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SECTION 1: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY & ANATOMY
QUESTION 1
A patient's medical record documents "cholecystectomy." What does
this term describe?
A. Removal of the gallbladder
B. Removal of the appendix
C. Removal of the kidney
D. Removal of the spleen
Correct Answer: A. Removal of the gallbladder
Rationale: "Cholecystectomy" is derived from "chole" (bile), "cyst"
(bladder/sac), and "ectomy" (surgical removal). This term specifically
refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder, a common procedure
performed for gallstones or gallbladder disease.
QUESTION 2
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The term "hematuria" refers to which of the following?
A. Blood in the urine
B. Blood in the stool
C. Blood in the vomit
D. Blood in the sputum
Correct Answer: A. Blood in the urine
Rationale: "Hematuria" is composed of "hema" (blood) and "uria" (urine).
This condition indicates the presence of red blood cells in the urine,
which can be a sign of urinary tract infection, kidney stones, or more
serious conditions such as bladder or kidney cancer.
QUESTION 3
Which of the following anatomical structures is located in the
mediastinum?
A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Spleen
D. Gallbladder
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Correct Answer: B. Heart
Rationale: The mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic
cavity located between the lungs. It contains the heart, great vessels,
trachea, esophagus, and thymus. The liver, spleen, and gallbladder are
located in the abdominal cavity.
QUESTION 4
The suffix "-itis" indicates which of the following?
A. Surgical removal
B. Inflammation
C. Tumor
D. Disease condition
Correct Answer: B. Inflammation
Rationale: The suffix "-itis" means inflammation. Examples include
appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix), tonsillitis (inflammation of
the tonsils), and arthritis (inflammation of the joints). This is a
fundamental medical terminology concept essential for accurate
medical coding.
QUESTION 5
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Which of the following is the correct anatomical position of the kidneys?
A. Retroperitoneal
B. Intraperitoneal
C. Subperitoneal
D. Transperitoneal
Correct Answer: A. Retroperitoneal
Rationale: The kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal space, meaning
they are situated behind the peritoneum (the membrane lining the
abdominal cavity). This anatomical positioning is important for
understanding surgical approaches and coding for procedures involving
the kidneys.
QUESTION 6
The medical term "osteoporosis" describes which condition?
A. Inflammation of the bone
B. Softening of the bone
C. Decreased bone density
D. Bone tumor
AAPC CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER (CPC) CERTIFICATION
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED- VERIFIED ANSWERS- ALREADY
GRADED A+ || NEWEST EXAM
Health Information Management / Medical Coding
SECTION 1: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY & ANATOMY
QUESTION 1
A patient's medical record documents "cholecystectomy." What does
this term describe?
A. Removal of the gallbladder
B. Removal of the appendix
C. Removal of the kidney
D. Removal of the spleen
Correct Answer: A. Removal of the gallbladder
Rationale: "Cholecystectomy" is derived from "chole" (bile), "cyst"
(bladder/sac), and "ectomy" (surgical removal). This term specifically
refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder, a common procedure
performed for gallstones or gallbladder disease.
QUESTION 2
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The term "hematuria" refers to which of the following?
A. Blood in the urine
B. Blood in the stool
C. Blood in the vomit
D. Blood in the sputum
Correct Answer: A. Blood in the urine
Rationale: "Hematuria" is composed of "hema" (blood) and "uria" (urine).
This condition indicates the presence of red blood cells in the urine,
which can be a sign of urinary tract infection, kidney stones, or more
serious conditions such as bladder or kidney cancer.
QUESTION 3
Which of the following anatomical structures is located in the
mediastinum?
A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Spleen
D. Gallbladder
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Correct Answer: B. Heart
Rationale: The mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic
cavity located between the lungs. It contains the heart, great vessels,
trachea, esophagus, and thymus. The liver, spleen, and gallbladder are
located in the abdominal cavity.
QUESTION 4
The suffix "-itis" indicates which of the following?
A. Surgical removal
B. Inflammation
C. Tumor
D. Disease condition
Correct Answer: B. Inflammation
Rationale: The suffix "-itis" means inflammation. Examples include
appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix), tonsillitis (inflammation of
the tonsils), and arthritis (inflammation of the joints). This is a
fundamental medical terminology concept essential for accurate
medical coding.
QUESTION 5
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Which of the following is the correct anatomical position of the kidneys?
A. Retroperitoneal
B. Intraperitoneal
C. Subperitoneal
D. Transperitoneal
Correct Answer: A. Retroperitoneal
Rationale: The kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal space, meaning
they are situated behind the peritoneum (the membrane lining the
abdominal cavity). This anatomical positioning is important for
understanding surgical approaches and coding for procedures involving
the kidneys.
QUESTION 6
The medical term "osteoporosis" describes which condition?
A. Inflammation of the bone
B. Softening of the bone
C. Decreased bone density
D. Bone tumor
