A patient's financial account is referred to as a ledger or ledger card. This document records all financial transactions related to a patient's care, including charges, payments, and adjustments. It serves as an essential tool for managing and tracking patient billing and ensuring accurate financial records. Reference: Kinn's The Administrative Medical Assistant (13th ed.). (2016). Elsevier. Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Procedures (8th ed.). (2016). McGraw-Hill Education.
Question 37
An injection given at a 45 degree angle is an:
Correct Answer: B
An inflamed condition of the tendon and tendon muscles is referred to as tendonitis. Tendonitis is the inflammation or irritation of a tendon, often caused by overuse or repetitive movements. It commonly affects the shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, and heels. Reference: Tendinopathy: From Basic Science to Clinical Management by Savio L-Y. Woo and Per A. F. H. Renstrom Principles of Orthopedic Practice by Roger H. Michael
Question 38
The word part meaning white is
Correct Answer: B
The word part meaning white is "leuko." It is used in medical terms to refer to white or white blood cells, such as in "leukocyte," which is a white blood cell. The prefix "leuko-" is derived from the Greek word "leukos," meaning white. Reference: Medical Terminology: The Language of Health Care by Marjorie Canfield Willis Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary
Question 39
A patient is bleeding heavily from a wound on the forearm, you should:
Correct Answer: D
When a patient is bleeding heavily from a wound, the immediate priority is to control the bleeding. The best initial action is to apply direct pressure to the wound using a clean cloth or bandage. This helps to stem the flow of blood and allows time for clotting to begin. Elevating the limb can also help reduce blood flow to the area, but applying direct pressure is the primary and most effective method. Tourniquets are used only as a last resort when direct pressure and elevation do not control the bleeding. Reference: American Red Cross First Aid Manual Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured (AAOS)
Question 40
A lipid profile includes testing for:
Correct Answer: C
When collecting specimens for a white blood count (WBC), you would use a tube that contains EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) as an anticoagulant. EDTA prevents blood from clotting by binding calcium ions, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the blood sample for accurate WBC analysis.
