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Cert 8 Flashcards

1
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What is Anthracosis?

A

a lung disease also called coal miners lung

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2
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What do you do if a patient calls with severe chest pain and the doctor is out of the office?

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keep the patient on the phone, and call 911

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3
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What is the appropriate way to account for a debit memo when reconciling a bank statement?

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Subtract it from the bank statement balance

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4
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What is a platelet count of 30,000/mm3an example of?

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Panic value

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5
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Where is the urinary catheter introduced to?

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Urethra

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6
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What is an example of a demographic history?

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marital status

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7
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What is an Arteriectomy?

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surgical removal of diseased portion of lining of an artery

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8
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What positions do you use for an X-ray?

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oblique, lateral, anteroposterior, posteroanterior

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9
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What is maslow’s highest potential?

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Self-Actualization

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10
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Which hormone enhances proliferation of T lymphocytes?

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Thymosin

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11
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What are venules?

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Smallest vessels that collect deoxygenated blood from cell for transport back to the heart

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12
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What is an inscription?

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Part of a prescription containing names/ quantities of ingredients

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13
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Which is the computerized system used by medicare to prevent overpayments?

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the correct coding initiative

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14
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What is the average blood pressure of a newborn?

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50/25

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15
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What is the appropriate step when putting on sterile gloves?

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keep gloves close to the package while gloving up

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16
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What is the length of time to retain patient files?

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it is different for each office

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17
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What is the diagnosis based on comparison of sign and symptoms of a similar disease?

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differential

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18
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Which STD increases risk of cervical cancer?

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HPV

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19
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What is a third party insurance funded by the federal government?

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TRICARE

20
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Lyme disease is cause by what?

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Bacteria

21
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What is the name of the fracture that occurs at the distal end of the tibia and fibula?

A

Colles

22
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What can excessive amount of fluoride in drinking water cause?

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teeth discoloration

23
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What is the term for excessive amount of goodness and kindness?

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Beneficence

24
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What does RH stand for?

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Rhesus factor

25
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What increases ESR?

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Sickle cell anemia, malignant neoplasms, and infectious diseases

26
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What is a psychological disorder that results from personality development improperly during childhood?

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Personality disorder

27
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Where is the subarachoid space located?

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spinal cavity

28
Q

Inflammation of the epiglottis in children 3-7 years is caused by what?

A

Haemophilus Influenzae type B

29
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What do you factor when scheduling the most appropriate appointment time?

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availability

30
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What color is the radioactive hazard on OSHA’s hazard chart?

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White

31
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What is a disbursement journal?

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Used to maintain record of monthly business expenses

32
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What is the most common mistake by an MA seeking employment?

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Waiting for the perfect job

33
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What is a special contract that alters health care coverage provided in a standard contract?

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Rider

34
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What is osetoporosis?

A

reduction of bone mass

35
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Which filing is most appropriate for organizing/ storing medical research material?

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subject

36
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Who does a original operative report for major abdominal surgery of deceased patients belong to?

A

the medical facility

37
Q

What is a characteristic of a partial thickness (2nd degree burn) but not superficial (1st degree burn)?

A

Bleeding

38
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How many teaspoons are equal to 120 drops

A

2

39
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How do you instruct a patient to wipe for a midstream catch?

A

front to back, different towlette

40
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What is used to develop MFS medicare fee schedule)

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RBRVS (resource based relative value scale)

41
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What is the first step of making travel arrangements for the physician?

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Verify dates of planned trip

42
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What is the word for internal organs?

A

Viscera

43
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Which is the most common coding system for a visit/consult?

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CPT

44
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Micturition is involved in which system?

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Urinary

45
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Morphine is contraindicated in which injury?

A

bronchial asthma, head injuries, biliary obstruction, convulsive disorders

46
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What is kept in a tickler file?

A

reminders for equipment maintenance

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