NAHP NRCMA MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

Accrual basis a system in which money charged is not considered income until the money is received Tachyphagia rapid eating hemoglobin pigment containing iron in red blood cells Skin resistance the reason paste or jelly is used when running an ECG is the reduce what? tumors ultrasound should not be used for what? remission lessening of symptoms IPPB used in the treatment of pneumonia, emphysema & COPD itemized statement a listing of specif...

When drawing blood alcohol, the site cannot be prepared with which of the following? Chlorhexidine When using a microscope with a 10x ocular and the 40x objective in place, the total magnification is 400X The PH of a urine sample is checked to determine Acidity or alkalinity When performing a routine phlebotomy, the most common gauge needle is 20 or 21 When performing a finger puncture, the first drop of blood should be Wiped away Serum Is the liquid port...

The most common device for obtaining cultures is the sterile swab. A properly collected sputum specimen should contain mucus coughed up from the lungs. A stool specimen that is mixed with urine is not an appropriate specimen for examination. The most reliable and timely method of transporting microbiologic specimen is pickup by the laboratory. Dry ice should not be used for packing when sending s specimen through the mail. An etiologic agent refers to a l...

When using the microscope with a 10x ocular and the 40x objective in place, the total magnification is: 400x A medical term for a nose bleed is: Epistaxis Of the following, which could not legally act as an agent for another patient? A minor for their younger sister A patient's financial accounts is referred to as: Ledger of ledger card Tissues are composed of: Cells For a patient to be entitled to be paid in full benefits and the blue cross shield progra...

High blood pressure is referred to as: hypertension the application of water in the treatment of disease is referred to as: Hypnotherapy the "master" gland of the human body is called the: Pituitary gland a tray for a pelvic examination normally includes: lubricant, glove, vaginal speculum United States health care system relies heavily on: Private health insurance Which of the following are characteristics of infantile eczema. Associated with red, rais...

Pathology is the: Study of disease The suffix that means discharge of flow is: Orrhea How often is the physician's narcotic license renewed? Annually The word part phago means to: Eat Under the controlled substance Act, how many schedules are there? 5 What kind of insurance provides medical care for job related accident or illness? Worker's Compensation The muscle walls of the heart are called the: Myocardium In the anatomical position, t...

The distal portion of the small intestine is called ileum . T The medical term for German Measles is rubella. T Bacillini are rod shaped bacterial F A patient with a rapid pulse has bradycardia. FALSE A patient with a rapid pulse has tachycardia Hypertension is also referred to as high blood pressure. OU refers to the right eye False - OU refers to BOTH eyes Another name for a heart attack is myocardial inftraction. An erythrocyte is an exam...

A patient with a rapid pulse has bradycardia FALSE tachycardia Water-soluble vitamins are A,D,E, and K False fat-soluble Carbon dioxide is a waste product of metabolism True Some states consider it legal for Medical assistants to diagnose a condition and prescribe treatment false It is illegal for a patient to be denied a copy of his chart if he is unable to pay the fee to obtain it True A physician cannot be held responsible for the actions of employees...

Pathology is the: Study of disease The suffix that means discharge of flow is: Orrhea How often is the physician's narcotic license renewed? Annually The word part phago means to: Eat Under the controlled substance Act, how many schedules are there? 5 What kind of insurance provides medical care for job related accident or illness? Worker's Compensation The muscle walls of the heart are called the: Myocardium In the anatomical position, t...

Shutting down dangerous machines and keeping them turned off until maintenance of service work is completed is an OSHA standard known as. ut/tagout electrical procedures uarding equipment ol of hazardous energy Lockout/tagout A nursing facility has opted to decentralize the nurse/car team work area. Which of the following statements about the resident call system is true. 1.The chosen electronic system must provide direct communication between the resident and the caregivers 2.A w...