KINN'S MEDICAL ASSISTANT, CH. 12
EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Abstract - Correct Answers -A summary to the diagnostic statement and/or procedures
and services performed.
Acute - Correct Answers -The initial assessment and treatment of the disease,
condition, or injury.
Chronic - Correct Answers -A disease that manifests over a long period because
medical treatment has not resolved it.
Coding Clinic - Correct Answers -An industry journal that provides insight into the
coding of complex medical cases. The journal is sponsored by the American Hospital
Association (AHA), which also supports a website that can accept questions form
coders on specific cases.
Etiology - Correct Answers -The cause of a disorder; a claim may be classified
according to the etiology.
Histologic - Correct Answers -The microscopic composition of tissue.
Impending - Correct Answers -A term used in the diagnosis of a condition that can be
imminently threatening. For example, a patient showing signs of pre-diabetes may in the
near future develop diabetes.
Manifestation - Correct Answers -An indication of the existence, reality, or presence of
something, especially an illness; a secondary process.
Diagnostic statement - Correct Answers -Information about a patient's diagnosis or
diagnoses that has been extracted from the medical documentation, such as the history
and physical finding, operative reports, and encounter form.
Encounter - Correct Answers -Every meeting between a patient and a healthcare
provider. The patient's history and chief complaint, in addition to the medical services
provided, are documented in the patient's health record.
Neoplasm - Correct Answers -A growth of uncontrolled, abnormal tissue; a tumor.
EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Abstract - Correct Answers -A summary to the diagnostic statement and/or procedures
and services performed.
Acute - Correct Answers -The initial assessment and treatment of the disease,
condition, or injury.
Chronic - Correct Answers -A disease that manifests over a long period because
medical treatment has not resolved it.
Coding Clinic - Correct Answers -An industry journal that provides insight into the
coding of complex medical cases. The journal is sponsored by the American Hospital
Association (AHA), which also supports a website that can accept questions form
coders on specific cases.
Etiology - Correct Answers -The cause of a disorder; a claim may be classified
according to the etiology.
Histologic - Correct Answers -The microscopic composition of tissue.
Impending - Correct Answers -A term used in the diagnosis of a condition that can be
imminently threatening. For example, a patient showing signs of pre-diabetes may in the
near future develop diabetes.
Manifestation - Correct Answers -An indication of the existence, reality, or presence of
something, especially an illness; a secondary process.
Diagnostic statement - Correct Answers -Information about a patient's diagnosis or
diagnoses that has been extracted from the medical documentation, such as the history
and physical finding, operative reports, and encounter form.
Encounter - Correct Answers -Every meeting between a patient and a healthcare
provider. The patient's history and chief complaint, in addition to the medical services
provided, are documented in the patient's health record.
Neoplasm - Correct Answers -A growth of uncontrolled, abnormal tissue; a tumor.
