pathogens that thrive in the absence of oxygen are called? - ANSWER Anaerobes
A communicable disease that does not have to be reported to the county health department
is? - ANSWER Streptococcus
The term esophagogastritis means inflammation of the? - ANSWER esophagus and
stomach
The structure in the body that lays over the larynx like a lid and prevents food from entering
the trachea is the ? - ANSWER Epiglottis
Proper interaction with pediatric patients includes the following EXCEPT? -
ANSWER Talking in the same tone and volume as you would use with an adult
A urine test that compares the weight of urine to that of distilled water is? -
ANSWER Specific gravity
A patient is noncompliant if he or she: - ANSWER Refuses to follow prescribed orders
A telephone call that the medical assistant can handle is? - ANSWER A hospital
admitting clerk with the room number for a newly admitted patient
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, If a certain number of patients are scheduled to come in for an appointment at the
beginning of the same clock hour this ? - ANSWER Wave scheduling
When alphabetically filing, which of the following is last?
-John A. Hall
-John A. Hale
-John A. Haley
-John A. Halee
-John A. Halley - ANSWER John A. Halley
The salutation of a letter is placed? - ANSWER Two lines below the inside address
Medical expenses resulting from a back injury while at work are submitted to? -
ANSWER Workers' compensation
A ledger is also used as a patients? - ANSWER Posting
The book containing procedure and service codes performed by doctors and medical
personnel is the? - ANSWER Current procedural terminology
Ringworm is an example of a disease caused by? - ANSWER Fungus
The faint tapping sounds heard as the blood pressure cuff initially deflates are recorded as
the? - ANSWER Systolic pressure
A forceps is an instrument used to? - ANSWER Grasp tissue
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