Which of the following planes divides the body into anterior and posterior portions? -
ANSWERTransverse
Which of the following systems pumps and distributes blood throughout the body? -
ANSWERCardiovascular
The 4 major types of tissue in the body are - ANSWERMuscle, nervous, epithelial, and connective
The upper respiratory tract includes all of the following EXCEPT the - ANSWERBronchi
The accessory organs include the - ANSWERGallbladder, liver, and pancreas
Hydrocele means - ANSWERSwelling of the testes
All of the following are true about leukocytes EXCEPT - ANSWERLeukocytes are responsible for blood
clotting
Tendonitis is a(n) - ANSWERInflammation of the tendon
The function of the skin includes all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWERTransportation of immune cells
The nucleus is - ANSWERThe control center that directs the activity of the cell
Cholelithiasis is - ANSWERGallstones
The sensory organs include all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWERThe pharynx
,Which of the following terms means "the surgical removal of the kidney"? - ANSWERNephrectomy
The combing form cost/o refers to which of the following anatomic structures? - ANSWERRib
All of the following compoents are a part of the Sigmund Freud's theories of psychology EXCEPT -
ANSWERBehaviorism
Which of the following terms means "difficulty swallowing"? - ANSWERDsyphagia
Cognitive theory offers an approach to psychology that encourages individuals to examine -
ANSWERErrors in their thinking
Which suffix means " surgical repair"? - ANSWERPlasty
Which of the following conditions is commonly known as a bruise? - ANSWERHematoma
Each of the following identifies one of Elizabeth Kubler- Ross's 5 stages of grief EXCEPT - ANSWERShock
The most accurate definition of "defense mechanisms" in psychology is - ANSWERStrategies individuals
use to avoid difficult or painful feelings
All of the following statements about renewing the CMA credential are true EXCEPT - ANSWERThe CMA
credential is required in order to practice in the medical assisting profession
Which certifying agency allows a medical assistant to use the CMA credential? - ANSWERCommission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Which type of resume is written specifically for an advertised job? - ANSWERLetter of recommendation
, Which of the following incoming calls should the medical assistant transfer immediately to the
physician? - ANSWERThe emergency room calling about admitting an established patient with chest pain
A physician who specializes in disorders of the eye is known as which of the following? -
ANSWERopthalmologist
When the medical assistant is preparing to answer incoming calls, what supplies or items should he or
she have readily available ? - ANSWERAppointment book, calender, message pad or notepad, and pen
and pencil
The information needed to make a return appointment for an established patient includes all of the
following EXCEPT - ANSWERPatient's employer
A patient's neighbor calls, stating that she is concerned about her friend and would like to know what is
wrong with the patient The medical assistant should: - ANSWERTactfully refuse to release any patient
information without the patient's written permission
When responding to a hearing-impaired caller, the medical assistant should - ANSWERSpeak a little
more slowly and little more loudly
The best way to handle an unidentified caller who insists on speaking with the physician but refuses to
give her phone number or the reason for her call would be to - ANSWERAsk the caller to send a letter to
the physician
Which of the following conditions is most characteristic of an asthma attack? - ANSWERDyspena
To obtain confidential patient information which caller does NOT need a patient's written consent? -
ANSWERReferring Physician
Which of the following situations is NOT considered to be a reportable incident? - ANSWERA negative
result for HIV
ANSWERTransverse
Which of the following systems pumps and distributes blood throughout the body? -
ANSWERCardiovascular
The 4 major types of tissue in the body are - ANSWERMuscle, nervous, epithelial, and connective
The upper respiratory tract includes all of the following EXCEPT the - ANSWERBronchi
The accessory organs include the - ANSWERGallbladder, liver, and pancreas
Hydrocele means - ANSWERSwelling of the testes
All of the following are true about leukocytes EXCEPT - ANSWERLeukocytes are responsible for blood
clotting
Tendonitis is a(n) - ANSWERInflammation of the tendon
The function of the skin includes all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWERTransportation of immune cells
The nucleus is - ANSWERThe control center that directs the activity of the cell
Cholelithiasis is - ANSWERGallstones
The sensory organs include all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWERThe pharynx
,Which of the following terms means "the surgical removal of the kidney"? - ANSWERNephrectomy
The combing form cost/o refers to which of the following anatomic structures? - ANSWERRib
All of the following compoents are a part of the Sigmund Freud's theories of psychology EXCEPT -
ANSWERBehaviorism
Which of the following terms means "difficulty swallowing"? - ANSWERDsyphagia
Cognitive theory offers an approach to psychology that encourages individuals to examine -
ANSWERErrors in their thinking
Which suffix means " surgical repair"? - ANSWERPlasty
Which of the following conditions is commonly known as a bruise? - ANSWERHematoma
Each of the following identifies one of Elizabeth Kubler- Ross's 5 stages of grief EXCEPT - ANSWERShock
The most accurate definition of "defense mechanisms" in psychology is - ANSWERStrategies individuals
use to avoid difficult or painful feelings
All of the following statements about renewing the CMA credential are true EXCEPT - ANSWERThe CMA
credential is required in order to practice in the medical assisting profession
Which certifying agency allows a medical assistant to use the CMA credential? - ANSWERCommission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Which type of resume is written specifically for an advertised job? - ANSWERLetter of recommendation
, Which of the following incoming calls should the medical assistant transfer immediately to the
physician? - ANSWERThe emergency room calling about admitting an established patient with chest pain
A physician who specializes in disorders of the eye is known as which of the following? -
ANSWERopthalmologist
When the medical assistant is preparing to answer incoming calls, what supplies or items should he or
she have readily available ? - ANSWERAppointment book, calender, message pad or notepad, and pen
and pencil
The information needed to make a return appointment for an established patient includes all of the
following EXCEPT - ANSWERPatient's employer
A patient's neighbor calls, stating that she is concerned about her friend and would like to know what is
wrong with the patient The medical assistant should: - ANSWERTactfully refuse to release any patient
information without the patient's written permission
When responding to a hearing-impaired caller, the medical assistant should - ANSWERSpeak a little
more slowly and little more loudly
The best way to handle an unidentified caller who insists on speaking with the physician but refuses to
give her phone number or the reason for her call would be to - ANSWERAsk the caller to send a letter to
the physician
Which of the following conditions is most characteristic of an asthma attack? - ANSWERDyspena
To obtain confidential patient information which caller does NOT need a patient's written consent? -
ANSWERReferring Physician
Which of the following situations is NOT considered to be a reportable incident? - ANSWERA negative
result for HIV
