Question 1

Which of the following abbreviations should appear on a written prescription?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tx 
B)  Rx 
C)  Hx 
D)  Fx 
E)  Dx 
A)  Tx 
B)  Rx 
C)  Hx 
D)  Fx 
E)  Dx

Question 2

Which of the following techniques may prevent the extreme skin irritation and occasional discoloration caused by iron preparations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Z-track method injection 
B)  Deep IM injection 
C)  IV injection 
D)  Intradermal injection 
A)  Z-track method injection 
B)  Deep IM injection 
C)  IV injection 
D)  Intradermal injection

Question 3

Which of the following forms is used to verify that an employee is a U.S. citizen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Form W-2 
B)  Form W-4 
C)  Form I-9 
D)  Form CMS-1500 
A)  Form W-2 
B)  Form W-4 
C)  Form I-9 
D)  Form CMS-1500

Question 4

Which of the following federal agencies requires controlled substances to be stored in a locked cabinet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food and Drug Administration 
B)  Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
C)  Drug Enforcement Administration 
D)  Federal Department of Health and Human Services 
A)  Food and Drug Administration 
B)  Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
C)  Drug Enforcement Administration 
D)  Federal Department of Health and Human Services

Question 5

Which of the following tests for color blindness may be administered by medical assistants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Snellen 
B)  Weber's 
C)  Rinne 
D)  Ishihara 
A)  Snellen 
B)  Weber's 
C)  Rinne 
D)  Ishihara

Question 6

The amount of money due from the subscriber to cover a portion of a bill is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  explanation of benefits. 
B)  utilization review. 
C)  exclusion. 
D)  copayment. 
A)  explanation of benefits. 
B)  utilization review. 
C)  exclusion. 
D)  copayment.

Question 7

Organisms that cause disease are called

Accepted Answer

A)  fulminate. 
B)  pathogens. 
C)  acute. 
D)  chronic. 
A)  fulminate. 
B)  pathogens. 
C)  acute. 
D)  chronic.

Question 8

Potassium hydroxide is applied to a specimen on a slide for diagnosis of, or as part of, which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pregnancy test 
B)  Schiller's test 
C)  Vaginal yeast infections 
D)  Patch test 
E)  Wound infection 
A)  Pregnancy test 
B)  Schiller's test 
C)  Vaginal yeast infections 
D)  Patch test 
E)  Wound infection

Question 9

In which of the following ranges is the normal specific gravity of urine?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.010 and 1.030 
B)  1.015 and 1.035 
C)  1.020 and 1.040 
D)  1.025 and 1.045 
E)  1.025 and 1.050 
A)  1.010 and 1.030 
B)  1.015 and 1.035 
C)  1.020 and 1.040 
D)  1.025 and 1.045 
E)  1.025 and 1.050

Question 10

The amount due from the patient for covered services from a nonparticipating provider is

Accepted Answer

A)  the difference between the physician's fee and the deductible plus copayment. 
B)  the difference between the allowed charge and the physician's fee plus any coinsurance or copayment. 
C)  the difference between the deductible and the copayment. 
D)  the physician's fee plus copayment and a deductible. 
A)  the difference between the physician's fee and the deductible plus copayment. 
B)  the difference between the allowed charge and the physician's fee plus any coinsurance or copayment. 
C)  the difference between the deductible and the copayment. 
D)  the physician's fee plus copayment and a deductible.

Question 11

On an envelope, the return address for the sender should always be placed in the

Accepted Answer

A)  upper left corner, 
B)  middle on the left side. 
C)  lower right corner. 
D)  lower left corner. 
E)  center of the envelope. 
A)  upper left corner, 
B)  middle on the left side. 
C)  lower right corner. 
D)  lower left corner. 
E)  center of the envelope.

Question 12

Serological tests are performed on samples collected in evacuation tubes with which stopper color?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blue 
B)  Red 
C)  Yellow 
D)  Lavender 
A)  Blue 
B)  Red 
C)  Yellow 
D)  Lavender

Question 13

What did the new ICD-10-PCS replace in relation to the ICD-9-CM coding system?

Accepted Answer

A)  CPT codes 
B)  The third volume of the ICD-9-CM 
C)  Principal diagnoses 
D)  The first volume of the ICD-9-CM 
A)  CPT codes 
B)  The third volume of the ICD-9-CM 
C)  Principal diagnoses 
D)  The first volume of the ICD-9-CM

Question 14

Which of the following forceps have sharp points that are useful in removing foreign objects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dressing 
B)  Towel 
C)  Splinter 
D)  Hemostatic 
A)  Dressing 
B)  Towel 
C)  Splinter 
D)  Hemostatic

Question 15

The abbreviation Tx means

Accepted Answer

A)  prescription. 
B)  take. 
C)  physical examination. 
D)  treatment. 
A)  prescription. 
B)  take. 
C)  physical examination. 
D)  treatment.

Question 16

Carol Jones is a patient with Medicare at your medical office. She has come in for treatment for which the usual fee is $175; however, the MFS allows only $140 for such a service. Carol's copayment is 10% of any treatment. How much do you bill Carol?

Accepted Answer

A)  $17.50 
B)  $14 
C)  $49 
D)  $3.50 
E)  $35 
A)  $17.50 
B)  $14 
C)  $49 
D)  $3.50 
E)  $35

Question 17

Abnormal black tarry stools that have a distinctive odor and contain digested blood are called

Accepted Answer

A)  melanoma. 
B)  melena. 
C)  melatonin. 
D)  melanin. 
A)  melanoma. 
B)  melena. 
C)  melatonin. 
D)  melanin.

Question 18

Rapid movement of the eyeball is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  nystagmus. 
B)  hyperopia. 
C)  presbyopia. 
D)  hordeolum. 
A)  nystagmus. 
B)  hyperopia. 
C)  presbyopia. 
D)  hordeolum.

Question 19

Which of the following mail items may need to be opened by the physician?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insurance forms 
B)  Checks for deposit 
C)  Laboratory test results 
D)  Letters from attorneys 
E)  Bills from suppliers 
A)  Insurance forms 
B)  Checks for deposit 
C)  Laboratory test results 
D)  Letters from attorneys 
E)  Bills from suppliers

Question 20

Which of the following types of agents do physicians use for cardiac arrhythmias and hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beta-adrenergic blockers 
B)  Anticoagulants 
C)  Antineoplastics 
D)  Antiseptics 
E)  Antimicrobials 
A)  Beta-adrenergic blockers 
B)  Anticoagulants 
C)  Antineoplastics 
D)  Antiseptics 
E)  Antimicrobials

Which of the following abbreviations should appear on a written prescription?

Which of the following techniques may prevent the extreme skin irritation and occasional discoloration caused by iron preparations?

Which of the following forms is used to verify that an employee is a U.S. citizen?

Which of the following federal agencies requires controlled substances to be stored in a locked cabinet?

Which of the following tests for color blindness may be administered by medical assistants?

The amount of money due from the subscriber to cover a portion of a bill is known as a(n)

Organisms that cause disease are called

Potassium hydroxide is applied to a specimen on a slide for diagnosis of, or as part of, which of the following?

In which of the following ranges is the normal specific gravity of urine?

The amount due from the patient for covered services from a nonparticipating provider is

On an envelope, the return address for the sender should always be placed in the

Serological tests are performed on samples collected in evacuation tubes with which stopper color?

What did the new ICD-10-PCS replace in relation to the ICD-9-CM coding system?

Which of the following forceps have sharp points that are useful in removing foreign objects?

The abbreviation Tx means

Carol Jones is a patient with Medicare at your medical office. She has come in for treatment for which the usual fee is $175; however, the MFS allows only $140 for such a service. Carol's copayment is 10% of any treatment. How much do you bill Carol?

Abnormal black tarry stools that have a distinctive odor and contain digested blood are called

Rapid movement of the eyeball is known as

Which of the following mail items may need to be opened by the physician?

Which of the following types of agents do physicians use for cardiac arrhythmias and hypertension?

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Which of the following abbreviations should appear on a written prescription?

Which of the following techniques may prevent the extreme skin irritation and occasional discoloration caused by iron preparations?

Which of the following forms is used to verify that an employee is a U.S. citizen?

Which of the following federal agencies requires controlled substances to be stored in a locked cabinet?

Which of the following tests for color blindness may be administered by medical assistants?

The amount of money due from the subscriber to cover a portion of a bill is known as a(n)

Organisms that cause disease are called

Potassium hydroxide is applied to a specimen on a slide for diagnosis of, or as part of, which of the following?

In which of the following ranges is the normal specific gravity of urine?

The amount due from the patient for covered services from a nonparticipating provider is

On an envelope, the return address for the sender should always be placed in the

Serological tests are performed on samples collected in evacuation tubes with which stopper color?

What did the new ICD-10-PCS replace in relation to the ICD-9-CM coding system?

Which of the following forceps have sharp points that are useful in removing foreign objects?

The abbreviation Tx means

Carol Jones is a patient with Medicare at your medical office. She has come in for treatment for which the usual fee is $175; however, the MFS allows only $140 for such a service. Carol's copayment is 10% of any treatment. How much do you bill Carol?

Abnormal black tarry stools that have a distinctive odor and contain digested blood are called

Rapid movement of the eyeball is known as

Which of the following mail items may need to be opened by the physician?

Which of the following types of agents do physicians use for cardiac arrhythmias and hypertension?

The Profession of Medical Assisting

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology

Microbiology

General Psychology

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Medical Law and Ethics

Reception, Correspondence, Mail, Telephone Techniques, and Supplies

Appointments, Scheduling, Medical Records, Filing, Policies, and Procedures

Communication in the Medical Office

Keyboarding and Computer Applications

Filters