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1. Which of the following sentences is correctly expressed?
A) No bruits or venous hum were heard. B) No fever or vomiting was reported. C) No evidence of lesions or masses were seen. D) No signs of PND or orthopnea is noted. |
B) No fever or vomiting was reported.
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2. Which of the following terms refers to the serous membrane lining the abdominopelvic walls?
A) perineurium. B) periosteum. C) perineum. D) peritoneum. |
D) peritoneum.
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3. Which of the following abbreviations refers to an orthopedic procedure?
A) CABG B) ORIF C) TURP D) VBAC |
B) ORIF
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4. Diaphoresis is synonymous with:
A) shortness of breath. B) sweating. C) fatigue. D) thirst. |
B) sweating.
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5. The following statement is what type of sentence?
The terminal ileum was carefully dissected, giving length without tension to the anal canal, and the bowel was then folded in a J-shape with limbs of 14 cm. A) run-on B) compound-complex C) interrogatory D) complex |
B) compound-complex
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6. The notation for a prescription taken four times a day is:
A) q.d. B) q.i.d. C) q.o.d. D) q.h.s. |
B) q.i.d.
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7) Which form of trisomy is known as Down syndrome?
A) 18 B) 21 C) D D) G |
B) 21
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8. An infectious organism COMMONLY found in an individual with AIDS is:
A) Pneumocystis carini. B) Clostridium difficile. C) Giardia lamblia. D) Treponema pallidum. |
A) Pneumocystis carini.
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9. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A) The patient was asymptomatic. He complained of nausea two days later however. B) The patient was asymptomatic; however, he complained of nausea two days later. C) The patient was asymptomatic, however, he complained of nausea two days later. D) The patient was asymptomatic; however he complained of nausea two days later. |
B) The patient was asymptomatic; however, he complained of nausea two days later.
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10. T1-weighted axial, T2-weighted sagittal, and proton density are terms related to which imaging modality?
A) computed tomography. B) fluoroscopy. C) magnectic resonance imaging. D) ultrasonography. |
C) magnetic resonance imaging.
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11. Which of the following drugs is a diuretic?
A) Lasix. B) Lopid. C) Ludiomil. D) Lopressor. |
A) Lasix.
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12. The structure found at the end of the ascending colon is the:
A) ileoceccal valve. B) rectum. C) appendix. D) terminal ileum. |
C) appendix.
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13. Lou Gehrig disease is another name for:
A) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. B) multi-infarct dementia. C) multiple sclerosis. D) muscular dystrophy. |
A)amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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14. To form the plural of MOST words ending in "y" preceded by a consonant:
A) add "es" B) add "s" C) change "y" to "i" and add "es" D) drop the "y" and add "es" |
C) change "y" to "i" and add "es"
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15. Which of the following structures is found in the female reproductive system?
A) corpus callosum B) epididymis C) fimbria D) tunica vaginalis |
C) fimbria
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16. A word that sounds like another but has a different meaning is a(n):
A) antonym B) eponym C) homonym D) synonym |
C) homonym
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17. Nutrients pass from the digestive system into the bloodstream only in the:
A) colon B) stomach C) pancreas D) small intestine |
D) small intestine
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18. A professional ALWAYS:
A) works an extended day B) maintains a clean desk C) overcommits available time D) projects a positive attitude |
D) projects a positive attitude
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19. Prothrombin time, AST, ALT, and serum bilirubin are monitored for which of the following disease processes?
A) viral hepatitis B) pneumonia C) pericarditis D) bladder infection |
A) viral hepatitis
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20. Which of the following sentence is expressed correctly?
A) The acetabula was stable. B) The sclera were clear. C) The adnexa were normal bilaterally. D) The pinna were deformed. |
C) The adnexa were normal bilaterally.
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21. Confidentiality of the medical record is intended to protect the:
A) physician's reputation. B) patient's privacy. C) insurance carrier. D) hospital staff. |
B) patient's privacy.
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22. What is the USUAL position for a patient undergoing vaginal hysterectomy?
A) lateral decubitus. B) semi-Fowler. C) Trendelenburg. D) dorsal lithotomy. |
D) dorsal lithotomy.
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23. Which of the following punctuation marks are used as a pair to set off complementary material?
A) colons B) hyphens C) parentheses D) quotation marks |
C) parentheses
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24. Pfannenstiel is a COMMON incision for performing a(n):
A) coronary bypass B) endarterectomy C) hysterectomy D) lumbar laminectomy |
C) hysterectomy
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25. The slipping of one portion of intestine into another is termed:
A) diverticulosis. B) ileocecostomy C) intestinal atresia D) intussusception |
D) intussusception
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26. Which of the following statements contains a compound modifier?
A) The infant developed a good appetite. B) The infant is a well-developed female. C) The infant developed well. D) Last week a female fetus was seen on ultrasound. |
B) The infant is a well-developed female.
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27. Correction of a signed medical report should be done by the:
A) transcriptionist reprinting the report with corrections and destroying the original. B) dictating physician using white-out to correct the entry C) transcriptionist applying a correction on adhesive paper over the incorrect entry D) physician placing a line through the error, writing in the correction, then dating and initialling it |
D) physician placing a line through the error, writing in the correction, then dating and initialling it
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28. Which valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle?
A) aortic B) mitrial C) pulmonic D) tricuspid |
D) tricuspid
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29. Which of the following terms is a routine scoring system used for newborns?
A) Apgar B) Breslow C) Glasgow D) Tanner |
A) Apgar
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30. A colon is used:
A) to separate dependent clauses B) before a lengthy clause with internal punctuation C) to separate a preposition from its object D) preceding a list |
D) preceding a list
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31. The pacemaker of the heart is also known as the:
A) atrial septum B) bundle of His C) Purkinje fibers D) sinoatrial node |
D) sinoatrial node
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32. Which of the following hormones is produced by the adrenal cortex?
A) aldosterone B) oxytocin C) somatotropin D) vasopressin |
A) aldosterone
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33. The tube leading from the urinary bladder to the meatus is the:
A) tubule B) ureter C) urethra D) vesicle |
C) urethra
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34. Contrast media are used to:
A) hydrate the patient. B) differentiate specific organs and tissues C) correct electrolyte imbalances D) clear blockages in organs |
B) differentiate specific organs and tissues
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35. Narrowing the field of the lumen of a blood vessel is commonly called by:
A) vasodilation B) pyloric stenosis C) patent ductus arteriosus D) atherosclerosis |
D) atherosclerosis
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36. Which of the following sentences correctly uses affect or effect?
A) The drug has serious side affect. B) The poor prognosis will greatly effect the patient's progress. C) The patient had a flat affect. D) The lack of oxygen will effect the fetus. |
C) The patient had a flat affect.
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37. Which of the following tumors is nonmalignant?
A) astrocytoma B) papilloma C) sarcoma D) seminoma |
B) papilloma
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38. Extension of the great toe with or without plantar flexion represents a positive:
A) Babinski B) Brudzinski C) Homans D) Tinel |
C) Homans
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39. The MTP joint is found in the:
A) elbow B) foot C) hand D) jaw |
C) hand
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40. Which of the following phrases correctly shows possession?
A) Watson and Crick's model B) Lincoln and Washington's birthdays C) Drs. Osgood's and Schlatter's combined research D) chief's of staff announcement |
A) Watson and Crick's model
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41. A medical transcriptionist requested that his or her employer pay for an educational seminar on a relevant topic, but the request was denied. The medical transcriptionist should:
A) look for another position B) complain to other employees C) call in sick D) attend and submit a report |
D) attend and submit a report
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42. On physical examination of a healthy adult, which of the following is a NORMAL finding?
A) bowel sounds B) JVD C) positive guaiac D) S3, S4 |
A) bowel sounds
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43. The olecranon process is located on the:
A) humerus B) radius C) scaphoid D) ulna |
D) ulna
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44. Which of the following terms describes a dimpling of the skin?
A) deja pense B) peau d'orange C) cri du chat D) perleche |
B) peau d'orange
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45. Which type of medication is typically prescribed after cardiac valve replacement surgery?
A) anticoagulant B) anticonvulsant C) antihypertensive D) antineoplastic |
A) anticoagulant
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46. To notify the supervisor that a physician has dictated an operative report PRIOR to surgery is:
A) not necessary B) a form of risk management C) not the responsibility of the MT D) a form of utilization review |
B) a form of risk management
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47. Which of the following syndromes is characterized by cyanosis of the digits?
A) Munchausen B) Pickwickian C) Raynaud D) Sjogren |
C) Raynaud
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48. Hg is the chemical symbol for:
A) hemoglobin B) hydrogen C) magnesium D) mercury |
D) mercury
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49. Which of the following expressions is punctuated correctly?
A) 30 to 31 weeks' gestation B) 24 hours duration C) 6-9 months' delay D) 57-years-old |
A) 30 to 31 weeks' gestation
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50. Ibuprofen is the generic name for:
A) Tylenol B) Percogesic C) Motrin D) Bufferin |
C) Motrin
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51. How many blood vessels are in a normal umbilical cord?
A) one B) two C) three D) four |
C) three
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53. Which of the following pair of words are antonyms?
A) answer, reply B) discrete, discreet C) introvert, extrovert D) perineal, peroneal |
C) introvert, extrovert
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54. Glandular function takes place in which system?
A) circulatory B) endocrine C) integumentary D) lymphatic |
B) endocrine
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52. A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis is:
A) ibuprofen B) Prolixin C) theophylline D) Xanax |
A) ibuprofen
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55. Select the correct usage of the exclamation point:
A) Carcinoma was ruled out! B) The patient was taken to surgery immediately! C) Chief Complaint: "I fell at work"! D) The patient was heard crying, "Help!" |
D) The patient was heard crying, "Help!"
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56. Radial keratotomy is performed for what condition?
A) epicondylitis B) hyperkeratosis C) nerve entrapment D) refractive error |
D) refractive error
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57. One of the components of a CBC is:
A) bilirubin B) creatinine C) fibrinogen D) hematocrit |
D) hematocrit
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58. Which of the following practices is ethical for a medical transcriptionist?
A) complying with a physician request to change a report before he or she has signed it B) signing a report with the physician's name, at his or her request C) changing the date of dictation on a report at the request of the supervisor D) telling a friend about an interesting report |
A) complying with a physician request to change a report before he or she has signed it
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59. Which of the following examples demonstrates the correct use of the hyphen?
A) self-administered B) mid-line C) S-1, S-2 D) three-fold |
A) self-administered
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60. Cephalad means toward the:
A) feet B) head C) left D) right |
B) head
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