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,Which of the following is not part of the small intestine? d. cecum
a. duodenum
b. ileum
c. jejunum
d. cecum
Healthcare providers are responsible for developing Notices of Privacy Practices
______________ policies and procedures regarding privacy in
their practices.
a. Patient hotline
b. Work around procedures
c. Fees
d. Notices of Privacy Practices
A part of the male genital system sitting below the c. Prostate
urinary bladder and surrounding the urethra is called the:
a. testis
b. scrotum
c. prostate
d. epididymis
What is the Rinne test? d. test measuring hearing using bone conduction and air conduction
a. Test using music as the focal point
b. test for hearing loss using a vibrating tuning fork
placed at the center of the head
c. test using a 2-syllable word with equal stress on each
syllable
d. test measuring hearing using bone conduction and air
conduction
What is the difference between entropion and a. entropion is the inward turning of the eyelid and ectropion is the outward
ectropion? turning of the eyelid.
A. Entropion is the inward turning of the eyelid and
ectropion is the outward turning of the eyelid.
B. Entropion is facial droop and ectropion is a facial
spasm.
C. Entropion is the outward turning of the hands and
ectropion is the inward turning of the hands.
D. Entropion inward turning of the feet and ectropion is
the outward turning of the feet due to muscle disorder.
An arteriovenous anastomosis is used to increase blood b. a section of the artery and a neighboring vein are joined
flow in hemodialysis. Which one of the following
describes a direct arteriovenous anastomosis?
A. Insertion of a cannula
B. A section of artery and a neighboring vein are joined
C. A donor's vein is used to connect an artery and a vein
D. Radical hysterectomy not otherwise specified
E. A synthetic vein is used to connect an artery and a vein
,Ventral, umbilical, spigelian and incisional are types of: b. hernias
A. Surgical approaches
B. Hernias
C. Organs found in the digestive system
D. Cardiac catheterizations
When a patient is having a tenotomy performed on the a. foot
abductor hallucis muscle, where is this muscle located?
A. Foot
B. Upper Arm
C. Upper Leg
D. Hand
Which statement is TRUE when reporting pregnancy B: These codes have sequencing priority over codes from other chapters
codes (O00-O9A):
A. These codes can be used on the maternal and baby
records.
B. These codes have sequencing priority over codes from
other chapters.
C. Code Z33.1 should always be reported with these
codes.
D. The seventh character assigned to these codes only
indicate a complication during the pregnancy.
Which statement is TRUE about reporting codes for a. if the type of diabetes mellitus is not documented in the medical record, the
diabetes mellitus? default type is E11: type 2 diabetes mellitus
A. If the type of diabetes mellitus is not documented in
the medical record the default type is E11.- Type 2
diabetes mellitus.
B. When a patient uses insulin, Type 1 is always reported.
C. The age of the patient is a sole determining factor to
report Type 1
. D. When assigning codes for diabetes and its associated
condition(s), the code(s) from category E08-E13 are not
reported as a primary code.
Which statement is TRUE for reporting external cause d. external cause codes should never be sequenced as a first-listed or primary
codes of morbidity (V00-Y99)? code
A. All external cause codes do not require a seventh
character.
B. Only report one external cause code to fully explain
each cause.
C. Report code Y92.9 if the place of occurrence is not
stated.
D. External cause codes should never be sequenced as a
first-listed or primary code
, What is NOT included in CPT® surgical package? c. returning to the operating room the next day for a complication resulting from
A. Typical postoperative follow-up care the initial procedure
B. One related Evaluation and Management service on
the same date of the procedure
C. Returning to the operating room the next day for a
complication resulting from the initial procedure
D. Evaluating the patient in the post-anesthesia recovery
area
What is the term used for inflammation of the bone and d. osteomyelitis
bone marrow?
A. Chondromatosis
B. Osteochondritis
C. Costochondritis
D. Osteomyelitis
The root word trich/o means: a. hair
A. Hair
B. Sebum
C. Eyelid
D. Trachea
Complete this series: Frontal lobe, Parietal lobe, Temporal d. occipital lobe
lobe, ____________.
A. Medulla lobe
B. Occipital lobe
C. Middle lobe
D. Inferior lobe
A patient is having pyeloplasty performed to treat an d. surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis
uretero-pelvic junction obstruction. What is being
performed?
A. Surgical repair of the bladder
B. Removal of the kidney
C. Cutting into the ureter
D. Surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis
A patient that has cirrhosis of the liver just had an In the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index look for Varix/esophagus/in/cirrhosis of
endoscopy performed showing hemorrhagic esophageal liver/bleeding referring you to code I85.11. This eliminates multiple choices A and
varices. The ICD-10-CM codes are reported: D. In the Tabular List you will see an instructional note above codes I85.10 and
A. I85.01, K74.69 I85.11 to Code first underlying disease. For the scenario, cirrhosis of liver (K74.60)
B. I85.11, K74.60 is coded first then the esophageal varices with bleeding is coded as a secondary
C. K74.60, I85.11 code. Eliminating multiple choice B.
D. I85.00, K74.69 correct answer is C. K74.60, I85.11
Which statement is TRUE about Z codes: c. Z codes may be used wither as a primary code or a secondary code
A. Z codes are never reported as a primary code.
B. Z codes are only reported with injury codes.
C. Z codes may be used either as a primary code or a
secondary code.
D. Z codes are always reported as a secondary code.
2026 STUDY GUIDE | QUESTIONS,
ANSWERS & RATIONALES
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED
SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,Which of the following is not part of the small intestine? d. cecum
a. duodenum
b. ileum
c. jejunum
d. cecum
Healthcare providers are responsible for developing Notices of Privacy Practices
______________ policies and procedures regarding privacy in
their practices.
a. Patient hotline
b. Work around procedures
c. Fees
d. Notices of Privacy Practices
A part of the male genital system sitting below the c. Prostate
urinary bladder and surrounding the urethra is called the:
a. testis
b. scrotum
c. prostate
d. epididymis
What is the Rinne test? d. test measuring hearing using bone conduction and air conduction
a. Test using music as the focal point
b. test for hearing loss using a vibrating tuning fork
placed at the center of the head
c. test using a 2-syllable word with equal stress on each
syllable
d. test measuring hearing using bone conduction and air
conduction
What is the difference between entropion and a. entropion is the inward turning of the eyelid and ectropion is the outward
ectropion? turning of the eyelid.
A. Entropion is the inward turning of the eyelid and
ectropion is the outward turning of the eyelid.
B. Entropion is facial droop and ectropion is a facial
spasm.
C. Entropion is the outward turning of the hands and
ectropion is the inward turning of the hands.
D. Entropion inward turning of the feet and ectropion is
the outward turning of the feet due to muscle disorder.
An arteriovenous anastomosis is used to increase blood b. a section of the artery and a neighboring vein are joined
flow in hemodialysis. Which one of the following
describes a direct arteriovenous anastomosis?
A. Insertion of a cannula
B. A section of artery and a neighboring vein are joined
C. A donor's vein is used to connect an artery and a vein
D. Radical hysterectomy not otherwise specified
E. A synthetic vein is used to connect an artery and a vein
,Ventral, umbilical, spigelian and incisional are types of: b. hernias
A. Surgical approaches
B. Hernias
C. Organs found in the digestive system
D. Cardiac catheterizations
When a patient is having a tenotomy performed on the a. foot
abductor hallucis muscle, where is this muscle located?
A. Foot
B. Upper Arm
C. Upper Leg
D. Hand
Which statement is TRUE when reporting pregnancy B: These codes have sequencing priority over codes from other chapters
codes (O00-O9A):
A. These codes can be used on the maternal and baby
records.
B. These codes have sequencing priority over codes from
other chapters.
C. Code Z33.1 should always be reported with these
codes.
D. The seventh character assigned to these codes only
indicate a complication during the pregnancy.
Which statement is TRUE about reporting codes for a. if the type of diabetes mellitus is not documented in the medical record, the
diabetes mellitus? default type is E11: type 2 diabetes mellitus
A. If the type of diabetes mellitus is not documented in
the medical record the default type is E11.- Type 2
diabetes mellitus.
B. When a patient uses insulin, Type 1 is always reported.
C. The age of the patient is a sole determining factor to
report Type 1
. D. When assigning codes for diabetes and its associated
condition(s), the code(s) from category E08-E13 are not
reported as a primary code.
Which statement is TRUE for reporting external cause d. external cause codes should never be sequenced as a first-listed or primary
codes of morbidity (V00-Y99)? code
A. All external cause codes do not require a seventh
character.
B. Only report one external cause code to fully explain
each cause.
C. Report code Y92.9 if the place of occurrence is not
stated.
D. External cause codes should never be sequenced as a
first-listed or primary code
, What is NOT included in CPT® surgical package? c. returning to the operating room the next day for a complication resulting from
A. Typical postoperative follow-up care the initial procedure
B. One related Evaluation and Management service on
the same date of the procedure
C. Returning to the operating room the next day for a
complication resulting from the initial procedure
D. Evaluating the patient in the post-anesthesia recovery
area
What is the term used for inflammation of the bone and d. osteomyelitis
bone marrow?
A. Chondromatosis
B. Osteochondritis
C. Costochondritis
D. Osteomyelitis
The root word trich/o means: a. hair
A. Hair
B. Sebum
C. Eyelid
D. Trachea
Complete this series: Frontal lobe, Parietal lobe, Temporal d. occipital lobe
lobe, ____________.
A. Medulla lobe
B. Occipital lobe
C. Middle lobe
D. Inferior lobe
A patient is having pyeloplasty performed to treat an d. surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis
uretero-pelvic junction obstruction. What is being
performed?
A. Surgical repair of the bladder
B. Removal of the kidney
C. Cutting into the ureter
D. Surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis
A patient that has cirrhosis of the liver just had an In the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index look for Varix/esophagus/in/cirrhosis of
endoscopy performed showing hemorrhagic esophageal liver/bleeding referring you to code I85.11. This eliminates multiple choices A and
varices. The ICD-10-CM codes are reported: D. In the Tabular List you will see an instructional note above codes I85.10 and
A. I85.01, K74.69 I85.11 to Code first underlying disease. For the scenario, cirrhosis of liver (K74.60)
B. I85.11, K74.60 is coded first then the esophageal varices with bleeding is coded as a secondary
C. K74.60, I85.11 code. Eliminating multiple choice B.
D. I85.00, K74.69 correct answer is C. K74.60, I85.11
Which statement is TRUE about Z codes: c. Z codes may be used wither as a primary code or a secondary code
A. Z codes are never reported as a primary code.
B. Z codes are only reported with injury codes.
C. Z codes may be used either as a primary code or a
secondary code.
D. Z codes are always reported as a secondary code.
