pretest Flashcards

1
Q

which of the following positions is used for examination

of the abdomen?

A

Supine

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2
Q

the two functions of the ear are: hearing and

A

equilibrium

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3
Q

the two main divisions of the central nervous system are the:

A

spinal cord and brain

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4
Q

the portion of the eye that contains rods and cones is the

A

retina

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5
Q

the term muscular pain is

A

myalgia

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6
Q

the reporting mechanism that goes from your direct supervisors to your supervisor’s supervisor is called:

A

chain of authority

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7
Q

Pathogens that thrive in oxygen are called

A

aerobes

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8
Q

the amount of money the medical office owes for supplies and equipment is considered:

A

accounts payable

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9
Q

balancing a checkbook with the bank statement is called

A

reconsiliation

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10
Q

the hiring process includes all of the following except

A

training

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11
Q

the first aid procedure for a suspected fracture includes

A

immobilizing the part

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12
Q

which condition is characterized by a deficiency in insulin production

A

diabetes mellitus

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13
Q

when deciding whether to purchase or lease a piece of equipment, the manager would most likely decide to lease:

A

equipment that outdates rapidly

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14
Q

the heart is divided into the right and the left sides by the

A

septum

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15
Q

the cardiovascular system includes

A

heart and blood vessels

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16
Q

a localized dilation of an artery is an

A

anerysm

17
Q

one type of genetic bleeding disorder is

A

hemophilia

18
Q

the measurement of height or length and weight is

A

mensuation

19
Q

gastrectasia means

A

stretching of the stomach

20
Q

the muscle that expands and contracts during respiration, allowing lungs to fill and empty air is the

A

diaphragm

21
Q

the employee’s performance appraisal should occur at least

A

annually

22
Q

the vocal chords are located in the

A

larynx

23
Q

the most effective method of destroying spores is

A

autoclaving

24
Q

A sphygmomanometer is used to:

A

measure blood pressure

25
Q

when multiple patients are evaluated and prioritized for treatment, it is called:

A

triage

26
Q

during a job interview, the prospective employer may ask questions about all of the following except:

A

marital status

27
Q

the term auscultation means:

A

listening

28
Q

the recommended temperature for effective sterilization in an autoclave is:

A

250 F

29
Q

the organization that established guidelines for occupational exposure to blood is:

A

OSHA

30
Q

which manual identifies procedural codes for submitting insurance claims?

A

CPT

31
Q

The S is SOAP means:

A

subjective

32
Q

The pegboard system of accounting generates which of the following documents?

A

Receipt

33
Q

A business letter in which all lines start flush with the left margin is

A

block style

34
Q

which of the following constitutes negligence?

A

Breach of the physician’s duty of skill or care

35
Q

the employee’s withholding allowance certificate is the

A

W-4

36
Q

a file used as a reminder that something must be taken care of on a certain date is called a

A

tickler

37
Q

a set of principles or values is callled

A

ethics

38
Q

an instrument used to test neurologic reflexes is a

A

percussion hammer