Registered Medical Assistant(RMA) PRACTICE TEST 2022 ALL ANSWERS CORRECT

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RMA Practice Exam 2022 Body activities such as breathing, circulation, and heartbeat are regulated by the Correct Answer: B. Autonomic nervous system Which gas is brought into the body, and whi... ch is eliminated by the respiratory system? Correct Answer: D. Oxygen, carbon dioxide The muscular tissue of the heart is called the Correct Answer: C. Myocardium Blood enters the right atrium of the heart from the Correct Answer: B. Vena cava The disorder characterized by degeneration of the myelin sheath is Correct Answer: A. Multiple sclerosis The functional, microscopic filtration unit of the kidney is the Correct Answer: B. Nephron The testes produce Correct Answer: D. Both A and B. A - Sperm; B - Testosterone The amount of circulating blood in the body of an average adult is about Correct Answer: D. 6 liters The main function of white blood cells is to Correct Answer: B. Defend the body against invading bacteria and viruses The process that stops bleeding is called Correct Answer: B. Hemostasis The spinal cavity contains the Correct Answer: C. Spinal cord Air is brought into the lungs by way of the Correct Answer: C. Trachea The longest and strongest bone of the skeleton is the Correct Answer: A. Femur The dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity is the Correct Answer: C. Diaphragm Which of the following organs serves as a reservoir for blood? Correct Answer: D. Spleen The skin performs all of the following functions EXCEPT Correct Answer: A. Nitrogen-containing waste excretion The vocal cards are located in the Correct Answer: B. Larynx Otitis media is an inflammatory condition of the Correct Answer: A. Ear Insulin is produced in the Correct Answer: C. Pancreas If a patient is diagnosed with enteritis, which part of the digestive tract is inflamed? Correct Answer: D. Intestines Which portion of the external ear is shaped to catch sound waves? Correct Answer: B. Pinna The peripheral nervous system is made up of Correct Answer: B. Peripheral nerves Another name for the eardrum is the Correct Answer: D. Tympanic membrane Legally, a physician Correct Answer: 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 In order to release medical information to another source Correct Answer: B. The patient must sign a release form In order for a contract to be enforceable, the contract must include Correct Answer: 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 Correct Answer: 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 Correct Answer: D. The physician/clinic Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that protect the medical office and staff from lawsuits is called Correct Answer: B. Risk management Statute of limitations refers to Correct Answer: 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 Correct Answer: B. The medical terminology used in the record Which of the following best demonstrates confidentiality of the patient record? Correct Answer: C. Records should not be left on desks or counters where patients may see them For office surgery, a consent form must be signed Correct Answer: 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 Correct Answer: A. Living will In most states, a physician is required to report Correct Answer: D. Both A and C (A - Death; C - Specific infectious, communicable, or contagious diseases) Informed consent is established when the patient Correct Answer: B. Is told by the physician of any risks, hazards, or possible complication with the treatment in terms that the patient fully understands [Show More]

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