AAPC CPC Chapter 2 Test Questions with Verified Answers
Rated A
A respiratory disease characterized by B) Thyrotoxicosis
overexpansion and destruction of the alveoli is C) Ketosis
identified as: D) Panhypopituitarism - ANSWER -B
A) Cystic fibrosis
B) Pneumoconiosis
C) Respiratory distress syndrome Adrenomegaly is defined as:
D) Emphysema - ANSWER -D A) Enlargement of the adrenal gland
B) Any disease of the adrenal gland
C) Infection of the adrenal gland
A deficiency of cells in the blood is defined as: D) A tumor of the adrenal gland -
A) Bacteremia ANSWER -A
B) Cytopenia
C) Erythremia
D) Phagocytosis - ANSWER -B A form of milk produced the first few days after
giving birth is:
A) Chorion
What is the Rinne's test?: B) Prolactin
A) Test using music as the focal point C) Colostrum
B) Test for hearing loss using a vibrating tuning D) Lactose - ANSWER -C
fork placed at the center of the head
C) Test measuring hearing using bone
conduction and air conduction Which of the following characterizes the disorder
D) Test using a two-syllable word with equal dystonia?:
stress on each syllable - ANSWER -C A) Slowness of motion
B) Difficulty swallowing
C) Impairment of speech
The process of preserving cells or whole tissues D) Abnormal muscle tone causing abnormal
at extremely low temperatures is known as: postures and muscle spasm - ANSWER -D
A) Cryopreservation
B) Cryopexy
C) Cryalgesia The radiology term fluoroscopy is described as:
D) Cryotherapy - ANSWER -A A) A scan using an X-ray beam rotating around
the patient
B) Use of high-frequency sound waves to image
The term for pain in the ear is: anatomic structures
A) Arthralgia C) Technique using magnetism, radio waves and
B) Otalgia a computer to produce images
C) Myalgia D) An X-ray procedure allowing the visualization
D) Neuralgia - ANSWER -B of internal organs in motion - ANSWER -D
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is Impetigo is best described as:
called: A) A dry, scaly condition of the skin
A) Thyroiditis B) Acute eruption of vesicles along the path of a
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, AAPC CPC Chapter 2 Test Questions with Verified Answers
Rated A
nerve C) A procedure to initiate cervical ripening prior to
C) Severe itching labor
D) A bacterial skin infection - ANSWER -D D) Surgical removal of an oviduct -
ANSWER -A
A surgeon performs an escharotomy. This
procedure is best described as: Which layer is NOT considered part of the skin?:
A) Incision into a burn in order to lessen its pull A) Stratum corneum
on the surrounding tissue. B) Stratum germinativum
B) Removal of a fingernail C) Epidermis
C) Debridement of a pressure ulcer D) Hypodermis - ANSWER -D
D) Removal of a basal cell carcinoma -
ANSWER -A
What is the function of the thyroid gland?:
A) It secretes hormones regulating the secretion
Which respiratory structure is comprised of of insulin and hemoglobin
cartilage and ligaments? B) It secretes hormones regulating body
A) Alveoli metabolism and blood calcium
B) Bronchiole C) It secretes hormones regulating mood and
C) Lung growth hormones
D) Trachea - ANSWER -D D) It secretes hormones regulating the immune
system and blood calcium - ANSWER -B
What is the great toe called?:
A) Talus Which of the following best describes psoriasis?:
B) Hallux A) A contagious infection of skin generally
C) Metatarsal caused by staphylococcus bacterium.
D) Calcaneus - ANSWER -B B) An inflammatory condition characterized by
redness pustular and vesicular lesions, crusts,
and scales.
Upon leaving the stomach, nutrients move C) An allergic reaction characterized by wheals
through the small intestine in what order? and generally accompanied by pruritus.
A) Jejunum, duodenum, ileum D) A chronic condition characterized by red, dry,
B) Jejunum, ileum, duodenum elevated lesions, covered by silvery scales. -
C) Duodenum, jejunum, ileum. ANSWER -D
D) Duodenum, ileum, jejunum - ANSWER -
C
What is Bowman's capsule?
A) C-shaped structure partially surrounding the
The term episiotomy best describes a procedure glomerulus
of what type?: B) Cup-like edges of the renal pelvis
A) An incision made in the perineum to enlarge C) A basin collecting urine made by the kidneys
the passage for the fetus during delivery D) Peritubular capsules surrounding the renal
B) Removal of lining from the cervix tube - ANSWER -A
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Rated A
A respiratory disease characterized by B) Thyrotoxicosis
overexpansion and destruction of the alveoli is C) Ketosis
identified as: D) Panhypopituitarism - ANSWER -B
A) Cystic fibrosis
B) Pneumoconiosis
C) Respiratory distress syndrome Adrenomegaly is defined as:
D) Emphysema - ANSWER -D A) Enlargement of the adrenal gland
B) Any disease of the adrenal gland
C) Infection of the adrenal gland
A deficiency of cells in the blood is defined as: D) A tumor of the adrenal gland -
A) Bacteremia ANSWER -A
B) Cytopenia
C) Erythremia
D) Phagocytosis - ANSWER -B A form of milk produced the first few days after
giving birth is:
A) Chorion
What is the Rinne's test?: B) Prolactin
A) Test using music as the focal point C) Colostrum
B) Test for hearing loss using a vibrating tuning D) Lactose - ANSWER -C
fork placed at the center of the head
C) Test measuring hearing using bone
conduction and air conduction Which of the following characterizes the disorder
D) Test using a two-syllable word with equal dystonia?:
stress on each syllable - ANSWER -C A) Slowness of motion
B) Difficulty swallowing
C) Impairment of speech
The process of preserving cells or whole tissues D) Abnormal muscle tone causing abnormal
at extremely low temperatures is known as: postures and muscle spasm - ANSWER -D
A) Cryopreservation
B) Cryopexy
C) Cryalgesia The radiology term fluoroscopy is described as:
D) Cryotherapy - ANSWER -A A) A scan using an X-ray beam rotating around
the patient
B) Use of high-frequency sound waves to image
The term for pain in the ear is: anatomic structures
A) Arthralgia C) Technique using magnetism, radio waves and
B) Otalgia a computer to produce images
C) Myalgia D) An X-ray procedure allowing the visualization
D) Neuralgia - ANSWER -B of internal organs in motion - ANSWER -D
A condition where the thyroid is overactive is Impetigo is best described as:
called: A) A dry, scaly condition of the skin
A) Thyroiditis B) Acute eruption of vesicles along the path of a
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, AAPC CPC Chapter 2 Test Questions with Verified Answers
Rated A
nerve C) A procedure to initiate cervical ripening prior to
C) Severe itching labor
D) A bacterial skin infection - ANSWER -D D) Surgical removal of an oviduct -
ANSWER -A
A surgeon performs an escharotomy. This
procedure is best described as: Which layer is NOT considered part of the skin?:
A) Incision into a burn in order to lessen its pull A) Stratum corneum
on the surrounding tissue. B) Stratum germinativum
B) Removal of a fingernail C) Epidermis
C) Debridement of a pressure ulcer D) Hypodermis - ANSWER -D
D) Removal of a basal cell carcinoma -
ANSWER -A
What is the function of the thyroid gland?:
A) It secretes hormones regulating the secretion
Which respiratory structure is comprised of of insulin and hemoglobin
cartilage and ligaments? B) It secretes hormones regulating body
A) Alveoli metabolism and blood calcium
B) Bronchiole C) It secretes hormones regulating mood and
C) Lung growth hormones
D) Trachea - ANSWER -D D) It secretes hormones regulating the immune
system and blood calcium - ANSWER -B
What is the great toe called?:
A) Talus Which of the following best describes psoriasis?:
B) Hallux A) A contagious infection of skin generally
C) Metatarsal caused by staphylococcus bacterium.
D) Calcaneus - ANSWER -B B) An inflammatory condition characterized by
redness pustular and vesicular lesions, crusts,
and scales.
Upon leaving the stomach, nutrients move C) An allergic reaction characterized by wheals
through the small intestine in what order? and generally accompanied by pruritus.
A) Jejunum, duodenum, ileum D) A chronic condition characterized by red, dry,
B) Jejunum, ileum, duodenum elevated lesions, covered by silvery scales. -
C) Duodenum, jejunum, ileum. ANSWER -D
D) Duodenum, ileum, jejunum - ANSWER -
C
What is Bowman's capsule?
A) C-shaped structure partially surrounding the
The term episiotomy best describes a procedure glomerulus
of what type?: B) Cup-like edges of the renal pelvis
A) An incision made in the perineum to enlarge C) A basin collecting urine made by the kidneys
the passage for the fetus during delivery D) Peritubular capsules surrounding the renal
B) Removal of lining from the cervix tube - ANSWER -A
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