COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FULLY
SOLVED 100%
Body activities such as breathing, circulation, and heartbeat are regulated by the -
Answer B. Autonomic nervous system
Which gas is brought into the body, and which is eliminated by the respiratory system? -
Answer D. Oxygen, carbon dioxide
The muscular tissue of the heart is called the - Answer C. Myocardium
Blood enters the right atrium of the heart from the - Answer B. Vena cava
The disorder characterized by degeneration of the myelin sheath is - Answer A. Multiple
sclerosis
The functional, microscopic filtration unit of the kidney is the - Answer B. Nephron
The testes produce - Answer D. Both A and B. A - Sperm; B - Testosterone
The amount of circulating blood in the body of an average adult is about - Answer D. 6
liters
The main function of white blood cells is to - Answer B. Defend the body against
invading bacteria and viruses
The process that stops bleeding is called - Answer B. Hemostasis
The spinal cavity contains the - Answer C. Spinal cord
Air is brought into the lungs by way of the - Answer C. Trachea
The longest and strongest bone of the skeleton is the - Answer A. Femur
The dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity
is the - Answer C. Diaphragm
Which of the following organs serves as a reservoir for blood? - Answer D. Spleen
The skin performs all of the following functions EXCEPT - Answer A. Nitrogen-
containing waste excretion
The vocal cards are located in the - Answer B. Larynx
, Otitis media is an inflammatory condition of the - Answer A. Ear
Insulin is produced in the - Answer C. Pancreas
If a patient is diagnosed with enteritis, which part of the digestive tract is inflamed? -
Answer D. Intestines
Which portion of the external ear is shaped to catch sound waves? - Answer B. Pinna
The peripheral nervous system is made up of - Answer B. Peripheral nerves
Another name for the eardrum is the - Answer D. Tympanic membrane
Legally, a physician - Answer D. None of the above (A - May not refuse to accept a
patient if he or she chooses; B - May refuse to provide follow-up care after treatment; C
- Must provide a medical history to the patient's insurance company if the insurance
company so requests
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