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Certified Medical Assistant Practice ExamWhich of the following is NOT a term for the description of the illness given by the patient?
Correct Ans-prognosis
This is related to the reason(s) a patient gives for seeking medical
care.
When establishing scheduling guidelines, which of the following should be considered first?
Correct Ans-physician preferences
The physician's preference is considered first in scheduling.
According to the rules of sourceoriented
record keeping, forms, notes, and memos should be
kept in which order? Correct Ans-. reverse chronological
Chronological order is the reverse of how the chart should be
arranged.
Checking a letter for errors prior to sending it is known as Correct Ans-proofreading.
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The medical assistant must proofread any document for errors
prior to sending it.
Which of the following displays information that is currently active? Correct Ans-monitor
A monitor displays current data.
A small portable device used for backing up data is known as a Correct Ans-flash drive.
A flash drive, also known as a thumb drive, is a small device used
for backing up data.
Computer peripherals include the following EXCEPT the Correct Ans-keyboard.
A bar code reader is used in some offices to identify patient files.
The pointer that appears on the computer screen to indicate where the next letter or
character
will appear is known as the Correct Ans-cursor.
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The cursor displays where the next letter or character will appear
on the screen.
A form that is a request for supplies is called a(n) Correct Ans-request form.
A request form is used to obtain supplies.
The person responsible for paying the bill is known as the Correct Ans-guarantor.
The payee is the person who is paid by the guarantor.
Payment for rent is known as Correct Ans-overhead.
Accounts receivable are monies owed to the practice.
A patient who is unable to pay his or her medical bills may file for which type of bankruptcy?
Correct Ans-Chapter 7
All nonexempt patient assets are sold and the proceeds distributed
to creditors.
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Which term means an addition to an insurance policy? Correct Ans-rider
Coinsurance
involves sharing of risk between the insurer and the
insured
A drug that increases urine production is called a(n) Correct Ans-diuretic.
A diuretic increases urine production.
An inventory of controlled drugs must be done every Correct Ans-two years.
Three months is not the recommended time frame for controlleddrug
inventory.
When asking about the patient's social history, a medical assistant should ask about
Correct Ans-herbal medicines used.
risky sexual behavior.
family history.
all of the above
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