NAHP Exam Flashcards

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One who studies a disease is a?

pathologist

What is the study of disease called?

Pathology

A.I.D.S stands for?

acquired immune deficiency syndrome

The doctor's office is most concerned with?

civil and criminal law Signup and view all the answers

Who could not legally act as an agent for another patient?

a minor for their younger sister Signup and view all the answers

Incorrect information given that may injure the reputation of another is called?

slander Signup and view all the answers

The patient is more cooperative if they?

understand the procedure to be done Signup and view all the answers

Intercostal refers to?

between the ribs Signup and view all the answers

Incision into the chest will refer to as?

thoracotomy Signup and view all the answers

Liver enlargement is referred to as?

hepatomegaly Signup and view all the answers

The word 'peri' means?

around Signup and view all the answers

The word 'dys' means?

painful Signup and view all the answers

The word 'itis' means?

inflammation Signup and view all the answers

The word which means 'joint' is?

arthro Signup and view all the answers

The word meaning 'white' is?

leuko Signup and view all the answers

The word meaning 'phago' is?

to eat Signup and view all the answers

The word 'nephron' is?

kidney Signup and view all the answers

The word meaning 'megalo' is?

large Signup and view all the answers

The suffix which means 'plastic repair' is?

oplasty Signup and view all the answers

The suffix which means 'discharge or flow' is?

orrhea Signup and view all the answers

The suffix which means 'pain' is?

algia Signup and view all the answers

'Osteo' means?

bone Signup and view all the answers

The term 'self' refers to?

ato Signup and view all the answers

The combining form of 'woman' is?

gyneco Signup and view all the answers

When one encounters a baffling term, you should?

consult a dictionary Signup and view all the answers

A prefix is the?

beginning of a word Signup and view all the answers

A suffix is the?

ending of a word Signup and view all the answers

The most common combining form is?

'o' Signup and view all the answers

The first way to communicate courtesy to the telephone caller is to?

answer promptly, identify yourself, and ask how you may help them Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided by a medical assistant?

arguing with the patient Signup and view all the answers

One way to prevent patients from forgetting future appointments is to?

not to book more than two weeks in advance Signup and view all the answers

When a patient must cancel an appointment, you should?

immediately schedule another appointment Signup and view all the answers

Physiology is the?

study of the functions of the living organisms Signup and view all the answers

An insurance contract written for a company for its employees is called?

group coverage Signup and view all the answers

A patient who is 68 years old is most likely covered by what type of insurance?

medicare Signup and view all the answers

Medicare pays what percentage?

80% Signup and view all the answers

To establish eligibility for the Medicaid patient, you must check their?

all of the above Signup and view all the answers

Under what program may the retired military or the dependents of active military personnel receive care?

CHAMPUS Signup and view all the answers

What kind of insurance provides medical care for job-related accidents or illness?

workers compensation Signup and view all the answers

The type of insurance that provides income when the insured is unable to work due to an illness or injury is?

disability Signup and view all the answers

The pre-determined amount of money paid by the patient before an insurance company pays is?

deductible Signup and view all the answers

The word indicating the date medical insurance coverage begins is called?

effective Signup and view all the answers

For a patient to be entitled to 'pay in full' benefits under the Blue Shield program, their physician must be?

a participating physician Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups sponsors CHAMPUS?

U.S military Signup and view all the answers

If poor records are kept and a physician fails to report all his income and deductions to the IRS, the physician is open to a charge of?

fraud Signup and view all the answers

The purpose of aging accounts receivable is?

is used to identify past due accounts for collections Signup and view all the answers

A patient's financial account is referred to as?

ledger or ledger card Signup and view all the answers

A listing of specific services rendered and fees charged is an?

itemized statement Signup and view all the answers

What is the latest date an employer may give the employee the W-2 form?

January 31st Signup and view all the answers

Tissues are composed of?

cells Signup and view all the answers

A person incapable of forming melanin is?

albino Signup and view all the answers

The outermost cellular layer of the skin is called?

epidermis Signup and view all the answers

An inflammation of the skin, usually causing itching and sometimes accompanied by scaling or blistering is called?

eczema Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are characteristics of infantile eczema?

is associated with red, raised, pruritic, scaling areas on cheeks, scalp, and diaper area Signup and view all the answers

This bone forms on the forehead and bony sockets which contain the eyes?

frontal Signup and view all the answers

Facial bones that compose the massive upper jaw bones are called?

maxillary bones Signup and view all the answers

Facial bones that compose the lower jaw are referred to as?

mandibular bones Signup and view all the answers

The collar bone, a slender bone, one on each side of the body, connecting the breastbone to each other is called?

clavicle Signup and view all the answers

The longest bone in the body is?

femur Signup and view all the answers

What is a chronic inflammatory disease that attacks joints and surrounding tissues, and is an intermittent disease with periods of remission?

rheumatoid Signup and view all the answers

A metabolic bone disorder affecting primarily post-menopausal women and is characterized by the loss of calcium and phosphate from the bone is called?

osteoporosis Signup and view all the answers

An inflamed condition of the tendon and tendon muscles is called?

tendonitis Signup and view all the answers

An inflammation of the meninges of the brain and spinal cord due usually to a bacterial infection from the ears, sinuses, lungs, or a brain abscess is?

meningitis Signup and view all the answers

A seizure disorder affecting 1 to 2 percent of the population and is associated with electrical impulses from the neurons of the brain is?

epilepsy Signup and view all the answers

A congenital defect consisting of the absence of a vertebral arch of the spinal column is called?

spina bifida Signup and view all the answers

A gradually developing cloudiness of the lens, occurring most frequently in persons over 70 years of age is called?

cataracts Signup and view all the answers

A condition of excessive intraocular pressure which results in atrophy of the optic nerve is called?

glaucoma Signup and view all the answers

The universal donor is blood type?

O Signup and view all the answers

Another name for myocardial infarction is?

heart attack Signup and view all the answers

The muscle walls of the heart are called the?

myocardium Signup and view all the answers

The smallest blood vessel is the?

capillary Signup and view all the answers

Once complete heart beat combining the contraction and relaxation phases is known as the?

cardiac cycle Signup and view all the answers

A condition indicating that certain elements are lacking in the blood is called?

anemia Signup and view all the answers

A congenital anemia occurring among blacks, which an average of one in ten carry the abnormal gene is called?

sickle cell Signup and view all the answers

Metastasis refers to?

growth of cancer cells from one tissue to another Signup and view all the answers

The most important muscle to aid in breathing is?

diaphragm Signup and view all the answers

The voice box is called?

larynx Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following may precipitate individual attacks of asthma?

all of the choices Signup and view all the answers

The small sac attached to the underside of the liver and stores bile is called?

gallbladder Signup and view all the answers

A substance provided by the stomach, necessary for the digestion of food is called?

hydrochloric acid Signup and view all the answers

Tiny microscopic projections in the wall of the small intestines, which absorb nutrients into the bloodstream are called?

villus, villi Signup and view all the answers

Hepatitis is?

inflammation of the liver Signup and view all the answers

The urinary system is composed of?

kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra Signup and view all the answers

A critical illness resulting in the sudden cessation of kidney function is known as?

renal failure Signup and view all the answers

Insulin is secreted directly into the bloodstream by what organ?

pancreas Signup and view all the answers

A chronic disease of insulin deficiency or resistance is called?

diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

The 'master' gland of the human body is called the?

pituitary gland Signup and view all the answers

A goiter is?

a visible swelling of the thyroid gland Signup and view all the answers

For the first 2 months, the unborn child is referred to as?

embryo Signup and view all the answers

When autoclaving instruments, the timing period begins?

both a and c Signup and view all the answers

Hypertension is also referred to as?

high blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

The most common place to take a pulse is at the?

radial artery Signup and view all the answers

A patient with a rapid pulse has?

tachycardia Signup and view all the answers

The best respiratory rate can be taken by?

watching the patient's chest rise and fall while appearing to take the pulse Signup and view all the answers

The first sound heard when taking the blood pressure is the?

systolic pressure Signup and view all the answers

If a carotid pulse was taken, it would be taken at?

neck Signup and view all the answers

High blood pressure is referred to as?

hypertension Signup and view all the answers

Bradycardia refers to?

slow heart beat Signup and view all the answers

Normal oral temperature is 98.6 degrees F. The equivalent Celsius temperature is?

37.0 Signup and view all the answers

In order to inflate the blood pressure cuff, the valve is turned?

clockwise Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology and Definitions

Pathologist: A medical professional who studies diseases.
Pathology: The branch of medicine that focuses on the study of diseases.
AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a serious condition caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

Legal and Ethical Considerations in Medicine

Doctors’ offices must navigate civil and criminal laws in practice.
A minor cannot legally act as an agent for their younger sibling.
Slander: The act of making false statements that damage someone's reputation.

Patient Communication and Cooperation

Patients tend to be more cooperative when they understand the procedures involved in their care.
Clear communication is critical for maintaining a trusting patient-doctor relationship.

Anatomical Terms

Intercostal: Refers to the space between the ribs.
Thoracotomy: A surgical incision into the chest.
Hepatomegaly: Refers to liver enlargement.

Medical Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

"Peri": Means around.
"Dys": Indicates something painful or difficult.
"Itis": A suffix meaning inflammation.
"Arthro": The term for a joint.
"Leuko": Indicates the color white.
"Phago": Means to eat.
"Nephron": Relates to the kidney.
"Megalo": Indicates large.
"O": The most common combining vowel.
Other common roots: Osteo (bone), Gyneco (woman), and Ato (self).

Medical Assistant Responsibilities

Always consult a medical dictionary when unsure about complex terms.
A prefix is added to the start of a word, while a suffix is added to the end.
The main duty of a medical assistant is to provide excellent communication, including promptly answering calls and avoiding arguments with patients.

Insurance and Financial Aspects

Group coverage: An insurance contract intended for company employees.
Medicare: Typically covers individuals aged 65 and older, reimbursing 80% of costs.
CHAMPUS: Healthcare program for retired and active military personnel and their dependents.
Workers' compensation: Insurance for job-related injuries or illnesses.

Financial Transactions and Records

The term "deductible" refers to the pre-set amount paid by a patient before insurance coverage kicks in.
An "itemized statement" lists specific services and corresponding fees.

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Basic cellular structure forms the foundation of tissues.
Skin: The outermost layer is called the epidermis, while conditions like eczema can inflame the skin.
Facial bones: Include the frontal (forehead), maxillary (upper jaw), and mandibular (lower jaw) bones.
The largest bone in the body is the femur.

Medical Conditions

Rheumatoid arthritis: A chronic inflammatory joint disease with periods of remission.
Osteoporosis: A metabolic bone disorder prevalent among post-menopausal women.
Epilepsy: A seizure disorder affecting a small percentage of the population.

Cardiovascular Health

Heart attack is formally known as myocardial infarction.
The myocardium is the muscular layer of the heart responsible for contraction.
Capillaries: The smallest blood vessels in the body.

Assessing Health

Anemia: Refers to a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin.
Hypertension: Another term for high blood pressure.
Tachycardia and Bradycardia: Conditions indicating rapid and slow heart rates, respectively.

Temperature and Vital Signs

Normal oral temperature is approximately 98.6°F or 37.0°C.
Blood pressure readings include systolic pressure, which is the first sound heard during measurement.

Pregnancy and Development

The term for an unborn child during the first two months of development is "embryo."

Key Concepts in Respiratory and Digestive Systems

The diaphragm is the primary muscle aiding in breathing.
Hydrochloric acid is crucial for digestion in the stomach, while villi in the small intestine absorb nutrients.

Urinary System

Comprises kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra with renal failure indicating sudden cessation of kidney function.

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Prepare for the NAHP exam with these essential flashcards. Each card covers key terms and definitions related to pathology and medical law. Test your knowledge and ensure you're ready for this important certification!