office to destroy blood-borne pathogens
50. Which of the following is a drug used to lessen or prevent the effects of a disease?
51. Which of the following terms means "all of the factors required for infectious disease to spread"
52. Which of the following terns describes written statements made to damage a individual's reputation?
53. The procedure to follow when opening mail is to
54. All of the following actions many result in revocation of a physician's licences EXCEPT:
55. All of the following may interfere with a therapeutic relationship between the patient and the healthcare provider EXCEPT:
56. All of the following statements about renewing the CMA credential are true EXCEPT
57. Which of the following is a pointing device that notifies the user where the next letter, number, or symbol will be placed?
58. Hydrocele means
59. The Mantoux test is used to determine the presence of which of the following
60. Which volumes of the ICD-9-CM books are needed for coding diagnoses in the medical office?
61. Which of the following patients should be seen first if all of them arrived at the walk-in-center at approximately at the same time?
62. Which part of Medicare provides prescription?
63. All of the following are common causes of breathing emergencies EXCEPT:
64. All of the following are advantages of the numeric filing system EXCEPT:
65. Calculate the following drug dosage: Ampicillin 0.5g. The unit dose packet reads 250 mg/cap.:
66. Which burn destroys the epidermis and dermis. including the nerve endings?
67. Which of the following positions is more comfortable for a patient who has dyspnea
68. Which type of pathogen survives in the absence of oxygen?
69. Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of a lymph node?
70. A drug that is given sublingually is
71. A physician who specializes in disorders of the eye is known as which of the following?
72. Medical records are used for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
73. How many digits are contained in the ZIP+4?
74. The Occupational Safety and Health Act was legislation passed to ensure all of the following EXCEPT:
75. Shock is caused by
76. CPT codes are used to code
77. The role of the medical assistant when checking in a patient is to
78. Which of the following situations is NOT considered to be a reportable incident?
79. A physician prescribes amoxicillin 500 mg capsules po quid for 10 days. How many capsules should be dispensed?
80. Which of the following terms means "the surgical removal of the kidney"?
81. Which of the following is one of the agencies that regulates the disposal of infectious waste outside the workplace?
82. Which terms is used when describing the amount of money owed by the medical office for products and services purchased on credit?
83. All of the following should be considered when selecting new file cabinets for a medical office EXCEPT:
84. All of the following are reasons for the proper documentation of procedures performed in a medical office EXCEPT
85. The sensory organs include all of the following EXCEPT
86. All of the following are examples of computer hardware EXCEPT:
87. Which of the following is NOT a subjective symptom?
88. The recommended amount of water to ingest daily is
89. A newborn's pulse is most accurately measured at which of the following sites?
90. Which suffix means " surgical repair"?
91. When should the W-2 form, the wage and tax statement, be given to an employee?
92. Which of the following would allow the medical assistant to document a firm, moveable abdominal mass?
93. Which of the following is NOT a federal health insurance program or state health insurance program?
94. Which of the following body pars is considered the lower limit of a sterile surgical field?
95. A drug from which of the following classes is used for a heart condition?
96. The usual fee charged by a physician is
97. TRICARE was formerly known as
98. Which of the following food types is the best protein source?
99. All of the following accommodations may be made o comply with the regulation s recommended in the Americans with Disabilities Act EXCEPT:
100. According to basic cardiac life support procedures, which of the following describes appropriate rescue breathing for an adult patient?
101. Which of the following terms states that a physician is liable for the negligent actions of any employee working under his or her supervision?
102. Gloves, gowns, and face shields, or masks, are example of
103. Which of the following are liquid at room temperature and may help reduce blood cholesterol?
104. The combing form cost/o refers to which of the following anatomic structures?
105. A patient who has orthstatic hypotension should be helped from the supine position to the sitting position to prevent which of the following?
106. Which of the following information wold be listed on the front portion of a patient's medicare card?
107. Which of these laws or organization developed rules regarding the proper handling of blood products and other infectious material such as wearing gloves, gowns, and goggles?
108. Where on an envelope should notations such as "Confidential" and "Personal" be included?
109. Which type of insurance would cover the medical expenses of an employee injured on the job?
110. Which of the following is NOT an example of biohazardous substance?
111. Which of the following describes a wrong and unlawful act performed y a physician?
112. Which of the following procedures measures the amount of air moving into and out of the lungs?
113. Codes that cannot stand alone are
114. The most accurate definition of "defense mechanisms" in psychology is
115. Which of the following is the best source of calcium and Vitamin D?
116. A legal, valid contract may include all of the following EXCEPT
117. The process of preparing documents by converting dictated physician notes into written documents is called
118. To obtain confidential patient information which caller does NOT need a patient's written consent?
119. When more than one policy pays on a claim, it is called
120. Insurance policies that include coverage on a fee-for-service basis are called:
121. Cognitive theory offers an approach to psychology that encourages individuals to examine
122. Medical records are classified as
123. Which type of mail should be used when proof is needed that patient received a letter sent by physician's office?
124. Which of the following is NOT considered a special accessibility alteration designed just for disabled patients coming to the physician's office?
125. Which of the following organisms causes yeast infection?
126. The usual sequence of the general physical examination involves moving?
127. A strain is a
128. Each of the following identifies one of Elizabeth Kubler- Ross's 5 stages of grief EXCEPT
129. All of the following are requirements for safety in the medical office EXCEPT
130. After delivering a shock with the AED, the medical assistant should
131. All of the following are true about leukocytes EXCEPT
132. Who owns a patient's medial record?
133. A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has difficulty breathing. What term indicates this condition?
134. Which of the following is an example of a fatsoluble vitamin?
135. Medical expenses for a patient injured at his or her place of employment should be sent to
136. Place the following medical records in alphabetic order:
137. Which of the following terms may be defined as the science of designing equipment in a workplace to help workers reach maximum productivity and reduce fatigue and discomfort?
138. The medical assistant is to obtain the history of a patient who is suspected to have active tuberculosis. For protection, which of the following articles is essential for the medical assistant to wear before entering the room?
139. Which organization registers physicians to prescribe controlled substances?
140. Which of the following planes divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?
141. A positive result on a human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test in a 23-year-old woman most likely indicates which of the following conditions?
142. Which of the following should be placed on the top when sorting incoming mail?
143. Calculate the following drug dosage:
     An infant who weighs 12 pounds 5 ounces is ordered fluconazole qid for treatment of thrush. The lable reads 150mg in 3cc of suspension. The recommended range of the medication is 3mg/kg/day. How much should the infant receive per dose?
144. A method of containing hospital costs has been adopted with a system called
145. Which of the following agencies is responsible for enforcing the Controlled Substance Act?
146. Which of the following is an instrument used to inspect the inner structures of the eye?
147. All of the following statements describe strict chronological filing EXCEPT:
148. All of the following are bookkeeping guidelines EXCEPT
149. Th correct USPS abbreviation for the state of Maine is:
150. The accessory organs include the
151. Which law protects consumers by requiring full disclosure of any additional charges that may apply to a bill, such as interest?
152. All of the following are ways to help in the collection process of accounts receivable EXCEPT:
153. A stethoscope is required for a patient reporting which chief complaint?
154. Which of the following terms describes complete destruction of all microorganisms?
155. Which of the following conditions is commonly known as a bruise?
156. An AED is used to treat which of the following?
157. Which type of insurance is usually purchased to cover catastrophic illness and injuries?
158. The dorsalis pedis pulse is detected in which of the following areas of the body?
159. Which of the following would be an example of an accounts receivable?
160. Which of the following should be assessed first when rendering first aid?
161. Where is the most common intramuscular injection site for infants less that seven month old?
162. When a patient has taken a drug for an extended period of time, the desired effect may lessen or will not occur at all. This is called
163. Which of the following is the final step to the aging and collection process for a patient with private insurance?
164. Which of the following statements is NOT true about patient referrals?
165. A one-write, or write-it-once, bookkeeping system is also referred to as a
166. Which of the following describes a drug that is not protected by a trademark but is registered by the Food and Drug Administration?
167. The information needed to make a return appointment for an established patient includes all of the following EXCEPT
168. The nucleus is
169. Which of the following coding systems is used to identify and code diseases on insurance claims?
170. An infant with a rectal temperature of 103.6 (degree F) would have an oral temperature of
171. A VIS is
172. A patient's neighbor calls, stating that she is concerned about her friend and would like to know what is wrong with the patient The medical assistant should:
173. Which of the following incoming calls should the medical assistant transfer immediately to the physician?
174. When an insurance policy pays a percentage of the balance after application of the deductible, it is referred to as
175. When both parents (married) are covered by health insurance, claims for the family are paid according to the
176. Spore test monitoring in an autoclave is used to determine
177. The food guide pyramid suggests that patients plan a balanced diet by doing all of the following EXCEPT:
178. What is the subscription part of a prescription?
179. According to the rule of nines, the amount of body surface represented by the head and neck is
180. Which of the following best describes the prior permission or approval needed from an insurance carrier before a patient may be treated or have a specific procedure performed by the physician?
181. To ensure proper ambulation, a walker should be level with the patient's
182. Cholelithiasis is
183. The function of the skin includes all of the following EXCEPT
184. Which of the following types of infection has a quick onset and a short duration, similar to the common cold?
185. How often should medical assistants check the expiration dates on supplies stored in examination rooms?
186. When the medical assistant is preparing to answer incoming calls, what supplies or items should he or she have readily available ?
187. The money collected through contributions to the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) is used for all of the following EXCEPT:
188. Biohazardous waste must be collected in impermeable polyethylene bags that are which color?
189. Which scheduling style utilizes any method or combination of methods that works best for the individual office?
190. Which of the following is the name for the blood pressure valve when the heart is contracting?
191. Which type of medical record filing system offers the most privacy?
192. Which type of scheduling system schedules three patients at the beginning of each hour?
193. Which of the following statements describes a patient advocate?
194. Which of the following will happen to an insurance claim when the coding is incorrectly entered on the insurance form?
195. Which of the following is the first line of defense in the practice of medical asepsis?
196. The best way to handle an unidentified caller who insists on speaking with the physician but refuses to give her phone number or the reason for her call would be to
197. Which of the following refers to a combination of activities designed to ensure reliable valid test results?
198. The 4 major types of tissue in the body are
199. Which of the following is an example of a standard precaution for infection control?

1. a 0.8cc
2. b Unemployment insurance
3. c Dyspnea
4. d From the head toward the feet
5. e Whether or not the office uses color-coded files
6. f Constipation and abdominal pain
7. g Any 2 individual
8. h Airway
9. i Jotting down notes about an action needed to be taken in the letter's margins
10. j The name of the beneficiary and the patient's ID number
11. k A negative result for HIV
12. l 80%
13. m Behaviorism
14. n Hematoma
15. o Pegboard system
16. p Prothromboplastin time (PTT)
17. q Antiarrhythmic
18. r 2, 3, 4, 1
19. s FDA (Food Drug Administration)
20. t Orthodontist
21. u Volume 1 and 2
22. v Directions for the pharmacist
23. w The information in the record is owned by the patient, and the physician or medical facility that created the record owns the paper medical record.
24. x "Would you please describe the exercises you do each day that tend to cause the chest pain you are experiencing?"
25. y Benefits will be coordinated between two separate insurance companies
26. z Blood urea nitrogen
27. aa Plasty
28. ab Exits marked only in Braille
29. ac The emergency room calling about admitting an established patient with chest pain
30. ad Coordination of benefits
31. ae E codes
32. af DRGs
33. ag Chain of infection
34. ah Placed under the tongue
35. ai Furosemide (Lasix)
36. aj Environmental Protection Agency
37. ak Cursor
38. al Mask
39. am Fungicides
40. an The person chosen to make the final decisions about the patient's end-of-life healthcare
41. ao 9
42. ap MCOs
43. aq Top of the foot
44. ar System software
45. as A 15-year-old girl living with her parents
46. at 40
47. au Generic
48. av Waist
49. aw Sterilization
50. ax Swelling of the testes
51. ay Information documented in the medical record may be used to reassure an employer about the health of an employee
52. az Accounts payable
53. ba Splenomegaly
54. bb Ophthalmoscope
55. bc Ergonomics
56. bd 9%
57. be To keep track of the patient's financial transactions.
58. bf Leukocytes are responsible for blood clotting
59. bg Unsaturated fats
60. bh The patient agrees to treatment
61. bi Procedures
62. bj Demographics
63. bk Gallstones
64. bl The CMA credential is required in order to practice in the medical assisting profession
65. bm Vitamin E
66. bn The claim will e denied, and the physician will not receive payment
67. bo Fever
68. bp Closed, active, or inactve
69. bq Past medical history
70. br Res ipsa loquitur
71. bs A 56-year-old male with dyspnea
72. bt Birthday rule
73. bu Restrictive endorsement
74. bv Strains
75. bw Workers' compensation insurance
76. bx Washing hands
77. by More control for employers over employee non-worker hours
78. bz Immediately resume chest compressions cycled with resure breathing
79. ca Tactfully refuse to release any patient information without the patient's written permission
80. cb Rib
81. cc Dyspena
82. cd Third-degree
83. ce Numeric
84. cf Dsyphagia
85. cg Hearth arrhythmias
86. ch Patient's employer
87. ci Best regards
88. cj Nephrectomy
89. ck Surge protector
90. cl eight eight-ounce glasses
91. cm Acute infection
92. cn The control center that directs the activity of the cell
93. co Vastus lateralis
94. cp Monthly
95. cq Pregency
96. cr CHAMPUS
97. cs Diary products
98. ct All elderly patients have difficulty walking
99. cu Anaerobes
100. cv Truth-in-Lending-Act
101. cw ICD-9-CM
102. cx Errors in their thinking
103. cy Inflammation of the tendon
104. cz Gallbladder, liver, and pancreas
105. da Whether the autoclave is sterilizing instruments properly
106. db Ask the caller to send a letter to the physician
107. dc An involuntary muscle contraction/relaxation
108. dd Prophylactic
109. de Empathy
110. df 2 capsules
111. dg Systolic pressure
112. dh A lack of blood flow and oxygen to body tissues
113. di Malfeasance
114. dj Replacing stairs with elevators in all buildings
115. dk Transcription
116. dl Gold, then lavender-topped
117. dm Typed directly below the return address
118. dn Hips
119. do 4 years
120. dp The problem list is arranged according to the patient's past history
121. dq Letter of recommendation
122. dr Case of bronchitis
123. ds Semi-Flower
124. dt Muscle, nervous, epithelial, and connective
125. du Shock
126. dv Personal protective equipment (PPE)
127. dw The pharynx
128. dx Major medical
129. dy Place the most important mail on top
130. dz inpatient hospital visits
131. ea Wave
132. eb Practice-based
133. ec Precertification
134. ed Candida
135. ee Quality control
136. ef Allowing three months to pass before billing the patient for the office visit
137. eg 250 (degree F) (121.1 degree C)
138. eh Speak a little more slowly and little more loudly
139. ei Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
140. ej Disinfecting the examination table after each patient
141. ek Spirometry
142. el Perspiration
143. em Traditional insurance policies
144. en Red
145. eo Completing bookkepping once every two weeks
146. ep A form that explains the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and adverse reactions cause by the vaccine
147. eq They may be made without preauthorization from the insurance carrier
148. er Transportation of immune cells
149. es Respondeat superior
150. et A letter marked "Personal"
151. eu 98.6 (degree F)
152. ev Appointment book, calender, message pad or notepad, and pen and pencil
153. ew Annually in January
154. ex The amount a physician charges for a service or procedure
155. ey Tolerance
156. ez An employee's political affiliation
157. fa To increase the waiting time for specimen results
158. fb Certified mail
159. fc Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
160. fd An encounter form is considered the universal insurance claim form
161. fe Apply ice directly to the burn and keep it there until the pain is relieved
162. ff Apply direct pressure
163. fg Palpation
164. fh Transverse
165. fi Meats
166. fj Over the apex of the heart
167. fk Charges for a patient's office visit
168. fl A liaison between patient and healthcare provider
169. fm Send an overdue notice with the intent of turning the bill over to a collection agency if not paid promptly
170. fn Prescribing legal drugs
171. fo Part D
172. fp Before surgery
173. fq Cardiovascular
174. fr Muscle injury
175. fs Bleach
176. ft Severe hypoglycemia
177. fu $12
178. fv Libel
179. fw Referring Physician
180. fx Urethrostenosis
181. fy Mats on the floors near entryways to prevent patient falls because of wet floors
182. fz Strategies individuals use to avoid difficult or painful feelings
183. ga Stage
184. gb Bronchi
185. gc ME
186. gd Confirm office coverage for patient's insurance plan
187. ge Syncope
188. gf Scheduling a well-baby clinic for Tuesday mornings from 10:00AM to 11:00AM and performing school physicals one morning per week
189. gg Center for Disease Control and Prevention
190. gh Coinsurance
191. gi Drug Enforcement Administration
192. gj Eating more carbohydrates
193. gk Objective
194. gl An alphabetic card system
195. gm Worker's compensation
196. gn Tuberculosis
197. go High blood pressure, elevated temperature, and swollen ankle
198. gp Lymphadenectomy
199. gq One breath every 5 seconds