Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science Unit Test I

What term refers to “nerve pain”?

neuralgia

What does the prefix “neur-” mean?

nerve

What does the suffix “-algia” mean?

pain

Which B vitamin is necessary for carbohydrate metabolism?

B1

Medication take-back programs are required to safeguard ______ on labeled medication bottles or packaging.

protected health information

Which surgical position requires the patient to be supine with their legs positioned higher than their head?

Trendelenburg

Which factors can cause an individual’s fluid requirements to change?

urinary changes, insensible losses, and gastrointestinal losses

Which practice setting provides inpatient care to individuals who do NOT require hospitalization but cannot be appropriately cared for at home?

nursing home

The _____ is a searchable medication guide that provides the same information found on medication package inserts.

PDR

What does “PDR” stand for?

Prescriber’s Digital Reference

The FDA has regulatory oversight over which of the following?

Manufacturing of medications

Delivery of medications

Prescribing of medications

Shape of medications

Manufacturing of medications

Nutrients that the body cannot manufacture or synthesize are____ nutrients.

essential

Caloric requirements change due to what?

physical activity and stress

Which unit is an example of a household measurement of volume?

Cubic centimeter

Minims

Liter

Tablespoonful

Tablespoonful

What is kidney inflammation due to bacterial infection called?

Pyelonephritis

Telehealth allows individuals to schedule and complete medical appointments with a healthcare provider _____.

remotely

Healthcare providers receive reimbursement for each service they perform in which healthcare payment model?

fee-for-service

Which statement regarding the role of medical assistants in telehealth visits is true? Select all that apply:

Answer with letter choice

Choose AnswerA

Medical assistants should provide physicians with instructions on what to expect during the visit.

Choose AnswerB

Medical assistants should disqualify those patients who need technical troubleshooting during the visit.

Choose AnswerC

Medical assistants should notify the physician when a patient “arrives” for a telehealth appointment.

Choose AnswerD

Medical assistants should schedule telehealth visits based on patients’ needs.

Choose AnswerE

Medical assistants must understand which types of patient appointments are appropriate for telehealth.

C, D, and E