Question 1

Which part of most medical notes contains information such as medical history, duration, and quality of the problem and any exacerbating or relieving factors for that problem?

Accepted Answer

A)   subjective
B)   objective
C)   assessment
D)   plan
E)   none of theseF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

If a patient's lab results are pending, this means that

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A)   the patient's blood sample wasn't any good and had to be re-drawn.
B)   the patient is waiting to have his blood drawn.
C)   the health care provider is waiting for the results.
D)   the lab tests will be done in the morning.
E)   the blood sample has been sent to another lab for testing.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

The medical term for the cause of a disease is

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A)   diagnosis.
B)   etiology.
C)   impression.
D)   remission.
E)   sequelae.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

The correct definition for the term disposition is

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A)   what happened to the patient at the end of the visit.
B)   the main reason for the patient's visit.
C)   how the patient is feeling.
D)   when the patient will be sent home.
E)   none of these.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

The physical examination technique that involves hitting something and listening to the resulting sound or feeling the resulting vibration is called

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A)   percussion.
B)   auscultation.
C)   palpation.
D)   palpitation.
E)   inspection.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

The medical term ___________ describes a patient concern that just started recently, or has a sudden onset.

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A)   acute
B)   chronic
C)   febrile
D)   lethargic
E)   noncontributoryF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

The medical term given to describe a patient's symptoms or disease as becoming more and more severe or evident each day is

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A)   abrupt.
B)   acute.
C)   genetic.
D)   malaise.
E)   progressive.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 8

As part of a patient's treatment plan, she was admitted to the hospital for observation. This means that the

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A)   patient needs to undergo further tests before she can be diagnosed.
B)   patient will be discharged with a prescription.
C)   patient is admitted so that medical professionals can watch or keep an eye on her.
D)   patient will be sent home to see if the symptoms get better on their own.
E)   patient's symptoms resolved after her hospital stay.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

A synonym for the term hereditary is

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A)   progressive.
B)   chronic.
C)   non-contributory.
D)   genetic.
E)   idiopathic.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 10

The story of the patient's problem is known as the

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A)   chief complaint.
B)   family history.
C)   history of present illness.
D)   review of history.
E)   social history.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is the correct definition for the term symptom?

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A)   Something a health care provider notices
B)   Something that has been going on for a while now.
C)   Something that runs in the family.
D)   Not feeling well
E)   Something a patient feelsF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Receiving a yearly influenza vaccine is a form of

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A)   reassurance.
B)   palliation.
C)   prophylaxis.
D)   disposition.
E)   supportive care.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 13

A patient is scheduled for palliative treatment. This means that the patient

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A)   will be cured of the disease.
B)   will receive chemotherapy.
C)   will be scheduled for surgery.
D)   will have the symptoms treated without getting rid of the disease.
E)   will receive preventative treatment.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 14

If a body part is located inferior to another body part, its position is

Accepted Answer

A)   above the other body part.
B)   on the side of the other body part.
C)   in front of the other body part.
D)   below the other body part.
E)   behind the other body part.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

A _________refers to diseased tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)   pathogen
B)   benign
C)   lesion
D)   malignant
E)   sequelaeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

If a patient's disease is classified as malignant, this means the disease is

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A)   dangerous.
B)   getting better.
C)   getting worse.
D)   hidden.
E)   without a known or specific cause.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

A patient complains of itchy skin and has a very noticeable rash. Which of the following terms is appropriate to use to describe the rash?

Accepted Answer

A)   alert
B)   marked
C)   objective
D)   oriented
E)   unremarkableF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

All of the following pairs are opposite terms EXCEPT

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A)   remission/exacerbation.
B)   acute/chronic.
C)   congenital/genetic.
D)   unremarkable/marked.
E)   febrile/afebrile.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following pairs of terms are opposites?

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A)   acute, abrupt
B)   exacerbation, symptom
C)   febrile, afebrile
D)   genetic, hereditary
E)   lethargy, malaiseF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

The best definition for a review of systems is

Accepted Answer

A)   a description of individual body systems in order to discover any symptoms not directly related to the main problem.
B)   a record of habits such as smoking, drinking, drug abuse, and sexual practices that can impact health.
C)   any significant illnesses that run in the patient's family.
D)   other significant past illnesses such as high blood pressure, asthma, or diabetes.
E)   the story of the patient's problem.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Exam 2: Introduction to Health Records

If a patient's disease is classified as malignant, this means the disease is

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A patient is scheduled for palliative treatment. This means that the patient

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A patient complains of itchy skin and has a very noticeable rash. Which of the following terms is appropriate to use to describe the rash?

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A _________refers to diseased tissue.

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The correct definition for the term disposition is

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The medical term ___________ describes a patient concern that just started recently, or has a sudden onset.

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A synonym for the term hereditary is

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Which of the following pairs of terms are opposites?

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The story of the patient's problem is known as the

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Which part of most medical notes contains information such as medical history, duration, and quality of the problem and any exacerbating or relieving factors for that problem?

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If a patient's lab results are pending, this means that

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If a body part is located inferior to another body part, its position is

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Receiving a yearly influenza vaccine is a form of

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The physical examination technique that involves hitting something and listening to the resulting sound or feeling the resulting vibration is called

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As part of a patient's treatment plan, she was admitted to the hospital for observation. This means that the

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The medical term given to describe a patient's symptoms or disease as becoming more and more severe or evident each day is

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The medical term for the cause of a disease is

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The best definition for a review of systems is

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