CMA Practice Exam 8 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2024

Practice Exam 8 Key 1. Which of the following types of cells are responsible for providing skin color? A. Fibroblasts B. Mast cells C. Histocytes D. Melanocytes E. Squamous cells - D 2. Patients who are older or disabled and cannot afford their medical bills in excess of Medicare payments are most likely to qualify for which of the following? A. Medicaid B. Medicare Fee-for-Service Plan C. Medicare Managed Care Plan D. Medigap - A 3. The prefix peri- indicates which of the following? A. Upon B. Through C. Around D. Across E. Beside - C 4. Which of the following must be on file in a medical office that uses hazardous chemicals? A. Proof of medical waste disposal B. Material Safety Data Sheet C. Blood-borne pathogen standard D. Chemical hygiene plan - B 5. Impairment of language ability is called A. hemiplegia. B. apraxia. C. aphasia. D. bradykinesia. E. hyperkinesis. - C 6. Which of the following classifications of drugs is used to relieve symptoms of allergies? A. Antineoplastic B. Anticoagulant C. Antihistamine D. Antitussive E. Antibiotic - C 7. Which of the following terms represents a group of tissues precisely arranged to accomplish a specific function? A. Epithelium B. Membrane C. Organ D. Fascia E. Cell - C 8. Which of the following terms refers to the deviation, up or down from zero, on the isoelectric line? A. Baseline B. Refractory period C. Deflection D. Tracing E. Lead - C 9. A sixty-year-old woman has myasthenia gravis. Which of the following are most likely affected by this disorder? A. Ligaments B. Tendons C. Bones D. Joints E. Muscles - E 10. When blood is centrifuged, the top layer contains the A. plasma. B. serum. C. buffy coat. D. platelets. E. red blood cells. - A 11. Which of the following is an indirect filing system? A. Geographical B. Numerical C. Subject D. Alphabetical - B 12. Which of the following is the official U.S. Postal Service abbreviation for Minnesota? A. MA B. MN C. MI D. MS E. MT - B 13. "Na" is the symbol for which of the following chemical elements? A. Nitrogen B. Potassium C. Sodium D. Calcium E. Chloride - C 14. Myoblast means A. immature muscle cell. B. hypertrophy of muscle cells. C. hypotrophy of muscle cells. D. inflammation of a muscle cell. E. mature muscle cell. - A 15. Because of overpayment, duplicate payment, or an error, an amount of money that is owed to the patient is known as a A. premium. B. new balance. C. credit balance. D. previous balance. - C 16. When performing urinalysis, which of the following tests indicates the relative acidity or alkalinity of the specimen? A. Ketones B. Urobilinogen C. pH D. Specific gravity E. Nitrites - C 17. An X-ray study of the spinal cord is known as which of the following? A. Bronchogram B. Urogram C. Myelogram D. Angiogram E. Arthrogram - C 18. An infant at birth can safely receive which of the following immunizations? A. Varicella-zoster virus vaccine B. Measles-mumps-rubella vaccine C. Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine D. Hepatitis B vaccine E. Poliovirus vaccine - D 19. Another name for the general journal is a A. daysheet. B. professional income record. C. accounts receivable ledger. D. compensation record. E. cash payment journal. - A 20. The physician orders promethazine (Phenergan) 25 mg intramuscularly for a patient with nausea. The bottle of promethazine is labeled "50 mg per mL". How much of the drug should be administered to the patient? A. 0.25 mL B. 0.5 mL C. 1 mL D. 1.5 mL E. 2 mL - B 21. Material safety data sheets provide information primarily on A. bioterrorism. B. chemicals or products. C. personnel. D. policies and procedures. E. government agencies. - B 22. Money paid to a depositor by a bank or other financial institution for the use of the depositor's money is referred to as A. a superbill. B. a caption. C. interest. D. a warrant. E. a payer. - C 23. Which of the following forms of payment carries the risk of being returned by the bank because of insufficient funds? A. Cashier's check B. Certified check C. Traveler's check D. Money order E. None of these - E 24. What is the minimum number of years employee payroll records should be kept for the purpose of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) review of employment taxes? A. One B. Two C. Four D. Six E. Ten - C 25. Which of the following is the most important information to give a new patient? A. Fee schedule B. Address C. Office hours D. Name of employer E. Fee schedule and office hours - E 26. Which of the following terms refers to decreased susceptibility to the effects of a drug after continued use? A. Idiosyncrasy B. Cumulative action C. Tolerance D. Adverse reaction E. Immunity - C 27. An adjustment column is sometimes included to the left of the balance column. Which of the following does it include? A. Refunds B. Write-offs C. Discounts D. Credits E. All of the above - E 28. Which of the following terms represents an abnormal increase in hemoglobin, red blood cell count, or hematocrit? A. Polycythemia B. Thrombocytopenia C. Agranulocytosis D. Uremia E. Anemia - A 29. Which of the following is a fungal infection of the groin and also known as "jock itch"? A. Tinea pedis B. Tinea cruris C. Tinea capitis D. Tine corporis E. Wheal - B 30. Which of the following abbreviations means "four times a day"? A. qh B. qhs C. qid D. qm E. qod - C 31. A sterilization procedure for men in which a section of each vas deferens is removed is called A. orchidectomy. B. prostatectomy. C. lobulectomy. D. vasectomy. E. None of these - D 32. In a medical office, the deposits for the day should be equal to which of the following? A. Total of daily charge slips B. Total payments received C. Total accounts payable D. Total accounts receivable - B 33. While obtaining a medical history, a patient states that he takes furosemide because he has hypertension. The medical assistant replies, "You have hypertension and you are taking medication for it." The medical assistant is demonstrating which of the following listening skills? A. Constructive B. Active C. Assertive D. Aggressive E. Inquisitive - B 34. Standard precautions are mandated by which of the following? A. Health Care Financing Administration B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration D. National Institute of Health E. World Health Organization - C 35. Which of the following abbreviations means "centimeter"? A. cn B. cm C. ce D. ct E. cr - B 36. Which of the following components is used to designate the end of a business letter? A. Complimentary closing B. Reference notation C. Inside address D. Enclosure notation E. Signature line - A 37. Which of the following terms refers to the bookkeeping function that reduces the balance due on a patient's account? A. Charge B. Credit C. Debit D. Audit E. Post - B 38. Which of the following documents is prepared when a patient decides to grant his wife the legal authority to act on his behalf? A. Living will B. Informed consent C. Durable power of attorney D. Deposition - C 39. Which of the following instruments is used to determine the specific gravity of urine? A. Refractometer B. Hemocytometer C. Glucometer D. Spirometer E. Manometer - A 40. Which of the following is the most appropriate first step in filing medical documents in patient records? A. Storing B. Sorting C. Indexing D. Conditioning E. Coding - D 41. Which of the following is a program jointly funded by federal and state governments to provide health care benefits to indigent persons? A. Medicaid B. Medicare C. Workers' compensation D. CHAMPVA E. CHAMPUS - A 42. The intent of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA '88) is to regulate the A. laboratory tests performed on human specimens. B. reporting of laboratory results regarding HIV. C. recording of newly emerging pathogens. D. qualifications of laboratory personnel. - D 43. Which of the following letter styles is characterized by open punctuation and omission of the salutation? A. Block B. Modified block (standard) C. Modified block (indented) D. Simplified - D 44. The physician orders a 30 mg injection of medication for a patient. The label on the medication reads "20 mg per 1 mL." How much of the medication should be administered to the patient? A. 1 mL B. 1.5 mL C. 2 mL D. 2.5 mL E. 15 mL - B 45. Which of the following elements is needed for aerobes to cause infection? A. Sulfur B. Water C. Nitrogen D. Oxygen E. Carbon dioxide - D 46. Which of the following is the most appropriate first action by the medical assistant after a conversation with a patient who calls to report a normal blood pressure reading? A. Schedule an appointment at the next available time B. Document the conversation in the patient's medical record C. Find the physician immediately to discuss the conversation D. Complete a billing encounter form for the telephone time - B 47. The abbreviation pH refers to which of the following? A. Sedimentation rate B. Intraocular pressure C. Hydrogen ion concentration D. Specific gravity E. Osmolality - C 48. Which of the following is the correct spelling for the plural form of vertebra? A. Vertebrates B. Vertebras C. Vertebrata D. Vertebraes E. Vertebrae - E 49. Which of the following filing systems is one of the simplest filing methods and is a direct filing system? A. Geographical B. Alphabetical C. Numerical D. Subject E. Chronological - B 50. Which of the following words is misspelled? A. Epiglottis B. Diaphram C. Pleura D. Palate E. Pharynx - B 51. What is the gross biweekly pay for a medical assistant who works thirty-five hours per week at a rate of $10.50 per hour? A. $335 B. $476 C. $620 D. $735 E. $1,149.50 - D 52. Which of the following is the most appropriate study to detect breast abscesses? A. Myelography B. Stereoscopy C. Thermography D. MUGA scan E. MRI - C 53. The maintenance of equipment and supplies in the medical office is covered under which of the following? A. The POMR B. The "policies" section of the policies and procedures manual C. The Labor Standards Act D. The tickler file - B 54. Which of the following types of letterhead is used for short letters and memos? A. Standard B. Executive C. Baronial D. Color E. None of these - C 55. Which of the following Roman numerals means 40? A. LIX B. LXI C. XL D. XVIII E. XXI - C 56. Which of the following oral dosage forms of medication are coated with gelatin? A. Lozenges B. Capsules C. Tablets D. Caplets - B 57. When contaminated, which of the following must be disposed of in rigid, leak-proof containers that are either red or have a biohazardous waste label? A. Gowns B. Gloves C. Drape sheets D. Dressings E. Needles - E 58. Which of the following is an example of personal protective equipment? A. Hand soap B. Suture C. Gloves D. Bandage E. Puncture-proof sharps container - C 59. If the abbreviation CAPS is written by a proofreader, what does it mean? A. The space between two words should be closed up. B. The word should be written in all capital letters. C. The word should not be written in capital letters. D. This should be the first change made to the document. E. None of these - B 60. According to the guidelines for managing workers' compensation cases, which of the following is the first procedure to perform when contacted by a patient? A. Create a patient record B. Obtain a claim number from the insurance company C. Determine a related standard fee for treatment D. Call the patient's employer to verify that the accident occurred on the employer's premises E. Offer a copayment - D 61. A medical assistant who works for a dermatologist orders patch test kits that are available in quantities of five kits per box. The physician currently uses two kits per week. How many boxes should be ordered for an eight-week supply? A. Two B. Four C. Six D. Ten E. Sixteen - B 62. Which of the following terms describes a type of infection that originates after a patient is admitted to a hospital? A. Idiosyncratic B. Antagonistic C. Palliative D. Cytotoxic E. Nosocomial - E 63. Treponema pallidum antibodies may indicate A. prostate cancer. B. anemia. C. rheumatoid arthritis. D. syphilis. - D 64. Licensure for physicians is regulated by which of the following? A. Federal government B. State government C. Local hospitals D. Medical colleges - B 65. Which of the following represents the Department of Veterans Affairs Civilian Health and Medical Program? A. CHAMPUS / Tricare B. CHAMPVA C. Medicare D. Medicaid - B 66. A patient should stand how many feet away from the chart during a Snellen visual acuity test? A. 2 B. 5 C. 10 D. 15 E. 20 - E 67. A twenty-one-year-old athlete is unable to extend his knee after a sports injury. Which of the following tendons is most likely injured? A. Patellar B. Achilles C. Biceps femoris D. Flexor digitorum E. Peroneus longus - C 68. A standard cane has how many legs? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four - A 69. When obtaining an electrocardiogram, lead III records electrical activity between which of the following? A. Left arm and left leg B. Left arm and right leg C. Right arm and right leg D. Right arm and left leg E. Right arm and left arm - A 70. Where should a fax machine be placed in a medical office? A. In the waiting room B. On the front counter C. In a secure location where only authorized personnel have access to it D. In a locked cabinet - C 71. Which of the following types of drugs is not indicated to reduce fever? A. Synthetic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) B. Acetaminophen C. Aspirin D. None of these - A 72. Who should handle a call from a patient who wants to discuss abnormal test results? A. The receptionist B. The medical assistant C. The physician D. The office manager - C 73. The biotransformation (metabolization) of most drugs is a function of which of the following organs? A. Brain B. Kidney C. Liver D. Lung E. Small intestine - C 74. Mail with which of the following notations should only be opened with the addressee's permission? A. Confidential B. Certified C. First-class D. Priority - A 75. All of the following are signs and symptoms of preeclampsia, except A. hypertension. B. edema. C. proteinuria. D. hypocholesterolemia. - D 76. Which of the following is a stain used to color bacteria? A. Methylene blue B. Gram's C. Gentian violet D. Eosin E. Wright's - B 77. Which of the following documents is most appropriate for verifying a supply order when supplies are received? A. Requisition form B. Inventory record C. Purchase order D. Billing invoice E. Packing slip - E 78. Which of the following positions requires a patient's feet to rest in stirrups? A. Supine B. Sims' C. Prone D. Fowler's E. Lithotomy - E 79. Which of the following describes a drug used to delay blood clotting? A. Vasodilator B. Anticholinergic C. Anticoagulant D. Hemostatic E. Antacid - C 80. Which of the following instruments is used to explore a body cavity or a wound? A. Speculum B. Probe C. Sound D. Scope E. Retractor - B 81. A telephone feature that answers calls and has a recording that identifies services available by pressing a specific number is known as which of the following? A. Fax transmission B. Voice mail C. Email D. Answering service E. Automated response unit - E 82. Which of the following is a payroll tax that is equally paid by employees and employers? A. Medicare B. State unemployment C. Federal unemployment D. Federal withholding - D 83. All of the following are duties of the medical assistant concerning minor surgeries, except A. obtaining signed informed consent forms. B. giving diagnostic opinions to the patient. C. making sure the room is clean. D. possibly assisting with surgery. - B 84. Which of the following is the best advantage of having a postage meter in the medical office? A. They are completely electronic. B. They have to be reset every month. C. They also fold letters. D. They have special codes that prevent unauthorized access. E. They are cost-effective. - E 85. Which of the following instruments is most appropriate to use during a rectal examination? A. Otoscope B. Anoscope C. Stethoscope D. Ophthalmoscope E. Bronchoscope - B 86. Which of the following best defines "ketosis"? A. Involuntary discharge of urine, most often due to a lack of bladder control B. The accumulation of ketone bodies in the blood and urine as a result of abnormal utilization of carbohydrates C. Protein and blood in the urine and edema with no pus formation D. Distention of the pelvis and calyces of the kidney by obstructed urine E. Toxemia of pregnancy, resulting in convulsions and coma - B 87. Which of the following agents is most commonly used to preserve skin tissue specimens? A. Fluoride B. Formalin C. Heparin D. EDTA E. Citrate - B 88. Which of the following tests is required for blood disorders? A. Creatinine B. Thyroid function C. Triglycerides D. Hemoglobin E. Albumin - D 89. When the medical assistant sets up the appointment book by crossing off all times that will not be used for patient visits, this is known as setting up a A. matrix. B. calendar. C. timeframe. D. schedule. - A 90. Which of the following is temporary memory that functions while you are using a computer's software? A. Jump drive B. Mainframe C. Random-access memory (RAM) D. Read-only memory (ROM) E. Flash drive - C 91. All of the following are signs of coarctation of the aorta, except A. dyspnea. B. left ventricular failure. C. bradycardia. D. tachycardia. E. pulmonary edema. - C 92. The process in which particles move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration is known as A. diffusion. B. osmosis. C. pinocytosis. D. phagocytosis. E. filtration. - A 93. If a patient is not using a wheelchair correctly, what must the medical assistant do? A. Inform the patient's family B. Teach the patient to use a walker instead C. Perform goniometry D. Order muscle strength testing E. Teach the patient to use a cane instead - A 94. Which of the following fractures occurs most commonly in children? A. Incomplete B. Impacted C. Greenstick D. Comminuted E. Colles' - C 95. All of the following are produced by word processing software, except A. letters. B. memos. C. calculations used for accounting. D. transcripts. E. reports. - C 96. Which of the following is a primary reason for using numeric filing systems in medical offices? A. Inexpensive to set up B. Reduces misfiles C. Protects patient's confidentiality D. Easy to maintain - C 97. When performing electrocardiography, which of the following chest leads should be placed on the fourth intercostal space, to the left of the sternum? A. V1 B. V2 C. V3 D. V4 E. V5 - B 98. Which of the following terms describes an agent that alleviates or eases a painful condition but does not cure the patient? A. Palliative B. Prophylactic C. Homeopathic D. Idiopathic E. Analeptic - A 99. Which of the following organs is anatomically located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen? A. Esophagus B. Stomach C. Gallbladder D. Spleen E. Appendix - C 100. Albuterol aerosol inhalants are classified as which of the following? A. Vasoconstrictors B. Antihistamines C. Bronchodilators D. Expectorants E. Decongestants - C 101. Where are the objective lenses located on a microscope? A. Below the stage B. Below the light source C. Below the focus control D. Above the iris E. Below the revolving nosepiece - E 102. Which of the following is specifically designed to protect the rights of patients with terminal illnesses? A. Living will B. Informed consent C. Durable power of attorney D. Patient's Bill of Rights E. Americans with Disabilities Act - D 103. Which of the following acts regulates the disposal of controlled substances? A. Occupational Safety and Health Act B. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act C. Controlled Substances Act D. Toxic Substance Control Act E. Drug Enforcement Act - C 104. Which of the following is the most common method of urine collection for diagnostic testing in the physician's office? A. Catherized B. Clean catch C. Random D. First morning E. Postprandial - C 105. Which of the following types of filing systems is most appropriate for the research materials maintained by a physician? A. Subject B. Tickler C. Alphabetical D. Numerical E. Geographical - A 106. Omeprazole (Prilosec) is classified as which of the following types of drugs? A. Anticoagulant B. Proton pump inhibitor C. Hypolipidemic drug D. Antihistamine E. Antacid - B 107. Which of the following combining forms refers to the upper portion of the pelvis? A. Uln/o B. Olecran/o C. Femor/o D. Ili/o E. Calcane/o - D 108. Which of the following was enacted to monitor organ donations? A. Natural Death Act B. Patient Self-Determination Act C. Uniform Anatomical Gift Act D. Occupational Safety and Health Act E. Americans with Disabilities Act - C 109. Which of the following terms means "to appear and bring records"? A. Stare decisis B. Res ipsa loquitur C. Respondeat superior D. Subpeona duces tecum E. Caveat emptor - D 110. A colposcopy is an examination that is performed to visualize tissue in which of the following body systems? A. Respiratory B. Reproductive C. Urinary D. Nervous E. Digestive - B 111. Nephrosis is a term used most often by a physician in which of the following specialties? A. Ophthalmology B. Cardiology C. Pulmonology D. Neurology E. Urology - E 112. Which of the following routes of administration is most appropriate to achieve direct absorption of a medication into the bloodstream through mucous membranes? A. Intravenous B. Intradermal C. Intramuscular D. Subcutaneous E. Sublingual - E 113. Which of the following is an optical storage device used to store computer data? A. Memory stick B. Magnetic tape C. Floppy disk D. Digital video disk E. Central processing unit - D 114. Which of the following endocrine glands secretes epinephrine? A. Thymus B. Adrenal C. Pineal D. Thyroid E. Pituitary - B 115. When typing a memorandum, how many headings are included at the top of the first page? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five E. Six - C 116. A breakdown resulting from software or hardware malfunction is called A. scrolling. B. a bug. C. a crash. D. a backup. E. a syntax error. - C 117. Amounts regularly withheld from a paycheck, such as for federal, state, and local taxes, are known as A. workers' compensation. B. exemptions. C. payroll deductions. D. payroll services. E. payroll registers. - C 118. The contents of a patient's medical record can be disclosed only if written consent has been given by the A. medical office manager. B. patient's family members. C. physician. D. patient. E. insurance company. - D 119. Which of the following may largely eliminate the need for the physician's notes to be transcribed by a medical assistant? A. Telemedicine B. Speech recognition technology C. Surge protectors D. Disk and tape maintenance E. Achiving - B 120. The granting of a license to practice medicine by one state when the original license was issued in another state is known as licensing by A. reciprocity. B. stipulation. C. accreditation. D. approbation. E. revocation. - A 121. Which of the following are found in most sports injuries? A. Use of anabolic steroids B. Muscle strains, sprains, and tears C. Dehydration D. Fractures E. Congenital heart problems - B 122. A four-year-old boy begins to wet his pants daily after his new baby sister is brought home by his parents. He had been toilet trained and had not had any episodes of wetting for one year. Which of the following defense mechanisms is this boy exhibiting? A. Regression B. Repression C. Sublimation D. Projection E. Displacement - A 123. Which of the following parts of a needle is an opening near the tip? A. Shaft B. Point C. Lumen D. Hub E. Hilt - C 124. Which of the following medical instruments is used to examine the retina? A. Ophthalmoscope B. Tonometer C. Spirometer D. Penlight E. Otoscope - A 125. Which of the following terms means "insertion of a sterile plastic tube into the bladder, ureter, or kidney to withdraw urine"? A. Enuresis B. Timed specimen C. Catheterization D. Cauterization E. Refractometry - C 126. How should Petri dishes be stored? A. With the bottom (agar side) up B. With the bottom (agar side) down C. In potassium hydroxide D. In ice packing E. Uncovered, open to the air - A 127. Which of the following is the process of reading incoming mail, underlining significant words and phrases, and noting any action required in the margin? A. Processing B. Dividing C. Editing D. Sorting E. Annotating - E 128. Which of the following is a list of the specific items to be presented at a meeting? A. Minutes B. Meeting announcement C. Meeting schedule D. Itinerary E. Agenda - E 129. Headings of interoffice memorandums contain which of the following words? A. Date B. How C. Where D. Whom E. Why - A 130. The office policy manual should begin with which of the following information? A. Hierarchy chart B. Physician's credentials C. Office hours D. Office purposes, objectives, or goals E. Dress code - D 131. Amounts owed to creditors, such as a medical building's mortgage, are known as A. penalties. B. liabilities. C. audits. D. receivables. E. equity. - B 132. Which of the following is measured by a pulse oximeter? A. Oxygen partial pressure B. Oxygen saturation C. Total oxygen D. Carbon dioxide saturation E. Carbon dioxide partial pressure - B 133. For medical assistants, all of the following are clinical specialty areas, except A. phlebotomy. B. medical record technology. C. CPR instruction. D. surgical technology. - B 134. Which of the following medical terms is in singular form? A. Nuclei B. Epiphyses C. Bacteria D. Bullae E. Atrium - E 135. Which type of nonverbal communication gesture acknowledges information and encourages the patient to continue speaking? A. Nodding B. Restating C. Hand gestures D. Posture E. Personal space - A 136. Which of the following items expands and separates the walls of a cavity to make examination possible? A. Speculums B. Syringes C. Needles D. Alcohol preps E. Butterfly closures - A 137. Which of the following is a "write it once" bookkeeping system? A. Pegboard B. Single-entry C. Double-entry D. Journal - A 138. The cause of a disease that may be related to infectious agents or behaviors is known as A. active. B. nosocomial C. extrinsic. D. intrinsic. E. inactive. - C 139. Which of the following phrases describes the term hematochezia? A. Passage of bloody stools B. State of equilibrium of the internal body environment C. Formation of new hair D. Grafting a piece of bone - A 140. The carotid pulse can be felt in which of the following anatomic areas? A. Ventral surface of the neck B. Thumb side of the wrist C. Inner aspect of the elbow D. Middle of the clavicle E. Dorsal surface of the knee - A 141. Which of the following interviewing techniques encourages patients to provide a more complete history? A. Summarizing the patient's reply B. Repeating the patient's reply C. Asking open-ended questions D. Asking direct questions E. Asking leading questions - C 142. Which of the following insurance plans recommends a separate medical chart? A. Blue Cross / Blue Shield B. Workers' compensation C. Medicare D. Medicaid E. CHAMPUS/Tricare - B 143. When should a receptionist collate patient records, test results, and related information? A. Before opening the office B. On the weekend C. The day before the patient is seen D. A month prior to an appointment - C 144. Which of the following fluids is used in an autoclave to sterilize instruments and supplies? A. Tap water B. Sterile water C. Distilled water D. Bleach E. Alcohol - C 145. Which of the following serve a vital role in processing antigens, presenting them to T cells, and activating a specific immune response? A. Kupffer cells B. Neutrophils C. Interferons D. Macrophages E. Autoantibodies - D 146. The P in the SOAP method of charting includes A. symptoms the patient states. B. plan for tests and treatments. C. measurable signs. D. physician's exam. - B 147. Which of the following information is not classified as personal data on a patient registration form? A. Patient's name B. Social Security number C. Governmental records about the patient D. Birth date E. Address - C 148. Which of the following terms refers to a fluid-filled sac that cushions tendons? A. Ligament B. Muscle fiber C. Cyst D. Bursa E. Pustule - D 149. Which of the following terms describes using telecommunications to transmit video images? A. Videography B. Transcription C. E-prescribing D. Teleportation E. Telemedicine - E 150. Which of the following bones forms the anterior portion of the thoracic cage? A. Atlas B. Axis C. Sternum D. Coccyx E. Sacrum - C 151. Which of the following types of U.S. Postal Service mail guarantees overnight delivery? A. Priority B. Express C. Registered D. Certified E. First-class - B 152. Which of the following components of an electrocardiogram represents ventricular contraction? A. P wave B. QRS complex C. ST segment D. T wave E. U wave - B 153. Medical assistants who perform X-ray studies must wear which of the following to detect and record the amount of exposure to radiation? A. Photometer B. Dosimeter C. Densitometer D. Sensitometer - B 154. Bilirubin in the serum may indicate all of the following, except A. liver disease. B. muscular dystrophy. C. fructose intolerance. D. hypothyroidism. - B 155. Carbohydrates are stored in the liver and muscles as A. iron. B. triglycerides. C. ketones. D. lipids. E. glycogen. - E 156. Office policy manuals contain which of the following types of information? A. Employee salaries B. Employee health records C. Employer insurance contributions D. Dress code E. Names and positions of each employee - D 157. How many bones are located in the auditory ossicles? A. Six B. Five C. Four D. Three E. Two - A 158. New employees at risk for occupational exposure to which of the following diseases must be offered a vaccination within ten working days after beginning employment? A. Tetanus B. Tuberculosis C. Hepatitis A D. Hepatitis B E. Hepatitis C - D 159. Which of the following terms refers to assets? A. Notes payable B. Accounts payable C. Accounts receivable D. Bank debits E. Supplier/vendor inventory - C 160. Medical assistants are expected to perform each of the following tasks, except A. ordering supplies. B. maintaining office equipment. C. maintaining the security system. D. cleaning examination rooms. - C 161. Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort? A. Overcharging for services rendered B. Practicing medicine with a license C. Assault and battery D. Euthanasia - C 162. Which of the following terms refers to a person's belief that all members of a cultural group have the same values? A. Trait B. Ethic C. Habit D. Virtue E. Stereotype - E 163. All of the following in urinalysis of a normal individual should be negative, except A. acetone. B. creatinine. C. albumin. D. crystals. E. ketones. - B 164. Which of the following is defined as "the forcible separation of a part of the body from the remainder of the body"? A. Laceration B. Puncture C. Avulsion D. Abrasion E. Incision - C 165. Which of the following is the most common symptom of diabetes? A. Double vision B. Moist skin C. Vomiting D. Absence of thirst E. Polyphagia - E 166. When obtaining information from a new patient, allergies should be listed under which of the following sections of the patient's medical record? A. Social history B. Family history C. Past history D. Review of systems E. Physical examination - C 167. In which order should a tickler file be kept? A. Subject B. Numerical C. Geographical D. Chronological E. Alphabetical - D 168. When using the high-power objective (45x), which of the following parts of the compound microscope is used to focus the image? A. Coarse adjustment B. Revolving nosepiece C. Fine adjustment D. Iris diaphragm E. Condenser - A 169. Which of the following is also called the "kissing disease"? A. Rheumatoid arthritis B. Mononucleosis C. Trichomoniasis D. Influenza E. Diabetes mellitus - B 170. Which of the following is the combining form meaning "uterus"? A. Vain/o B. Hyster/o C. Gynec/o D. Salping/o E. Ureter/o - B 171. A mechanism by which the medical assisting credential remains current is known as which of the following? A. Endorsement B. Registration C. Reciprocity D. Recertification E. Accreditation - D 172. During digestion, the principal function of bile is emulsification of A. minerals. B. proteins. C. fats. D. carbohydrates. E. vitamins. - C 173. A fourteen-year-old girl is brought to the emergency room because of severe pain in the right side of her abdomen. Which of the following is the most appropriate position for a physical examination? A. Supine B. Prone C. Sims' D. Knee-chest E. Trendelenburg's - A 174. Which of the following terms describes a woman who has been pregnant just one time? A. Primipara B. Primigravida C. Nulligravida D. Nullipara - B 175. A deficiency of which of the following may be linked to impaired growth, bone fragility, and renal hypertrophy? A. Potassium B. Sodium C. Dextrose D. Calcium E. Chloride - A 176. Which of the following needle gauges is most commonly used with an evacuated system? A. 16 B. 18 C. 21 D. 25 E. 27 - C 177. How many digits are contained in an International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modifications (ICD-CM) code that is listed at the highest level of specificity? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five E. Seven - D 178. Breast cancer was recently diagnosed in a forty-four-year-old woman. On a follow-up examination, she sits in a chair with slumped shoulders and does not make eye contact. The patient is most likely expressing which of the following emotions? A. Surprise B. Depression C. Anxiety D. Confusion E. Anger - B 179. Vaginal specimens collected to test for candidiasis should be mixed with which of the following? A. Potassium hydroxide B. Sodium hydroxide C. Distilled water D. Iodine solution - A 180. Which of the following is an official paper issued by the clerk of the court that directs a defendant to respond to charges? A. Motion B. Tortfeasor C. Summons D. Subpoena E. Writ - C