Registered Medical Assistant Exam Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the largest bone of the body?

Humerus

Tibia

Pelvis

Femur (correct)

An example of a 'ball and socket' joint is the?

hip

Muscles are attached to bones by?

tendons

When a muscle contracts, it becomes?

shorter and thicker Signup and view all the answers

Growth hormone is produced in the?

pituitary Signup and view all the answers

The function of insulin is to?

assist glucose into the cells Signup and view all the answers

The cavity within the kidney that collects urine is?

renal pelvis Signup and view all the answers

The kidneys are located behind the?

peritoneum Signup and view all the answers

The site of fertilization is usually the?

fallopian tube Signup and view all the answers

Sperm and egg cell maturity begin at?

puberty Signup and view all the answers

The three sections of the small intestine are?

duodenum, jejunum, and ileum Signup and view all the answers

The internal folds of the stomach are known as?

rugae Signup and view all the answers

The vitamin produced by the normal flora of the colon in amounts sufficient to meet a person's daily need is vitamin?

K Signup and view all the answers

A nerve impulse is carried across a synapse by?

a neurotransmitter Signup and view all the answers

The gray matter on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres is called the?

cerebral cortex Signup and view all the answers

During swallowing the larynx is covered by the?

epiglottis Signup and view all the answers

The part of the pharynx that is a passageway for air only is the?

nasopharynx Signup and view all the answers

The ventricle of the heart sends blood out through which artery?

aorta Signup and view all the answers

The outermost of the pericardial membranes is the?

epicardium Signup and view all the answers

The protein in epidermal cells that makes the skin relatively waterproof is?

keratin Signup and view all the answers

The outer layer of the skin is the?

epidermis Signup and view all the answers

The receptors for hearing and equilibrium are located in the?

inner ear Signup and view all the answers

The thin membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the white of the eye is the?

conjunctiva Signup and view all the answers

The abnormal lateral curvature of the spine that is often congenital in origin is?

scoliosis Signup and view all the answers

A type of bone fracture producing many bone fragments is?

a comminuted fracture Signup and view all the answers

An abnormal scar formation is?

keloid Signup and view all the answers

Bilirubin specimens require what special preparation?

protection from light Signup and view all the answers

A genetic disorder characterized by the inability of the blood to clot properly is?

hemophilia Signup and view all the answers

Night blindness may be caused by a deficiency of?

vitamin A Signup and view all the answers

A deficiency of vitamin B12 leads to which type of anemia?

pernicious Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most common eye condition associated with aging?

presbyopia Signup and view all the answers

The combining form that means 'red' is?

erythro Signup and view all the answers

The combining form hist/o means?

tissue Signup and view all the answers

The suffix meaning 'inflammation' is?

itis Signup and view all the answers

Encephalopathy is defined as?

any dysfunction of the brain Signup and view all the answers

The medical term for inflammation of the liver is?

hepatitis Signup and view all the answers

The term 'myotomy' means incision into?

a muscle Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?

C Signup and view all the answers

The abbreviation 'QID' means?

four times a day Signup and view all the answers

The abbreviation for prescription is?

Rx Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the term meaning inflammation of the tonsils?

tonsillitis Signup and view all the answers

A patient's implied consent usually covers which one of the following procedures?

blood test Signup and view all the answers

HIPAA requires covered entities to submit Medicare claims?

through electronic data exchange Signup and view all the answers

The law requires that which one of the following be reported to the appropriate authorities?

suspected child abuse Signup and view all the answers

The purpose of HIPAA security standards is to set national standards for safeguarding the confidentiality of?

electronic exchange of patient information Signup and view all the answers

The purpose of the Good Samaritan Act is to protect healthcare providers rendering first aid from?

civil and criminal liability Signup and view all the answers

If a physician accepts payment from another physician solely for the referral of a patient, both are guilty of?

fee splitting Signup and view all the answers

Medical Practice Acts are laws enacted to?

define what is included in the practice of medicine Signup and view all the answers

The technique used to let the patient know how you interpreted the message he or she is communicating is?

restating Signup and view all the answers

Positioning or sitting behind a desk communicates the message of?

authority Signup and view all the answers

The term 'total permanent impairment' means that the patient?

is unable to perform previous tasks Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an insurance claim processing error?

using rule out diagnoses Signup and view all the answers

A 'non-duplication of benefits' is also called?

coordination of benefits Signup and view all the answers

Claims for Medicaid patients enrolled in a managed care plan are paid according to what fee schedule?

capitated Signup and view all the answers

The policy describing a period of non-coverage for conditions diagnosed prior to the issuance of an insurance benefit plan is called?

a pre-existing conditions waiver Signup and view all the answers

Medicare patients treated by a non-participating physician?

are responsible for a portion of the fee Signup and view all the answers

Medicare Part B covers?

prescription medical equipment Signup and view all the answers

Workers Compensation Insurance provides benefits for?

occupational injuries Signup and view all the answers

Accepting assignment on a Medicare claim means that the physician is compensated?

80% of the approved amount Signup and view all the answers

An example of a Medicare HCPCS code number is?

JO540 Signup and view all the answers

A range of usual fees in the same community is the?

prevailing fee Signup and view all the answers

The routine waiving of co-payments?

is against federal guidelines Signup and view all the answers

Claims with a signed assignment of benefits are paid to the?

physician Signup and view all the answers

The notice sent to the patient showing the amount owed to the physician is called the?

itemized statement Signup and view all the answers

The cost to a physician for the services of a collection agency is usually?

a percentage of each amount collected Signup and view all the answers

Once a delinquent account has been turned over to a collection agency, the physician's office should?

refer all inquiries to the collection agency Signup and view all the answers

The final statement for services rendered to a deceased patient should be addressed to the?

estate of the deceased Signup and view all the answers

When a patient fails to keep an appointment the medical assistant should?

document the failed appointment in the patient's chart Signup and view all the answers

The method used to accommodate appointments for minor emergencies in the physician's office is to?

leave unassigned slots in the appointment schedule Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following repeats a successful trial balance?

all transaction balances with the end of day journal Signup and view all the answers

The petty cash fund may be used?

for small incidental items Signup and view all the answers

When reconciling a bank account the outstanding checks are those?

that have not cleared the bank Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an acceptable patient check?

certified Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following entries are recorded in the adjustment column?

insurance write-offs Signup and view all the answers

Summaries identifying which patient accounts are 30, 60, 90, and 120 days overdue include?

age analysis Signup and view all the answers

Banking fees will appear on a monthly statement in the form of a?

service charge Signup and view all the answers

If the total income for one month is $17,500 and the total expenses for the same month are $15,500, the profit-and-loss statement would show a?

net profit of $2,000 Signup and view all the answers

To properly void a check write void across the front and?

retain it with canceled checks in numeric order Signup and view all the answers

For deposit only is an example of what type of endorsement?

restrictive Signup and view all the answers

When a bankruptcy notice is received in the office it is beneficial to?

submit a form to the court trustee Signup and view all the answers

The name of the name that follows the words 'pay to the order of' on a check is the?

payee Signup and view all the answers

What regulatory body is responsible for monitoring the observance of standard precautions guidelines?

OSHA Signup and view all the answers

When performing medical aseptic hand washing, the hand should be positioned?

below the elbows Signup and view all the answers

Microorganisms may be transmitted by each of the following except?

asepsis Signup and view all the answers

According to standard precautions guidelines personal protective equipment MUST be worn whenever there is contact with?

blood Signup and view all the answers

Sterilization is the?

destruction of all microbial life Signup and view all the answers

The most effective method of sterilization is?

autoclaving Signup and view all the answers

The autoclave chamber door is slightly open at the end of the autoclave cycle to?

allow the items to dry Signup and view all the answers

Cold sterilization is achieved through the use of?

chemicals Signup and view all the answers

The hemostat is used to?

control bleeding Signup and view all the answers

Forceps are used to?

hold tissue Signup and view all the answers

When obtaining a patient's blood pressure the patient's arm should be?

at the level of the heart Signup and view all the answers

The tympanic thermometer is inserted into the?

ear Signup and view all the answers

The average pulse for an adult at rest is in the range of?

60-80 beats per minute Signup and view all the answers

The most common arterial site for obtaining an adult pulse is?

radial Signup and view all the answers

To obtain the most accurate rate, respiration should be counted for?

60 seconds Signup and view all the answers

The knee-chest position is used for examination of the?

rectum Signup and view all the answers

The method used to perform a breast examination is?

palpation Signup and view all the answers

The Snellen chart is used to test?

sight Signup and view all the answers

The instrument pictured below is?

a sphygmomanometer Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Musculoskeletal System

The largest bone in the body is the femur.
The hip is an example of a ball and socket joint.
Muscles are connected to bones by tendons.
Muscle contraction results in muscles becoming shorter and thicker.

Endocrine System

Growth hormone is produced in the pituitary gland.
Insulin assists glucose in entering cells.

Urinary System

The renal pelvis is the cavity in the kidney that collects urine.
Kidneys are positioned behind the peritoneum.

Reproductive System

Fertilization typically occurs in the fallopian tube.
Sperm and egg maturation begins at puberty.

Digestive System

The small intestine comprises three sections: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
Rugae are the internal folds of the stomach.

Nutritional Biochemistry

Vitamin K is produced by normal flora in the colon, meeting daily needs.
Night blindness can result from a deficiency of vitamin A.
A deficiency of vitamin B12 causes pernicious anemia.

Nervous System

A nerve impulse is transmitted across a synapse by neurotransmitters.
The cerebral cortex is the gray matter on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres.

Respiratory System

During swallowing, the epiglottis covers the larynx.
The nasopharynx serves as a passageway for air only.

Cardiovascular System

The heart's ventricle sends blood out through the aorta.
The outermost pericardial membrane is the epicardium.

Integumentary System

Keratin in epidermal cells makes skin waterproof.
The outer layer of the skin is the epidermis.

Sensory System

The inner ear contains receptors for hearing and equilibrium.
The conjunctiva is a thin membrane lining the eyelids and covering the white of the eye.

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, often congenital.
Comminuted fractures result in multiple bone fragments.
Keloids are abnormal scar formations.

Laboratory Procedures

Bilirubin specimens must be protected from light.

Genetic Disorders

Hemophilia is characterized by improper blood clotting.

Medical Conditions and Treatments

Presbyopia is the most common age-related eye condition.
Inflammation of the liver is termed hepatitis.

Terminology

"Myotomy" refers to an incision into a muscle.
The combining form "erythro" denotes red, while "hist/o" means tissue.
The suffix "itis" indicates inflammation.

Medical Abbreviations

"QID" stands for four times a day.
"Rx" is the abbreviation for prescription.

Legal & Ethical Issues

Patients give implied consent for procedures like blood tests.
HIPAA mandates electronic claims submissions for Medicare.
Suspected child abuse must be reported to authorities.

Insurance and Billing

Fee splitting is illegal, involving payment for patient referrals.
Medical practice acts define the scope of medical practice.
Itemized statements detail amounts owed to the physician.

Financial Management

The petty cash fund is for small incidental purchases.
Outstanding checks are those that have not cleared the bank.
Age analysis summarizes patient accounts overdue by specified days.

Infection Control

OSHA monitors compliance with standard precautions.
Personal protective equipment is essential when in contact with blood.
Sterilization destroys all microbial life; the most effective method is autoclaving.

Patient Care Procedures

Hemostats control bleeding; forceps are used to hold tissue.
Blood pressure should be measured with the patient’s arm at heart level.
The tympanic thermometer is placed in the ear for temperature assessment.

General Health Measurements

Average adult pulse ranges from 60-80 beats per minute; the radial artery is the most common site for measurement.
Respirations should be counted for 60 seconds for accuracy.
The knee-chest position is used for rectal examinations; palpation is the method for breast exams.
The Snellen chart is utilized to test vision.

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Prepare for the AMT Registered Medical Assistant exam with these informative flashcards. This quiz covers essential terms and concepts related to the human body, including bones, joints, muscles, and hormones. Enhance your knowledge and boost your confidence for the exam.