COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL AND CLINICAL EXAM REVIEW NOTES: KEY TERMS, DEFINITIONS, AND
PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR HEALTHCARE STUDENTS
Reduction in cardiac output is known as – ANSWER cardiogenic shock.
Hypotension is the pressure of the blood against the arteries and
veins.
Bioterrorism is specifically monitored by the – ANSWER CDC.
The Drug Enforcement Administration monitors controlled
substances.
A control sample is best described as a(n)
sample with a known value.
This is the best description. In a controlled experiment, an experimental sample is compared against a
control sample, which is practically identical to - ANSWER the experimental sample except for the one
aspect whose effect is being tested (the
independent variable). The controlled sample is known.
EDTA is an anticoagulant used in collection tubes with which color top? - ANSWER lavender
A lavender top
tube contains EDTA and is used for CBC, WBC
differential, and platelet counts.
The normal range for total cholesterol in adults is - Answerless than 200.
These are the normal ranges for hemoglobin (hub).
An ASO blood test is used to detect - ANSWER Group A streptococci.
A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test is used to detect kidney function.
The primary condition for which the patient is receiving care or treatment is
the diagnosis.
The primary condition for which the patient is receiving care or
treatment is the diagnosis. Typically, a person with abnormal symptoms will consult a doctor,
who will then obtain a history of the patient's illness and examine him or her for signs of - ANSWER
disease. The doctor will determine likely diagnoses. In many cases, he or she will conduct
more testing to confirm or clarify the diagnosis before providing treatment.
,Which of the following is NOT a term for the description of the illness given by the patient? - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER
physician preferences
The physician's preference is considered first in scheduling.
According to the rules of source oriented
record keeping, forms, notes, and memos should be
kept in which order? - ANSWER. 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 - ANSWER proofreading.
The medical assistant must proofread any document for errors
prior to sending it.
Which of the following displays information that is currently active? - ANSWER monitor
A monitor displays current data.
A small portable device used for backing up data is known as a - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER cursor.
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) - ANSWER request form.
, A request form is used to obtain supplies.
The person responsible for paying the bill is known as the - ANSWER guarantor.
The payee is the person who is paid by the guarantor.
Payment for rent is known as - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER
Chapter 7
All nonexempt patient assets are sold and the proceeds distributed
to creditors.
Which term means an addition to an insurance policy? - ANSWER rider
Coinsurance
involves sharing of risk between the insurer and the
insured
A drug that increases urine production is called a(n) - ANSWER diuretic.
A diuretic increases urine production.
An inventory of controlled drugs must be done every - ANSWER two years.
Three months is not the recommended time frame for controlled drug
inventory.
When asking about the patient's social history, a medical assistant should ask about - ANSWER herbal
medicines used.
risky sexual behavior.
family history.
all of the above
Recreational drug and alcohol use is important to the social history.
Which medication would be most effective for a patient with a cough? - ANSWER an antitussive
An antitussive is a medication that suppresses the body's urge to
cough.
Which classification of drug is used to reduce cholesterol? - ANSWER hypolipidemic
PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR HEALTHCARE STUDENTS
Reduction in cardiac output is known as – ANSWER cardiogenic shock.
Hypotension is the pressure of the blood against the arteries and
veins.
Bioterrorism is specifically monitored by the – ANSWER CDC.
The Drug Enforcement Administration monitors controlled
substances.
A control sample is best described as a(n)
sample with a known value.
This is the best description. In a controlled experiment, an experimental sample is compared against a
control sample, which is practically identical to - ANSWER the experimental sample except for the one
aspect whose effect is being tested (the
independent variable). The controlled sample is known.
EDTA is an anticoagulant used in collection tubes with which color top? - ANSWER lavender
A lavender top
tube contains EDTA and is used for CBC, WBC
differential, and platelet counts.
The normal range for total cholesterol in adults is - Answerless than 200.
These are the normal ranges for hemoglobin (hub).
An ASO blood test is used to detect - ANSWER Group A streptococci.
A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test is used to detect kidney function.
The primary condition for which the patient is receiving care or treatment is
the diagnosis.
The primary condition for which the patient is receiving care or
treatment is the diagnosis. Typically, a person with abnormal symptoms will consult a doctor,
who will then obtain a history of the patient's illness and examine him or her for signs of - ANSWER
disease. The doctor will determine likely diagnoses. In many cases, he or she will conduct
more testing to confirm or clarify the diagnosis before providing treatment.
,Which of the following is NOT a term for the description of the illness given by the patient? - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER
physician preferences
The physician's preference is considered first in scheduling.
According to the rules of source oriented
record keeping, forms, notes, and memos should be
kept in which order? - ANSWER. 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 - ANSWER proofreading.
The medical assistant must proofread any document for errors
prior to sending it.
Which of the following displays information that is currently active? - ANSWER monitor
A monitor displays current data.
A small portable device used for backing up data is known as a - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER cursor.
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) - ANSWER request form.
, A request form is used to obtain supplies.
The person responsible for paying the bill is known as the - ANSWER guarantor.
The payee is the person who is paid by the guarantor.
Payment for rent is known as - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER
Chapter 7
All nonexempt patient assets are sold and the proceeds distributed
to creditors.
Which term means an addition to an insurance policy? - ANSWER rider
Coinsurance
involves sharing of risk between the insurer and the
insured
A drug that increases urine production is called a(n) - ANSWER diuretic.
A diuretic increases urine production.
An inventory of controlled drugs must be done every - ANSWER two years.
Three months is not the recommended time frame for controlled drug
inventory.
When asking about the patient's social history, a medical assistant should ask about - ANSWER herbal
medicines used.
risky sexual behavior.
family history.
all of the above
Recreational drug and alcohol use is important to the social history.
Which medication would be most effective for a patient with a cough? - ANSWER an antitussive
An antitussive is a medication that suppresses the body's urge to
cough.
Which classification of drug is used to reduce cholesterol? - ANSWER hypolipidemic
