Exam 2 questions Flashcards
1
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what does the combining form ankyl/o mean
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crooked, bent, stiff
2
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what is the term for a disorder affecting the cartilage?
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chondromalacia
3
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what does the term ataxia describe
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lack of muscle coordination
4
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what does the combining form kyph/o mean
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bent/ hump
5
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which type of arthritis is also known as “wear-and-tear” arthritis
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osteoarthritis
6
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where are the metacarpals located
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hands
7
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a bone is crushed or splintered in which type of fraction
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comminuted
8
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jade jurley is diagnosed with kyphosis. what does this mean?
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jade has an outward spinal curvature
9
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following a stroke, paco ines experiences partial paralysis of the left side of his body. what is the correct term for this condition
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hemiparesis
10
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which term refers to a narrowing of the spinal cavity
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spinal stenosis
11
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what is an example of pronation
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rotating the arm so that the palm is turned downward or backward
12
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a person with which condition has below average bone density
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osteopenia
13
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what is the name for the upper part of the sternum
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manubrium
14
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a patient with severe arthritis would be most likely to have which procedure
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athrodesis
15
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which is the medical term for pinched nerve
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radiculopathy
16
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in which direction do transverse muscle fibers run
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crosswise
17
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where is the malleolus located
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ankles
18
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which condition is a congenital birth defect
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spina bifida
19
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which is the medical term for a condition known as swayback
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lordosis
20
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what does the combining form chondr/o mean
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cartilage
21
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which condition is inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone
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osteitis
22
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which is the word part that means paralysis
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-plegia
23
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tracy burns is diagnosed with lumbago. what does lumbago mean
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lower back pain
24
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which term means bending the toes upward at the ankle
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dorsiflexion
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what does the combining form myel/o mean
spinal cord
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which physician specializes in treating foot disorders
podiatrist
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which term that means bone inflammation
osteitis
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where are the metatarsals located
feet
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a synovectomy refers to the surgery on which body part
joint
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a patient scheduled for a laminectomy will be having surgery on which body part
spine
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what does the combining form tax/o mean
order
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which is a chronic condition characterized by pain because of overuse
tendinosis
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which means the movement of a limb away from the body's midline
abduction
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what is a chronic condition characterized by a range of symptoms, including muscle or joint pain and fatigue
fibromyalgia
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which combining form means bone
oste/o
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which is a word part that means rupture
-rrhexis
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which is the term for a pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise
intermittent claudication
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which type of arthritis may be caused by medications, alcohol consumption, or diet
GOUT
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which is true about a muscles origin
it is where the muscle begins on the body
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a patient with which condition has abnormally soft bones
osteomalacia
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which term also means hip socket
acetabulum
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Suri Reubens needs to take a break from playing tennis due to epicondylitis. what does epicondylitis mean
inflammation of the elbow
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what is the definition of atonic
lack of normal muscle tone
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which specialist specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation with the focus on restoring function
physiatrist
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which physician treats disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles
orthopedic surgeon
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what means the movement of a limb toward the body's midling
adduction
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the word roots in osteomyelitis indicate that this term refers to an inflammation of which
bone and bone marrow
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what does the prefix dys- mean
bad, difficult, painful
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the form of arthritis most associated with aging is called
osteoarthritis
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the term that means diminished tone of the skeletal system is
hypotonia
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a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation is a
physiatrist
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a ring-like muscle that tightly constricts the opening of a passageway is call a
sphincter
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an inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone is a condition called
osteomyelitis
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the surgical removal of a lamina from a vertebrae is called
laminectomy
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the condition of blood within a joint is known as
hemarthrosis
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the condition of thinner-than-average bone density is called
osteoporosis
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true or false: a shin splint is a type of an orthotic
false
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true or false: a tenotomy a surgical incision into the colon
false
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true or false: an artificial hand is a type of orthotic
false
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how many phalanges are on one hand
14
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hypotonia means
diminished muscle tone
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how many types of muscles are there
3
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how many bones are there
206
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what word part means bone marrow in the word osteomyelitis
myel
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how many ribs are there
24
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watching tv and reading excessively to avoid dealing with an issue are common types of which defense mechanisms
temporary withdrawal
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what describes a type of verbal communication
the spoken word
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before you transfer a patient's call to another department or office you should:
signal (or page) the person in the department you are transferring to and when the person answers, explain who is waiting to speak to them and give a summary of the issue
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it is almost always best to take which of he following issues to the office manager
a coworkers habitual tardiness that affects the practice
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if you are speaking to a patient face-to-face at the office and the phone rings, you should
say "excuse me for a moment, please" and answer the call
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when providing patient education, your first task is to
assess the patients ability to comprehend the instructions
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in the context of communication ______, may be considered as the awareness of one's own feelings and the feelings of others
perception
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when obtaining a telephone message from a recording device or outside answering service, you should not
prioritize messages according to the order in which the messages were received
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when working with older patients, you should:
greet them warmly and by name
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who typically discusses abnormal results or serious health conditions with patients and their families
provider
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if a person is claiming to be a patient's attorney calls to request information from the patients medical records, you should
verify that the attorney is authorized to receive it and offer to call them back
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it is recommended that you ask which of the following questions when a patient presents for a follow-up visit
how have you been doing since you were last here
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electronic prescription refill requests are commonly referred to as
e-prescribing
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when responding to a nonemergency phone call and the person needs additional information, it is appropriate to respond:
1-excuse yourself from the phone call saying "may I put you on hold for a moment.
2- may I call you back with that information
3-confirm the patients phone number before hanging up because it might have changed since the patient was last seen
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what is considered a nonadaptive coping skill
drinking
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when communicating with others, you should be
assertive
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when communicating with patients, you should always
display positive body language
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when conducting phone calls, on average, how long does it take a person to pick up on attitude from listening to the tone of the person's voice
10 seconds
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if a caller is requesting information, you should ask if you can call them back if it will take you longer than _______ to retrieve it
1 minute
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documenting patient education does
minimizes professional liability
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if a caller makes threats, you should
document the information about the caller and the threat and end the call
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which of the following is an example of a trivial difference
disagreement on one's choice of clothing
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do or dont listen and take an active interest in what the patient is saying
do
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do or dont talk to much about yourself
dont
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do or dont let patients talk about themselves
do
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do or dont maintain eye contact and use warm and friendly greeting
do
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do or dont forget to use common courtesy, and dont look away while others are speaking
dont
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do or dont ask open ended questions
do
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do or dont use questions that require only yes or no answers
dont
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do or dont ask political or religious discussions
dont
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do or dont be overconfident
dont
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do or dont comment on something the patient is wearing
do
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do or dont hang back in the conversation
dont
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do or dont comment on a common interest or current event
do
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do or dont avoid eye contact with all patients
dont
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what does the acronym THINK mean
is it True
is it Helpful
is it Inspiring
is it Necessary
is it Kind
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when working with pediatric patients instead of saying problem you should say
finding
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when working with pediatric patients instead of saying deformity you should say
appearance
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when working with pediatric patients instead of saying worry you should say
wonder
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when working with pediatric patients instead of saying performing an x-ray you should say
take a picture
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do or dont ask do you prefer morning or afternoon
do
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do or dont ask when you were last seen by the doctor
do
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do or dont ask when you would like to come in
dont
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do or dont ask what is the problem
dont
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do or dont ask what the reason for the visit is
do
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do or dont ask are you a patient here
dont
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when dealing with a frustrated patient what steps should you take to assist them
step 1 let the patient vent
step 2 express empathy to the patient
step 3 begin to problem solve
step 4 mutually agree on the solution
step 5 follow up
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patients can create their own electronic health records, communicate with their provider electronically, request lab results, referrals and appointments
patient portal
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patient records in a digital format
EMR
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a combination of practice management and electronic medical records
EHR
116
a combination of electronic, wireless, or paper records
hybrid
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a software that provides the medical office the electronic component to deal with day-to-day financial and administrative operations of a medical practice and that allows information to be pulled from the patients record and populated in the financial components of the patient account
practice management
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refers to the interoperability of electronic medical records or the ability to share medical records with other health care facilities
EHR
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