Question 1

Which of the following is the plural of septum?

Accepted Answer

The plural form of "septum" is "septa."

Question 2

Which of the following proofreaders' marks means "to center"?

Accepted Answer

The proofreaders' mark that means "to center" is represented by ] [ . This symbol is used to indicate that the text should be centered on the page.

Question 3

Performing a physical examination of a patient without the patient's consent would be considered

Accepted Answer

Performing a physical examination without the patient's consent is considered battery, as it involves unauthorized physical contact. Battery in the medical context refers to touching a patient without their consent.

Question 4

A license to practice medicine is

Accepted Answer

A license to practice medicine is required by law in each state, ensuring that practitioners meet specific standards and qualifications to provide medical care.

Question 5

The difference between the apical pulse rate and the radial pulse rate is known as the

Accepted Answer

Pulse deficit is the difference between the apical pulse rate, which is measured by listening directly over the heart, and the radial pulse rate, which is felt at the wrist. This difference can indicate a lack of peripheral perfusion or cardiac dysrhythmias.

Question 6

Which of the following is also called delta hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis D, also known as delta hepatitis, is caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV) and occurs only in those infected with Hepatitis B, as it requires the hepatitis B virus to replicate.

Question 7

The body's primary source of energy is from

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates are the body's primary source of energy. They are broken down into glucose, which is used by the body's cells for energy.

Question 8

The Ishihara test is used for which of the following organs of the body?

Accepted Answer

The Ishihara test is used to diagnose color blindness and is therefore related to the eye. It consists of a series of plates filled with colored dots, within which numbers or patterns are hidden.

Question 9

Which of the following components moves substances across the surface of the cell?

Accepted Answer

Cilia are hair-like structures on the surface of some cells that move substances across the cell surface, such as mucus in the respiratory tract.

Question 10

Forearm crutches are also called

Accepted Answer

Forearm crutches are known by several names, including Lofstrand crutches and Canadian crutches, making both terms correct identifiers for this type of mobility aid.

Question 11

The worldwide database of people covered by CHAMPUS or TRICARE is called

Accepted Answer

DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System) is the worldwide database for service members, retirees, dependents, and others eligible for military benefits, including CHAMPUS or TRICARE.

Question 12

After opening the mail, one of your duties as a medical assistant might be to

Accepted Answer

Annotating involves adding notes or comments to the mail, which is a common task for a medical assistant to ensure important information is highlighted or clarified.

Question 13

While on the phone with a patient discussing an appointment, you are interrupted by a second call, which you think might be an important business associate of the physician. How should you handle this situation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of While on the phone with a patient...

Question 14

Which of the following types of bandages is used to apply pressure?

Accepted Answer

Roller bandages are used to apply pressure to stop bleeding or to support an injured area.

Question 15

How long should copies of all bills and order forms for supplies be kept on file, in case the practice is audited by the IRS?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How long should copies of all bills...

Question 16

Which of the following groups of microorganisms are small intracellular parasites that are transmitted by ticks or lice?

Accepted Answer

Rickettsiae are a group of microorganisms that are indeed small, obligate intracellular parasites, which are commonly transmitted by arthropod vectors such as ticks or lice. They cause a variety of diseases in humans, including typhus and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Question 17

Which of the following instruments is used to separate particles of different densities within a liquid for analysis?

Accepted Answer

A centrifuge is used to separate particles of different densities within a liquid by spinning them at high speed, which causes the denser particles to move outward to the bottom of the tube, allowing for separation and analysis.

Question 18

The first MMR vaccination should be given to a child by which of the following ages?

Accepted Answer

The first dose of the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella, is recommended to be given to children between the ages of 12 to 15 months.

Question 19

According to OSHA, how often must an exposure control plan be reviewed and updated?

Accepted Answer

According to OSHA, an exposure control plan must be reviewed and updated at least annually (every twelve months) to reflect changes in tasks, procedures, or employee positions that affect occupational exposure, and also to include technological changes that eliminate or reduce exposure.

Question 20

Which of the following terms means an excessive inequality in the size of blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Anisocytosis refers to a condition in which there is a significant variation in the size of cells, particularly blood cells, indicating excessive inequality in their size.

Quiz 6: General Psychology