Medical Terminology Practice Exam

Questions and Answers

What does 'BMD' stand for?

Bone Mineral Density

The physician orders 160 mg/mL of Depo-Medrol. You have 40 mg/mL on hand. How many milliliters will you give?

4 mL

Which of the following is NOT appropriate patient education information when instructing a patient for after care of suturing?

Watch for signs of infection

Keep the site dry

Change the dressing regularly

Keep the site moist for at least 24 hours (correct)

A patient's medical record is to be released. What is an important rule to remember?

Release a copy of the medical record, not the original. Signup and view all the answers

Urine giving off a fruity odor may indicate the pathological condition of:

diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

What method uses a device to measure pulse and blood pressure simultaneously?

the electronic sphygmomanometer method Signup and view all the answers

The epiglottis is:

A flaplike structure covering the larynx during swallowing Signup and view all the answers

What is a mixture of insoluble solids in a liquid?

A suspension Signup and view all the answers

What is a mixture of one or more medications dissolved in a liquid?

A solution Signup and view all the answers

What is a flavored solution mixed with sugar?

A syrup Signup and view all the answers

What is a syrup mixed with alcohol?

An elixir Signup and view all the answers

Normal ranges for a creatinine blood test:

0.6 to 1.3 mg/dL Signup and view all the answers

A range of 2 to 6.5 mg/dL for a creatinine blood test would indicate:

kidney failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for a crushed bone fracture with many fragments?

comminuted Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for a fracture causing a bone to pierce the skin?

compound Signup and view all the answers

Which body system does a microorganism enter if it enters the blood supply?

vascular system Signup and view all the answers

Which body system does a microorganism enter if it is swallowed?

gastrointestinal system Signup and view all the answers

Which body system does a microorganism enter if it is breathed in through the nose?

respiratory system Signup and view all the answers

Which body system does a microorganism enter if it enters via a cut or other break in the skin?

integumentary system Signup and view all the answers

What is the 1994 act that determines the individuals to whom medical assistants are able to communicate test results?

HIPAA Signup and view all the answers

What condition does a positive Treponema pallidum antibodies blood test indicate?

Syphilis Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a patient to receive a copy of his or her own records?

A written request AND a patient signature. Signup and view all the answers

What is the sudden blocking of an artery by an embolus or the formation of an embolus?

An embolism Signup and view all the answers

What type of puncture do medical assistants not perform?

Arterial Signup and view all the answers

If the physician tells you to place the client in the lateral position, you understand that this means:

Side-Lying Signup and view all the answers

If the physician tells you to place the client in the Fowler's position, you understand that this means:

Sitting Signup and view all the answers

If the physician tells you to place the client in the supine position, you understand that this means:

Lying Flat Signup and view all the answers

A patient lying flat is in the ________ position.

Supine Signup and view all the answers

A patient sitting up is in the _________ position.

Fowler's Signup and view all the answers

A patient lying on her side would be in the _________ position.

Lateral Signup and view all the answers

What determines the fees that insurance companies pay?

CPT Signup and view all the answers

A protein in the blood associated with antibodies is:

Globulin Signup and view all the answers

Quality control testing for GC gram stain may be required more often than once a week if who recommends?

The manufacturer Signup and view all the answers

Abbreviation for milliequivalent:

mEq Signup and view all the answers

Abbreviation for milligram:

mg Signup and view all the answers

Abbreviation for milliliter:

ml Signup and view all the answers

Abbreviation for minim:

m/min Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a motor neuron and muscle fibers that it controls?

Motor unit Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology and Definitions

BMD: Stands for Bone Mineral Density, an important measure in assessing bone health.
Depo-Medrol Dosage Calculation: 160 mg/mL required; 40 mg/mL on hand; administer 4 mL.
Suturing Aftercare: Incorrect guidance includes keeping the site moist for 24 hours.
Medical Record Release: Always release a copy of the medical record, not the original.

Clinical Signs and Symptoms

Fruity odor in urine may suggest diabetes mellitus, a condition requiring medical attention.

Measuring Techniques

Electronic Sphygmomanometer: A device that measures pulse and blood pressure simultaneously.

Anatomical Structures

Epiglottis: A flaplike structure that covers the larynx during swallowing, preventing food from entering the airway.

Solution Types

Suspension: A mixture of insoluble solids in a liquid.
Solution: A mixture of one or more medications dissolved in a liquid.
Syrup: Flavored solutions mixed with sugar.
Elixir: A syrup mixed with alcohol.

Lab Values

Creatinine Blood Test Normal Range: 0.6 to 1.3 mg/dL; a level of 2 to 6.5 mg/dL indicates kidney failure.

Fracture Terminology

Comminuted Fracture: A crushed bone fracture with many fragments.
Compound Fracture: A fracture causing the bone to pierce the skin.

Infection Pathways

Vascular System: Entry route for microorganisms through the blood supply.
Gastrointestinal System: Entry route for microorganisms swallowed.
Respiratory System: Entry route for microorganisms breathed in.
Integumentary System: Entry route through cuts or breaks in the skin.

Legal Regulations

HIPAA: 1994 act governing the communication of test results by medical assistants.

Disease Indicators

Treponema Pallidum Antibodies Test: A positive result indicates syphilis.

Patient Record Access

Patient Copy of Records: Requires a written request and patient signature for access.

Medical Conditions

Embolism: Sudden blockage of an artery by an embolus or formation of an embolus.

Procedures by Medical Assistants

Punctures Not Performed: Medical assistants do not perform arterial punctures.

Patient Positioning

Lateral Position: Client lies on their side.
Fowler's Position: Client is sitting up, often used for breathing difficulties.
Supine Position: Client lies flat on their back.

Insurance and Fees

CPT: Current Procedural Terminology determines the fees that insurance companies pay.

Blood Proteins

Globulin: A protein in blood associated with antibodies, plays a role in immune responses.

Quality Control in Laboratories

GC Gram Stain Quality Control: Recommended to be tested more frequently if specified by the manufacturer.

Abbreviations

mEq: Milliequivalent.
mg: Milligram.
mL: Milliliter.
m/min: Minim.

Neurophysiology

Motor Unit: Comprises a motor neuron and the muscle fibers it controls, crucial for muscle contraction.

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Test your knowledge with this free practice exam focusing on medical terminology and dosage calculations. Ideal for healthcare professionals and students, each question tests critical concepts necessary for effective patient care. Prepare yourself for success in the medical field.