The CPT considers a patient ________ if that person has not received professional services from the physician within the last three years.

The letter writer's initials followed by a colon or slash and the typist's initials constitute the ____.

A) identification line
B) subject line
C) signature block
D) notations
E) closing

​Also referred to a gastric (stomach) ulcer

A) ​alimentary canal
B) ​bolus
C) ​cholecystectomy
D) ​cholelithiasis
E) ​chyme
F) ​cirrhosis
G) ​colitis
H) ​diverticulosis
I) ​duodenum
J) ​esophagus
K) ​flatus
L) ​ileostomy
M) ​incontinent
N) ​jaundice
O) ​peptic
P) ​proctoscope
Q) ​sigmoidoscopy

What is the proper way to wrap hinged instruments?

A) Placed in the open position
B) Wrapped in gauze
C) Placed in a pile one on top of the other
D) Single wrapped
E) Using porous paper only

​Should be obtained from the patient before the procedure

A) ​patient identifier
B) ​informed consent
C) ​the date and time
D) ​the reason
E) ​the procedure
F) ​specimen
G) ​postoperative instructions

The main reason a diabetic patient who takes insulin must eat meals and snacks at regular times is to ____.

A) lower the blood sugar
B) keep the blood sugar from dropping too low
C) keep the blood pressure from dropping too low
D) lower the blood pressure
E) increase the heart rate

A(n) ________ is a clean, smooth cut like that from a kitchen knife.

What is the medical term for deep snoring or rattling sounds that are associated with asthma?

A) Hyperventilation
B) Dyspnea
C) Tachypnea
D) Rhonchi
E) Rales

When you review your application,checking for missed or incorrectly entered information,checking for accuracy of spelling and general appearance,and making any necessary edits is a knowledge-based skill known as:

A) demonstrating effective communication skills
B) recognizing and using elements of fundamental writing skills
C) completing an application form
D) preparing a letter of introduction

A(n) ________ illness is one for which the cause is unknown.