Medical Administration

In addition to being the organ of smell, the nose is responsible for performing all of the following ...

In addition to being the organ of smell, the nose is responsible for performing all of the following ...

In addition to being the organ of smell, the nose is responsible for performing all of the following functions EXCEPT ___________.
 
  a. being a passageway to move air
  b. warming and moistening inhaled air
  c. trapping dust a

Jbev757   42   1 Reply

irina99

________ The gingivae, or gums, hold the teeth in place (True or false?)

________ The gingivae, or gums, hold the teeth in place (True or false?)

________ The gingivae, or gums, hold the teeth in place.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

zns889   35   1 Reply

tgreen77

________ emulsifies fats for fat metabolism before releasing the products into the bloodstream. ...

________ emulsifies fats for fat metabolism before releasing the products into the bloodstream. ...

________ emulsifies fats for fat metabolism before releasing the products into the bloodstream.
 
  a. Stomach acid
  b. Bile
  c. Enzyme
  d. Electron

love2211   41   1 Reply

gool34

What is a benefit of electronic health records related to lab result reporting?

What is a benefit of electronic health records related to lab result reporting?

What is a benefit of electronic health records related to lab result reporting?
 
  A. Patients can be notified electronically of results at the same time as physicians.
  B. Lab results can be postedautomatically to the physician's e

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LRotundo

The ________, which is known as the control center of the cell, is a remarkable organelle because it ...

The ________, which is known as the control center of the cell, is a remarkable organelle because it ...

The ________, which is known as the control center of the cell, is a remarkable organelle because it forms the package for our genes and their controlling factors.
 
  a. neutron
  b. proton
  c. nucleus
  d. electron

cmsx27   31   1 Reply

vbass

Most people urinate ________ times per day and excrete about 2,000 mL or 2 quarts of urine per day. ...

Most people urinate ________ times per day and excrete about 2,000 mL or 2 quarts of urine per day. ...

Most people urinate ________ times per day and excrete about 2,000 mL or 2 quarts of urine per day.
 
  a. two to four
  b. four to six
  c. six to eight
  d. eight to ten

lingo   51   1 Reply

WillGross3

How is an error within an EHR corrected?

How is an error within an EHR corrected?

How is an error within an EHR corrected?
 
  a. By making a new entry to override the original entry
  b. By informing the physician, who will then correct and electronically sign the record
  c. By creating a new entry with the

bribery   28   1 Reply

umass508

Which of the following is NOT a personal protective equipment (PPE) recommendation issued by the ...

Which of the following is NOT a personal protective equipment (PPE) recommendation issued by the ...

Which of the following is NOT a personal protective equipment (PPE) recommendation issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)?
 
  a. Gloves
  b. Respirator
  c. Mask
  d. Eye/face shield

littlej_dvine   69   1 Reply

somedaysunday

When instilling eye medication, do all of the following EXCEPT _________.

When instilling eye medication, do all of the following EXCEPT _________.

When instilling eye medication, do all of the following EXCEPT _________.
 
  a. perform hand hygiene
  b. dry the area around the eye with sterile gauze
  c. touch the dropper or ointment tube to the eye
  d. pull down the

littlej_dvine   149   1 Reply

gool34

________ Instilling ear medication is beyond the scope of practice for medical assistants. ...

________ Instilling ear medication is beyond the scope of practice for medical assistants. ...

________ Instilling ear medication is beyond the scope of practice for medical assistants.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Storm   69   1 Reply

scates8

Personal protective equipment includes (Multiple Choice)

Personal protective equipment includes (Multiple Choice)

Personal protective equipment includes
 
  a. gloves.
  b. face masks.
  c. protective eyewear.
  d. all of the above.

nameless23   115   1 Reply

ruff

In addition to good communication skills, the medical office manager needs to have excellent

In addition to good communication skills, the medical office manager needs to have excellent

In addition to good communication skills, the medical office manager needs to have excellent
 
  A. prior experience.
  B. time management skills.
  C. teaching skills.
  D. clinical skills.

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Nalu

Hepatitis ________ is transmitted by fecal waste contamination of food and the water supply.

Hepatitis ________ is transmitted by fecal waste contamination of food and the water supply.

Hepatitis ________ is transmitted by fecal waste contamination of food and the water supply.
 
  a. A
  b. B
  c. C
  d. D

strobro   49   1 Reply

tgreen77

An occurrence liability policy is used for

An occurrence liability policy is used for

An occurrence liability policy is used for
 
  A. retiring physicians.
  B. new practices for events prior to the practice opening.
  C. unlicensed physicians.
  D. physicians who have relocated to a different state.

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derrickpate22

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a cardiovascular disorder?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a cardiovascular disorder?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a cardiovascular disorder?
 
  a. Chest pain
  b. Dyspnea
  c. Regular heartbeat
  d. Diaphoresis

slapaburger   47   1 Reply

alarose

A(n) ________ treats abnormal responses or acquired hypersensitivity to substances with medical ...

A(n) ________ treats abnormal responses or acquired hypersensitivity to substances with medical ...

A(n) ________ treats abnormal responses or acquired hypersensitivity to substances with medical methods, including testing and desensitization.
 
  a. allergist
  b. cardiologist
  c. dermatologist
  d. anesthesiologist

nameless23   69   1 Reply

lsellers6

If the ultimate goal is to grow and identify a sample of the organism that is causing disease in a ...

If the ultimate goal is to grow and identify a sample of the organism that is causing disease in a ...

If the ultimate goal is to grow and identify a sample of the organism that is causing disease in a patient, then all of the following EXCEPT ________ must be provided in the laboratory setting.
 
  a. proper carbon dioxide
  b. moistu

thisisstupidash   47   1 Reply

WillGross3

By producing melanin (pigment), the external skin coverings protect the underlying structures from ...

By producing melanin (pigment), the external skin coverings protect the underlying structures from ...

By producing melanin (pigment), the external skin coverings protect the underlying structures from ultraviolet light's harmful rays while producing vitamin ________, which works with calcium for multiple body processes.
 
  a. A
  b.

bribery   50   1 Reply

umass508

________ Third-party payer checks refer to a check written by a party unknown to you. (True or false?)

________ Third-party payer checks refer to a check written by a party unknown to you. (True or false?)

________ Third-party payer checks refer to a check written by a party unknown to you.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

LRotundo   70   1 Reply

Macdonaldc

A physician cannot be held legally responsible for something the staff has said to a patient. ...

A physician cannot be held legally responsible for something the staff has said to a patient. ...

A physician cannot be held legally responsible for something the staff has said to a patient.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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sdaggy1

________ are words indented two spaces under the boldfaced Main Term that further describe ...

________ are words indented two spaces under the boldfaced Main Term that further describe ...

________ are words indented two spaces under the boldfaced Main Term that further describe variations of the condition.
 
  a. Subterms
  b. Modifiers
  c. Eponyms
  d. Superterms

Storm   51   1 Reply

gomeza

There are specialized anatomic structures that receive the vibration of sound as well as being ...

There are specialized anatomic structures that receive the vibration of sound as well as being ...

There are specialized anatomic structures that receive the vibration of sound as well as being sensitive to gravity and the movements of the head. These structures are connected to the ________ cranial nerve by special nerve fibers.
 
  a.

bribery   45   1 Reply

lsellers6

The word root athr means ________.

The word root athr means ________.

The word root athr means ________.
 
  a. neck
  b. pain
  c. joint
  d. lip

rgasio   476   1 Reply

nic

________ To create a medical term about something that is bursting forth you would likely use the ...

________ To create a medical term about something that is bursting forth you would likely use the ...

________ To create a medical term about something that is bursting forth you would likely use the suffix rrhage.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

RENCEE72   37   1 Reply

Kojico

Wearing false or artificial nails can ________.

Wearing false or artificial nails can ________.

Wearing false or artificial nails can ________.
 
  a. help the medical assistant appear well-groomed
  b. upset patients who prefer shorter nails
  c. transmit microbes to immunocompromised patients
  d. cause damage to the

SnowQueen   61   1 Reply

Fredio

Which of the following is a factor that contributes to a patient's reaction to a medication?

Which of the following is a factor that contributes to a patient's reaction to a medication?

Which of the following is a factor that contributes to a patient's reaction to a medication?
 
  a. Age
  b. Weight
  c. Method of administration
  d. All of the above

lingo   32   1 Reply

Gavaacon

Moist heat in an autoclave of ________F will kill most forms of pathogens.

Moist heat in an autoclave of ________F will kill most forms of pathogens.

Moist heat in an autoclave of ________F will kill most forms of pathogens.
 
  a. 250270
  b. 150170
  c. 350370
  d. more than 400

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palacir999

3.5 g equals ________ mg. (Multiple Choice)

3.5 g equals ________ mg. (Multiple Choice)

3.5 g equals ________ mg.
 
  a. 0.035
  b. 350
  c. 0.35
  d. 3,500

ANP2202   57   1 Reply

whitneyracquel

The Tabular List contains ________ sections.

The Tabular List contains ________ sections.

The Tabular List contains ________ sections.
 
  a. five
  b. six
  c. ten
  d. twenty

Skoochy   71   1 Reply

whitneyracquel

________ Blindness is the inability to distinguish colors of the spectrum distinctly. (True or false?)

________ Blindness is the inability to distinguish colors of the spectrum distinctly. (True or false?)

________ Blindness is the inability to distinguish colors of the spectrum distinctly.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

ejohnson3310   58   1 Reply

nic

What are the three key factors in determining an E&M code?

What are the three key factors in determining an E&M code?

What are the three key factors in determining an E&M code?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Acostak1   60   1 Reply

nic

All of the following methods are used to remind patients about office appointments except:

All of the following methods are used to remind patients about office appointments except:

All of the following methods are used to remind patients about office appointments except:
 
  A) appointment-reminder cards.
  B) automated telephone-reminder systems that play recorded messages.
  C) postcards that do not indic

strobro   71   1 Reply

preetpatel94

Where in the CPT manual would you find the place of service codes?

Where in the CPT manual would you find the place of service codes?

Where in the CPT manual would you find the place of service codes?
 
  A. Inside the back cover
  B. Inside the front cover
  C. After the table of contents
  D. In each section of the coding manual

zns889   62   1 Reply

suarezs1

________ is a private nonprofit organization that encourages high standards of medical care and also ...

________ is a private nonprofit organization that encourages high standards of medical care and also ...

________ is a private nonprofit organization that encourages high standards of medical care and also accredits those who meet strict guidelines.
 
  a. Health and Human Services
  b. The Joint Commission
  c. The Board of Medica

everlyn85   92   1 Reply

preetpatel94

________ Composing letters can be a simple process when an organized approach is used. (True or false?)

________ Composing letters can be a simple process when an organized approach is used. (True or false?)

________ Composing letters can be a simple process when an organized approach is used.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Acostak1

________ determines the insurance payment amount in relation to the provider's published fee ...

________ determines the insurance payment amount in relation to the provider's published fee ...

________ determines the insurance payment amount in relation to the provider's published fee schedule.
 
  a. Risk-based reimbursement
  b. Fee-based reimbursement
  c. Per case reimbursement
  d. Per diem payment

CTaustin   47   1 Reply

wping

The process of cross-referencing may be necessary for

The process of cross-referencing may be necessary for

The process of cross-referencing may be necessary for
 
  A. long last names.
  B. last names that are also common first names.
  C. hyphenated names.
  D. people who go by a different name than their legal name.

fundai!   46   1 Reply

m7md9078

Hourly employees must document hours worked each day (True or false?)

Hourly employees must document hours worked each day (True or false?)

Hourly employees must document hours worked each day.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

zns889   44   1 Reply

tgreen77

________ The ECG (or EKG) represents both the electrical activity and actual mechanical performance ...

________ The ECG (or EKG) represents both the electrical activity and actual mechanical performance ...

________ The ECG (or EKG) represents both the electrical activity and actual mechanical performance of the heart.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

kate lynn   68   1 Reply

sophiakhalid12

Electronic prescription software programs can alert physicians to potential adverse effects of a ...

Electronic prescription software programs can alert physicians to potential adverse effects of a ...

Electronic prescription software programs can alert physicians to potential adverse effects of a medication on a patient due to their medical condition.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

koklok123   53   1 Reply

gomeza