CCMA NHA EXAM GRADED A+ (2023)

The combining form hepat/o refers to the A. Stomach B. Intestine C. Pancreas D. Liver E. Gallbladder Correct ANSWER D. Liver The function of the optic nerve is A. Hearing B. Seeing C. Smelling D. Tasting E. Touching Correct ANSWER B. Seeing Sarcasm, repression, and denial are examples of which psychological mechanism used to deal with stressful situations? A. Grief B. Unconscious mind C. Defense mechanisms D. Ego E. Self-actualization Correct ANSWER C. Defense mechanisms Which condition is treated with the use of the DASH diet? A. High blood pressure B. Diarrhea C. Ulcers D. Muscle weakness E. Cancer Correct ANSWER A. High blood pressure Your coworker tells you that her next-door neighbor has just come in for a health exam. She asks you to give her the health history form to review it. Which of the following actions is appropriate? A. Giver her the record to review B. Tell the office manager C. Remind her that the pt record is protected health information (PHI) D. Ask the pt if you can show her the record E. Leave the chart on the work desk so she can read it after you leave Correct ANSWER C. Remind her that the patient record is protected health information Sworn testimony given outside of court is called A. Subpoena B. Deposition C. Standard of care D. Evidence E. Verdict Correct ANSWER B. Deposition In order for a case of negligence to be valid, all of the "four Ds" must be present EXCEPT? A. A duty must be owed B. A duty must be breeches C. A desire to harm must exist D. Damages must have occurred E. Damages must be directly related to act Correct ANSWER C. A desire to harm must exist According to Piaget, at what developmental stage would a child be expected to understand the differences in size and weights of a group of objects? A. Sensorimotor B. Preoperational C. Formal operations D. Concrete operations E. Self-actualization Correct ANSWER D. Concrete operations The prefix meaning "many" is A. Semi- B. Macro- C. Pseudo- D. Poly- E. Dia- Correct ANSWER D. Poly- Myelomeningocele means A. Swelling of the brain B. Hardening of the bone marrow C. Herniation of the spinal cord and covering on the spinal cord D. Formation of the brain and spinal cord E. Dropping of the restocked and scrotum Correct ANSWER C. Herniation of the spinal cord and covering on the spinal cord Oranges, bananas, broccoli, and tomatoes are rich sources of which of the following minerals? A. Calcium B. Vitamin C C. Vitamin K D. Potassium E. Iron Correct ANSWER D. Potassium Which of the following is not a type of body tissue? A. Epithelial B. Connective C. Respiratory D. Muscle E. Nervous Correct ANSWER C. Respiratory Confidential information can.l be disclosed in all the following cases EXCEPT A. A pt requests the info be released B. The pt's power of attorney for health care signs a release of info C. The physician feels it is necessary for the public's welfare D. Someone is in imminent danger if the info is withheld E. The pt is mentally ill and out of touch with reality Correct ANSWER E. The pt is mentally ill and out of touch with reality A terminally ill patient says that he is angry and feels that his illness could have been treated successfully by a "better doctor." Which of the following would be an appropriate response to this comment? A. Say "Nonsense, the doctor is wonderful!" B. Say nothing, but call an attorney C. Say "I understand that you are angry right now." D. Nod in agreement and say nothing E. Tell the pt that you will speak with the doctor Correct ANSWER C. Say "I understand that you are angry right now." If AC interference occurs on an EKG tracing, what is the likely cause? A. The electrodes are too tight B. The electrodes are incorrectly placed C. One of the electrodes is not completely attached D. The pt sneezed or coughed E. There is electrical interference from within the room Correct ANSWER E. There is electrical interference from within the room. Which of the following terms refers to sewing or stitching of veins? A. Venostenosis B. Phlebosclerosis C. Vascoplasty D. Venopexy E. Phleborrhaphy Correct ANSWER E. Phleborrhaphy It is a hectic day in the office and the physician is backed up in seeing patient who have been in the waiting room. Mr. Hall approach the reception desk and pounds his fist and start yelling tha his time is valuable and that he waited long enough. All of the following steps are appropriate ways to handle the first stage of an encounter with an angry patient EXCEPT A. Ask the or to come into the next room and politely explain the delay and apologize B. Lower he volume and tone of your own voice when speaking to Mr. Hall C. Listen to his statement, nod, and let him know that you too find it unpleasant to have delays D. Apologize and give him a coupon for free coffee in the lobby coffee shop E. Tell him that you will need to call the security guard and have him removed from the office if he does not calm down Correct ANSWER E. Tell him that you will need to call the security guard and have him removed from the office if he does not calm down Which of the following vitamins is used for clotting? A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B6 C. Vitamin B12 D. Vitamin C E. Vitamin K Correct ANSWER E. Vitamin K Within the cell, the organelle responsible for the production of energy is the A. Lysosome B. Golgi body C. Endoplasmic reticulum D. Nucleus E. Mitochondria Correct ANSWER E. Mitochondria The word root for "tumor" is A. Onc/o B. -oma C. Onc D. Carcin/o E. Carcin Correct ANSWER C. Onc Which of the following thought leaders in the field of psychology believed that repressed memories created emotional conflict and possible mental disorders later in life? A. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross B. Jean Piaget C. Erick Erickson D. Sigmund Freud E. Abraham Maslow Correct ANSWER D. Sigmund Freud When the plaintiff is found to be in some part responsible for injury and the health care giver is NOT held responsible, it is called? A. Assumed risk B. Contributory risk C. Comparative risk D. Technical defense E. Intervening cause Correct ANSWER B. Contributory risk