Rma Review General Pre Test

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Atrophy

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An abnormal decrease in the size of a muscle is?

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Myoblast

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The cell from which a muscle develops is called?

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The abbreviation for right ear is

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AD

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Otoscope

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Is used to inspect the exterior ear canal

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The procedure used to puncture the chest and remove fluid

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Thoracentesis

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What lab tests would be abnormal for a patient with anemia

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Hematocrit and hemoglobin

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Hyperparathyrpidism maybe treated by what medical specialist

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Endocrinologist

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An abnormal increase in a total number of white blood cells is called

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Leukocytosis

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Hyperpnea

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Extremely rapid breathing

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-plasty

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Suffix used to denote a surgical repair

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Mammogram

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Is a radiography of the breast

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Alopecia

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Is synonymous with baldness

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Mastication

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Term for chewing

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A nexus in the antecubital area is

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A mole on the inside of the elbow

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Inflammation of a joint is called

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Arthritis

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Fat is the main component of

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Adipose tissue

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Pathology

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The study of the cause of disease

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The main function of the olfactory nerve is

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Smelling

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An oophprectomy is a surgical procedure preformed on the

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Ovaries

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Urology

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The medical specialty that is involved with diseases and treatment of the male and female urinary systems is

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Cystoscopy

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Is the diagnostic procedure that allows for visualization of the urinary bladder

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Urticaria

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Medical term for hives

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Pericardium

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The membrane that surrounds the heart

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Mucous membrane

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Lines the body cavities that open to the outside

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Anterior

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The ventral region of the body

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Abdominal cavaity

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Contains the intestines

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Adduction

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Movement of a body part toward the midline of the body

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The plane that divides the body into front and back halved is

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Frontal

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Reye's syndrome

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Can follow a viral illness in children

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The vertebrae located in the lower back are the

A. Cervical

B. Thoracic

C. Lumbar

D. Sacral

E. Coccyx

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C. lumbar

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Impetigo

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Acute infectious skin disease caused by staphylococci

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Occipital

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Bone located in the posterior of the skull

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Type of fracture in which the bone is bent and partially broken is

A. Simple fracture

B. Compound fracture

C. Greenstick fracture

D. Committed fracture

E. Complete fracture

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C. Greenstick fracture

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Peripheral nervous system is composed of how many pairs of spinal nerves

A. 2

B. 5

C. 12

D. 20

E. 31

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E. 31

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The pons and medulla make up the

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Brainstem

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The failure of bone married to produce red blood cells results in which type of anemia?

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Aplastic

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Hiatal hernia

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Is a Protrusion of a part of the stomach through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm

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Timpani membrane is the

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Ear drum

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The largest artery in the body is the

A. Brachial artery

B. Temporal artery

C. Radial artery

D. Aorta

E. Femoral artery

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Aorta

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Sinoatrial node

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Is the pacemaker of the heart

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An x-ray taken to confirm a fracture of the distal forearm would include the

A. Tibia and fibula

B. Radius and ulnar

C. Femur and trochanter

D. Calcareous and malleolus

E. Humerus and scapula

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B. radius and ulna

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Which of the following demonstrates an involuntary muscle action

A. Heartbeat

B. Breathing

C.peristalsis

D. Pupil dilation

E. All of the above

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E. All of the above

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Which of the following organs is located in the right upper quadrant

A. Liver

B. Right ovary

C. Appendix

D. Uterus

E. Stomach

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A. Liver

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Which of the following nerves stimulates the diaphragm

A. Trochlear

B. Accessory

C. Sciatic

D. Phrenic

E. Vagus

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D. Phrenic

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Scoliosis

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Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

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The alpha cells in the pancreas are responsible for the production of

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Glucagon

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Cholecystectomy

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The surgical removal of the gallbladder

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Which of the following cranial nerves is involved in blidness

A. Abducens

B. Oculomotor

C.trigeninal

D. Olfactory

E. Optic

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E. Optic

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The number of permanent teeth is

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32

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Legally a physician

A. May not refuse treatment in an emergency situation

B. May refuse to provide follow up care after initial treatment

C. Must provide a diagnosis to a patient's employer if requested

D. Must provide a medical history to the patient's insurance company if the insurance company requests it

E. May refuse to accept a patient if he or she chooses

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E.

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An itinerary

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Is a detailed outline of a trip

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Professionalism may be best displayed by

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Staying calm when dealing with angry patients

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Empathy

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The ability to imagine taking the place of the patient and accepting the patient's behavior

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The patient's medical record belongs to

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The physician

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A breast mass is found in a woman whose mother and sister have died of breast cancer. She cancels her next 3 appts which defense mechanism is she using?

A. Denial

B. Anxiety

C. Acceptance

D. Isolation

E. Suppression

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A. Denial

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Personality differences are due to

A. Age

B. Experience

C. Heredity

D. Environment

E. All of the above

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E. All of the above

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Which of the following is not a characteristic desirable in a medical assistant?

A. Appreciation

B. Impatience

C. Flexibility

D. Friendliness

E. Concern

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Impatience

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To release medical information

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The patient must sign a release form

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Which of the following should be reported to the health department

A. Otitis media

B. Strep throat

C. Influenza

D. Vaginal yeast infection

E. Human immunodeficiency virus

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E. Human immunodeficiency virus

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Which of the following is am example of objective data?

A. Family history

B. Vital signs

C. Past surgical history

D. Last menstrual period

E. Insurance information

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B. Vital signs

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Which of the following telephone calls should be given immediately to the physician?

A. Another physician

B. An angry patients

C. A patient's family member

salesperson

D. A salespersonE. An insurance company

E. An insurance company

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A. Another physician

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In Maslow hierarchy of needs the need to be loved and free from loneliness is a

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Social need

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If a patient refuses to consent to treatment the medical assistant should

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Delay treatment and inform or consult with the physician

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An enforceable contract contains

A. An offer

B. An acceptance

C. A consideration

D. A capacity

E. All of the above

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E. All of the above

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Subcutaneous tissue

A. Is found under the skin

B. Contains fat

C. Is an injection site

D. Connects the dermis to the muscle surface

E. All of the above

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E. All of the above

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Which of the following is NOT a bone of the lower extremity

A. Femur

B. Humerus

C tibia

D fibula

E metatarsals

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B. Humerus

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Gas exchange in the lungs takes place in the

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Alveoli

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The liver

A. Makes bile

B. Detoxifies harmful substances

C. Produces heparin

D. Stores glycogen

E. All of the above

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E. All of the above

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The fertilized ovum implants into the

A. Cervix

B. Endometrium

C. My imperium

D. Epimetrim

E. Oviducts

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B. Endometrium

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In the male, testosterone is produced in the

A. Ovaries

B.testes

C. Epidermis

D. Seminal vesicles

E. Prostate gland

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B. Testes

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The largest portion of the brain is the

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Cerebrum

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Gustavo Ryan receptors are located in the

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Mouth

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Insulin

A. Is produced by the liver

B. Controls metabolism

C.increases blood sugar levels

D. Decreases blood sugar levels

E. Controls blood calcium levels

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D. Decreases blood sugar levels

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A decrease in the total number of white blood cells is called

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Leukopenia

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Stat

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Abbreviation meaning immediately

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The opposite of superficial is

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Deep

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An authorization in advance to withdraw artificial life support is

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An advance directive

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Tell me more about it is an example of

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An open ended statement

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Etiology

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It the study of the cause of disease

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A cerebral vascular accident can also be called

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Stroke

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Rubeola is

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Measles

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Trichomoniasis

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Is a STD caused by a protozoa infestation

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Emphysema

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Is a respiratory disorder characterized by loss of lung capacity

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Another name for an open fracture is a

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Compound fracture