Question 1

In a medical malpractice suit, which of the following terms represents the legal defense that unreasonable patient behavior helped cause the injury?

Accepted Answer

Contributing negligence, also known as contributory negligence, is a defense in a tort claim whereby the defendant argues that the plaintiff's own negligence played a role in causing their injury. This can reduce or eliminate the liability of the defendant if it can be shown that the plaintiff's unreasonable behavior contributed to their own harm.

Question 2

The majority of patients covered by Medicare are

Accepted Answer

Medicare primarily serves persons aged sixty-five years or older, providing health insurance coverage to this demographic.

Question 3

The joint between the carpal and metacarpal of the thumb is an example of which type of joint?

Accepted Answer

E

Question 4

Which of the following should replace a patient's medical record when the record is removed from the filing system?

Accepted Answer

An out guide should replace a patient's medical record when the record is removed from the filing system. It helps in tracking the removed files and ensures that they can be easily located and returned to their proper place.

Question 5

Which of the following terms refers to an appointment schedule in which all patients are scheduled in the first half of each hour?

Accepted Answer

Modified-wave scheduling involves assigning patients appointments at the beginning of each hour and then using the latter part of the hour to catch up, manage walk-ins, or deal with appointments that ran over their allotted time.

Question 6

Which of the following terms refers to a partial loss of accommodation in the eye resulting from aging?

Accepted Answer

Presbyopia is the correct term that refers to the gradual loss of the eye's ability to focus on nearby objects, a condition commonly associated with aging.

Question 7

On a prescription, SIG represents which of the following?

Accepted Answer

SIG on a prescription is an abbreviation for the Latin term "signa," which translates to "write." It is used by healthcare providers to give instructions on how the patient should take the prescribed medication.

Question 8

Which of the following terms describes medications that are referred to by schedule numbers I, II, III, IV, and V?

Accepted Answer

Controlled substances are categorized into schedules I through V based on their potential for abuse, with Schedule I substances having the highest potential for abuse and Schedule V the lowest. These schedules are used to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and use of these substances.

Question 9

Which of the following additives should be used when processing a differential blood smear?

Accepted Answer

EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is the preferred anticoagulant for preparing differential blood smears because it preserves the morphology of blood cells better than other anticoagulants.

Question 10

Which of the following documents makes wishes known in the event that individuals are unable to speak for themselves?

Accepted Answer

Advance directives are legal documents that allow individuals to make their wishes known in the event that they are unable to speak for themselves.

Question 11

Which of the following is a complication of ulcerative colitis?

Accepted Answer

Septicemia can be a complication of ulcerative colitis due to the risk of infection from intestinal ulcers or after surgery.

Question 12

Common uses of cholinergic drugs include treatment of all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

Cholinergic drugs are used to treat conditions like myasthenia gravis (by increasing muscle strength), glaucoma (by reducing intraocular pressure), and nonobstructive urinary retention (by stimulating bladder muscle contraction). They are not typically used to treat respiratory depression, which is a decrease in the drive to breathe and can be a life-threatening condition requiring other forms of medical intervention.

Question 13

For informed consent, a patient must do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Having a preexisting will is not a requirement for informed consent. Informed consent involves understanding the procedure, its benefits, alternatives, and the ability to withdraw consent, not having a will.

Question 14

Which of the following white blood cells releases histamine and heparin?

Accepted Answer

Basophils release histamine and heparin, which are involved in inflammatory responses and preventing blood clotting, respectively.

Question 15

Which of the following legislative regulations allows nonlicensed personnel to perform clinical procedures while employed by a licensed physician?

Accepted Answer

Medical practice acts allow nonlicensed personnel to perform clinical procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician, as they define the scope of practice within the medical field and outline the delegation of medical tasks.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is most appropriate during a patient interview?

Accepted Answer

Option D, "Tell me more about your exercise program," is the most appropriate statement during a patient interview because it encourages the patient to share more information in a non-judgmental and supportive manner. This approach fosters open communication and helps in gathering more details about the patient's lifestyle and health behaviors.

Question 17

Insurance against embezzlement for employees who handle financial matters in the medical office is called

Accepted Answer

Bonding is a type of insurance that protects against losses caused by dishonest or fraudulent acts of employees, such as embezzlement.

Question 18

The credit balance remaining in an account is referred to as

Accepted Answer

The credit balance remaining in an account is referred to as the account balance. This balance reflects the current amount of funds or credit available in the account after all transactions have been accounted for.

Question 19

Which of the following filing systems is most appropriate for a practice with more than 15,000 active patient records?

Accepted Answer

Numeric filing systems are most appropriate for large practices with more than 15,000 active patient records because they allow for easier expansion, better privacy, and more efficient retrieval of records compared to other filing systems.

Question 20

The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is most commonly administered at which age?

Accepted Answer

The MMR vaccine is most commonly administered at fifteen months of age as part of the routine childhood vaccination schedule.

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