Medical assistant certification complete study guide CCMA / NHA 2018, NHA CCMA, NHA CCMA EXAM REVIEW

An abnormal decrease in the size of a muscle is?

Atrophy

The cell from which a muscle develops is?

Myoblast

The abbreviation for Alzheimer's Disease?

AD

An Otoscope is used to?

Inspect the exterior ear canal

The procedure that is used to puncture the chest to remove fluid is called ?

Thoracentesis

Which of the following lab tests would be abnormal for a patient with anemia?

Hematocrit/hemoglobin

Hyperparathyroidism may be treated by which medical specialist?

Endocrinologist

An abnormal increase in total of WBCs is?

Leukocytosis

Extremely rapid breathing is called?

Hyperpnea

Which of the following suffixes refers to pain?

-algia

A suffix used to denote a surgical repair is?

-plasty

A mammogram is a radiograph of the?

Breast

The term alopecia is synonymous with?

Baldness

Another term for chewing is?

Mastication

A nevus in the antecubital area is a

Mole on the inside of the elbow

An inflammation of a joint is?

Arthritis

Fat makes up?

Adispose tissue

The cause of disease is referred to as?

etiology

The function of the olfactory nerve is?

Smelling

An oophorectomy is a surgical procedure of the?

Ovaries

The study of diseases and treatment of the male and female urinary bladder is?

Urology

A diagnostic procedure that alows for visualization of the urinary bladder is

Cystoscopy

A patient with hives most likely will report that he or she has

Urticaria

Lines body cavities that open to the outside?

A mucous membrane

The ventral region of the body is described as

Anterior

The body cavity that contains the intestines is the

Abdominal

Movement of a body part toward the midline of the body is

Adduction

The plane that divides the body into front and back halves is

Frontal

This Can follow a viral illness in children?

Reye's syndrome

The vertebrae of the lower back are the

Lumbar

An acute infectious skin disease caused by strep or staph is

Impetigo

The bone located in the posterior of the skull is the?

Occipital

The type of bone fracture in which the bone is bent and partially broken is a?

Greenstick fracture

the peripheral nervous system is composed of how many pairs of spinal nerves?

31

The pons and medulla make up the

Brain stem

A failure of bone marrow to produce red blood cells results in which type of anemia

Aplastic

Protrusion of a part of the stomach through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm is a?

Hiatal Hernia

The tympanic membrane is the?

Eardrum

The largest Artery in the body is the?

Aorta

The SA node Is the?

pacemaker of the heart

An x-ray taken to confirm a fracture of the distal forearm includes both the?

Radius and ulna

Which of the following demonstrates an involuntary muscle action?

heartbeat, breathing, peristalsis, pupil dilation

Which of the following organs are located in the RUQ?

Liver

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is known as?

Scoliosis

The diaphragm is stimulated by which nerve?

Phrenic

The alpha cells in the pancreas are responsible for the production of?

Glucagon

The surgical removal of the gallbladder is a?

Cholecystectomy

The cranial nerve involved in blindness is the?

Optic

The number of permanent teeth is?

32

Legally, a physician

May refuse to accept a patient if he or she chooses

An itinerary Is a?

a planned route or journey

Professionalism may best be displayed by?

Staying calm when dealing with angry patients

The ability to imagine taking the place of the patient and accepting the patient's behavior is?

Empathy

The patient's medical record belongs to?

The physician

A breast mass is found in a woman whose mother and sister have died from breast cancer. She cancels her next three follow-up appointments. Which defense mechanism is she using?

Denial

Personality differences are due to?

age, experience, heredity, environment)

Which is not a characteristic desirable in a medical assistant?

Impatience

Which is not an example of stereotyping?

Young children react differently to stressful situations

To release medical information the patient must sign a?

release form

Which of the following should be reported to the health department?

HIV

Which of the following is objective data?

Vital signs

Which of the following phone calls should be given immediately to the physician?

Another physician

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the need to be loved and free from loneliness is a?

Social need

If a patient refuses to consent to treatment, the medical assistant should?

Delay treatment and inform/consult the physician

An enforceable contract contains?

All of the above (an offer, an acceptance, a consideration, a capacity)

The opposite of anterior is?

Posterior

Informed consent should include which of the following elements?

All of the above (benefits and risks of the treatment, purpose of treatment, nature of the patient's condition, assessment of the patient's understanding o the treatment)

All of the following are reasons for revoking a physcian's license except?

Providing atypical care

The control center of a cell of?

Nucleus

Subcutaneous tissue is?

found under the skin, contains fat, is an injection site, connects the dermis to the muscle surface

Which is not a bone of the lower extremity?

Humerus

The muscle in the upper extremity that is used as an injection site is the?

Deltoid

Gas exchange in the lungs takes place in the?

Alveoli

The Liver makes?

bile, detoxifies harmful substances, produces heparin, stores glycogen

The fertilized ova implants into the?

Endometrium

Testosterone is produced in the?

Testes

There are _______pairs of spinal nerves?

31

Gustatory receptors are located in the?

Mouth

Insulin decreases ?

blood sugar level

A decrease in the total number of white blood cells?

Leukopenia

The physician is legally obligated to report?

deaths, births, communicable diseases, abuse

The prefix "Brady" means?

Slow

The opposite of superficial is?

Deep

An authorization in advance to withdraw artifical life support is an?

Advance Directive

Unconsciously avoiding the reality of an unpleasant event is called?

Denial

Tell me more about it" is an example of?

An open-ended statement

The study of the CAUSE of a disease is?

pathology

Nonverbal communication may be conveyed by?

All of the Above (touch, eye contact, body position, silence)

Bulimia is an?

Eating disorder

A cerebral vascular accident can also be called a?

Stroke

Rubeola is also called?

Measles

A sexually transmitted disease caused by a protozoal infestation is?

Trichomoniasis

An eletrolyte that has an important influence of the activity of the heart muscles is?

Potassium

Which of the following respiratory disorders is characterized by a loss of lung capacity?

Emphysema

The type of membrane that lines cavities of the body that open to the outside is?

Mucous

Another name for an open fracture is?

Compound Fracture

Which of the following types of scheduling is not a good type of time management?

Double-booking

What piece of mail should be placed on top when sorting the physician's mail?

Envelope marked "Personal

Open punctuation is characterized by?

Absence of punctuation after the salutation and a comma after the complimentary close

The federal insurance program that provides for the medically indigent is?

Medicaid

The process of transferring an amount from the day sheet to the ledger is?

Posting

A numeric filing system requires the use of an?

Alphabetical cross-reference

The file folder label for Jennie Holmes-Mathis should be?

Holmes-Mathis, Jennie

Third-party participation in an office indicates the relationship between the?

Physician, Patient and Insurance company

A claim may be rejected by an insurance company because of the omission of?

All of the Above (complete diagnosis, policy number, patient birth date, itemization of charges)

How much postage is required for a first-class letter that weighs 3 oz if the first ounce costs .34C and each additional ounce is .25?

.83 cents

When the word "Confidential" is to be typed on the envelope, it should be placed?

Below the Return Address

The most formal of complimentary closings is?

Very Truly Yours

When making an appointment, which of the following is not needed?

Insurance Information

This type of call allows more than one person in more than one place to talk simultaneously?

Conference Call

This computer procedure protects against the loss of data?

Backing-Up

A tickler file is?

Future events arranged in chronological order

All of the following would require a CPT code except?

Diarrhea

Which of the following characteristics of a receptionist could make an impression on a patient?

Appearance, professionalism, manners, attitude

A "V-code" Refers to?

Factors that influence health status

Mail that is opened accidentally should be?

Resealed with tape, and notes as "opened in error

Which of the following are E/M descriptors?

All of the Above (physical exam, school physical, well-baby check-up, pre-op physical)

Which is an example of a third-party payer?

Medicare

In the POMR (PROBLEM ORIENTED) system, the intial database includes?

A numbered list of present problems

A trial balance is a comparison of the?

Ledger card totals and account-receivable balance

When adding information to the medical record, new notes are added?

Newest to the front

Which of the following calls require immediate transfer to the physician?

Calls from Another physician

Appointments should be scheduled?

In consecutive order without larg gaps

Which is not part of basic information obtained at the patient's first visit?

Diagnosis

Standard size paper and envelope for business correspondence is

8 1/2 x 11; no. 10 envelope

Patient's ledger cards should be kept In a?

Separate ledger file

The bank statement is reconciled with the?

Checkbook

The record of the proceedings of a meeting is the?

Minutes

Which of the following protects data from being lost?

Backing-Up

The scheduling system based on scheduling similar appointments or procedures together is called?

Grouping

Appropriate information to include in a patient information brochure would be?

Information about the scope of the practice

A new employee must complete which of the following?

W-4 form

Which of the following abbreviations is not correct?

HGB

Patient information that is released without patient's authorization could result in legal charge of?

Invasion of privacy

A correctly addressed envelope includes?

Omission of all punctuation

Which of the following circumstances would waive the need for a written release of medical records?

A subpoena

In double-entry bookkeeping, the original entry is put onto the?

Daily log

The correct way to indicate an enclosure notation is?

Enclosure

A superbill provides which of the following?

Insurance Claim

Which of the following is the purpose of records management?

All of the Above (storage, arranging, accessibility, classifying)

Which coding system is not associated with medical procedures?

ICD9-CM

Which is not an indexing rule?

Initials come after complete names

ICD-9-CM codes that refer to factors that may influence the patient's health status are

V-Codes

The smallest piece of information that the computer can process is a (n)?

Bit

The index of files on a disk is the?

Directory

The appointment system of the office should take into account the needs of the?

Physcians and Patients

Dear Mrs. May" is an example of?

Mixed punctuation

A master list of equipment inventory includes all of the following except the?

Operating Manuals

Which of the following hospital records may be released by the authorization of the attending surgeon only?

Operative Notes

An illness that existed before an insurance policy is written is known as a?

Pre-Existing Condition

A patient has not been seen in the office for two years. HIs record would be found in the?

Inactive Files

An important consideration when deciding how to position the computer monitor at the reception desk is?

Patient Confidentiality

Which group of patients should be escorted to the exam room and given instructions on what they ar to do?

All of the Above (Children, New patients, established patients, elderly)

Which information is not essential for the surgery scheduler when requesting a surgery date?

Name of Assisting Physcian

The notation "Julia Jones, MD" means

A copy of the letter is sent to Dr. Jones

A "History and Physical" usually contains all of the following except?

Results of lab tests

Under a manged care plan, the physcian agrees to?

Accept predetermined fees

Which type of insurance organization uses the fee-for-services concept?

PPO

Which factor is not included when determining the level of service for E and M codes?

Cost of Services

When money is placed in an account, which of the following documents is prepared?

Deposit Slip

The most common color-coding system color codes the?

Patient's surname

Standard precautions are designed to be used for?

All patients

Disposable single-use gloves should be worn?

When handling specimens, and when performing venipuncture

Normal oral tempature, in degrees, is?

98.6 f

Normal respiratory rate for an adult is?

14-20 breaths per minute

Vital signs include?

Blood Pressure

The pulse rate is usually higher in?

Children than adults

Pulse rate is decreased by?

All of the Above (sleep, brain injury, causing increased pressure, hypothyroidism)

A high fever occurs when the body temperature, in degrees, is?

103-105 f

The pulse pressure is?

The difference between the systolic and dialstolic blood pressure

A patient who weighs 45 kg also weighs how many pounds?

99

A patient who is 72 inches tall is?

6 feet

During a physical exam, percussion is most commonly used to examine the?

Chest and back

A patient's reaction to stress, use of defense mechanisms, and resources for support would be recorded under?

Social History

Subjective findings include?

How the patient feels, information about the patients family, previous pregnancies

Visual acuity is?

Clearness of Vision

The purpose of a Proctoscopy is to examine the?

Rectum

A patient in the Sims' position is lying on the?

Left side and chest, with right leg flexed

A patient lying flat on the abdomen is in the?

Prone Position

The physician uses which of the following to examine the patient's eyes?

Ophthalmoscope

The patient should be placed in which of the following positions for examination of the head and neck?

Sitting

For an obstetrics exam, urine is routinely checked for the presence of?

Glucose and protein

A patient should be taught that the best time to perform a self-breast exam is about?

One week after her period

An infection that has a rapid onset, severe symptoms, and subsides in a short period of time is called?

Acute

Sterile wrapped items can be safely stored, and considered sterile, for up to?

21-28 days

When removing a pack from the autoclave, you notice that the sterilization indicator has not changed color. You should?

Unwrap the pack; rewrap the pack; replace the indicator; resterilze

Scrubbing an item with soap and water before sterilization is?

Sanitization

The type of immunity that develops from having the disease is?

Acquired active

When opening a sterile pack, the top flap should be opened?

Away from the body

The finest suture material of the following list is?

8-0

A type of instrument that is used to grasp or hold tissues or objects is a?

Forceps

Betadine (providone-iodine) should not be used on the skin of a patient who is allergic to?

Iodine

Wound drainage that contains pus is charted as?

Purulent

The angle for the insertion of the needle for an ID injection is?

10-15 degrees

A medication that is placed under the tongue is being administered by which technique?

Sublingual

To administer an intramuscular injection, which needle would you use?

1 1/2 21 gauge

A type of drug that increases urinary output is?

Diuretic

The physician orders 250 mg amoxicillin IM. The vial reads "500 mg per 1 ml." How much would be given to the patient?

0.5 ml

When a specimen is placed in a centrifuge, a tube of similar size containing liquid of similar weight should be placed?

Directly opposite the specimen

Microscopic examination pf a urine sample should be performed?

Within 1/2 hour of collection

The absence of urinating formation is termed?

Anuria

Normal specific gravity is generally between?

1.010-1.025

A CBC includes?

All of the Above (platelet count, hemoglobin and hematocrit, WBC count)

Capillary blood is usually obtained?

From a skin puncture

A cholecystogram is used to view the?

Gallbladder

Heat application dilates?

blood vessels

The wave on an EKG that represents contraction of the atria is?

P

The pacemaker of the heart is called the?

Sinoatrial Node

A standard EKG has how many leads?

12

The standard speed for recording an EKG is?

25mm/sec

To cauterize a small lesion on the oral mucosa, the physician may use an applicator with?

Silver Nitrate

A common lab test that may be ordered for a patient on Coumadin therapy is?

Pro Time

Which one of the following types of suture material is absorbable?

Catgut

The minimum number of cells to be counted in a differential blood smear is?

100

A hemoglobin of 10 g/dl is approximately equivalent to a hematocrit of?

30 %

Which of the following lab results should be called to the attention of the physician?

Sed rate: 30mm/hr

The stain used to identify bacteria is the?

Gram stain

On standing for a long time, a urine sample becomes?

Alkaline

A blood sample for serum is collected in which of the following tubes?

Red-stoppered

Which of the following are categories to classify instruments used in surgery?

All of the above (probing and dilating, cutting and dissecting, grasping and clamping, retracting)

The first thing that should be done in an emergency situation involving an unconscious person is to?

Assess victim's airway

A physical examination of a urine sample includes?

All of the above (odor, color, transpareency, specific gravity)

Most drugs are metabolized in the?

Liver

The Ishihara test tests for?

color-blindness

Which is not a common symptom of a myocardial infarction?

Polyuria

Hemostats are a type of?

Forceps

The normal ratio for respiration to pulse is?

4 to 1

Symptoms of insulin shock include?

All of the above (restless and confusion, cold, clammy skin, profuse sweating, rapid, weak pulse)

Which is the most important route for the elimination of drugs from the body?

Kidney

Prozac is an example of an?

Anti-depressant

The two most important factors in performing an effective handwash are?

Friction and running water

At which age is the first MMR vaccination recommended?

Twelve months

If a patient describes an aura before the onset of a severe headache, this if often a sign of a?

Migraine

A function of hemoglobin is to?

Carry oxygen and carbon dioxide

A quality assurance program in the lab?

Ensures the accuracy of results

The reaction of the PPD test is read?

48-72 hours after it is administered

The abbreviation for "both ears" is?

AU

The blood type known as the "universal donor" is?

O

A lower GI series is performed to outline the?

Colon

A technique that provides soft tissue images in three dimension is?

CT Scan

Massive and prolonged exposure to radiation can result in?

Cancer

The first group of leads to be recorded on an EKG are?

Leads I, II, and III

Streptococci are arranged in?

Chains

Pulse rate may be increased in all of the following except?

Increasing age

The electrode that is used for grounding in an EKG is?

RL (right leg)

Which federal agency oversees the safety of health facilities?

OSHA

A drug reference contains all of the following information except?

Cost

Ibuprofen has analgesic and antipyretic properties and is used to treat?

All of the above (pain, arthritis, headache, sysmenorrhea)

Which of the following patient instructions is critical for a successful Holter Monitor recording interpretation?

Keep a written recording of all daily activities

The involuntary muscular action that moves food along the GI tract is called?

Peristalsis

The first dose of DTP (DTap) vaccine should be administered at?

Two months

A ligament connects?

Bone to bone

Tissue samples removed during a biopsy would be sent to which department of the lab?

Histology

Which of the following would be least likely to contaminate the sterile field?

Nonsterile person entering the room

An antihistamine that may be used to treat an allergic reaction is?

Benadryl

Each of the following abbreviations is correctly defined except?

qod-every day

Surgical asepsis should be maintained when performing which of the following?

Needle Biopsy

How often should quality control tests be performed in the lab?

Daily

This type of nerve conducts impulses toward the brain?

Afferent

Sweat glands are termed?

Sudoriferous glands

An infectious inflammatory skin disease caused by staphylococci and characterized by vesicles that later crust is called?

Impetigo

A decrease is bone density may indicate?

Osteoporosis

The largest portion of the brain is the?

Cerebrum

An impairment of vision due to old age is/

Presbyopia

An infection of the middle ear may be charted as?

Otitis Media

The valve located between the right atrium and left ventricle is the?

Tricuspid

The medical term for whooping cough is?

Pertussis

The region between the lungs that contains the heart, aorta, esophagus, and bronchial tubes is the?

Mediastinum

Inflammation of the nasal mucosa results in?

Rhinitis

A disease that is characterized by muscle rigidity, a shuffling gait, and progressive tremors is?

Parkinson's disease

Which of the following accessory organs of digestion stores and concentrates bile?

Gallbladder

Micturition is a synonym for?

Urination

Which of the following indicates an aggravation of symptoms?

Exacerbation

A woman who has given birth to two or more children may be called?

Multipara

The release of an ovum from the ovary is?

Ovulation

Male sterilization is called a?

Vasectomy

Which of the following are ways in which pathogens can be spread?

All of the above (transmission by a vector, person-to-person contact, environmental contact, object-to-person contact)

The "colored" portion of the eye is known as?

Iris

All of the following are bones of the middle ear except the?

Pinna

The combining form for "bone" is?

Osteo-

Slow heartbeat is also called?

Bradycardia

A temporary absence of respiration is?

Apnea

A collection of blood in the pleural cavity is called a?

Heomthorax

An endoscopic examination of the rectum is charted as a?

Sigmoidoscopy

The downward projection from the lower edge of the soft palate is the?

Uvula

The combining form "labio" means?

Lip

The hollow, muscular organ that temporarily stores urine in the?

Urinary Bladder

The secretion from an endocrine glad is called a?

Hormone

Progesterone is produced by the?

Corpus Luteum

The region between the vagina and anus is termed the

Perineum

Which of the following is not a part of the axial skeleton?

Scapula

A wound that barely penetrates the skins is charted as being?

Superficial

A surgical opening into the eardrum to avoid rupture is a?

Myringotomy

An antipyretic agent works against?

Fever

-Stasis?

to stop or control

Splenomegaly?

Enlargement of spleen

Sten/o?

Narrowing

-Stomy?

Forming a new opening

Subpulmonary?

Below the lungs

Tenodynia?

Painful tendon

Thrombectomy?

Surgical removal of blood clot

Tympan/o?

Eardrum or drumlike

Unilateral?

On one side

Transthorax?

Across the chest

-Pexy?

Suspension or fixation

Abortion?

Termination of pregnancy before viability

Rrhexis?

Rupture of a vessel, organ, or tissue

Hypoglycemia?

Less than normal blood sugar

9 Quadrants in a human body are?

Cranial, Spinal, Dorsal, Thoracic, Diaphram, Abdominal, Ventral, Pelvic, and Abdominopelvic

The human body has 206 bones, cartilage and ligaments. The framework of the body is called the?

Skeletal System

Alplasia?

Lack of formation or development; usually refers to organ

12 pair of bones that make up the thorax; the bars of the cage?

Ribs

Lordosis (swayback)?

Excessive curvature in the lumbar portion of the vertebral column

Scoliosis?

Abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column

A tort is ?

A type of civil law.

Malfeasance is one form of?

malpractice

Kyphosis (hunch back)?

An excessive curvature in the thoracic portion of the vertebral column.

AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)?

Decreased immunity resulting from infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Leaving the victim suscetible to opportunistic diseases.

Tachycardia?

Increased heart rate (pulse)

Muscular System?

Contains approx. 650 muscles that form of the body.

Mammoplasty?

Surgical reconstruction of the breast

Menigocele?

Herniation of the meninges

Lymphadentitis?

Inflammation of the lymph gland/ nodes

Inter/o

Between in the midst

Malacia?

Softening of the tissues

Myc/o?

Fungus or mold

Vas/o?

Vessel or duct

Arthritis, Arthr/o?

Inflammation of the joints

-Itis?

Inflammation

Rhinorrhea?

flow or discharge from the nose

Anteroposterior?

Passing from front to rear

Anterior (ventral)?

Front of the body

Dactyl/o?

Digit, finger, or toe

Cytology?

study of cells

Cystitis?

Bladder inflammation

Cholecysitis?

Inflammation of the gallbladder

Cyanosis?

Bluish condition of the skin

Chiroplasty?

surgical repair of the hands

Cervicofacial?

pertaining to the face and neck

Cardiomegaly?

enlargement of the heart

Bradycardia?

slow heart rate (pulse)

Hemiplegia?

Paralysis of the one half of the body

Gynecopathy?

any disease of the female reproductive system

Nasopharyngeal?

pertaining to nose and throat

Metrorrhexis?

Rupture of the uterus

Absorption?

The transfer of the products of the digestion into the blood and lymph for circulation.

Menostasis?

suppression of the menses

Posterior (dorsal)?

Back of the body

Pneum/o?

Air

Peri?

around about

Adrenomegaly?

enlargement of the adrenal glands

Abdominocentesis?

surgical puncture of the abdomen to remove fluid

Neuralgia?

pain in nerves

Onchocryptosis?

An ingrown nail (hidden in the nail bed) nail, finger or toenail

Neurotripsy?

surgical crushing of a nerve

-Logy?

the study of

Necrosis?

Death of tissue or bone

Nephrolysis?

Destruction of the kidney tissue

Intracerebral?

within the main part of the brain

Intravascular?

within a vessel

Nephropathy?

Disease of kidney

Leukopenia?

Decreased white cells

Onychomycosis?

condition of fungus of the nails

oophorectomy?

excision of an ovary

Litholysis?

destruction of a stone

Nervous system?

Regulates body functions and processes. Communicates stimuli and responses throughout the body. Generates thoughts, sensations, emotions and perceptions.

Chemicals are made up of?

atoms and molecules

Organ?

group of tissues working together to perform a function

Tissues?

Groups of cells with similar structures and functions (such as the connective tissues)

Cells?

Structural and functional units of life

-Lysis?

Destruction, Destroy and Dissolution

Pneumon/o?

Lung

Phonia or Phon/o?

voice

Phag/o?

Ingest or eat

Algesia?

pain or sensitivity to pain

Gastritis?

inflammation of the stomach

Gastrectasia?

stretching of the stomach

Enteritis?

Inflammation of the small intestine

Endocarditis?

inflammation of the inside lining of the heart

Encephalitis?

inflammation of the brain

-Emia?

pertaining to the blood

Dyspepsia?

indigestion or painful digestion

Gastritis or Gastr/o?

inflammation of the stomach

Neuropathy?

disease of the nerves

Rrhagia?

burst forth or hemorrhage

Lateral?

side of body

Medial?

middle of body

Duodenscopy?

Inspection of the duodenum with a scope

Homeostasis?

The equilibrium or health of the body as measured by established norms for blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, resp. rate, and other indicators.

Bones and related structures that support?

Skeletal system

Muscles and related structures that accommodate movement?

Muscular system

Dextr/o?

Right

Dermatosis?

Any skin lesion or eruption

The study of body structure?

Anatomy

The study of body function?

Physiology

The study of abnormal changes in body structures or functions?

Pathology

Skin and related structures that contain and protect?

Integumentry system

A group of organs working together to perform a set of related functions are?

Systems

Dacryocystitis?

Inflammation of a tear sac

cytoscopy?

microscopic examination of cells

Abduction?

Moving away from the body mid-line. (The opposite of adduction)

AB?

away from; absent

Orchid?

testicle

Orchidectomy?

surgical removal of the testicle

Osteoarthropathy?

Disease of joints and bones

Osteocyte?

Bone cell

-Pepsis?

Digestion

Phleborrhexis?

Rupture of a vein

Proctorrhagia?

Hemorrhage of the rectum

Pyeloplasty?

surgical repair of the renal pelvis

Arteriosclerosis?

thickening (hardening) of the arteries

Antipyretic?

against fever; fever reducing

Analgesia?

to take away pain, free from pain

Hemostasis?

Control bleeding or to stop bleeding

ot/o?

ear

Algia?

pain

Otalgia?

ear pain

Posteromedial?

middle of the back or middle of the back side

hypothermia?

below normal temperatue

retinopathy?

disease of the retina

Hepatomegaly?

Enlargement of liver

Hysterorrhapy?

suturing of the uterus

Acrocyanosis?

Blue condition of the extremities

Retroperitoneal?

Behind the peritoneum

Proper interaction with pediatric patients includes the following EXCEPT?

Telling a child that a procedure will not hurt at all.

The salutation of a letter is placed?

Two lines below the inside address.

A urine test that compares the weight of urine to that of distilled water is?

specific gravity

The ECG lead that measures the difference in electrical potential between the right arm and left arm is?

Lead I

Intra?

Within

Sub?

Beneath, below, or under

Lith/o?

Stone

Gingivoglossitis?

Inflammation of the gums and tongue

Laparotomy?

Incision of the abdominal wall

Dys?

Difficult, or painful

Kinesi/o?

Movement, or motion

-ia?

Pertaining to

Dyskinesia?

Difficult movement

Adeno?

Gland

-oma?

Tumor

Adenoma?

Tumor of a gland

-Pathy?

Any disease

Gyneco?

Female

Pyogenesis?

Formation of pus

Hyperplasia?

Excessive formation of cells or tissue

Hemi?

Half, one half

Plegia?

Pertaining to paralysis

Spinal cavity?

Contains the spinal cord;runs continuously from the brainstem in the cranial cavity to the end of the spinal cord

Cranial cavity?

Contains the brain

Thoracic cavity?

Contains the heart,lung, and large blood vessels;it is separated from the abdominal cavity by the diaphragm;within the thoracic cavity lies the mediastinum a smaller cavity between the lungs that contains the heart and large blood vessels

Abdominal cavity?

Contains the stomach, most of the intestines, the kidneys, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen; it is separated from the thoracic cavity (superior) by the diaphragm and from the pelvic cavity

Pelvic cavity?

Contains the urinary bladder, rectum, and internal organs of the male and female reproductive system

The body contains different types of_____ found in the diverse organs and systems?

Tissues

The study of tissue is called?

Histology

Forms the outer surface of the body?

Epithelial tissue

Squamous (flat and irregular) cuboidal or columnar?

Cells

Simple or stratified?

Layers

Supports and connects other tissues and structures?

Connective tissues

Produces movement?

Muscular tissue

_______ are thin sheets of tissue that line and protect structures?

Membranes

The main tissue of the outer layer of the skin is?

Epithelial membrane

The glands that are saclike in structure and produce oily secretions that lubricate the skin are?

Sebaceous

The portion of skeletal bone that manufactures blood cells is the?

Red bone marrow

The structure that attach muscles to bone are?

Tendons

Nerve fibers are insulated and protected by a fatty material called?

Myelin

The function of the lacrimal apparatus is to?

Produce tears to lubricate the eye

A bone that is part of the pelvic girdle is the?

Ischium

The cellular components of blood include?

Erthrocytes, leukocytes and platelets

An organ located in the left upper quadrant is the?

Spleen

The structure in the body also known as the voice?

Larynx

The wavelike movement the propels food through the digestive tract is called?

Peristalsis

The process that does not require oxygen for the breakdown of glucose is referred to as being?

Anaerobic

The term that means the body is in a state of equilibrium or balance is?

Metabolism

The funnel shaped basin that forms the upper end of the ureter is the?

Renal pelvis

In both males and females the entire pelvic floor is called the?

Perineum

A pregnancy that develops in a location outside the uterine cavity is referred to as?

Ectopic pregnancy

Which of the following body systems includes the thyroid and pituitary glands

Circulatory

The term inguinal pertains to what area or structure of the body?

Groin

The measure of acidity or alkalinity of solution is called?

pH ( hydrogen ion)

The thoracic and abdominal cavities of the body are separated by the?

Diaphragm

The chambers of the heart are the?

Ventricles and atria

An example of active immunity is?

Producing antibodies as a result of having a disease

The structure in the body also known as the voice box is the?

Larynx

The wavelike movement that propels food through the digestive tract is called?

Peristalsis

The process that DOES NOT REQUIRE oxygen for the breakdown of glucose is referred to as being?

Anaerobic

The term that means the body is in state of equilibrium or balance?

Homeostasis

The funnel shaped basin that forms the upper end of the uterus?

Renal cortex

In both males and females the entire pelvic floor is called?

Perineum

The measure of acidity or alkalinity of a solution is called?

p-h

A term that describes a solution that has the same concentration as cell fluids is?

Isotonic

The fibrous bands that support organs to hold them in place are?

Fascia

The membrane that surrounds the heart is the?

Pericardium

The small tip of the cartilage at the lower end of the sternum is the?

Xiphoid process

A major muscle in the body that assists in raising the arm away from the body is the?

Satorius

Cells that carry or transmit impulses toward the central nervous system are called?

Afferent neurons

The spaces in the brain where cerebrospinal fluid is formed is/are the?

Ventricles

Impulses from the receptors for smell are carried to the brain by the?

Olfactory nerve

The hormone that is essential for growth is produced in the?

Pituitary gland

Which of the following represents layers of the heart?

Epicardium and myocardium

The blood vessel that brings blood from the head, chest, and arms back to the heart is the?

Superior vena cave

Which of the following is the proper sequence for the flow of blood in the body?

Artery ?? vein?? arteriole

The condition and f inflammation of the lymphatic vessels is called?

Lymphangitis

The lymphatic system includes the following organs and tissue EXCEPT?

Hypothalamus

The process in which white blood cells take in and destroy waste and foreign material is called?

Phagocytosis

The structure common to the respiratory and digestive systems is the?

Pharynx

An accumulation of air in the pleural space that may lead to collapse of the lung is called?

Pneumothorax

The leaf shaped cartilage that covers the opening of the larynx is the?

Epiglottis

Most of the digestive process occurs in the?

Small intestine

The lining of the stomach has many folds called?

Rugae

The first portion of the small intestine?

Duodenum

An accumulation of excessive fluid in the intercellular spaces is called?

Edema

The kidneys are located in the?

Retroperitoneal space

The term hydronephrosis means?

Distention of the renal pelvis resulting from obstructed flow of urine

The sex glands of the male and female reproductive system are the?

Testes and ovaries

The bone that lies between the hip and the knee is the?

Femur

The largest artery in the body is the?

Abdominal aorta

The term that refers to absence of mentsral flow in a woman of reproductive age is?

Amenorrhea

The hormone produced by the embryonic cells of the fetus?

Human chorionic gonadotropin hormone

A substance necessary for proper formation of a blood clot is?

Thrombin

The left atrioventricular AV valve in the heart is also known as the?

Mitral valve

The only artery in the body that carries deoxygenated blood is the?

Pulmonary artery

A localized dilation resulting from weakness of a blood vessel wall is a?

Aneurysm

An example of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is?

Emphysema

A portion of the large intestine is the?

Sigmoid

A chronic degenerative disease of the liver is?

Cirrhosis

The tube that permits urine to pass from the bladder to the outside of the body is the?

Urethra

The innermost layer of the uterus is the?

Endometrium

The frontal or coronal plane of the body divides the body into?

Front and rear

The membrane attached to internal organs is the?

Visceral layer

The term that describes a disorder that breaks down tissues in a body system is?

Degenerative

The study of the cause of any disease or of all factors that may be involved in the development of a disease is?

Etiology

The chronic skin condition characterized by a red flat area covered with silvery scales is?

Psoriasis

Which of the following is not one of the cranial bones?

Maxilla

The bone that is part of the shoulder girdle and is between the sternum and the scapula is the?

Clavicle

The type of muscle responsible for producing peristaliyis?

Smooth

The type of joint motion that allows movement away from the midline of the body such as moving the arms straight out to the sides is?

Abduction

The sympathetic system of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for?

Dilation of bronchi of the lungs

The portion of the brain that aids in the coordination of voluntary muscle action is the?

Cerebellum

Strabismus is a condition of the eye causing?

Cross eyed appearance

A structure found in the inner ear is the?

Cochlea

The clusters of cells called the islets of langerhans are located in the?

Pancreas

A goiter is associated with abnormal function of the?

Thyroid gland

The Rh factor in Blood is?

An antigen that affects a persons blood type

A heart disease that is present at birth is?

Congenital heart disease

Which of the following blood vessels is proximal to the heart?

Ascending aorta

The human immunodeficiency virus is the cause of which disease

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Which of the following statements is accurate about the lungs?

The sac covering the lungs is the pleural sac

A communicable infectious disease of the lungs is?

Tuberculosis

An example of inflammatory bowel disease is?

Crohns disease

A form of gum disease in the mouth is?

Vincent's disease

A chronic malignant disease characterized by enlargement of the lymph nodes and spleen is the?

Hodgkin's disease

The fluid contained within the body cells is called?

Intercellular fluid

Plasma?

Is the liquid part of blood and interstitial fluid is tissue found in spaces between cells

Isotonic?

Means the same concentration of fluid inside and outside a cell.

Two important electrolytes found in the body are?

Sodium and potassium

Zinc and magnesium?

Are minerals

Protein and carbohydrates?

Are nutrients

Nitrogen and carbon dioxide?

Are gases

A condition resulting from renal failure and causing high levels of blood urea nitrogen is?

Uremia

The period of pregnancy is called?

Gestation

The hormone that causes contraction of uterine muscle during labor is?

Oxytocin

The region located directly below the umbilical region is the?

Hypogastric region

An example of exocrine glands are?

Sebaceous glands

The order of the vertebral column from top to bottom is?

Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccyx

The muscle located on the anterior thigh and that functions to extend the leg is the?

Quadriceps femoris

The artey located in the upper arm is the?

Brachial artery

What arteries are located in the neck?

Carotid artery

What artery is located in the armpit axillary area?

The subclavian artey

Any foreign body substance that enters the body and induces an immune response is a?

Antigen

An immunoglobulin?

Also known as an antibody is a substance produced in response to an antigen

An enzyme?

Is a protein produced in the body that causes a breakdown of food

A globulin?

Is a protein in the blood associated with antibodies

The smaller leg bone lateral to the tibia is?

The fibula

The femur?

Is the largest bone in the body, is the thigh bone

The patella?

Is the kneecap

Tarsals?

Refer to any one of the seven ankle bones

The small pouch that the first part of the large intestine is the?

Cecum

The small intestine are parts of the?

Jejunum, duodenum, and ileum

The region between the stomach and small intestine is the?

Plyorus

The hormone that regulates the amount of water that is eliminated with urine is?

ADH; anti diuretic hormone

ACTH; adrenocorticotropichormone?

Stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce cortical
Hormones that aid in protecting he body in stress and injury

FSH; follicle stimulating hormone?

Stimulates the growth and activity of the ovarian follicle

TSH; thyroid stimulating hormone

Stimulates thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones

Diabetic retinopathy is a result of damage to the?

Eyes

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Type 2 diabetes is non insulin dependent diabetes

Which of the following is protein found in a he epidermis that makes the skin waterproof?

Melanin

What is a protein found in the dermis to that provides strength and flexibility?

Collagen

What are hairlike processes that trap and move foreign particles?

Cilia

What is the most common condition of the eye associated with aging?

Presbyopia

What is a condition of farsightedness in which the distant objects can be seen more clearly that closer objects?

Hyperopia

A condition causing impaired vision from an irregular curve of the cornea?

Astigmatism

A inability of both eyes to simultaneously focus on a subject?

Strabismus

Abnormal growth of blood vessels or other materials in the retina?

Macular degeneration

What structure is at the neck of the bladder and surrounds the urethra?

Prostate

The epigastric anatomical region of the abdomen is located?

Distal to the sternum

Collagen a substance found in the dermis is a?

Fibrous protein

Which of the following glands are located in the sides of the vaginal opening and produce mucus?

Bartholin gland

The prostate and Cowper gland?

Are glands associated with the male reproductive system

Endocrine glands?

Have no ducts and secrete hormones directly into the blood stream

When the foot is moved outward the joint movement is?

Abduction

Circumduction?

Is moving in a circular motion

Flexion?

Is bending a body part

Is moving toward the body or inward?

Adduction

Extension?

Is straightening a body part

The master gland of the body is the?

Pituitary gland

A fracture of the radius characterized by bending of the bone with the skin left intact is referred to as?

Green stick closed

Spermatozoa normally fertilize the female ovum in the?

Fallopian tube

The glomerulus is a cluster of blood capillaries found in the?

Nephron

The disorder characterized by uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep is?

Narcolepsy

The regulation of body temperature is controlled by the?

Hypothalamus

Which of the following is NOT A NEUROTRANSMITTER?

Aldosterone

Acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine?

Are all neurotransmitters

Cranial nerve 1, the olafactory nerve, is related to the sense of?

Smell

A blood cell that carries oxygen and has no nucleus is an?

Erythrocyte

During respiration exhaled air contains primarily?

Carbon dioxide

A condition causing backflow of the stomach acid through an incompetent esophageal sphincter is called?

GERD

Which of the following is the best example of nonverbal communication?

Body language

When a person generalizes the behavior or characteristics of all members of particular culture, race or religion it is referred to as?

Stereotyping

Three elements necessary for basic communication include?

Message, sender and receiver

To have proper verbal communication with a patient you should use?

Conversation at the patients educational level

Communicating with someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one is difficult when the person refuses to acknowledge the loss. This type of behavior is referred to as?

Denial

To communicate with a sight impaired patient it is important to?

Tell the patient each time before you touch him or her

To communicate with a hearing impaired patient it will be advisable to?

Speak slowly and distinctly to the patient

Which of the following is an example of and opened ended question you would ask a patient?

What day can you come in for a follow up appointment

When communicating with a difficult challenging patient you should?

Exhibit a diplomatic attitude

Which of the following is an example of behavior that demonstrates open nonverbal communication?

Leaning forward to listen

When individual is overemphasizing certain behaviors to accommodate for real or imagined weaknesses he or she is?

Compensating

Maslow's hierarchy of human needs is based on the he concept that?

Physiological needs are the most basic but are necessary for a person to progress any further toward reaching self actualization

The receiving and interpreting of a message is known as?

Decoding

Psychological behaviors that protect a person from guilt and shame are?

Defense mechanisms

WHEN COMMUNICATING with a non English speaking patient it is appropriate to?

Use gestures to demonstrate information

PREJUDICE IS A TERM that means?

You hold an opion or bias concerning an individual because of his or her affiliation with a specific group

TO ENCOURAGE further comments from a patient the interviewer can repeat what the patient has said using open ended statements that require the patient to respond. This technique is called?

Reflecting

A PATIENT WHO IS withdrawn, weeping, and isolated from others may experiencing?

Depression

MAINTAINING A PROFESSIONAL relationship with the patient means that you should?

Deliver patient care that allows you to continue to provide objective medical care

PROPER FLOW OF communication occurs in the following order?

Message, response, clarification and feedback

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING is an issue that becomes predominant during the adolescent stage of development?

Self image

TO SET THE STAGE for successful communication you should?

Sit at the patients level eye to eye and maintain eye contact with the patient if culturally appropriate

COMMUNICATION techniques that are used when interviewing a patient include?

Reflecting and summarizing

AVOID discussing patient problems in the office?

To avoid breaching confidentiality you should

THE PROGRESSION OF A persons needs from basic survival to reaching ones pinnacle or self actualization is known as maslows?

Hierarchy

THE 4 D'S?

Duty, derelict, direct cause and damage

THE BILL OF RIGHTS?

Include the right to confidentiality

THE CODE OF HAMMURABI?

Was written in 2500 bce

AN ADVANCED DIRECTIVE STATES the patients decisions for medical care before an incapacitating event?

A living will

WAS DESIGNED TO encourage health care workers to stop at the scene of emergencies by protecting them from liability for civil damages?

The Good Samaritan act

CC

Chief Complaint

Segment

Line between two wave forms

P-wave

Atrial Depolarization

How many 1mm boxes are in a 6 second Rythm strip?

30 one millimeter boxes

The SA node represents which waveform on the ekg?

Only the P-wave

What is the reading you can get from the RR interval?

Ventricular Pulse

What is the primary stage of Hemolisis?

Vascular phase and platelet phase together

What is Electophoresis?

Analyzation of the chemical components of blood e.g. hemoglobin, serum, urinem cerebrospinal fluid based on electrical charge.

Positive testing for occult blood in a stool sample turn which color?

Turns Blue on a positive test for occult blood in feces.

The stages of Hemostasis:

1. Vascular 2. Platelet Phase 3. Coagulation Phase 4. Fibronolysis

Blood Vessels

Aorta, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venues, veins, superior and inferior vena cavae.

Outer connective tissue layer of a blood vessel

Tunica adventitia

Inner endothelial tissue layer of a blood vessel

Tunica Intima

The inner smooth layer of a blood vessel

Tunica media

The standards of right and wrong in a medical setting

Code of Ethics

What do you find in capillaries?

A mixture of venous and arterial blood is found

The average adult has how many liters of blood?

5-6 liters

What is the percentage of water in blood?

92%

Percentage of plasma in blood

55%

Percentage of Formed Elements in the blood

45%