Medical Vocabulary and Techniques Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which of the following conditions may result in a lack of melanin pigment in the body?

Psoriasis

Albinism (correct)

Eczema

Dermatitis

Which of the following would be least likely to contaminate the sterile field?

An animal in the room

Sterile gloves (correct)

A nonsterile person entering the room

Uncovered instruments

Which of the following must be sent by first-class mail?

Magazines

Packages

Personal letters and postcards (correct)

Advertising mail

The treatment for poison ivy includes?

Applying a paste of baking soda and water. Signup and view all the answers

The tab key allows one to?

Move the cursor a predetermined number of spaces to the right. Signup and view all the answers

The pacemaker of the heart is the?

Sinoatrial node (SA node). Signup and view all the answers

A good telephone technique is a?

Low-pitched and expressive voice. Signup and view all the answers

A common sign of diabetes mellitus is?

Polyuria. Signup and view all the answers

All of the following may be consulted for drug information EXCEPT?

Medical dictionary Signup and view all the answers

A purchase agreement provision that covers the cost of repair due to faulty design or manufacturing is the?

Warranty. Signup and view all the answers

In the problem-oriented medical record (POMR) system, the initial database includes?

A numbered list of present problems. Signup and view all the answers

Questions regarding each of the major body systems and parts are known as?

ROS. Signup and view all the answers

During a physical examination, percussion is most commonly used to examine the?

Chest and back. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a coding system used by Medicare providers to report supplies and injections?

HCPCS Signup and view all the answers

The bone located in the posterior of the skull is the?

Occipital. Signup and view all the answers

The prefix pertaining to fingernail is?

Onych-. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is demographic information included in a medical record?

Date of Birth. Signup and view all the answers

The most common type of anemia in the U.S. is?

Iron deficiency anemia. Signup and view all the answers

The time zone difference between California and New Jersey is?

Three hours. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the purpose of records management?

Storage, arranging, accessibility, classifying. Signup and view all the answers

An examination method that requires the use of a stethoscope is?

Auscultation. Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are nutritional elements EXCEPT?

Ethanol Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would require an ICD-9 (or 10) -CM code?

Glossitis Signup and view all the answers

The part of the nervous system that governs conscious activities is the?

Somatic. Signup and view all the answers

Disposable single-use gloves should be worn?

When handling specimens, and when performing venipuncture. Signup and view all the answers

A chemical that interferes with the development of bacterial organisms is?

Antibiotic. Signup and view all the answers

A patient who weighs 45 kg also weighs how many pounds?

99 lbs. Signup and view all the answers

Unclear vision caused by hardening of the crystalline lens common among the elderly is known as?

Presbyopia. Signup and view all the answers

Inflammation of a sweat gland is known as?

Hidradenitis. Signup and view all the answers

When encountering an unconscious person, the medical assistant should first?

Assess the victim's responsiveness. Signup and view all the answers

The combining form cheil/o means?

Lip. Signup and view all the answers

You've taken a patient's temperature and recorded it as 96.9 degrees F. Later, the physician asks you to convert this measurement to Celsius. What is the patient's temperature in Celsius?

36.1. Signup and view all the answers

A call is ringing on another line; the medical assistant should?

Ask the first caller if she can hold. If yes, answer the second line, ask him or her if they can hold. If yes, return to the first caller. Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are electrolytes?

Sodium Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are steps for proper instrument care?

Do not stack instruments to avoid entangling them. Keep instruments with differing finishes separate. Use the instrument only for the purpose for which it is designed. Keep sharp and delicate instruments separate from the rest to avoid dulling or damaging them. Signup and view all the answers

The adult normal range of respiration cycles per minute is?

14-20. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Conditions and Terms

Albinism leads to a lack of melanin pigment in the body.
Polyuria is a common sign of diabetes mellitus.
Presbyopia is unclear vision caused by hardening of the crystalline lens in the elderly.
Hidradenitis is inflammation of a sweat gland.

Medical Records and Coding

The problem-oriented medical record (POMR) system starts with a numbered list of present problems.
ROS refers to questions regarding each major body system and parts.
HCPCS is a coding system used by Medicare providers for reporting supplies and injections.
Glossitis requires an ICD-9 (or 10)-CM code for billing.

Communication and Consultation

A good telephone technique includes using a low-pitched and expressive voice.
When handling calls, always check first if the caller can hold before attending to another line.

Physical Examination Techniques

Auscultation requires the use of a stethoscope to assess body sounds.
Percussion is most commonly used in the examination of the chest and back.

Body Systems and Anatomy

The sinoatrial node (SA node) is known as the pacemaker of the heart.
The somatic nervous system governs conscious activities.
The occipital bone is located at the posterior of the skull.

Health and Safety Practices

Disposable single-use gloves are necessary when handling specimens and performing venipuncture.
Antibiotics are chemicals that inhibit the development of bacterial organisms.
Proper care for instruments includes avoiding stacking, keeping differing finishes separate, and using instruments only for their intended purpose.

Nutritional Elements and Measurements

Nutritional elements include sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate, while ethanol is not considered a nutritional element.
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia in the U.S.
To convert weight, a patient weighing 45 kg is equivalent to 99 lbs.

Mail and Communication Regulations

Personal letters and postcards must be sent by first-class mail.

Temperature and Measurements

A patient's temperature of 96.9°F converts to 36.1°C.

Time Zones

The time zone difference between California and New Jersey is three hours.

Instrument Care

Key steps for proper instrument care include not stacking, keeping instruments of different finishes separate, and maintaining sharp instruments apart to prevent dulling.

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Description

Test your knowledge of medical conditions, records, communication techniques, and examination skills. This quiz covers important medical terminology and practices essential for healthcare professionals. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of the medical field.