RMA Practice Exam | 200 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2024
Body activities such as breathing, circulation, and heartbeat are regulated by the - ✔✔B. Autonomic nervous system
Which gas is brought into the body, and which is eliminated by the respiratory system? - ✔✔D. Oxygen, carbon dioxide
The muscular tissue of the heart is called the - ✔✔C. Myocardium
Blood enters the right atrium of the heart from the - ✔✔B. Vena cava
The disorder characterized by degeneration of the myelin sheath is - ✔✔A. Multiple sclerosis
The functional, microscopic filtration unit of the kidney is the - ✔✔B. Nephron
The testes produce - ✔✔D. Both A and B. A - Sperm; B - Testosterone
The amount of circulating blood in the body of an average adult is about - ✔✔D. 6 liters
The main function of white blood cells is to - ✔✔B. Defend the body against invading bacteria and viruses
The process that stops bleeding is called - ✔✔B. Hemostasis
The spinal cavity contains the - ✔✔C. Spinal cord 1 / 3
Air is brought into the lungs by way of the - ✔✔C. Trachea
The longest and strongest bone of the skeleton is the - ✔✔A. Femur
The dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity is the - ✔✔C.Diaphragm
Which of the following organs serves as a reservoir for blood? - ✔✔D. Spleen
The skin performs all of the following functions EXCEPT - ✔✔A. Nitrogen-containing waste excretion
The vocal cards are located in the - ✔✔B. Larynx
Otitis media is an inflammatory condition of the - ✔✔A. Ear
Insulin is produced in the - ✔✔C. Pancreas
If a patient is diagnosed with enteritis, which part of the digestive tract is inflamed? - ✔✔D. Intestines
Which portion of the external ear is shaped to catch sound waves? - ✔✔B. Pinna
The peripheral nervous system is made up of - ✔✔B. Peripheral nerves
Another name for the eardrum is the - ✔✔D. Tympanic membrane
Legally, a physician - ✔✔D. None of the above (A - May not refuse to accept a patient if he or she chooses; B - May refuse to provide follow-up care after treatment; C - Must provide a medical history to the patient's insurance company if the insurance company so requests 2 / 3
In order to release medical information to another source - ✔✔B. The patient must sign a release form
In order for a contract to be enforceable, the contract must include - ✔✔D. All of the above (A - An offer; B - A consideration; C - An acceptance
The medical record of a patient who is a minor should be kept - ✔✔D. Until the patient reaches the age of majority, plus the number of years for the statue of limitations in the particular state
The medical record is owned by - ✔✔D. The physician/clinic
Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that protect the medical office and staff from lawsuits is called - ✔✔B. Risk management
Statute of limitations refers to - ✔✔C. The time period allowed for beginning a lawsuit for malpractice
It is important for patients to understand their responsibility in relation to their medical record. The patient needs to understand all of the following EXCEPT - ✔✔B. The medical terminology used in the record
Which of the following best demonstrates confidentiality of the patient record? - ✔✔C. Records should not be left on desks or counters where patients may see them
For office surgery, a consent form must be signed - ✔✔A. Before the patient has been administered any medication
Mabel, who is terminally ill, is adamant that no "heroic" measures be taken should she become incompetent, This request would be detailed in Mabel's - ✔✔A. Living will
In most states, a physician is required to report - ✔✔D. Both A and C (A - Death; C - Specific infectious, communicable, or contagious diseases)
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