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A code related to a poisoning or adverse effect would be found in the
E CODES
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Edna McWalters is an active duty military servicewoman with the United States Marine Corps. Therefore, she is eligible to receive
TRICARE coverage
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The coronal plane is also known as
FRONTAL PLANE
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The resting phase of the cardiac cycle is shown with the
T wave
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When performing CPR on an adult, the correct hand placement for chest compressions is
center of the chest, between the nipples
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What type of item can be sent using Standard Mail™?
A STACK OF MAGAZINES
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Which of these is a dishonored check?
NSF CHECK (NOT SUFFICIENT FUNDS)
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In accounting, the amount by which assets exceed liabilities is known as
EQUITY
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Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen is credited for first discovering
X-RAYS
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A patient undergoes surgery for a below-the-knee amputation of his left leg; however, his right leg is amputated. This is an example of
res ipsa loquitur
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Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) are used to establish
reimbursement rates.
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Which symbol indicates a new code?
A BULLET
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A barium sulfate drink would be given to a patient who is having
an upper GI series
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Durable medical equipment would be coded using
Level II HCPCS.
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Which instrument would NOT be necessary to have as a part of a suture tray?
A cannula
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A patient is yelling at the medical assistant because he is angry that his insurance company won't cover his expenses. What defense mechanism is the patient experiencing
DISPLACEMENT
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What is essential in the prevention of intestinal disease
DIETARY FIBER
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Medicare Part A covers
hospital expenses
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The firing of the SA node, which begins the cardiac cycle, is represented on a rhythm strip by the
P WAVE
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A radiographic examination of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder is called a(n)
intravenous pyelogram
-
After an injury, ice is usually applied to the site to decrease swelling for the first
24 TO 48
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Most nutrition labels are based on a
2000
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The patella is located toward which end of the femur
DISTAL
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The modifier -51 indicates
MULTIPLE PROCEDURES
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. Each 5 millimeter square on ECG tracing paper is equal to a
.20 SECOND INTERVALS
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Which of the following is NOT used for thermodynamics
ACE BANDAGE
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Which of the following is NOT a step of filing medical records?
OUTGUIDING
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With terminal digit filing, filing is based upon
LAST GROUP OF NUMBERS
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The acronym ALARA, referring to radiation exposure, stands for
as low as reasonably achievable
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When organizing a medical record, which of the following sections should be seen first when the file is opened?
DOCTORS PROGRESS NOTES
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In medical coding, parentheses, ( ), enclose
nonessential modifiers.
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If a patient does not show for an appointment, the medical assistant must document it
on the appointment schedule sheet and in the patient chart.
-
A healthcare provider will wear a dosimeter badge to
record the amount of exposure to radiation
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Obtaining a preauthorization number may be required when scheduling a
hospital procedure.
-
A MUGA scan is ordered by a physician to evaluate
function of the heart's ventricles
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Which of the following is NOT true regarding double booking?
It helps the office run efficiently
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A blood pressure check would usually be allocated approximately how many minutes for an appointment?
15 min
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Evaluation and Management codes begin with which numbers
99
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If the physician is having delays in the schedule, what should the medical assistant do?
Schedule some buffer time and schedule appointments accordingly
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Matrix development includes all of the following EXCEPT
blocking out time slots available for patients
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A patient that presents to the office for an immunization only would likely be assigned a
v-diagnoses codes
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HCPCS Level I codes are the same as
cpt codes
-
An apical pulse is located at the
fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line.
-
Plasma is composed mostly of
water
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Medicare Part B does NOT cover
medications
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A pregnant or lactating mother should increase her diet by
500 calories
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Olive oil is considered to be what type of fat?
Monounsaturated
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Which of the following nutritional components helps with thyroid functioning?
iodine
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A patient has a family history of colon cancer. What type of preventative diet might a doctor prescribe for this patient?
high fiber diet
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A potassium deficiency in the body may result in
bradycardia
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Animal sources are classified as what type of proteins?
complete
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Which of the following is identified as "bad" cholesterol?
LDL
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Metabolism releases energy that is measured in
KILOCALORIES
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The only raw fruits that are allowed in a low-fiber diet are
BANANNAS
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Which of the following is a complete protein?
CHEESE
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Between 50 and 60 percent of the daily caloric intake should come from
COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES
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The medical assistant understands that bleeding gums may be a result of which vitamin deficiency?
VITAMIN C
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Which vitamin helps with night blindness and scaly skin?
VITAMIN A
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A 3-year-old child is brought to the office with discolored teeth. The medical assistant understands that which of the following minerals when taken in excess can cause teeth mottling?
FLOURINE
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Which of the following would be considered a saturated fat?
COCONUT OIL
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The patient has overdosed on anticoagulants. Which of the following vitamins would be ordered?
VITAMIN K
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According to the Food Guide Pyramid, how many servings of bread, cereal, rice, and pasta should be consumed daily?
6 TO 11 SERVINGS
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