NCCT 130

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  • 1. 

    When the internal evironment of the body is functioning properly, a condition of ________ exits.

    • A.

      Hemorrhage

    • B.

      Dysfunction

    • C.

      Homeostasis

    • D.

      Euphoria

    Correct Answer
    C. Homeostasis
  • 2. 

    Schedule V drugs include

    • A.

      Substances that have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse

    • B.

      Miscellaneous mixtures containing limited amounts of narcotic drugs

    • C.

      Minor tranquilizers and hypnotics tthat have a lesser potential for abuse

    • D.

      Various narcotics such as opium

    Correct Answer
    B. Miscellaneous mixtures containing limited amounts of narcotic drugs
  • 3. 

    Digoxin is used for

    • A.

      Excretion of urine

    • B.

      Anxiety

    • C.

      Cardiac problems

    • D.

      Suppress swelling

    Correct Answer
    C. Cardiac problems
  • 4. 

    Escape of fluid into the pleural cavity is called

    • A.

      Pneumonia

    • B.

      Pulmonary edema

    • C.

      Plural effusion

    • D.

      Emphysema

    Correct Answer
    C. Plural effusion
  • 5. 

    An injection where the skin is pulled laterally 1 1/2 inches away from the injection site, is called ______.

    • A.

      Intravenous

    • B.

      Z track

    • C.

      EZ track

    • D.

      Intramuscular

    Correct Answer
    B. Z track
  • 6. 

    Conduct, cortesy, and manners; customary in the medical profession are called _______.

    • A.

      Ethics

    • B.

      Medical etiquette

    • C.

      Moral therapy

    • D.

      Precocity

    Correct Answer
    B. Medical etiquette
  • 7. 

    A kind of liquid preparation which mixes fine droplets of an oil in water, such as castor oil, is called a(n) ______.

    • A.

      Solution

    • B.

      Emulsion

    • C.

      Elixir

    • D.

      Tinctures

    Correct Answer
    B. Emulsion
  • 8. 

    The insurance program that covers needy and low income people is ______.

    • A.

      Medicaid

    • B.

      Medicare

    • C.

      Tri-care

    • D.

      Blue cross/blue shield

    Correct Answer
    A. Medicaid
  • 9. 

    failure to do something that a resonable person would do under ordinary circumstances that ends up causing harm to another person or a persons property is ___________ .

    • A.

      Malpractice

    • B.

      Defamation

    • C.

      Slander

    • D.

      Negligence

    Correct Answer
    D. Negligence
  • 10. 

    The _______ name of a drug is its official name

    • A.

      Trade or brand

    • B.

      Chemical

    • C.

      Generic

    • D.

      Organic

    Correct Answer
    C. Generic
  • 11. 

    Inflammation of the peritoneal cavity is

    • A.

      Peritoneal cavitis

    • B.

      Hernia

    • C.

      Peritonitis

    • D.

      Colitis

    Correct Answer
    C. Peritonitis
  • 12. 

    Which of the following is used to aminister an intradermal injection ?

    • A.

      Insulin syringe

    • B.

      Tuberculin syringe

    • C.

      Hypodermic syrince

    • D.

      Tubex closed injection system

    Correct Answer
    B. Tuberculin syringe
  • 13. 

    ECG term vector refers to _____.

    • A.

      Space

    • B.

      Stillness

    • C.

      Flatness

    • D.

      Force

    Correct Answer
    D. Force
  • 14. 

    The Tri-care fiscal year is from

    • A.

      October 1 - september 30

    • B.

      Jan. 1 - dec. 31

    • C.

      July 1 - june 31

    • D.

      Oct 1 - sep 1

    Correct Answer
    A. October 1 - september 30
  • 15. 

    A glass continer holding mdication in either loquid of powder form is called a(n) ____________.

    • A.

      Multi-dose vial

    • B.

      Capsule

    • C.

      Prefilled syringe

    • D.

      Ampule

    Correct Answer
    D. Ampule
  • 16. 

    The medical term for turning downward is

    • A.

      Adduction

    • B.

      External rotation

    • C.

      Supination

    • D.

      Pronation

    Correct Answer
    D. Pronation
  • 17. 

    Fluid may be held in the body tissus and make them swell, this is called ____.

    • A.

      Inflammation

    • B.

      Dysmorphia

    • C.

      Edema

    • D.

      Hydromorphia

    Correct Answer
    C. Edema
  • 18. 

    An organization that offers insurance against losses in exchange for a premium is called ___.

    • A.

      Health maintenence organization

    • B.

      Rider

    • C.

      Member physician

    • D.

      Bank

    Correct Answer
    A. Health maintenence organization
  • 19. 

    A date on a obttle of medication that assures its potency is _____.

    • A.

      Ingredient date

    • B.

      Sale date

    • C.

      Expiration date

    • D.

      Manufactures date

    Correct Answer
    C. Expiration date
  • 20. 

    When the patient kneels, and places his/her head and chest on the table,with the top elevated, it is called _______.

    • A.

      Lithotomy position

    • B.

      Knee-chest position

    • C.

      Proctal position

    • D.

      Prone position

    Correct Answer
    B. Knee-chest position
  • 21. 

    the american medical association developed a refernce procedural code book using a numerical system for procedures, and this is called _______.

    • A.

      Incurance claim manual

    • B.

      Refernce manual

    • C.

      Manual for current procedures

    • D.

      Current procedural terminology

    Correct Answer
    D. Current procedural terminology
  • 22. 

    A predetermined amount that the insured must pay each year before the insurance company will pay for an illness of injury is called__________.

    • A.

      Deductable

    • B.

      Co-payment fee

    • C.

      Extended benefits

    • D.

      Application fee

    Correct Answer
    A. Deductable
  • 23. 

    The medical term for tube feeding is _______.

    • A.

      IV

    • B.

      Esophageal introduction

    • C.

      Gavage

    • D.

      IVN

    Correct Answer
    C. Gavage
  • 24. 

    A clean smooth cut cause by a sharp cutting instrument is called ___________.

    • A.

      Laceration

    • B.

      Puncture

    • C.

      Incision

    • D.

      Abrasion

    Correct Answer
    C. Incision
  • 25. 

    To determine if the heart rhythm is regular or irregular, the distance between each P wave and then each _________ is measured

    • A.

      T

    • B.

      Q

    • C.

      R

    • D.

      U

    Correct Answer
    C. R
  • 26. 

    A drug that produces sleep is called a(n)

    • A.

      Hypnotic

    • B.

      Placebo

    • C.

      Diaphoretic

    • D.

      Antispasmodic

    Correct Answer
    A. Hypnotic
  • 27. 

    A drug used to increase the secretions and mucus from the bronchial tubes is called ____.

    • A.

      Antitussive

    • B.

      Decongestant

    • C.

      Vasodilator

    • D.

      Expectorant

    Correct Answer
    D. Expectorant
  • 28. 

    Schedule IV drugs include

    • A.

      Substances that have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse

    • B.

      Includes various narcotics such as opium

    • C.

      Minor tranquilizers and hypnotics that have a lesser potential for abuse

    • D.

      None of the answers

    Correct Answer
    C. Minor tranquilizers and hypnotics that have a lesser potential for abuse
  • 29. 

    A check written to the doctor by someone other than the patient, is called a _________.

    • A.

      Third party check

    • B.

      Delayed check

    • C.

      Referred check

    • D.

      Cashiers

    Correct Answer
    A. Third party check
  • 30. 

    The lateral movement of the limbs away from the median plane of the body is called

    • A.

      Extension

    • B.

      Supination

    • C.

      Internal rotation

    • D.

      Abduction

    Correct Answer
    D. Abduction
  • 31. 

    Thorazine is used to __________.

    • A.

      Cause excretion of urine

    • B.

      Enduce vomiting

    • C.

      Reduce mental tension anxiety

    • D.

      Supress swelling and shock

    Correct Answer
    C. Reduce mental tension anxiety
  • 32. 

    the first loop of the small inestine is called the _______.

    • A.

      Jejenum

    • B.

      Duodenum

    • C.

      Transverse colon

    • D.

      Deuterium

    Correct Answer
    B. Duodenum
  • 33. 

    What is the proper placement of an agar plate in the incubator

    • A.

      Right side up

    • B.

      Inverted

    • C.

      Inside out

    • D.

      On the side

    Correct Answer
    B. Inverted
  • 34. 

    Insulin syringes are collaborated in

    • A.

      Cubic centimeters

    • B.

      Minums

    • C.

      Mm

    • D.

      Units

    Correct Answer
    D. Units
  • 35. 

    The tube used to collect a blood sample for a complete blood count (CBC) is ____________.

    • A.

      Green top, lithium heparin additive

    • B.

      Blue top, sodium citrate additive

    • C.

      Lavender top, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid additive

    • D.

      Red top, no additive

    Correct Answer
    C. Lavender top, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid additive
  • 36. 

    Why are culture test used in autoclaving?

    • A.

      To determine if the autoclave has too much pressure

    • B.

      To determine if any bacteria is developing in the procedure

    • C.

      To determine if the autoclave has any leakage

    • D.

      To determine the effectiveness of the steralization procedure

    Correct Answer
    B. To determine if any bacteria is developing in the procedure
  • 37. 

    A person not infected by but unconsciously transporting harmful bacteria is called ______.

    • A.

      Carrier

    • B.

      Infectious

    • C.

      Immune

    • D.

      Pre-infected

    Correct Answer
    A. Carrier
  • 38. 

    A 12-month period that begins with the same pre-determined date each year and is selected for financial purposes is call a(n)__________.

    • A.

      Financial year

    • B.

      Fiduciary year

    • C.

      Accounting year

    • D.

      Fiscal year

    Correct Answer
    D. Fiscal year
  • 39. 

    the position of a patient for a gynecological examination is ______.

    • A.

      Lithotomy

    • B.

      Horizontal recumbent

    • C.

      Prone

    • D.

      Sims

    Correct Answer
    A. Lithotomy
  • 40. 

    Removal of synovial fluid is called

    • A.

      Paracentesis

    • B.

      Arthrography

    • C.

      Arthrocentesis

    • D.

      Myelocyte

    Correct Answer
    C. Arthrocentesis
  • 41. 

    An internal software language used to control computer hardware is called ______.

    • A.

      Shareware

    • B.

      K2y

    • C.

      Operating system

    • D.

      OS2

    Correct Answer
    C. Operating system
  • 42. 

    The study of the function of cells is called _____.

    • A.

      Anatomy

    • B.

      Cytology

    • C.

      Histology

    • D.

      Physiology

    Correct Answer
    D. Physiology
  • 43. 

    Amoniocentesis allows physicians to ______.

    • A.

      Monitor irregularities of the heart

    • B.

      Remove duodenal ulcers

    • C.

      Perform genetic tests before birth

    • D.

      Check for gall stones

    Correct Answer
    C. Perform genetic tests before birth
  • 44. 

     a wound in which the outer layers of the skin are scraped off is called ______.

    • A.

      Abrasion

    • B.

      Laceration

    • C.

      Puncture

    • D.

      Incision

    Correct Answer
    A. Abrasion
  • 45. 

    An X-ray examination of the gall bladder following oral administration of a contrast medium is called __________.

    • A.

      Gastroscopy

    • B.

      Ultrasound

    • C.

      Cholecystography

    • D.

      Photocopy

    Correct Answer
    C. Cholecystography
  • 46. 

    Inflammation of th eyelid is called

    • A.

      Diplopia

    • B.

      Dysmetropsia

    • C.

      Myopiatits

    • D.

      Blepharitis

    Correct Answer
    D. Blepharitis
  • 47. 

    A test for non-invasive cardiac evaluation undertaken with an ECG, undercontrolled exercise stress condition is called

    • A.

      Cardiac cycle test

    • B.

      Sedentary test

    • C.

      Tredmill test

    • D.

      Holter-monitor test

    Correct Answer
    C. Tredmill test
  • 48. 

    Concerning computers, a duplicate file to protect information is called a ___________.

    • A.

      Back up

    • B.

      Default

    • C.

      Matrix

    • D.

      Batch

    Correct Answer
    A. Back up
  • 49. 

    A number issued by the internal revenue service to medical groups or solo practice for income tax is called ____________.

    • A.

      Federal tax identification number

    • B.

      Insurance id number

    • C.

      Social security number

    • D.

      State tax number

    Correct Answer
    A. Federal tax identification number
  • 50. 

    The period of time after the begging of an insurance policy for which no beneifts are payable, is called ________.

    • A.

      Extension period

    • B.

      Elimination period

    • C.

      Time limit

    • D.

      Grace period

    Correct Answer
    D. Grace period

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