RMA Practice Exam
Body activities such as breathing, circulation, and heartbeat are regulated by the ANS: B. Autonomic
nervous system
Which gas is brought into the body, and which is eliminated by the respiratory system? ANS: D. Oxygen,
carbon dioxide
The muscular tissue of the heart is called the ANS: C. Myocardium
Blood enters the right atrium of the heart from the ANS: B. Vena cava
The disorder characterized by degeneration of the myelin sheath is ANS: A. Multiple sclerosis
The functional, microscopic filtration unit of the kidney is the ANS: B. Nephron
The testes produce ANS: D. Both A and B. A - Sperm; B - Testosterone
The amount of circulating blood in the body of an average adult is about ANS: D. 6 liters
The main function of white blood cells is to ANS: B. Defend the body against invading bacteria and
viruses
The process that stops bleeding is called ANS: B. Hemostasis
The spinal cavity contains the ANS: C. Spinal cord
Air is brought into the lungs by way of the ANS: C. Trachea
,The longest and strongest bone of the skeleton is the ANS: A. Femur
The dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity is the ANS: C.
Diaphragm
Which of the following organs serves as a reservoir for blood? ANS: D. Spleen
The skin performs all of the following functions EXCEPT ANS: A. Nitrogen-containing waste excretion
The vocal cards are located in the ANS: B. Larynx
Otitis media is an inflammatory condition of the ANS: A. Ear
Insulin is produced in the ANS: C. Pancreas
If a patient is diagnosed with enteritis, which part of the digestive tract is inflamed? ANS: D. Intestines
Which portion of the external ear is shaped to catch sound waves? ANS: B. Pinna
The peripheral nervous system is made up of ANS: B. Peripheral nerves
Another name for the eardrum is the ANS: D. Tympanic membrane
Legally, a physician ANS: 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 ANS: B. The patient must sign a release form
In order for a contract to be enforceable, the contract must include ANS: 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 ANS: 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 ANS: D. The physician/clinic
Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that protect the medical office and staff from
lawsuits is called ANS: B. Risk management
Statute of limitations refers to ANS: 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 ANS: B. The medical terminology used in the
record
Which of the following best demonstrates confidentiality of the patient record? ANS: C. Records should
not be left on desks or counters where patients may see them
For office surgery, a consent form must be signed ANS: A. Before the patient has been administered any
medication
Mabel, who is terminally ill, is adamant that no "heroic" measures be taken should she become
incompetent, This request would be detailed in Mabel's ANS: A. Living will
Body activities such as breathing, circulation, and heartbeat are regulated by the ANS: B. Autonomic
nervous system
Which gas is brought into the body, and which is eliminated by the respiratory system? ANS: D. Oxygen,
carbon dioxide
The muscular tissue of the heart is called the ANS: C. Myocardium
Blood enters the right atrium of the heart from the ANS: B. Vena cava
The disorder characterized by degeneration of the myelin sheath is ANS: A. Multiple sclerosis
The functional, microscopic filtration unit of the kidney is the ANS: B. Nephron
The testes produce ANS: D. Both A and B. A - Sperm; B - Testosterone
The amount of circulating blood in the body of an average adult is about ANS: D. 6 liters
The main function of white blood cells is to ANS: B. Defend the body against invading bacteria and
viruses
The process that stops bleeding is called ANS: B. Hemostasis
The spinal cavity contains the ANS: C. Spinal cord
Air is brought into the lungs by way of the ANS: C. Trachea
,The longest and strongest bone of the skeleton is the ANS: A. Femur
The dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity is the ANS: C.
Diaphragm
Which of the following organs serves as a reservoir for blood? ANS: D. Spleen
The skin performs all of the following functions EXCEPT ANS: A. Nitrogen-containing waste excretion
The vocal cards are located in the ANS: B. Larynx
Otitis media is an inflammatory condition of the ANS: A. Ear
Insulin is produced in the ANS: C. Pancreas
If a patient is diagnosed with enteritis, which part of the digestive tract is inflamed? ANS: D. Intestines
Which portion of the external ear is shaped to catch sound waves? ANS: B. Pinna
The peripheral nervous system is made up of ANS: B. Peripheral nerves
Another name for the eardrum is the ANS: D. Tympanic membrane
Legally, a physician ANS: 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 ANS: B. The patient must sign a release form
In order for a contract to be enforceable, the contract must include ANS: 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 ANS: 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 ANS: D. The physician/clinic
Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that protect the medical office and staff from
lawsuits is called ANS: B. Risk management
Statute of limitations refers to ANS: 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 ANS: B. The medical terminology used in the
record
Which of the following best demonstrates confidentiality of the patient record? ANS: C. Records should
not be left on desks or counters where patients may see them
For office surgery, a consent form must be signed ANS: A. Before the patient has been administered any
medication
Mabel, who is terminally ill, is adamant that no "heroic" measures be taken should she become
incompetent, This request would be detailed in Mabel's ANS: A. Living will
