Deck 8: Medical Law and Ethics

Question 1

Which of the following types of cells are responsible for providing skin color?

A) Fibroblasts
B) Mast cells
C) Histocytes
D) Melanocytes
E) Squamous cells

Answer 1

Melanocytes

Question 2

Patients who are older or disabled and cannot afford their medical bills in excess of Medicare payments are most likely to qualify for which of the following?

A) Medicaid
B) Medicare Fee-for-Service Plan
C) Medicare Managed Care Plan
D) Medigap

Answer 2

Medicaid

Question 3

The prefix peri- indicates which of the following?

A) Upon
B) Through
C) Around
D) Across
E) Beside

Answer 3

Around

Question 4

Which of the following must be on file in a medical office that uses hazardous chemicals?

A) Proof of medical waste disposal
B) Material Safety Data Sheet
C) Blood-borne pathogen standard
D) Chemical hygiene plan

Question 5

Impairment of language ability is called

A) hemiplegia.
B) apraxia.
C) aphasia.
D) bradykinesia.
E) hyperkinesis.

Question 6

Which of the following classifications of drugs is used to relieve symptoms of allergies?

A) Antineoplastic
B) Anticoagulant
C) Antihistamine
D) Antitussive
E) Antibiotic

Question 7

Which of the following terms represents a group of tissues precisely arranged to accomplish a specific function?QC_CS-8547

A) Epithelium
B) Membrane
C) Organ
D) Fascia
E) Cell

Question 8

Which of the following terms refers to the deviation, up or down from zero, on the isoelectric line?

A) Baseline
B) Refractory period
C) Deflection
D) Tracing
E) Lead

Question 9

A sixty-year-old woman has myasthenia gravis. Which of the following are most likely affected by this disorder?

A) Ligaments
B) Tendons
C) Bones
D) Joints
E) Muscles

Question 10

When blood is centrifuged, the top layer contains the

A) plasma.
B) serum.
C) buffy coat.
D) platelets.
E) red blood cells.

Question 11

Which of the following is the official U.S. Postal Service abbreviation for Minnesota?

A) MA
B) MN
C) MI
D) MS
E) MT

Question 12

"Na" is the symbol for which of the following chemical elements?

A) Nitrogen
B) Potassium
C) Sodium
D) Calcium
E) Chloride

Question 13

Myoblast means

A) immature muscle cell.
B) hypertrophy of muscle cells.
C) hypotrophy of muscle cells.
D) inflammation of a muscle cell.
E) mature muscle cell.

Question 14

Because of overpayment, duplicate payment, or an error, an amount of money that is owed to the patient is known as a

A) premium.
B) new balance.
C) credit balance.
D) previous balance.

Question 15

When performing urinalysis, which of the following tests indicates the relative acidity or alkalinity of the specimen?

A) Ketones
B) Urobilinogen
C) pH
D) Specific gravity
E) Nitrites

Question 16

An X-ray study of the spinal cord is known as which of the following?

A) Bronchogram
B) Urogram
C) Myelogram
D) Angiogram
E) Arthrogram

Question 17

An infant at birth can safely receive which of the following immunizations?

A) Varicella-zoster virus vaccine
B) Measles-mumps-rubella vaccine
C) Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine
D) Hepatitis B vaccine
E) Poliovirus vaccine

Question 18

Another name for the general journal is a

A) daysheet.
B) professional income record.
C) accounts receivable ledger.
D) compensation record.
E) cash payment journal.

Question 19

The physician orders promethazine (Phenergan) 25 mg intramuscularly for a patient with nausea. The bottle of promethazine is labeled "50 mg per mL". How much of the drug should be administered to the patient?

A) 0.25 mL
B) 0.5 mL
C) 1 mL
D) 1.5 mL
E) 2 mL

Question 20

Material safety data sheets provide information primarily on

A) bioterrorism.
B) chemicals or products.
C) personnel.
D) policies and procedures.
E) government agencies.

Question 21

Money paid to a depositor by a bank or other financial institution for the use of the depositor's money is referred to as

A) a superbill.
B) a caption.
C) interest.
D) a warrant.
E) a payer.

Question 22

Which of the following forms of payment carries the risk of being returned by the bank because of insufficient funds?

A) Cashier's check
B) Certified check
C) Traveler's check
D) Money order
E) None of these

Question 23

What is the minimum number of years employee payroll records should be kept for the purpose of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) review of employment taxes?

A) One
B) Two
C) Four
D) Six
E) Ten

Question 24

Which of the following is the most important information to give a new patient?

A) Fee schedule
B) Address
C) Office hours
D) Name of employer
E) Fee schedule and office hours

Question 25

Which of the following terms refers to decreased susceptibility to the effects of a drug after continued use?

A) Idiosyncrasy
B) Cumulative action
C) Tolerance
D) Adverse reaction
E) Immunity

Question 26

An adjustment column is sometimes included to the left of the balance column. Which of the following does it include?

A) Refunds
B) Write-offs
C) Discounts
D) Credits
E) All of the above

Question 27

Which of the following terms represents an abnormal increase in hemoglobin, red blood cell count, or hematocrit?

A) Polycythemia
B) Thrombocytopenia
C) Agranulocytosis
D) Uremia
E) Anemia

Question 28

Which of the following is a fungal infection of the groin and also known as "jock itch"?

A) Tinea pedis
B) Tinea cruris
C) Tinea capitis
D) Tine corporis
E) Wheal

Question 29

A sterilization procedure for men in which a section of each vas deferens is removed is called

A) orchidectomy.
B) prostatectomy.
C) lobulectomy.
D) vasectomy.
E) None of these

Question 30

In a medical office, the deposits for the day should be equal to which of the following?

A) Total of daily charge slips
B) Total payments received
C) Total accounts payable
D) Total accounts receivable

Question 31

While obtaining a medical history, a patient states that he takes furosemide because he has hypertension. The medical assistant replies, "You have hypertension and you are taking medication for it." The medical assistant is demonstrating which of the following listening skills?

A) Constructive
B) Active
C) Assertive
D) Aggressive
E) Inquisitive

Question 32

Standard precautions are mandated by which of the following?

A) Health Care Financing Administration
B) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
D) National Institute of Health
E) World Health Organization

Question 33

Which of the following abbreviations means "centimeter"?

A) cn
B) cm
C) ce
D) ct
E) cr

Question 34

Which of the following components is used to designate the end of a business letter?

A) Complimentary closing
B) Reference notation
C) Inside address
D) Enclosure notation
E) Signature line

Question 35

Which of the following terms refers to the bookkeeping function that reduces the balance due on a patient's account?

A) Charge
B) Credit
C) Debit
D) Audit
E) Post

Question 36

Which of the following documents is prepared when a patient decides to grant his wife the legal authority to act on his behalf?

A) Living will
B) Informed consent
C) Durable power of attorney
D) Deposition

Question 37

Which of the following instruments is used to determine the specific gravity of urine?

A) Refractometer
B) Hemocytometer
C) Glucometer
D) Spirometer
E) Manometer

Question 38

Which of the following is the most appropriate first step in filing medical documents in patient records?

A) Storing
B) Sorting
C) Indexing
D) Conditioning
E) Coding

Question 39

Which of the following is a program jointly funded by federal and state governments to provide health care benefits to indigent persons?

A) Medicaid
B) Medicare
C) Workers' compensation
D) CHAMPVA
E) CHAMPUS

Question 40

The intent of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA '88) is to regulate the

A) laboratory tests performed on human specimens.
B) reporting of laboratory results regarding HIV.
C) recording of newly emerging pathogens.
D) qualifications of laboratory personnel.

Question 41

Which of the following letter styles is characterized by open punctuation and omission of the salutation?

A) Block
B) Modified block (standard)
C) Modified block (indented)
D) Simplified

Question 42

The physician orders a 30 mg injection of medication for a patient. The label on the medication reads "20 mg per 1 mL." How much of the medication should be administered to the patient?

A) 1 mL
B) 1.5 mL
C) 2 mL
D) 2.5 mL
E) 15 mL

Question 43

Which of the following elements is needed for aerobes to cause infection?

A) Sulfur
B) Water
C) Nitrogen
D) Oxygen
E) Carbon dioxide

Question 44

Which of the following is the most appropriate first action by the medical assistant after a conversation with a patient who calls to report a normal blood pressure reading?

A) Schedule an appointment at the next available time
B) Document the conversation in the patient's medical record
C) Find the physician immediately to discuss the conversation
D) Complete a billing encounter form for the telephone time

Question 45

The abbreviation pH refers to which of the following?

A) Sedimentation rate
B) Intraocular pressure
C) Hydrogen ion concentration
D) Specific gravity
E) Osmolality

Question 46

Which of the following is the correct spelling for the plural form of vertebra?

A) Vertebrates
B) Vertebras
C) Vertebrata
D) Vertebraes
E) Vertebrae

Question 47

Which of the following filing systems is one of the simplest filing methods and is a direct filing system?

A) Geographical
B) Alphabetical
C) Numerical
D) Subject
E) Chronological

Question 48

Which of the following words is misspelled?

A) Epiglottis
B) Diaphram
C) Pleura
D) Palate
E) Pharynx

Question 49

What is the gross biweekly pay for a medical assistant who works thirty-five hours per week at a rate of $10.50 per hour?

A) $335
B) $476
C) $620
D) $735
E) $1,149.50

Question 50

Which of the following is the most appropriate study to detect breast abscesses?

A) Myelography
B) Stereoscopy
C) Thermography
D) MUGA scan
E) MRI

Question 51

The maintenance of equipment and supplies in the medical office is covered under which of the following?

A) The POMR
B) The "policies" section of the policies and procedures manual
C) The Labor Standards Act
D) The tickler file

Question 52

Which of the following types of letterhead is used for short letters and memos?

A) Standard
B) Executive
C) Baronial
D) Color
E) None of these

Question 53

Which of the following Roman numerals means 40?

A) LIX
B) LXI
C) XL
D) XVIII
E) XXI

Question 54

Which of the following oral dosage forms of medication are coated with gelatin?

A) Lozenges
B) Capsules
C) Tablets
D) Caplets

Question 55

When contaminated, which of the following must be disposed of in rigid, leak-proof containers that are either red or have a biohazardous waste label?

A) Gowns
B) Gloves
C) Drape sheets
D) Dressings
E) Needles

Question 56

Which of the following is an example of personal protective equipment?

A) Hand soap
B) Suture
C) Gloves
D) Bandage
E) Puncture-proof sharps container

Question 57

If the abbreviation CAPS is written by a proofreader, what does it mean?

A) The space between two words should be closed up.
B) The word should be written in all capital letters.
C) The word should not be written in capital letters.
D) This should be the first change made to the document.
E) None of these

Question 58

According to the guidelines for managing workers' compensation cases, which of the following is the first procedure to perform when contacted by a patient?

A) Create a patient record
B) Obtain a claim number from the insurance company
C) Determine a related standard fee for treatment
D) Call the patient's employer to verify that the accident occurred on the employer's premises
E) Offer a copayment

Question 59

A medical assistant who works for a dermatologist orders patch test kits that are available in quantities of five kits per box. The physician currently uses two kits per week. How many boxes should be ordered for an eight-week supply?

A) Two
B) Four
C) Six
D) Ten
E) Sixteen

Question 60

Which of the following terms describes a type of infection that originates after a patient is admitted to a hospital?

A) Idiosyncratic
B) Antagonistic
C) Palliative
D) Cytotoxic
E) Nosocomial

Question 61

Treponema pallidum antibodies may indicate

A) prostate cancer.
B) anemia.
C) rheumatoid arthritis.
D) syphilis.

Question 62

Licensure for physicians is regulated by which of the following?

A) Federal government
B) State government
C) Local hospitals
D) Medical colleges

Question 63

Which of the following represents the Department of Veterans Affairs Civilian Health and Medical Program?

A) CHAMPUS / Tricare
B) CHAMPVA
C) Medicare
D) Medicaid

Question 64

A patient should stand how many feet away from the chart during a Snellen visual acuity test?

A) 2
B) 5
C) 10
D) 15
E) 20

Question 65

A twenty-one-year-old athlete is unable to extend his knee after a sports injury. Which of the following tendons is most likely injured?

A) Patellar
B) Achilles
C) Biceps femoris
D) Flexor digitorum
E) Peroneus longus

Question 66

A standard cane has how many legs?

A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four

Question 67

When obtaining an electrocardiogram, lead III records electrical activity between which of the following?

A) Left arm and left leg
B) Left arm and right leg
C) Right arm and right leg
D) Right arm and left leg
E) Right arm and left arm

Question 68

Where should a fax machine be placed in a medical office?

A) In the waiting room
B) On the front counter
C) In a secure location where only authorized personnel have access to it
D) In a locked cabinet

Question 69

Which of the following types of drugs is not indicated to reduce fever?

A) Synthetic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
B) Acetaminophen
C) Aspirin
D) None of these

Question 70

Who should handle a call from a patient who wants to discuss abnormal test results?

A) The receptionist
B) The medical assistant
C) The physician
D) The office manager

Question 71

The biotransformation (metabolization) of most drugs is a function of which of the following organs?

A) Brain
B) Kidney
C) Liver
D) Lung
E) Small intestine

Question 72

Mail with which of the following notations should only be opened with the addressee's permission?

A) Confidential
B) Certified
C) First-class
D) Priority

Question 73

All of the following are signs and symptoms of preeclampsia, except

A) hypertension.
B) edema.
C) proteinuria.
D) hypocholesterolemia.

Question 74

Which of the following is a stain used to color bacteria?

A) Methylene blue
B) Gram's
C) Gentian violet
D) Eosin
E) Wright's

Question 75

Which of the following documents is most appropriate for verifying a supply order when supplies are received?

A) Requisition form
B) Inventory record
C) Purchase order
D) Billing invoice
E) Packing slip

Question 76

Which of the following positions requires a patient's feet to rest in stirrups?

A) Supine
B) Sims'
C) Prone
D) Fowler's
E) Lithotomy

Question 77

Which of the following describes a drug used to delay blood clotting?

A) Vasodilator
B) Anticholinergic
C) Anticoagulant
D) Hemostatic
E) Antacid

Question 78

Which of the following instruments is used to explore a body cavity or a wound?

A) Speculum
B) Probe
C) Sound
D) Scope
E) Retractor

Question 79

A telephone feature that answers calls and has a recording that identifies services available by pressing a specific number is known as which of the following?

A) Fax transmission
B) Voice mail
C) Email
D) Answering service
E) Automated response unit

Question 80

Which of the following is a payroll tax that is equally paid by employees and employers?

A) Medicare
B) State unemployment
C) Federal unemployment
D) Federal withholding