Question 1

The maxillary bone:

Accepted Answer

A)  forms part of the orbit at the inner angle of the eye 
B)  comprises most of the upper jaw 
C)  forms the cheekbones 
D)  comprises the lower jaw bone 
A)  forms part of the orbit at the inner angle of the eye 
B)  comprises most of the upper jaw 
C)  forms the cheekbones 
D)  comprises the lower jaw bone B

Question 2

Deep fascia lies beneath the _______ layer of subcutaneous tissue:

Accepted Answer

A)  first 
B)  fourth 
C)  second 
D)  third 
A)  first 
B)  fourth 
C)  second 
D)  third C

Question 3

The large projection on the upper end of the ulna that forms the point of the elbow is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  olecranon process 
B)  humerus 
C)  scapula 
D)  acromion 
A)  olecranon process 
B)  humerus 
C)  scapula 
D)  acromion A

Question 4

Per the ICD-10-CM Manual infectious arthropathies (M00-M09) are due to microbiological agents and code selection distinction is made between which of the types of etiological relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct infection, reactive arthropathy, and postinfective arthropathy 
B)  Reactive arthropathy 
C)  Direct infection 
D)  Indirect infection 
A)  Direct infection, reactive arthropathy, and postinfective arthropathy 
B)  Reactive arthropathy 
C)  Direct infection 
D)  Indirect infection

Question 5

Select the term that is used to describe the collar bone:

Accepted Answer

A)  scapula 
B)  clavicle 
C)  femur 
D)  ulna 
A)  scapula 
B)  clavicle 
C)  femur 
D)  ulna

Question 6

The bone embedded in the tendon near the first digit of each foot is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  sesamoid 
B)  tarsal 
C)  metatarsal 
D)  phalanges 
A)  sesamoid 
B)  tarsal 
C)  metatarsal 
D)  phalanges

Question 7

The degeneration, decline of tissue or organs, or wasting of tissue or organs is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  fascioplasty 
B)  atrophy 
C)  scarring 
D)  impingement syndrome 
A)  fascioplasty 
B)  atrophy 
C)  scarring 
D)  impingement syndrome

Question 8

The subheading "Arthropathies" in ICD-10-CM is inclusive of all body areas with the exception of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  wrist 
B)  spine 
C)  hips 
D)  feet 
A)  wrist 
B)  spine 
C)  hips 
D)  feet

Question 9

The medical term arthr/o signifies:

Accepted Answer

A)  cartilage 
B)  axis 
C)  forehead 
D)  joint 
A)  cartilage 
B)  axis 
C)  forehead 
D)  joint

Question 10

Select the term that is used to describe the collar bone:

Accepted Answer

A)  femur 
B)  ulna 
C)  scapula 
D)  clavicle 
A)  femur 
B)  ulna 
C)  scapula 
D)  clavicle

Question 11

Which of the following is a true statement about the temporal bone in the skull?

Accepted Answer

A)  it forms the forehead 
B)  it forms part of the nose, orbit, and floor of the cranium 
C)  it comprises the roof and upper sides of the cranium 
D)  it comprises the sides and base of the cranium 
A)  it forms the forehead 
B)  it forms part of the nose, orbit, and floor of the cranium 
C)  it comprises the roof and upper sides of the cranium 
D)  it comprises the sides and base of the cranium

Question 12

The radius is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the upper arm 
B)  the smaller bone in the forearm 
C)  the larger bone in the forearm 
D)  the long bone of the finger 
A)  the upper arm 
B)  the smaller bone in the forearm 
C)  the larger bone in the forearm 
D)  the long bone of the finger

Question 13

Select the muscle that is located in the walls of internal organs:

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal 
B)  ligament 
C)  tendon 
D)  smooth 
A)  skeletal 
B)  ligament 
C)  tendon 
D)  smooth

Question 14

Select the list of anatomical headings in the Musculoskeletal subheading that include subsection-specific notes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Skull, Shoulder and Elbow, Wrist and Fingers, Pelvis and Hip Joint, Spine 
B)  Spine, Shoulder, Wrist, Pelvis and Hip Joint, Arthrodesis, Hands and Feet 
C)  Skull, Shoulder, Elbow, Pelvis and Hip Joint 
D)  Head, Spine, Shoulder, Humerus and Elbow, Forearm and Wrist, Pelvis and Hip Joint, and Femur and Knee Joint 
A)  Skull, Shoulder and Elbow, Wrist and Fingers, Pelvis and Hip Joint, Spine 
B)  Spine, Shoulder, Wrist, Pelvis and Hip Joint, Arthrodesis, Hands and Feet 
C)  Skull, Shoulder, Elbow, Pelvis and Hip Joint 
D)  Head, Spine, Shoulder, Humerus and Elbow, Forearm and Wrist, Pelvis and Hip Joint, and Femur and Knee Joint

Question 15

What is the correct arrangement of the Musculoskeletal subsection of the CPT manual?

Accepted Answer

A)  organized by approach or technique, further subdivided by anatomical site and treatment or condition 
B)  organized by anatomical site, further subdivided by approach or technique and treatment or condition 
C)  organized by treatment or condition, further subdivided by anatomical site and approach or technique 
D)  organized by approach or technique, further subdivided by anatomical site 
A)  organized by approach or technique, further subdivided by anatomical site and treatment or condition 
B)  organized by anatomical site, further subdivided by approach or technique and treatment or condition 
C)  organized by treatment or condition, further subdivided by anatomical site and approach or technique 
D)  organized by approach or technique, further subdivided by anatomical site

Question 16

Which of the following is a true statement about the temporal bone in the skull?

Accepted Answer

A)  it comprises the roof and upper sides of the cranium 
B)  it forms the forehead 
C)  it comprises the sides and base of the cranium 
D)  it forms part of the nose, orbit, and floor of the cranium 
A)  it comprises the roof and upper sides of the cranium 
B)  it forms the forehead 
C)  it comprises the sides and base of the cranium 
D)  it forms part of the nose, orbit, and floor of the cranium

Question 17

Select the list of anatomical headings in the Musculoskeletal subheading that include subsection-specific notes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Skull, Shoulder and Elbow, Wrist and Fingers, Pelvis and Hip Joint, Spine 
B)  Spine, Shoulder, Wrist, Pelvis and Hip Joint, Arthrodesis, Hands and Feet 
C)  Head, Spine, Shoulder, Humerus and Elbow, Forearm and Wrist, Pelvis and Hip Joint, and Femur and Knee Joint 
D)  Skull, Shoulder, Elbow, Pelvis and Hip Joint 
A)  Skull, Shoulder and Elbow, Wrist and Fingers, Pelvis and Hip Joint, Spine 
B)  Spine, Shoulder, Wrist, Pelvis and Hip Joint, Arthrodesis, Hands and Feet 
C)  Head, Spine, Shoulder, Humerus and Elbow, Forearm and Wrist, Pelvis and Hip Joint, and Femur and Knee Joint 
D)  Skull, Shoulder, Elbow, Pelvis and Hip Joint

Question 18

Select the first question that a coder must ask himself/herself when the code selection process begins.

Accepted Answer

A)  Was the procedure performed on muscle, soft tissue, or bone? 
B)  What is the most specific anatomical site? 
C)  Was the treatment for a traumatic injury (acute) or a medical condition (chronic)? 
D)  What approach or technique was used (open, scope, or percutaneous)? 
A)  Was the procedure performed on muscle, soft tissue, or bone? 
B)  What is the most specific anatomical site? 
C)  Was the treatment for a traumatic injury (acute) or a medical condition (chronic)? 
D)  What approach or technique was used (open, scope, or percutaneous)?

Question 19

Select the correct definition of the diaphysis:

Accepted Answer

A)  forms outermost covering of bone 
B)  shaft of a long bone 
C)  immovable joint 
D)  acts as a shock absorber between bones 
A)  forms outermost covering of bone 
B)  shaft of a long bone 
C)  immovable joint 
D)  acts as a shock absorber between bones

Question 20

Which type of graft is not included in the subsection Grafts (or Implants)?

Accepted Answer

A)  cartilage 
B)  tendon 
C)  bone 
D)  skin 
A)  cartilage 
B)  tendon 
C)  bone 
D)  skin

Exam 9: Surgery Section: Musculoskeletal System

The maxillary bone:

Deep fascia lies beneath the _______ layer of subcutaneous tissue:

The large projection on the upper end of the ulna that forms the point of the elbow is the:

Per the ICD-10-CM Manual infectious arthropathies (M00-M09) are due to microbiological agents and code selection distinction is made between which of the types of etiological relationship?

Select the term that is used to describe the collar bone:

The bone embedded in the tendon near the first digit of each foot is the:

The degeneration, decline of tissue or organs, or wasting of tissue or organs is referred to as:

The subheading "Arthropathies" in ICD-10-CM is inclusive of all body areas with the exception of the:

The medical term arthr/o signifies:

Select the term that is used to describe the collar bone:

Which of the following is a true statement about the temporal bone in the skull?

The radius is:

Select the muscle that is located in the walls of internal organs:

Select the list of anatomical headings in the Musculoskeletal subheading that include subsection-specific notes:

What is the correct arrangement of the Musculoskeletal subsection of the CPT manual?

Which of the following is a true statement about the temporal bone in the skull?

Select the list of anatomical headings in the Musculoskeletal subheading that include subsection-specific notes:

Select the first question that a coder must ask himself/herself when the code selection process begins.

Select the correct definition of the diaphysis:

Which type of graft is not included in the subsection Grafts (or Implants)?

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