Podiatry Medical Assistant Practice Test

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• Which term describes the absence of living microbes?
• Which condition is characterized by a blood clot forming in the deep venous system of a limb, often after prolonged immobilization?
• What is the CPT code for a post-op shoe?
• Which term describes imaging with magnetic fields and radio waves to distinguish among soft tissues?
• Which imaging modality provides cross-sectional slices of the body using ionizing radiation?
• Which term describes a pathologic change of the tissues due to disease or injury?
• Which CPT code is used for a night splint?
• Screws and Plates are an example of what?
• Which movement is bending of the foot or the toes upward?
• Which microbiology test identifies organisms by growing them in culture under different oxygen conditions?
• Which term refers to inflammation or infection of bone and bone marrow?
• Which term describes the drug that prevents pain during surgery and can be local or general?
• Which term best describes something that is harmless?
• Which word is a root meaning skin?
• What federal law protects patient privacy of health care information and controls its distribution?
• Which procedure permanently removes some or all of the nail plate by cutting out the root?
• What term describes disease of the nerve roots?
• Suffix for inflammation is which of the following?
• Which term describes plantar fasciitis, a disorder of the fascia on the bottom of the foot that causes heel and arch pain?
• What is the CPT code used for a walking boot?
• Which term means closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk?
• Which term means farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk?
• Which procedure removes some or all of the nail plate, usually for painful or ingrown nails?
• Injury to a ligament
• Which procedure involves removing the nail plate to treat a painful or ingrown nail?
• Which term describes a cyst that forms on a tendon sheath?
• Which hereditary metabolic disease is characterized by excessive uric acid and acute arthritis?
• Which test is used to assess long-term glucose control by measuring glycosylated hemoglobin?
• Which procedure releases the plantar fascia to relieve foot pain?
• Which term describes decreased ROM at the base of the big toe joint?
• Which term describes the bottom surface of the foot?
• Which term describes the agreement given by a patient allowing a medical procedure after discussing risks and benefits?
• Which laboratory test identifies tissue obtained from a biopsy?
• Which term is the opposite of malignant?
• Which term describes a point farther from the trunk?
• Which term describes a bunion caused by the drifting of the first metatarsal to the inside of the foot?
• Which laboratory test grows microorganisms over time to identify potential pathogens?
• Which condition describes a high arch of the foot?
• Which term describes an open sore on the skin or mucous membrane?
• Which staining method is used to detect fungal elements?
• Suffix that denotes inflammation is which of the following?
• Which term describes a group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both?
• An object embedded or stuck inside a part of the body is called what?
• Which CPT code corresponds to a post-op shoe?
• Which CPT code corresponds to an ankle brace?
• Which term describes the bottom surface of the foot?
• A CT scan combines multiple X-ray images to create a cross-sectional view of the body. Which imaging modality is this?
• Which nail procedure involves destroying the nail matrix with a chemical so the nail will not regrow?
• MTPJ is the abbreviation for which joint in the foot?
• What is another name for fungal infection of the nail?
• Which term describes a fungal infection of the nail characterized by thickening, discoloration, and lifting from the nail bed?
• Which CPT code corresponds to an ankle brace?
• Which term refers to equipment used at home to aid a patient’s medical needs?
• Which term means numbness or tingling sensations?
• Which term describes the surgical fusion of a joint?
• Which procedure permanently removes some or all of the nail plate by applying phenol to the root after the plate has been removed?
• Which suffix denotes disease or disorder?
• Which term is a benign growth of nerve tissue between the metatarsals that can cause tingling and burning?
• What is the rounded bony protuberance on each side of the ankle called?
• Which term refers to a condition where the nail plate grows into the skin and becomes buried?
• Which term is another name for ultrasound imaging?
• Which suffix indicates a disease of a body part?
• Which imaging modality uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of soft tissues?
• Which term refers to numbness or tingling sensations?
• Which therapeutic discipline focuses on restoring physical function after injury?
• A complete tear of a tendon is called?
• Which term describes the surgical fusion of a joint?
• Out-of-pocket maximum term. What is the term for the maximum amount you pay out of pocket in a year?
• Screws and plates are examples of what?
• Ankle movement pointing the foot downward is called?
• Which procedure is the partial or complete removal of a limb?
• Devices that help support and align a limb and improve its functioning and helps prevent or correct deformities.
• Which condition is inflammation of tendons that connect muscle to bone and can occur in the ankle?
• Surgical procedure to transplant healthy tissue by applying it to an injured site is called which?
• Which root word means bone?
• The hallux refers to which toe?
• Which of the following is the amount paid at the time of a medical visit before insurance pays?
• Decreased ROM at the 1st MTPJ refers to which condition?
• Range of motion is abbreviated as?
• Which condition is a bunion of the fifth metatarsal?
• What is the cyst that forms on a tendon sheath, typically on the hand, wrist, or ankle?
• Which term means inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint?
• Which anatomical feature is the rounded bony projection on the outer side of the ankle?
• Which term describes a bunion of the 5th metatarsal?
• Which term describes restricted motion at the base joint of the big toe?
• Which term means a measurable difference in the length of a person's limbs?
• What is the amount you must pay before you begin receiving any benefits from your insurance company?
• Which term describes a point closer to the trunk?
• Which condition is described as a plantar fascia disorder causing heel pain?
• Which procedure releases the tendons under the toe to permanently correct hammered or clawed toes?
• Which CPT code is for custom orthotics?
• An ankle-Foot Orthosis is described as a stiff plate under the foot that is braced up the back of the ankle and fits into a shoe.
• Which CPT code is used for a night splint?
• Which imaging technique uses sound waves to generate diagnostic images?
• Which staining method distinguishes between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
• Which term describes a drug that prevents pain during surgery and can be administered locally or systemically?
• Which term denotes the removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound?
• Which term describes a health care plan that provides money to pay for health care for illness, injury, or preventive care?
• A cut, tear is called what?
• The procedure for transplanting healthy tissue to an injured site is which term?
• Which CPT code is used for a night splint?
• Which term refers to devices that support and align a limb to improve function and prevent deformities?
• Which condition is caused by compression of the posterior tibial nerve as it passes through the ankle?
• Which condition results from damage to the peripheral nerves causing pain in the hands and feet?
• Removal of a small tissue core using a hollow punch is called what procedure?
• Which term describes a fungal infection of the skin on the feet?
• A type of insurance in which the insured pays a share of the payment made against a claim.
• Suffix that denotes tumor or mass is which of the following?
• Which term describes flat feet or a fallen arch?
• Which structure attaches the gastrocnemius muscle to the heel bone?
• To break (a bone)
• Which cost-sharing arrangement requires the insured to pay a percentage of covered expenses after the deductible is met?
• Which anatomical term describes toward the top of the body (the back surface of the foot)?
• Which condition is death of tissue due to loss of blood supply?
• Which term refers to the removal of living tissue from the body for diagnostic examination?
• Which term describes disorders of the blood vessels located outside the heart and brain?
• What term refers to measures taken to prevent the spread of pathogens from the environment to the patient by eliminating all microorganisms in that environment?
• Which root word means bone?
• Which term means both sides?
• What does the abbreviation DME stand for?
• Which root word means skin?
• Which CPT code is used for a night splint?
• Which term denotes disease of the nerve roots?
• The removal of living tissue from the body for diagnostic examination is known as what?
• Which deformity causes the ends of the toes to point downward into the ground, potentially leading to calluses and wounds?
• Which term means toward the midline of the body?
• Which term describes a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting the joints and sometimes other organs?
• Which suffix means cutting into?
• Which term means removal by cutting?
• Which term describes a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs are attacked?
• What term refers to the anti-inflammatory actions and immune suppression produced by certain medications?
• What is the CPT code for custom orthotics?
• Which term describes rehabilitation focusing on restoring physical function and preventing disability?
• Which term describes a deviation from normal walking?
• What term describes voluntary agreement for a healthcare treatment based on provided information?
• Which noninvasive treatment uses sound wave vibration to induce an inflammatory response for pain relief?
• Which CPT code is for an ankle brace?
• Which procedure involves removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from a wound?
• Which deformity is caused by tightening of muscles underneath the toe and genetic or acquired?
• Which term describes a pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole?
• Which term means cancerous or harmful?
• Degenerative arthritis affects the metatarsophalangeal joint at the base of the big toe, causing pain and stiffness. Which term describes this condition?
• What term describes a thread that is stitched through an opening to hold body tissues together?
• X-ray imaging is also known as which term?
• Which term means away from the midline of the body?
• What is the term for a band or sheet of fibrous connective tissue that covers, supports, and separates muscle?
• Which term means inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint?
• Misalignment of the ankle and heel causing the ankle to lean more medially; can cause pain or gait abnormalities.
• Which CPT code is for walking boot?
• A form of insurance paid by the employer providing cash benefits to workers injured or disabled in the course of employment.
• Which term describes inward leaning of the ankle and heel that can affect gait?
• Which term is a lesion caused by a virus on the bottom of the feet that can spread?
• Which term is commonly referred to as ultrasound imaging?
• Which term describes an environment devoid of microorganisms?
• Which term describes a joint injury where the bone is forced from its normal position?
• Which term refers to the examination of tissue from a biopsy to diagnose disease?
• What is the permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or skin due to replacement by nonelastic fibrous tissue?
• Which term describes inflammation/infection of bone and bone marrow?
• Which staining technique is used to visualize bacteria cell walls?
• Which term refers to a high arch of the foot?
• Which term refers to the surgical release of a tendon under the toe to straighten a hammer toe?
• What is the CPT code for a post-op shoe?
• What is the CPT code for a walking boot?
• Which term describes the direction opposite the midline of the body?
• Which term means new growth (tumor)?
• What condition is characterized by puffy swelling due to fluid accumulation in tissues?
• What is the amount you pay monthly, quarterly, semiannually or annually to purchase different types of insurance?
• Which term means inflammation of a joint?
• An out-of-pocket fee paid by a person with health insurance at the time a covered service is received.
• Which term describes death of tissue due to loss of blood supply?
• Which procedure permanently removes the nail root by cutting it out?
• Which term describes a new growth that can be cancerous?
• Copays are not necessary once what is reached?
• Inability to raise the front of the foot due to weakness or paralysis, sometimes acquired?
• Which condition involves a blood clot forming in the deep veins of a limb after immobilization?
• Which deformity causes the toes to contract into a permanent curl due to tightening of muscles underneath the toe?