RMA Practice Test 2

Question 1

In a medical context, which of these would constitute invasion of privacy if done without consent?

Accepted Answer

Releasing a person’s photograph to the press

Answer

Performing a medical procedure on an unconscious person

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Reading a person’s prior medical records

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Discussing a person’s case with another medical practitioner

Question 2

What is the primary function of melatonin?

Accepted Answer

To regulate sleep/wake cycles.

Answer

To produce pigment for the skin.

Answer

To regulate the fight or flight response.

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To stimulate protein synthesis.

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Initiates sperm and egg maturation.

Question 3

When taking a patient's pulse, you should be able to report on…?

Accepted Answer

All of these

Answer

Rhythm

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Rate

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Force

Question 4

If something is described as “dilated”, it will be…?

Accepted Answer

Expanded

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Closed up

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Trembling

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Collapsed

Question 5

The limbic system of the brain is responsible for the regulation of ___________?

Accepted Answer

Emotion

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Vision

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Motor movement

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Speech production

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Metabolic processes

Question 6

If a condition has the suffix –penia, it means…?

Accepted Answer

Lacking

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Excessive

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Hot

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Damaged

Question 7

Which of these applies to a person issued with a subpoena in a medical law case?

Accepted Answer

They must appear in court

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They may appear in court if they wish

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They do not have to appear in court

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They must stay away from the court

Question 8

At the beginning of each working day, you should check appointments…?

Accepted Answer

With each team member

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Against patient records

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Against billing schedules

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With the head of the practice

Question 9

When a physician asks you to write up their record consultation, you are acting as a…?

Accepted Answer

Transcriptionist

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Recordist

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Clerk

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Secretary

Question 10

A discharge summary report must include what?

Accepted Answer

The patient's final condition

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The patient's financial account

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The patient's insurance details

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The patient's next of kin