Medical Terminology Practice Exam
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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?

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

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

    <p>diabetes mellitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>the electronic sphygmomanometer method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The epiglottis is:

    <p>A flaplike structure covering the larynx during swallowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mixture of insoluble solids in a liquid?

    <p>A suspension</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a flavored solution mixed with sugar?

    <p>A syrup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a syrup mixed with alcohol?

    <p>An elixir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Normal ranges for a creatinine blood test:

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

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

    <p>kidney failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>comminuted</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>compound</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>vascular system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>gastrointestinal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>respiratory system</p> 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?

    <p>integumentary system</p> 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?

    <p>HIPAA</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Syphilis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A written request AND a patient signature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>An embolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of puncture do medical assistants not perform?

    <p>Arterial</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Side-Lying</p> 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:

    <p>Sitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Lying Flat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient lying flat is in the ________ position.

    <p>Supine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient sitting up is in the _________ position.

    <p>Fowler's</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Lateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the fees that insurance companies pay?

    <p>CPT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A protein in the blood associated with antibodies is:

    <p>Globulin</p> 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?

    <p>The manufacturer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Abbreviation for milliequivalent:

    <p>mEq</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Abbreviation for milligram:

    <p>mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Abbreviation for milliliter:

    <p>ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Abbreviation for minim:

    <p>m/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Motor unit</p> 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.
    • 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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