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Pathogens that thrive in the absence of oxygen are called
Anaerobes
A communicable disease that does not have to be reported to the county health department is
Streptococcus
The term esophagogastritis means inflammation of the
Esophagus and stomach
The structure in the body that lays over the larynx like a lid and prevents food from entering the trachea is the
Epiglottis
Proper interaction with pediatric patients includes the following except
Telling a child that a procedure will not hurt at all
A urine test that compares the weight of urine to that of distilled water is
Specific gravity
A patient is nocompliant if he or she
Refuses to follow prescribed orders
A telephone call that the medical assistant can handle is
A hospital admitting clerk with the room number for a newly admitted patient
If a certain nmber of patients are scheduled to come in for an appointment at the begginning of the same clock hour, this is
Wave scheduling
When alphabetically filling, which of the following is last
A. John A. HallB. John A. HaleC. John A. HaleyD. John A. HaleeE. John A. HalleyAnswer: E
The salutation of a letter is placed
Two lines below the inside address
Medical expenses resulting from a back injury while at work are submitted to
Workers' compensation
A ledger is also used as the patient's
Statement
The book containing procedre and service codes performed by doctors and medical personnel is the
Current Procedural Terminology
Ringworm is an example of a disease caused by
Fungus