Nahp stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The prefix is the _________ of a word - AnswerBeginning Palpation is done by ________ - AnswerFeeling with part of the hand An insurance contract written for a company for its employees is - AnswerGroup coverage The purpose of aging the accounts receivable: - Answeris used to identify past due accounts for collections If a patient who has complained of chest pain collapses in the office, the medical assistant should: - AnswerMake sure the patient is breathless and pulseless before ad...

Metastasis refers to: A. form of carcinoma B. benign tumor arising from the epithelium C. growth of cancer cells from one tissue to another D. form of sarcoma - ANSWER -d A tumor that is non-progressive and not life threatening is considered: A. benign B. malignant C. adenine D. Sarcoma - ANSWER -a Drugs used to prevent the clotting of blood are: A. analgesics B. none of the above C. anticoagulants D. Tranquilizers - ANSWER -c Drug agents that neutralize the ...

Pathologist - AnswerOne who studies diseases is a The study of disease - AnswerPathology is? Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is the initials for? - AnswerAIDS The doctor's office is most concerned with? - AnswerCivil & criminal law Of the following, which could not legally act as an agent for another patient? - AnswerA minor for their younger sister Incorrect information given that may injure the reputation of another is called - AnswerSlander The patient is more cooperati...

pulmonary artery - ANSWER -carries deoxygenated blood capillary - ANSWER -smallest blood vessel poikilocytosis - ANSWER -variation in shapes of red blood cells prone position - ANSWER -lying face down anatomical position - ANSWER -the body is upright, directly facing the observer, feet flat and directed forward. The upper limbs are at the body's sides with the palms facing forward supine position - ANSWER -lying on back with palms and face up medial - ANSWER -pertaining to t...

The most important rule to remember when using a centrifuge - AnswerAlways balance the tunes placed inside Which would cause urine to appear hazy or cloudy - AnswerAll (mucus, bacteria, amorphous crystals) In general the intensity of urine color reflects - AnswerThe concentration A genitourinary tract infection would primarily be evidenced by a microscopic containing many - AnswerWhite blood cells When performing a microscopic, the evaluation of each element present in the urinary se...

A.I.D.S - ANSWER -acquired immune deficiency syndrome the doctors office is most concerned with - ANSWER -civil and criminal law which could not legally act as an agent for another patient - ANSWER -a minor for their younger sister incorrect information given that may inure the reputation of another is called - ANSWER -slander the patient is more cooperative if they - ANSWER -understand the procedure to be done intercostal refers to - ANSWER -between the ribs incision into the ...

Water-soluble vitamins are A,D,E, and K - ANSWER -False fat-soluble Carbon dioxide is a waste product of metabolism - ANSWER -True Some states consider it legal for Medical assistants to diagnose a condition and prescribe treatment - ANSWER -false It is illegal for a patient to be denied a copy of his chart if he is unable to pay the fee to obtain it - ANSWER -True A physician cannot be held responsible for the actions of employees - ANSWER -false A substance used to impart color...

Enlargement of the heart - ANSWER -megalocardia The part of the small intestine that connects with the stomach is the - ANSWER -duodenum The medical term for headache is - ANSWER -cephalalgia Excessive vomiting - ANSWER -hyperemesis An incision into the gallbladder is a - ANSWER -cholecystotomy Enlargement of the kidney is - ANSWER -nephromegaly Destruction or breakdown of fat is called - ANSWER -lipolysis Diathermy means - ANSWER -generating heat through tissues Tachy is...

How often is the physician's narcotic license renewed? - ANSWER -Annually The word part phago means to: - ANSWER -Eat Under the controlled substance Act, how many schedules are there? - ANSWER -5 What kind of insurance provides medical care for job related accident or illness? - ANSWER -Worker's Compensation The muscle walls of the heart are called the: - ANSWER -Myocardium In the anatomical position, the patient: - ANSWER -Stands erect A counting chamber utilized in manu...

Which would cause urine to appear hazy or cloudy - ANSWER -All (mucus, bacteria, amorphous crystals) In general the intensity of urine color reflects - ANSWER -The concentration A genitourinary tract infection would primarily be evidenced by a microscopic containing many - ANSWER -White blood cells When performing a microscopic, the evaluation of each element present in the urinary sediment is based upon the - ANSWER -Average number in ten fields The appropriate Guage needle to use w...