General medical assisting

  1. a basic word element that identifies the central meaning of a word is a
    Root
  2. opposite of distal is
    proximal
  3. law developed and enforced by government agencies best describes
    administrative law
  4. communication is best defined as the
    process of sharing meaning
  5. prefixes that refers to a color
    melan/o-
  6. Control center of a cell best describes the
    Nucleus
  7. Mandatory credential
    licensure
  8. means by which meaning is conveyed best describes
    channel
  9. Not an adjectibal suffiex
    -oma
  10. not a function of the integumentary system
    calcium storage.
  11. Proper plural
    irides
  12. the shaft of a bone best describes the
    diaphysis
  13. what should not be reported to the local state agencies
    strep throat
  14. term not spelled correctly
    synovialectomy
  15. Muscles that can be controlled consiciously best describes
    striated muscle
  16. not a facilitative communication technique
    advising
  17. Myring/o- means
    eardrum
  18. Which of the following best describes the omission of care when one had the duty to provide such care?
    nonfeasance
  19. Underlined part of the word salpingo represents what part of the word.
    combining form
  20. what describes a function of the respiratory system.
    air exchange.
  21. what is an intentional tort.
    defamation
  22. Maslow's Hierarchy of needs the need for shelter and freedom form anxiety best describes
    Physiological need.
  23. Accessory organ of the digestive system
    intestines.
  24. Uncooperative patients are frustrating to work with because
    the health professional is denied experiencing the satisfaction associated wiht helping the patient.
  25. setting aside unpleasant thoughts and feelings best describes which of the following unconscious defense mechanisms.
    repression.
  26. Arguments supporting abortion include
    a woman's right ot self- determination.
  27. what represents a duty when adopting the sick role.
    exemption from social obligations.
  28. Increased rate of breathing
    hyperpnea.
  29. What is not part of the peripheral nervous system
    autonomic nervous system
  30. Olfaction relates to which of the following senses.
    smell
  31. To do no harm best describes
    nonmaleficence
  32. Muscular disorder
    amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
  33. if a patient is in obvious pain the ma should
    indicate to the patient that he appers uncomfortable and offer assistance.
  34. destruction of blood cells is called
    hemolysis.
  35. a stanard or principle that guides our behavior regarding what is right and what is wronge is a
    moral
  36. Herniation of a joint capsule is called
    arthrocele.
  37. organelle responsible for energy production
    mitochondria
  38. obligation to act in certain ways is a
    duty.
  39. a decrease in size of an organ or tissue is known as
    dystrophy.
  40. middle layer of skin is the
    dermis.
  41. telling the truth best defines
    fidelity.
  42. every other day abbreviation.
    q.i.d
  43. the bone that forms the inferior posterior aspect of the skull is the
    occipital .
Author
looneygirl
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137181
Card Set
General medical assisting
Description
medical exam review
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