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RMA Practice Exam Part 2

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This deck covers key concepts and questions from the RMA Practice Exam Part 2, focusing on medical records, legal responsibilities, medical terminology, and patient care.

In order for a contract to be enforceable, the contract must include

D. All of the above (A - An offer; B - A consideration; C - An acceptance
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In order for a contract to be enforceable, the contract must include
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
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
D. The physician/clinic
Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that protect the medical office and staff from lawsuits is called
B. Risk management
Statute of limitations refers to
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
B. The medical terminology used in the record

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TermDefinition
In order for a contract to be enforceable, the contract must include
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
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
D. The physician/clinic
Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that protect the medical office and staff from lawsuits is called
B. Risk management
Statute of limitations refers to
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
B. The medical terminology used in the record
Which of the following best demonstrates confidentiality of the patient record?
C. Records should not be left on desks or counters where patients may see them
For office surgery, a consent form must be signed
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
A. Living will
In most states, a physician is required to report
D. Both A and C (A - Death; C - Specific infectious, communicable, or contagious diseases)
Informed consent is established when the patient
B. Is told by the physician of any risks, hazards, or possible complication with the treatment in terms that the patient fully understands
A medical assistant is considered to be a professional. This means that a medical assistant has
D. All of the above (A - A number of rights; B - A number of responsibilities; C - The proper education and training
The patient is a mentally challenged adult. The adult who accompanied the patient has some errands to do. How should the medical office staff handle this situation?
C. Tell the accompanying adult that he or she must remain in the office with the patient
The opposite of anterior is
A. Posterior
The prefix HYPER- means
A. Above
Joint pain may be charted as
D. Arthrodynia
Otoplasty is a surgical procedure performed on the
D. Ear
The clinical term for farsightedness is
B. Hyperopia
Inflammation of the brain is
B. Encephalitis
An enlargement of the heart is termed
D. Cardiomegaly
The combining form XANTHO- indicates the color
D. Yellow
The suffix -EMIA refers to
B. Blood
The plural of 'appendix' is
B. Appendices
After an initial period of denial, terminally ill Janet moved to the second phase of the grieving process, which is
C. Anger
Understanding the feelings that a patient has in both an intellectual and an emotional way is called
B. Empathy