HMM LETS SEE
How many pairs of spinal nerves are in the human body?
31
How many pairs of chromosomes are present in a human cell?
23
How often must a CMA (AAMA) (certified medical assistant) recertify to continue to use the credential?
Every 5 years
When a patient comes to the office for care and then leaves and goes home, what type of care has the patient received?
Ambulatory
What type of insurance plan pays a physician separately for each procedure that was performed?
Fee-for-service insurance
What is meant by the term “defensive medicine”?
Physicians order more diagnostic tests than before as a defense against a possible lawsuit.
What is the term for the shedding of the uterine lining in the female reproductive cycle?
The shedding of the uterine lining is known as menstruation.
What is a means for medical assisting programs to demonstrate high quality?
Gaining and maintaining accreditation
What is the name of the tailbone?
Coccyx
What is the normal range for adult blood pressure?
120/80 mmHg
If a medical assistant performs only those procedures that he or she is trained for and allowed to perform by law, what is being demonstrated?
Working within the scope of practice
What is the term for the release of an egg from the ovary?
The release of an egg from the ovary is called ovulation.
A 55-year-old patient comes into the clinic complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath. As a medical assistant, what is your immediate course of action?
Take the patient's vital signs and report them to the physician immediately.
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR?
Chest compressions should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep.
What is the primary function of the male reproductive system?
The primary function of the male reproductive system is to produce and deliver sperm to the female reproductive system for fertilization.
How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?
There are 206 bones in the adult human skeleton.
What happens when the blood calcium level decreases?
Calcium is released from the bones.
What is the primary purpose of HIPAA?
The primary purpose of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is to protect patient privacy and ensure the security of health information.
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
The primary function of red blood cells is to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and to carry carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.
How do neurons transmit signals in the nervous system?
Neurons transmit signals through electrical impulses and chemical neurotransmitters, which travel across synapses to communicate with other neurons, muscles, or glands.
How does the body regulate blood glucose levels?
The body regulates blood glucose levels through the hormones insulin and glucagon, which are produced by the pancreas. Insulin lowers blood glucose levels, while glucagon raises them.
What is the normal range for body temperature?
97° to 99° F
Per Mrs. Smith, she Taught you a dance, Please stand and demonstrate this dance.
DANCE LIKE YOU NEVER DID BEFORE
What is the first thing you should do before starting CPR on an unresponsive person?
Check for responsiveness and breathing, and call emergency services or have someone else call if the person is unresponsive and not breathing.
The purpose of applying a tourniquet when performing venipuncture is to:
Make the patient’s veins more visible and easier to palpate.