AMT RMA PRACTICE EXAM Flashcards

An example of a "ball and socket" joint is the

The kidneys are located behind the

During swallowing, the larynx is covered by the

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

Where is chyme produced?

Digestion that breaks food into tiny pieces is

The hormone responsible for ovulation is

A patient diagnosed with farsightedness has

The mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid is called

Urine is formed in the

Which of the following constitutes 2%-4% of the WBCs?

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

A doughnut-shaped gland that encircles the urethra is the

The urinary bladder is located in the

When a muscle contracts, it becomes

Where do you find the pulse from the patient’s dorsalis pedis artery?

The outer layer of the skin is the

In what quadrant is the liver located?

What organ is located in the lymphatic system?

A type of bone fracture producing many bone fragments is

Egg cells are produced where?

The major function of the circulatory system is

The largest bone of the body is the

Where do peristaltic waves occur?

The cavity within the kidney that collects urine is the

The function of insulin is to

The internal folds of the stomach are known as

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

The site of fertilization is usually the

Muscles are attached to bones by

The combining form "hist/o" means

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

The medical term for inflammation of the liver is

what is the first portion of the small intestine

The prefix "ad" means

Which term is best described as “destruction by burning”?

The combining form that means "red" is

An accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is

In a patient’s progress note you see that the physician has used the term “necrosis” regarding a lesion. The physician is referring to

The suffix meaning "inflammation" is

The term "myotomy" means incision into

Inflammation of the salivary gland is known as:

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

The surgical incision into the abdomen is

The medical term for indigestion is

“Abnormal widening of the arterial wall that is weak and bulges”, defines the term

A small mass of masticated food ready to be swallowed is

Which of the following means pertaining to after meals?

"Ostomy" is a

Low blood pressure is

The medical term for a toothache is

Choose the abbreviation that means four times a day.

The abbreviation "QID" means

The inflammation of the pancreas is

What term is best associated with cancer that has spread to other organs of the body?

Which one of the following is a physician having a practice limited to the aging population?

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

The purpose of the Good Samaritan Act is to protect healthcare providers rendering First Aid from

The Controlled Substances Act is a United States law that regulates controlled drugs. The law is administered by the Drug Enforcement Administration. All of the following are responsibilities of medical assistants in the medical setting when dealing with controlled substances,EXCEPT

In the absence of the employing physician, a medical assistant determines that a patient needs a prescription drug and dispenses the wrong drug from the physician’s supply the performance of this totally wrongful and unlawful act is known as

Translated as “the thing speaks for itself”, which of the following is evidence showing that negligence by the accused person may be reasonably inferred from the nature of the injury occurring to the plaintiff?

A discussion involving the physician providing the patient or the patient’s legal representative with a deeper understanding of the patient’s condition, a full explanation of the plan for treatment, and enough information to decide whether the patient will undergo the treatment or seek an alternative is called what type of consent?

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

Medical Practice Acts are laws enacted to

Which of the following terms indicates consent in which there is an understanding of the treatment that will be performed, why it should be performed, any alternative methods of treatment, and the risks and benefits of the treatments discussed?

The physician informs the medical assistant that he or she will no longer treat a patient who refuses to follow his or her medical advice and treatment plan. The procedure that the medical assistant should follow is to

Which of the following is an appropriate responsibility for the medical assistant when assisting the physician with a surgical procedure?

Which of the following is a court order requiring a witness to produce records for a trial?

The statute that defines what is included in the practice of medicine, establishes the requirements for licensure, and establishes the grounds for suspension or revocation of a license is called the

An example of a medical assistant illegally practicing medicine is

Under this doctrine, physicians are legally responsible for the acts of their employees when they are acting within the scope of their duties or employment

Substitution of another surgeon without the patient’s consent when the patient has already received anesthesia and has no idea that a substitution has been made is called

Mrs. Jones is diagnosed with a terminal illness. She has given permission for her husband, Mr. Jones, to have access to her medical information. Dr. Smith informs Mr. Jones that his wife is terminally ill. Mr. Jones does not want Dr. Smith to tell her patient that she is terminally ill. The physician would violate which of the following ethical principles if she does not inform her patient of the correct diagnosis?

A physician performed plastic surgery on a patient and later published an article about the procedure in a medical journal. A photograph of the surgical site was included. Permission to publish the photograph had not been obtained. This act is an example of

Which statement best describes the practice known as “fee splitting”?

If a caring family member asks about a patient’s treatment, the medical assistant should

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

This type of listening is highly recommended for health care providers and patients in communicating needs. It involves participation in a conversation with another by means of repeating words and phrases or giving approving or disapproving nods.

Psychologist Abraham Maslow created the “Hierarchy of Needs”. Maslow believed that our human needs can be categorized into five levels and that the needs of each level must be satisfied before we can move on to the next. Which of the following is the correct order of Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs” starting from the bottom to the top?

Positioning or sitting behind a desk communicates the message of

When educating your patient, which of the following is not recommended for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis?

With respect to educating patients on the functions of minerals in the body, which combination of mineral to sources is incorrect?

Patient education for minor burn care involves all of the following EXCEPT

Instructing patients in the collection of a clean-catch, midstream urine specimen is especially important in order to avoid contamination. Which of the following is incorrect in patient education?

Patient education for preventing Lyme disease includes all of the following except

Diabetic patient education must be acknowledged and followed by the patient. Which of the following is not recommended for the diabetic patient?

A "non-duplication of benefits" is also called

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

Medicare Part B covers

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

The specific amount specified by an insurance plan that the patient must pay toward the charges for professional services rendered is the

Medicare Part B pays physicians on a fee scale consisting of three parts: 1. Physician’s work. 2. Charge-based professional liability expenses. 3. Charge-based overhead. This fee scale is known as

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

A military medical insurance plan that is administered by the government is

This insurance covers health benefits program for the spouses and dependent children of veterans suffering total, permanent, service-connected disabilities and for surviving spouses and dependent children of veterans who died as a result of service-related disabilities.

In 2006, drug and prescription benefits were added allowing Medicare recipients the option of choosing, at a reduced cost, a plan that pays for prescription drugs with just a small co-payment from the patient. Beneficiaries choose the drug plan and pay a monthly premium. This option is

A range of usual fees in the same community is the

A written authorization by the patient giving the insurance company the right to pay the physician directly for billed services is known as the

A payment method used by many managed care organizations in which a fixed amount of money is reimbursed to the provider for patients enrolled during a specific period of time, no matter what services are received or how many visits are made

The routine waiving of co-payments

An organization that contracts with the government to handle and mediate insurance claims from the medical facilities, home health agencies, or providers of medical services or supplies.

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

A letter for statement from the insurance carrier describing what was paid, denied, or reduced in payment. Also contains information about amounts applied to the deductible, the patient’s co-insurance, and the allowed amounts.

A person who holds a health benefit plan is a

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

The petty cash fund may be used

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

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

The name that follows the words "Pay to the order of" on a check is the

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

Which one of the following represents the total of all patient outstanding balances owed to the practice?

A compilation or average of physician fees over a given period is know as

The process of proving that a bank statement and checkbook balance and are in agreement is known as

The words “for deposit only” specify what type of endorsement?

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

Regulation Z of the Truth in Lending Act is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and is a part of the Consumer Credit Protection Act. When a physician agrees and accepts payment in installments, the physician must provide a disclosure statement about finance charges even if no finance charges are involved. What is the minimum number of installments in this Regulation?

Expenses that will most likely be included in the capital budget for a medical facility are

The person who signs his or her name on the back of a check for the purpose of transferring title to another person is the

Consider the legal statement in which a person authorizes another person to act as his or her agent. The authority may be limited to the handling of specific procedures. The person to which authorization is granted is known as the

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

When an order arrives from a supplier, the box should be inventoried. The list of the items included in a shipment is called the

It is recommneded that a multipurpose ABC fire extinguisher be readily available and prominently mounted in a visible, convenient place in the medical office. All employees must be trained in the use of the fire extinguisher. The proper way to operate a fire extinguisher is to

Which of the following is the correct way to write the first line of an inside address in a letter to Susan Martin, a pediatrician?

An approach of sensitivity to the individual needs and reactions of patients begins from the initial contact with the medical receptionist to the conclusion of the patient’s treatment. This approach is known as

A method of prioritizing patients so that the most urgent receive care first is called

What information would you need in order to properly matrix the appointment book or electronic medical record?

Which of the following is the best method of interacting with an angry patient in the reception area?

When a patient cancels his or her appointment or merely does not show up, the correct course of action is to

Which of the following dates is written correctly for inclusion in the heading of a business letter?

When making travel arrangements for the physician to attend a medical seminar or convention, the medical assistant should provide the physician with details of the entire trip, including dates and times of arrival and departure, flight and hotel confirmation numbers, and other details all in one document. This detailed description is called

The medical assistant develops a matrix or a template prior to creating the physician’s schedule in order to

Which one of the following represents the statistical characteristics of human populations (as in date of birth, address, telephone number, occupation, place of employment) used especially to identify markets

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

Which of the following type of magazines or journals should not be in the reception area

Medical records in this medical office are filed alphabetically. Arrange the following names in alphabetical order to prepare them for filing. Select the sequence of the numbers correctly that alphabetizes the names
(1) Smith, James
(2) Smithson, Jane
(3) Smithy, J.
(4) Smithe, John

Who is the legal owner of the medical record (original hardcopy or electronic medical record)?

To prevent back pain or a workplace injury when working with an object, ergonomically, which of the following ergonomic stance is not recommended?

What are the two most important factors in performing an effective hand wash?

What regulatory body is responsible for monitoring the observance of Standard Precautions guidelines

While Susan is preparing a blood specimen for laboratory analysis, the container tips over and blood spills on the laboratory table. Which of the following is the most appropriate management of the spill?

Microorganisms may be transmitted by each of the following EXCEPT

According to Standard Precautions guidelines, personal protective equipment MUST be worn whenever there is contact with

When performing skin preparation before a surgical procedure, the antiseptic solution or soap should be applied starting at the incision site and using a motion that is

Cold sterilization is achieved through the use of

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

Sterilization is the

Which one of the following processes is required for surgical instruments and equipment that will come into contact with internal body tissues or cavities that are considered sterile?

The instrument used to view the urinary bladder is

A stainless steel instrument with a handle at one end and two prongs at the other end used to test hearing is a

What instruments have sharp edges and are used to incise skin and tissue?

What instrument holds open layers of tissue, exposing the areas beneath?

The tympanic thermometer is inserted into the

Instruments used to take blood pressure are the

What kind of machines do electrocardiograph technicians operate?

A hemostat is used to

Which of the following is a surgical instrument with slender jaws used for grasping blood vessels and establishing homeostasis

To obtain the most accurate rate, respirations should be counted for

A marked drop in blood pressure is found with

Normal bacteria that are found in the intestinal tract and are the most common cause of lower-tract urinary infections (due to improper hygiene after bowel movements), are

The most common arterial site for obtaining an adult pulse is

Which of the following is not associated with Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus?

The signs and symptoms of IDDM (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) do not include

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

A sudden attack, such as that observed in epilepsy is known as

The knee-chest position is used for examination of the

You have just a venipuncture on your patient and the patient says she feels like she is going to faint. Into what position do you quickly place your patient in?

A patient short of breath should be put into what position on the examination table?

Cheyne Stokes describes a

What type of pulse is obtained using a stethoscope?

What blood pressure would be by a hypertensive patient?

Cardinal signs are also known as

The "Snellen Chart" is used to test

Michelle has an order to administer a TB test to her patient. She knows that the body sites used for an intradermal injection are the

Sarah knows that legally, all vaccine providers must give patients, their parents, or their legal representatives, the appropriate Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) whenever a vaccination is administered. The required information that must be recorded on the patient's medical record includes the

While administering an intramuscular injection, the medical assistant inadvertently aspirates blood into the syringe. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

A drug used to relieve pain is an

Sarah is administering an influenza shot to her patient. She knows that when administering an injection into the deltoid muscle, caution must be taken to avoid the

For a medication to be maintained at the proper blood level, it must be given

The physician orders 1 Gram of a medication for injection. On hand is 0.5 Grams per mL. How many mL will be administered?

Which of the following administration routes will result in the most rapid action of a drug?

Electrosurgery is used for

What is a fenestrated sterile drape?

For minor surgical procedures, acceptable skin cleansing agents include all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is a surgery that is used to treat an abscess?

Instruments required by the physician for a basic suture set-up include

Which one of the following is NOT a physical therapy modality

Sensitivity testing in Microbiology is performed to

Which of these statements is true regarding angioplasty

Excessive squeezing around a capillary puncture site will cause

Which type of bleeding is easiest to control?

Which one of the following tests identifies the organism associated with a urinary tract infection?

The preanalytical phase of laboratory procedures refers to

Staphylococci are the primary causative pathogen for which one of the following diseases?

A urine pregnancy test checks for the presence of

A normal color of urine is

The "universal donor" has blood type

Which one of the following is a highly specific host defense mechanism?

Which of the following best represent the major areas of urinalysis?

In electrocardiography, the electrode used as a ground is

The basic EKG has how many leads?

When preparing a patient for an EKG, leads should be placed

What typically does not cause an artifact in the tracing of an electrocardiogram?

What should be done if a person exhibits changing levels of consciousness?

What is the first thing you should do if you walk into a room and find a patient collapsed on the floor

After putting gloves on, what should be done to assist a bleeding victim?

When using a fire extinguisher, what does the acronym PASS mean?

What is the proper treatment for syncope?

A second degree burn would appear as

Fire extinguishers must be inspected and recharged, if necessary,

The first step in controlling bleeding is

The outer ear includes the

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

Which one of the following is the most common blood disorder that may result from a variety of causes?

he largest glandular organ in the body is the

Sperm and egg cell maturity begin at

The thoracic cavity is lined by the

The outermost of the pericardial membranes is the

Approximately 60% of the plasma proteins are formed by

The urinary system consists of

Digestion DOES NOT involve which organ?

Bilirubin specimens require what special preparation?

Where are the sublingual glands located

An abnormal scar formation is

Baby teeth are called?

A hernia of part of the rectum into the vagina is called

Which of the following means a physician who specializes in the study of the anus and the rectum?

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

Encephalopathy is defined as

The study of the stomach and the intestine is

An accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is

The Committee on Medicolegal Problems of the American Medical Association (AMA) has determined that patients must present evidence of four elements before negligence has been proven. Which of the following is NOT one of the four elements of negligence

The patient puts out his or her arm to allow the medical assistant to draw blood. This type of consent is called

In some states, a minor is legally unable to make treatment decisions with limited exceptions. Under what circumstances would a patient such as Jane Doe, a 16-year-old minor, suffering from cancer, be allowed to refuse continued chemotherapy treatments?

Which of the following terms indicates consent in which there is an understanding of the treatment that will be performed, why it should be performed, any alternative methods of treatment, and the risks and benefits of the treatments discussed?

Which of the following is a legally binding request to provide records or documents to a court that is usually issued to the person considered the custodian of the records?

Which of the following is a court order requiring a witness to produce records for a trial?

The provision of medical care to physician's colleagues, their families, or staff free of charge (or at a reduced fee) is called

Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’ stages of Death and Dying progress through five stages. Which of the following is the correct order of her Death and Dying stages?

The avoidance of confronting a personal problem or reality by acting as if the problem or reality never existed is a defense mechanism known as

Educating female patients on signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction includes all of the following except

A "non-duplication of benefits" is also called

Medicare patients treated by a non-participating physician

Types of health insurance and plan benefits: This type of benefit covers catastrophic or prolonged illness or injury. This insurance takes over when basic medical, hospitalization, and surgical benefits end.

Medical sole proprietorship, partnerships, groups, and corporations are encouraged to purchase insurance policies that include benefits for medical expenses payable to individuals who are injured in the insured person’s home, business, or car, without regards to the insured person’s actual legal liability for the accident. This type of insurance is called

Traditional health insurance plans that pay for all or a share of the cost of covered services, regardless of which physician, hospital, or other licensed healthcare provider is used. Policyholders and their dependents choose when and where to get healthcare services

An example of a Medicare HCPCS code number is

When reconciling a bank account the "outstanding checks" are those

Things that are owed or debts are called

This type of check has a detachable form. The detachable portion is used to itemize or specify the purpose for which the check is drawn and shows discounts and various itemizations. The detachable portion is removed before the check is presented for payment

An invoice for treatment of a patient who is now deceased should be mailed to the

Which statement below is true with respect to an emancipated minor

Employers are required by law to withhold certain amounts from employees’ earnings. These amounts must be reported and forwarded to the IRS to be applied toward payment of income tax. The Income Tax Withholding is also known as

A medical assistant, made an incorrect entry into her patient’s medical record. She understands that corrections in the medical record are made by

Medical records in this medical office are filed via terminal digit order. Arrange the following medical record numbers in terminal digit order from the lowest to the highest. Select the correct terminal digit order sequence.
(1) 06 14 06
(2) 06 06 06
(3) 06 05 06
(4) 05 01 06
Choose one answer.

When patients arrive at the physician’s office, medical records should not be found lying on the reception desk in view of patients signing in or approaching the desk. Avoiding this situation prevents violation of regulations established by the

Laura disinfects the exam tables in between each patient using a 1:10 bleach solution. In order for the process to be effective she must

Sterile field rules include all of the following EXCEPT

The destruction of all microorganisms is essential for surgical asepsis. The method often used in the medical office that completely destroys microorganisms is

hen performing medical aseptic handwashing, the hands should be positioned

The most effective method of sterilization is

The destruction of all microorganisms is known as

What is the primary method for sterilizing instruments and equipment?

What instrument holds open layers of tissue, exposing the areas beneath?

The instrument pictured below is

Instruments used to take blood pressure are the

Forceps are used to

Which of the following is a surgical instrument with slender jaws used for grasping blood vessels and establishing homeostasis?

A hemostat is used to

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

An afebrile patient is

An febrile patient is

The method used to perform a breast examination is

A patient short of breath should be put into what position on the examination table?

The angle for a subcutaneous injection is

Cheyne Stokes describes a

The position pictured below is the

Michelle has an order to administer a TB test to her patient. She knows that the body sites used for an intradermal injection are the

A syringe marked with U 100 would be used for administering which of the following?

Two tablespoons of medication are equal to

Laura’s patient has just been informed that she is pregnant. Laura explains to her patient that she should not take any medications without the knowledge of her physician. Medications considered relatively safe in pregnancy are classified in Food and Drug Administration (FDA) category

Which of sutures does not require removal from the body?

Most instruments are classified according to their function, which instrument is classified as a dilating/probing instrument?

When preparing a pamphlet for the gastroenterologist’s office regarding IBS you would want to include information regarding the treatment of

This statement is true regarding angioplasty?

Palpating the venipuncture site

A urine specimen collected over a specific period of time for quantitative analysis is

The most common blood type is

The preanalytical phase of laboratory procedures refers to

The "universal donor" has blood type

A greenish-brown urine may be indicate of

The appropriate first response to a syncope episode is to

If it is necessary to move an unresponsive, adult victim quickly away from a scene unassisted, you should