RMA Studyguide Part 2
(1), (4), (2), (3) - ANS-Medical records in this medical office are filed alphabetically. Arrange the
following names in alphabetical order to prepare them for filing. Select the sequence of the
numbers correctly that alphabetizes the names.
(1) Smith, James
(2) Smithson, Jane
(3) Smithy, J.
(4) Smithe, John
\(4), (3), (2), (1) - ANS-Medical records in this medical office are filed via terminal digit order.
Arrange the follwoing medical record numbers in terminal digit order from the lowest to the
highest. Select the correct terminal digit order sequence.
(1) 06 14 06
(2) 06 06 06
(3) 06 05 06
(4) 05 01 06
\0mm - ANS-When performing a sedimentation rate, the Wintrobe or Westergren tube is filled to
the level marked
\1.010 to 1.030 - ANS-The normal specific gravity of urine, which measures the ability of kidneys
to concentrate urine, ranges from
\12 - ANS-The basic EKG has how many leads?
\140/90 - ANS-What blood pressure would be by a hypertensive patient?
\4 - ANS-Sarah has been given the following physician order: Give Keflex 1 gram orally now.
The drug that is available is is Keflex 250mg per capsule. How many capsules should the
patient receive?
a. 0.125
b. 0.25
c. 2
d. 4
\60 seconds - ANS-To obtain the most accurate rate, respirations should be counted for
\60-80 beats per minute - ANS-The average pulse for an adult at rest is in the range of
\A drape that is placed over the patient, with the opening over the area where the surgical
procedure will be performed - ANS-What is a fenestrated sterile drape?
, \a percentage of each amount collected - ANS-The cost to a physician for the services of a
collection agency is usually
\a seizure - ANS-A sudden attack, such as that observed in epilepsy is known as
\Acne/boils - ANS-Staphylococci are the primary causative pathogen for which one of the
following diseases?
\after all items in the autoclave have dried completely - ANS-Items should be removed from the
autoclave
\age analysis - ANS-Summaries identifying which patient accounts are 30, 60, 90, and 120 days
overdue include
\allow the items to dry - ANS-The autoclave chamber door is slightly opened at the end of the
autoclave cycle to
\an allergic reaction - ANS-Dr. Thompson has ordered penicillin for her patient. Sarah has
prepared the injection and is instructing the patient to remain in the medical office for 30 minutes
post injection so that she can monitor the patient. Sarah warns the patient that the most
common adverse reaction to penicillin is
\An emancipated minor is responsible for his or her own medical bill - ANS-What is a true
statement with respect to an emancipated minor?
\an itinerary - ANS-When making travel arrangements for the physician to attend a medical
seminar or convention, the medical assistant should provide the physician with details of the
entire trip, including dates and times of arrival and departure, flight and hotel confirmation
numbers, and other details all in one document. This detailed description is called
\Angioplasty is used to restore blood flow to ischemic myocardial tissue - ANS-Which of these
statements is true regarding angioplasty?
a. An angiogram and angioplasty are the same procedure
b. Angioplasty is used to restore blood flow to ischemic myocardial tissue
c. Angioplasty is used to diagnose heart disorders
d. Angioplasty is a small battery operated device
\anterior forearm and the upper back - ANS-Michelle has an order to administer a TB test to her
patient. She knows that the body sites used for an intradermal injection are the
\Apical - ANS-What type of pulse is obtained using a stethoscope?
\Apply direct pressure to the site - ANS-After putting gloves on, what should be done to assist a
bleeding victim?
\Assess the scene before going any further - ANS-What is the first thing you should do if you
walk into a room and find a patient collapsed on the floor?
\at the level of the heart - ANS-When obtaining a patient's blood pressure, the patient's arm
should be
\authentication - ANS-The signature of the treating physician, medical assistant, or other
healthcare provider on the medical record indicates that the record is accurate. This is called
\block out time slots when the physician is not available to see patients - ANS-The medical
assistant develops a matrix or a template prior to creating the physician's schedule in order to
\call the patient and try to reschedule for another time; document the missed appointment in the
patient record and in the appointment book or database - ANS-When a patient cancels his or
her appointment or merely does not show up, the correct course of action is to
\Capillary - ANS-Which type of bleeding is easiest to control?
(1), (4), (2), (3) - ANS-Medical records in this medical office are filed alphabetically. Arrange the
following names in alphabetical order to prepare them for filing. Select the sequence of the
numbers correctly that alphabetizes the names.
(1) Smith, James
(2) Smithson, Jane
(3) Smithy, J.
(4) Smithe, John
\(4), (3), (2), (1) - ANS-Medical records in this medical office are filed via terminal digit order.
Arrange the follwoing medical record numbers in terminal digit order from the lowest to the
highest. Select the correct terminal digit order sequence.
(1) 06 14 06
(2) 06 06 06
(3) 06 05 06
(4) 05 01 06
\0mm - ANS-When performing a sedimentation rate, the Wintrobe or Westergren tube is filled to
the level marked
\1.010 to 1.030 - ANS-The normal specific gravity of urine, which measures the ability of kidneys
to concentrate urine, ranges from
\12 - ANS-The basic EKG has how many leads?
\140/90 - ANS-What blood pressure would be by a hypertensive patient?
\4 - ANS-Sarah has been given the following physician order: Give Keflex 1 gram orally now.
The drug that is available is is Keflex 250mg per capsule. How many capsules should the
patient receive?
a. 0.125
b. 0.25
c. 2
d. 4
\60 seconds - ANS-To obtain the most accurate rate, respirations should be counted for
\60-80 beats per minute - ANS-The average pulse for an adult at rest is in the range of
\A drape that is placed over the patient, with the opening over the area where the surgical
procedure will be performed - ANS-What is a fenestrated sterile drape?
, \a percentage of each amount collected - ANS-The cost to a physician for the services of a
collection agency is usually
\a seizure - ANS-A sudden attack, such as that observed in epilepsy is known as
\Acne/boils - ANS-Staphylococci are the primary causative pathogen for which one of the
following diseases?
\after all items in the autoclave have dried completely - ANS-Items should be removed from the
autoclave
\age analysis - ANS-Summaries identifying which patient accounts are 30, 60, 90, and 120 days
overdue include
\allow the items to dry - ANS-The autoclave chamber door is slightly opened at the end of the
autoclave cycle to
\an allergic reaction - ANS-Dr. Thompson has ordered penicillin for her patient. Sarah has
prepared the injection and is instructing the patient to remain in the medical office for 30 minutes
post injection so that she can monitor the patient. Sarah warns the patient that the most
common adverse reaction to penicillin is
\An emancipated minor is responsible for his or her own medical bill - ANS-What is a true
statement with respect to an emancipated minor?
\an itinerary - ANS-When making travel arrangements for the physician to attend a medical
seminar or convention, the medical assistant should provide the physician with details of the
entire trip, including dates and times of arrival and departure, flight and hotel confirmation
numbers, and other details all in one document. This detailed description is called
\Angioplasty is used to restore blood flow to ischemic myocardial tissue - ANS-Which of these
statements is true regarding angioplasty?
a. An angiogram and angioplasty are the same procedure
b. Angioplasty is used to restore blood flow to ischemic myocardial tissue
c. Angioplasty is used to diagnose heart disorders
d. Angioplasty is a small battery operated device
\anterior forearm and the upper back - ANS-Michelle has an order to administer a TB test to her
patient. She knows that the body sites used for an intradermal injection are the
\Apical - ANS-What type of pulse is obtained using a stethoscope?
\Apply direct pressure to the site - ANS-After putting gloves on, what should be done to assist a
bleeding victim?
\Assess the scene before going any further - ANS-What is the first thing you should do if you
walk into a room and find a patient collapsed on the floor?
\at the level of the heart - ANS-When obtaining a patient's blood pressure, the patient's arm
should be
\authentication - ANS-The signature of the treating physician, medical assistant, or other
healthcare provider on the medical record indicates that the record is accurate. This is called
\block out time slots when the physician is not available to see patients - ANS-The medical
assistant develops a matrix or a template prior to creating the physician's schedule in order to
\call the patient and try to reschedule for another time; document the missed appointment in the
patient record and in the appointment book or database - ANS-When a patient cancels his or
her appointment or merely does not show up, the correct course of action is to
\Capillary - ANS-Which type of bleeding is easiest to control?
