RMA PRACTICE EXAM 200 FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPLETE ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ In order to release medical information to another source
Answer: B. The patient must sign a release form
◉ In order for a contract to be enforceable, the contract must
include Answer: D. All of the above (A - An offer; B - A consideration;
C - An acceptance
◉ The medical record of a patient who is a minor should be kept
Answer: D. Until the patient reaches the age of majority, plus the
number of years for the statue of limitations in the particular state
◉ The medical record is owned by Answer: D. The physician/clinic
◉ Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that protect
the medical office and staff from lawsuits is called Answer: B. Risk
management
◉ Statute of limitations refers to Answer: C. The time period allowed
for beginning a lawsuit for malpractice
,◉ It is important for patients to understand their responsibility in
relation to their medical record. The patient needs to understand all
of the following EXCEPT Answer: B. The medical terminology used
in the record
◉ Which of the following best demonstrates confidentiality of the
patient record? Answer: C. Records should not be left on desks or
counters where patients may see them
◉ For office surgery, a consent form must be signed Answer: A.
Before the patient has been administered any medication
◉ Mabel, who is terminally ill, is adamant that no "heroic" measures
be taken should she become incompetent, This request would be
detailed in Mabel's Answer: A. Living will
◉ In most states, a physician is required to report Answer: D. Both A
and C (A - Death; C - Specific infectious, communicable, or
contagious diseases)
◉ Informed consent is established when the patient Answer: B. Is
told by the physician of any risks, hazards, or possible complication
with the treatment in terms that the patient fully understands
, ◉ A medical assistant is considered to be a professional. This means
that a medical assistant has Answer: D. All of the above (A - A
number of rights; B - A number of responsibilities; C - The proper
education and training
◉ The patient is a mentally challenged adult. The adult who
accompanied the patient has some errands to do. How should the
medical office staff handle this situation? Answer: C. Tell the
accompanying adult that he or she must remain in the office with the
patient
◉ The opposite of anterior is Answer: A. Posterior
◉ The prefix HYPER- means Answer: A. Above
◉ Joint pain may be charted as Answer: D. Arthrodynia
◉ Otoplasty is a surgical procedure performed on the Answer: D. Ear
◉ The clinical term for farsightedness is Answer: B. Hyperopia
◉ Inflammation of the brain is Answer: B. Encephalitis
◉ An enlargement of the heart is termed Answer: D. Cardiomegaly
COMPLETE ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ In order to release medical information to another source
Answer: B. The patient must sign a release form
◉ In order for a contract to be enforceable, the contract must
include Answer: D. All of the above (A - An offer; B - A consideration;
C - An acceptance
◉ The medical record of a patient who is a minor should be kept
Answer: D. Until the patient reaches the age of majority, plus the
number of years for the statue of limitations in the particular state
◉ The medical record is owned by Answer: D. The physician/clinic
◉ Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that protect
the medical office and staff from lawsuits is called Answer: B. Risk
management
◉ Statute of limitations refers to Answer: C. The time period allowed
for beginning a lawsuit for malpractice
,◉ It is important for patients to understand their responsibility in
relation to their medical record. The patient needs to understand all
of the following EXCEPT Answer: B. The medical terminology used
in the record
◉ Which of the following best demonstrates confidentiality of the
patient record? Answer: C. Records should not be left on desks or
counters where patients may see them
◉ For office surgery, a consent form must be signed Answer: A.
Before the patient has been administered any medication
◉ Mabel, who is terminally ill, is adamant that no "heroic" measures
be taken should she become incompetent, This request would be
detailed in Mabel's Answer: A. Living will
◉ In most states, a physician is required to report Answer: D. Both A
and C (A - Death; C - Specific infectious, communicable, or
contagious diseases)
◉ Informed consent is established when the patient Answer: B. Is
told by the physician of any risks, hazards, or possible complication
with the treatment in terms that the patient fully understands
, ◉ A medical assistant is considered to be a professional. This means
that a medical assistant has Answer: D. All of the above (A - A
number of rights; B - A number of responsibilities; C - The proper
education and training
◉ The patient is a mentally challenged adult. The adult who
accompanied the patient has some errands to do. How should the
medical office staff handle this situation? Answer: C. Tell the
accompanying adult that he or she must remain in the office with the
patient
◉ The opposite of anterior is Answer: A. Posterior
◉ The prefix HYPER- means Answer: A. Above
◉ Joint pain may be charted as Answer: D. Arthrodynia
◉ Otoplasty is a surgical procedure performed on the Answer: D. Ear
◉ The clinical term for farsightedness is Answer: B. Hyperopia
◉ Inflammation of the brain is Answer: B. Encephalitis
◉ An enlargement of the heart is termed Answer: D. Cardiomegaly
