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Body activities such as breathing, circulation, and heartbeat are regulated by the?
Body activities such as breathing, circulation, and heartbeat are regulated by the?
Autonomic nervous system
Which gas is brought into the body, and which is eliminated by the respiratory system?
Which gas is brought into the body, and which is eliminated by the respiratory system?
- Carbon monoxide, Oxygen
- Oxygen, Carbon dioxide (correct)
- Helium, Carbon dioxide
- Nitrogen, Oxygen
The muscular tissue of the heart is called the?
The muscular tissue of the heart is called the?
Myocardium
Blood enters the right atrium of the heart from the?
Blood enters the right atrium of the heart from the?
The disorder characterized by degeneration of the myelin sheath is?
The disorder characterized by degeneration of the myelin sheath is?
The functional, microscopic filtration unit of the kidney is the?
The functional, microscopic filtration unit of the kidney is the?
The testes produce?
The testes produce?
The amount of circulating blood in the body of an average adult is about?
The amount of circulating blood in the body of an average adult is about?
The main function of white blood cells is to?
The main function of white blood cells is to?
The process that stops bleeding is called?
The process that stops bleeding is called?
The spinal cavity contains the?
The spinal cavity contains the?
Air is brought into the lungs by way of the?
Air is brought into the lungs by way of the?
The longest and strongest bone of the skeleton is the?
The longest and strongest bone of the skeleton is the?
The dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity is the?
The dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity is the?
Which of the following organs serves as a reservoir for blood?
Which of the following organs serves as a reservoir for blood?
The skin performs all of the following functions EXCEPT?
The skin performs all of the following functions EXCEPT?
The vocal cords are located in the?
The vocal cords are located in the?
Otitis media is an inflammatory condition of the?
Otitis media is an inflammatory condition of the?
Insulin is produced in the?
Insulin is produced in the?
If a patient is diagnosed with enteritis, which part of the digestive tract is inflamed?
If a patient is diagnosed with enteritis, which part of the digestive tract is inflamed?
Which portion of the external ear is shaped to catch sound waves?
Which portion of the external ear is shaped to catch sound waves?
The peripheral nervous system is made up of?
The peripheral nervous system is made up of?
Another name for the eardrum is the?
Another name for the eardrum is the?
Legally, a physician?
Legally, a physician?
In order to release medical information to another source?
In order to release medical information to another source?
In order for a contract to be enforceable, the contract must include?
In order for a contract to be enforceable, the contract must include?
The medical record of a patient who is a minor should be kept?
The medical record of a patient who is a minor should be kept?
The medical record is owned by?
The medical record is owned by?
Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that protect the medical office and staff from lawsuits is called?
Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that protect the medical office and staff from lawsuits is called?
Statute of limitations refers to?
Statute of limitations refers to?
It is important for patients to understand their responsibility in relation to their medical record. The patient needs to understand all of the following EXCEPT?
It is important for patients to understand their responsibility in relation to their medical record. The patient needs to understand all of the following EXCEPT?
Which of the following best demonstrates confidentiality of the patient record?
Which of the following best demonstrates confidentiality of the patient record?
For office surgery, a consent form must be signed?
For office surgery, a consent form must be signed?
Mabel, who is terminally ill, is adamant that no 'heroic' measures be taken should she become incompetent. This request would be detailed in Mabel's?
Mabel, who is terminally ill, is adamant that no 'heroic' measures be taken should she become incompetent. This request would be detailed in Mabel's?
In most states, a physician is required to report?
In most states, a physician is required to report?
Informed consent is established when the patient?
Informed consent is established when the patient?
A medical assistant is considered to be a professional. This means that a medical assistant has?
A medical assistant is considered to be a professional. This means that a medical assistant has?
The patient is a mentally challenged adult. The adult who accompanied the patient has some errands to do. How should the medical office staff handle this situation?
The patient is a mentally challenged adult. The adult who accompanied the patient has some errands to do. How should the medical office staff handle this situation?
The opposite of anterior is?
The opposite of anterior is?
The prefix HYPER- means?
The prefix HYPER- means?
Joint pain may be charted as?
Joint pain may be charted as?
Otoplasty is a surgical procedure performed on the?
Otoplasty is a surgical procedure performed on the?
The clinical term for farsightedness is?
The clinical term for farsightedness is?
Inflammation of the brain is?
Inflammation of the brain is?
An enlargement of the heart is termed?
An enlargement of the heart is termed?
The combining form XANTHO- indicates the color?
The combining form XANTHO- indicates the color?
The suffix -EMIA refers to?
The suffix -EMIA refers to?
The plural of 'appendix' is?
The plural of 'appendix' is?
After an initial period of denial, terminally ill Janet moved to the second phase of the grieving process, which is?
After an initial period of denial, terminally ill Janet moved to the second phase of the grieving process, which is?
Understanding the feelings that a patient has in both an intellectual and an emotional way is called?
Understanding the feelings that a patient has in both an intellectual and an emotional way is called?
A patient has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. The medical assistant should instruct her to restrict her intake of?
A patient has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. The medical assistant should instruct her to restrict her intake of?
Teaching modalities planned for a patient who has just been diagnosed with diabetes should include all of the following EXCEPT?
Teaching modalities planned for a patient who has just been diagnosed with diabetes should include all of the following EXCEPT?
There are three important areas of learning. They are?
There are three important areas of learning. They are?
Patient teaching is very important to the prognosis for the patient. Any teaching should therefore be?
Patient teaching is very important to the prognosis for the patient. Any teaching should therefore be?
A patient is diagnosed with a very elevated blood pressure. Which of the following will make it most difficult for her to learn about dietary modifications?
A patient is diagnosed with a very elevated blood pressure. Which of the following will make it most difficult for her to learn about dietary modifications?
Factors that could interfere with the effectiveness of the communication process include?
Factors that could interfere with the effectiveness of the communication process include?
In communicating with patients, the medical assistant can make sure that the patient has correctly received a message by?
In communicating with patients, the medical assistant can make sure that the patient has correctly received a message by?
The word GRAVIDA refers to?
The word GRAVIDA refers to?
When the medical assistant does not understand what the patient has said, which of the following would be appropriate to clarify the communication?
When the medical assistant does not understand what the patient has said, which of the following would be appropriate to clarify the communication?
Insulin is produced in the?
Insulin is produced in the?
The medical term for high blood pressure is?
The medical term for high blood pressure is?
The combining form that indicates BLACK is?
The combining form that indicates BLACK is?
A minor offense that usually results in only a fine is a(n)?
A minor offense that usually results in only a fine is a(n)?
A keloid is?
A keloid is?
The infant is able to equate sound with action, smiles at self in mirror, and has increased interest in exploration at?
The infant is able to equate sound with action, smiles at self in mirror, and has increased interest in exploration at?
The plural form of IRIS is?
The plural form of IRIS is?
Licensure?
Licensure?
CPT codes are updated annually. In an updated book, a darkened triangle in front of the code indicates that?
CPT codes are updated annually. In an updated book, a darkened triangle in front of the code indicates that?
The codes that cover the service-oriented rather than the procedure-oriented services are in the numerical range of?
The codes that cover the service-oriented rather than the procedure-oriented services are in the numerical range of?
Claims may be rejected or underpaid if the CPT code?
Claims may be rejected or underpaid if the CPT code?
The fixed amount of money that an insured patient is required to pay each time he or she receives treatment is called the?
The fixed amount of money that an insured patient is required to pay each time he or she receives treatment is called the?
Julie Ann's father is serving in the Marine Corps. Her medical care is covered by?
Julie Ann's father is serving in the Marine Corps. Her medical care is covered by?
When the office accepts payments directly from the insurance company, it is called?
When the office accepts payments directly from the insurance company, it is called?
The insurance plan for the indigent is?
The insurance plan for the indigent is?
Margo and Rob both work and participate in the health insurance plans offered by their separate employers. When Margo and Rob use their insurance, they are regulated by a term known as?
Margo and Rob both work and participate in the health insurance plans offered by their separate employers. When Margo and Rob use their insurance, they are regulated by a term known as?
Under the HMO concept, there is only a?
Under the HMO concept, there is only a?
Patients who are injured at work and covered under workers' compensation should?
Patients who are injured at work and covered under workers' compensation should?
The insurance plan that provides for care for patients who are suffering from end-stage kidney disease is?
The insurance plan that provides for care for patients who are suffering from end-stage kidney disease is?
For each patient, the charges and payments should be recorded on an individualized?
For each patient, the charges and payments should be recorded on an individualized?
Superbills?
Superbills?
The petty cash account should be?
The petty cash account should be?
Usually medical offices utilize a system for billing known as?
Usually medical offices utilize a system for billing known as?
An account requires collection activity if it has an outstanding balance after?
An account requires collection activity if it has an outstanding balance after?
When writing to the patient who has a delinquent account, the office cannot threaten to send an account to collection?
When writing to the patient who has a delinquent account, the office cannot threaten to send an account to collection?
The medical assistant often is required to make appointments for the patient with a specialist or surgeon. This type of appointment is called?
The medical assistant often is required to make appointments for the patient with a specialist or surgeon. This type of appointment is called?
POMR stands for?
POMR stands for?
The methodology of scheduling patients with similar problems or conditions on certain days is called?
The methodology of scheduling patients with similar problems or conditions on certain days is called?
If an unscheduled patient should show up at the office with an apparent emergency condition, that patient is?
If an unscheduled patient should show up at the office with an apparent emergency condition, that patient is?
Which condition may not require a same-day appointment?
Which condition may not require a same-day appointment?
A 2-year-old girl was found by her mother sitting in a corner of the kitchen sucking on an ant trap. The mother called the office and was instructed by the medical assistant to?
A 2-year-old girl was found by her mother sitting in a corner of the kitchen sucking on an ant trap. The mother called the office and was instructed by the medical assistant to?
Which of the following is not a correct complimentary closing for a letter from the medical office?
Which of the following is not a correct complimentary closing for a letter from the medical office?
The postage class most used in the medical office is?
The postage class most used in the medical office is?
After the mail is opened, it should be?
After the mail is opened, it should be?
Which letter type is the most time-efficient because it does not use excessive tab indents for the address, complimentary close, or signature?
Which letter type is the most time-efficient because it does not use excessive tab indents for the address, complimentary close, or signature?
The most common method of filing is?
The most common method of filing is?
Which of the following names would be filed first?
Which of the following names would be filed first?
In the alphabetical filing system, each name is broken down into?
In the alphabetical filing system, each name is broken down into?
If a color-coding system is used in the medical office, the color code should be?
If a color-coding system is used in the medical office, the color code should be?
The purpose of the medical record is to?
The purpose of the medical record is to?
The documents in source-oriented medical records are?
The documents in source-oriented medical records are?
Study Notes
Anatomy and Physiology
- Body activities like breathing, circulation, and heartbeat are controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
- Oxygen is inhaled, while carbon dioxide is expelled through the respiratory system.
- The heart's muscular tissue is known as the myocardium.
- Blood flows into the right atrium from the vena cava.
- Multiple sclerosis is a disorder leading to degeneration of the myelin sheath.
- Nephrons are the functional units of the kidneys responsible for filtration.
- Testes produce sperm and testosterone.
- Average adult blood volume is approximately 6 liters.
- White blood cells primarily function to combat infections from bacteria and viruses.
- Hemostasis is the process crucial for stopping bleeding.
Human Body Systems
- The spinal cavity houses the spinal cord.
- Air enters the lungs through the trachea.
- The longest bone in the body is the femur.
- The diaphragm, a dome-shaped muscle, separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
- The spleen serves as a blood reservoir.
Skin and Sensory Organs
- The skin does not excrete nitrogen-containing waste.
- The larynx contains the vocal cords.
- Otitis media refers to ear inflammation.
- Insulin production occurs in the pancreas.
- Enteritis refers to inflammation of the intestines.
- The external ear's pinna is designed to capture sound waves.
- The tympanic membrane is another name for the eardrum.
Legal and Ethical Aspects
- Physicians cannot refuse patients solely based on choice; they have certain legal obligations.
- Medical information release requires the patient's signed consent.
- For contracts to be enforceable, they must include an offer, acceptance, and consideration.
- Medical records for minors should be kept until they reach the age of majority plus the statute of limitations period.
- Medical records are owned by the physician or clinic.
- Risk management involves policies protecting medical offices from legal issues.
- The statute of limitations sets the timeframe for initiating malpractice lawsuits.
Communication and Consent
- Patients must understand their responsibility regarding their medical records, excluding medical terminology.
- Confidentiality is demonstrated by keeping records secure from public view.
- Consent forms for office surgery must be signed before any medication is given.
- Living wills allow patients to express preferences regarding medical treatment in case of incapacitation.
- Physicians must report certain conditions like patient deaths and infectious diseases.
Patient Education and Interaction
- Essential aspects of patient teaching include cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning.
- Documentation of patient education is critical for medical records.
- Sodium intake restriction is advised for patients with high blood pressure.
- Effective communication can be ensured by verifying patient understanding.
Medical Terminology and Conditions
- The term gravida pertains to pregnancy.
- The opposite of anterior is posterior.
- Hyper- indicates "above".
- Arthrodynia describes joint pain.
- Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain.
- Cardiomegaly refers to an enlarged heart.
- Xanth/o indicates the color yellow, while -emia denotes blood.
Miscellaneous Medical Knowledge
- Infraction is a minor offense typically resulting in a fine.
- Keloids are abnormally formed scars.
- The eye condition hyperopia is characterized as farsightedness.
- Infant behavior, such as recognition and exploration at 8 months, indicates development milestones.
- Licensure in medicine is mandatory and can be revoked or suspended.
Billing and Insurance Practices
- Certain CPT codes indicate modified descriptions and should be checked regularly.
- Claims may face rejection if not backed with necessary documentation.
- Co-payments are the fixed amounts insured patients must pay during visits.
- TRICARE covers medical expenses for military families.
- Medicaid is designated for low-income individuals, while Medicare provides end-stage kidney disease care.
Office Management
- Cycle billing is commonly used for managing medical office billing.
- Accounts over 90 days overdue will require collection activity.
- Appointment types for specialists are termed referrals.
- Source-oriented medical records categorize information based on service type.
Filing and Documentation
- The most efficient letter format in medical offices is the full block style.
- First-class mail is the preferred postage class for medical correspondence.
- Medical records serve as legal documentation for patient care.
- In filing records, names are indexed into separate units for easy retrieval.
- Color-coded filing systems should be known to all office personnel for consistency.
Patient Safety Protocols
- Immediate medical attention is required for unscheduled emergency patients.
- In emergencies, patients should stay on the line while help is sought.
- Communication with patients must be clear; staff should ask for repetition if necessary.
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