Which medical assisting credential is granted by the American Medical Technologists?
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
100
_______________ is defined as being free of all microorganisms.
Sterilization
100
The physician is liable for the negligent actions of anyone who works for him or her. This is the definition of what legal term?
Respondeat Superior
100
The combining form HISTO/ means:
Tissue
100
Which bone is commonly referred to as the "thigh bone"?
Femur
200
What is the name of the standard insurance claim form ?
CMS-1500
200
Blood pressure readings between 120/80 ad 139/89 are considered ______________.
Prehypertensive
200
Physical touching of another person without the person's consent is the definition of:
Battery
200
What is the term for inflammation of the eyelid?
Blepharitis
200
The act of straightening a flexed limb (increasing the angle) is known as:
Extension
300
What is the name of the form upon which the physician documents the procedures and corresponding diagnosis(es) for a patient's office visit?
Patient Encounter Form (Superbill)
300
The term describing a rattling breath sound is ______________.
Rhonchi
300
What legislative act protects healthcare workers from liability when they provide first aid in an emergency situation?
Good Samaritan Act
300
Softening of the bone is known as:
Osteomalacia
300
Blood is an example of what type of tissue?
Connective Tissue
400
What is the name of the report created that identifies all patient charges as well as all patient / insurance payments for a particular date or range of dates provided?
Day sheet
400
True or False: If the patient's arm is below heart level when taking the blood pressure, the blood pressure reading will be lower than normal.
False
400
What type of law is created by a professional organization or agency, such as the CMS?
Administrative Law
400
The suffix "-rrhexis" means:
rupture
400
How many vertebrae are there within the thoracic region?
12
500
What was created to provide medical hospital and outpatient coverage to individuals who are 65 years or older or individuals with some disabilities?
Medicare
500
What term describes irregular breathing that may be slow and shallow at first and then becomes faster and deeper and may stop for a few seconds.
Cheyne-Stokes
500
Tort law is the part of civil law concerned with injuries due to an inappropriate action or failure to act. Name the two types of torts.
Intentional and unintentional
500
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions related to the stomach and intestines is known as a(n):
Gastroenterologist
500
Which hormone promotes female breast development and mild production following childbirth?