pretest

Question 1

which of the following positions is used for examination

of the abdomen?

Answer 1

Supine

Question 2

the two functions of the ear are: hearing and

Answer 2

equilibrium

Question 3

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

Answer 3

spinal cord and brain

Question 4

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

Answer 4

retina

Question 5

the term muscular pain is

Answer 5

myalgia

Question 6

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

Answer 6

chain of authority

Question 7

Pathogens that thrive in oxygen are called

Answer 7

aerobes

Question 8

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

Answer 8

accounts payable

Question 9

balancing a checkbook with the bank statement is called

Answer 9

reconsiliation

Question 10

the hiring process includes all of the following except

Answer 10

training

Question 11

the first aid procedure for a suspected fracture includes

Answer 11

immobilizing the part

Question 12

which condition is characterized by a deficiency in insulin production

Answer 12

diabetes mellitus

Question 13

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

Answer 13

equipment that outdates rapidly

Question 14

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

Answer 14

septum

Question 15

the cardiovascular system includes

Answer 15

heart and blood vessels

Question 16

a localized dilation of an artery is an

Answer 16

anerysm

Question 17

one type of genetic bleeding disorder is

Answer 17

hemophilia

Question 18

the measurement of height or length and weight is

Answer 18

mensuation

Question 19

gastrectasia means

Answer 19

stretching of the stomach

Question 20

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

Answer 20

diaphragm

Question 21

the employee’s performance appraisal should occur at least

Answer 21

annually

Question 22

the vocal chords are located in the

Answer 22

larynx

Question 23

the most effective method of destroying spores is

Answer 23

autoclaving

Question 24

A sphygmomanometer is used to:

Answer 24

measure blood pressure

Question 25

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

Answer 25

triage

Question 26

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

Answer 26

marital status

Question 27

the term auscultation means:

Answer 27

listening

Question 28

the recommended temperature for effective sterilization in an autoclave is:

Answer 28

250 F

Question 29

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

Answer 29

OSHA

Question 30

which manual identifies procedural codes for submitting insurance claims?

Answer 30

CPT

Question 31

The S is SOAP means:

Answer 31

subjective

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Receipt

Question 33

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

Answer 33

block style

Question 34

which of the following constitutes negligence?

Answer 34

Breach of the physician's duty of skill or care

Question 35

the employee's withholding allowance certificate is the

Answer 35

W-4

Question 36

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

Answer 36

tickler

Question 37

a set of principles or values is callled

Answer 37

ethics

Question 38

an instrument used to test neurologic reflexes is a

Answer 38

percussion hammer