Question 1

The world's largest publisher of scientific and medical information is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  American College of Physicians 
B)  American Medical Association 
C)  American Hospital Association 
D)  American Society of Clinical Pathologists 
E)  American Pharmacists Association 
A)  American College of Physicians 
B)  American Medical Association 
C)  American Hospital Association 
D)  American Society of Clinical Pathologists 
E)  American Pharmacists Association

Question 2

Foods that have little or no processing before they are eaten are known as ________ foods.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Foods that have little or no processing...

Question 3

Duties of the physician assistant include ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  taking a patient's medical history, performing physical examinations, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures 
B)  preparing patients for examination, sterilizing equipment, and performing clerical work 
C)  maintaining supplies, instruments, and chemicals for the anatomic pathology laboratory 
D)  administering medications, changing wound dressings, and applying compresses 
E)  making beds, bathing patients, serving meals, and taking a patient's vital signs 
A)  taking a patient's medical history, performing physical examinations, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures 
B)  preparing patients for examination, sterilizing equipment, and performing clerical work 
C)  maintaining supplies, instruments, and chemicals for the anatomic pathology laboratory 
D)  administering medications, changing wound dressings, and applying compresses 
E)  making beds, bathing patients, serving meals, and taking a patient's vital signs

Question 4

Bariatrics is the treatment of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bariatrics is the treatment of ________....

Question 5

The education and licensing process for a physician who wishes to become board-certified in a specialty can take how many years to complete?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 to 6 years 
B)  2 to 6 years 
C)  4 to 8 years 
D)  6 to 10 years 
E)  9 to 12 years 
A)  4 to 6 years 
B)  2 to 6 years 
C)  4 to 8 years 
D)  6 to 10 years 
E)  9 to 12 years

Question 6

A(n) ________ health technician assists the psychiatric team by observing behavior and participating in group therapy and counseling sessions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ health technician assists the psychiatric...

Question 7

A graduate of a 3-year nursing program that is designed as a cooperative program between a community college and participating hospital is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  licensed practical nurse 
B)  associate degree nurse 
C)  diploma graduate nurse 
D)  baccalaureate nurse 
E)  nurse practitioner 
A)  licensed practical nurse 
B)  associate degree nurse 
C)  diploma graduate nurse 
D)  baccalaureate nurse 
E)  nurse practitioner

Question 8

Lynda has been losing weight and just doesn't look well. You ask her if she is ill, and she confides that she has an ongoing problem with diarrhea and abdominal cramping. Her family practitioner found no major problems and told her to try over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medicine. She is thinking about seeing a specialist, but she is not sure which type of specialist she needs. Which of the following healthcare professionals would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gynecologist 
B)  Gerontologist 
C)  Osteopathic physician 
D)  Gastroenterologist 
E)  Bariatric specialist 
A)  Gynecologist 
B)  Gerontologist 
C)  Osteopathic physician 
D)  Gastroenterologist 
E)  Bariatric specialist

Question 9

Which of the following healthcare professionals have a 4-year degree and specialize in areas such as blood banking, microbiology, and chemistry?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nuclear medicine technologists 
B)  Occupational therapists 
C)  Medical laboratory technicians 
D)  Radiologic technicians 
E)  Medical laboratory scientists 
A)  Nuclear medicine technologists 
B)  Occupational therapists 
C)  Medical laboratory technicians 
D)  Radiologic technicians 
E)  Medical laboratory scientists

Question 10

Dori recently completed a course in medical transcription. She currently has an office job as a clinical medical assistant, but she has discovered that she is pregnant, and she wants to work at home after the baby arrives. She has been told that she can work for herself from her home, but she does not know much about self-employment. Which of the following organizations can help Dori?

Accepted Answer

A)  American College of Physicians 
B)  American Medical Billing Association 
C)  American Hospital Association 
D)  American Health Information Management Association 
E)  Association of Healthcare Documentation Integrity 
A)  American College of Physicians 
B)  American Medical Billing Association 
C)  American Hospital Association 
D)  American Health Information Management Association 
E)  Association of Healthcare Documentation Integrity

Question 11

Outpatient care is also known as ________ care because patients can walk into the facility in the morning, have tests or surgery, and go home in the afternoon.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Outpatient care is also known as ________...

Question 12

A licensed practical nurse is not permitted to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  take temperatures, blood pressures, or respiratory rates 
B)  give a bed bath 
C)  perform dressing changes and apply compresses 
D)  perform some intravenous (IV) procedures 
E)  make beds and serve meals 
A)  take temperatures, blood pressures, or respiratory rates 
B)  give a bed bath 
C)  perform dressing changes and apply compresses 
D)  perform some intravenous (IV) procedures 
E)  make beds and serve meals

Question 13

Insurance companies refer to which group of physicians as primary care physicians?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiologists and orthopedists 
B)  Pathologists and psychiatrists 
C)  Family practitioners and internists 
D)  Gerontologists and endocrinologists 
E)  Podiatrists and gastroenterologists 
A)  Cardiologists and orthopedists 
B)  Pathologists and psychiatrists 
C)  Family practitioners and internists 
D)  Gerontologists and endocrinologists 
E)  Podiatrists and gastroenterologists

Question 14

The minimum education level for a nurse practitioner is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  associate degree (A
D)  
B)  baccalaureate degree (BSN) 
C)  master's degree (MS) 
D)  medical degree (M
D)  
E)  doctor of philosophy degree (Ph
D)  
A)  associate degree (A
D)  
B)  baccalaureate degree (BSN) 
C)  master's degree (MS) 
D)  medical degree (M
D)  
E)  doctor of philosophy degree (Ph
D)

Question 15

The administration of radioactive drugs and the operation of radiation detection instruments is performed by a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  medical technologist 
B)  respiratory therapy technician 
C)  medical laboratory technician 
D)  nuclear medicine technologist 
E)  radiographer 
A)  medical technologist 
B)  respiratory therapy technician 
C)  medical laboratory technician 
D)  nuclear medicine technologist 
E)  radiographer

Question 16

Physicians who treat patients of all ages with all types of illnesses are called ________ practitioners, general practitioners, or primary care physicians.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Physicians who treat patients of all ages...

Question 17

Which of the following allied health professionals takes health histories, performs physical examinations, conducts screening tests, and educates patients and families about disease prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational therapist 
B)  Associate degree nurse 
C)  Independent nurse practitioner 
D)  Licensed practical nurse 
E)  Baccalaureate nurse 
A)  Occupational therapist 
B)  Associate degree nurse 
C)  Independent nurse practitioner 
D)  Licensed practical nurse 
E)  Baccalaureate nurse

Question 18

The treatment and preventative care of amateur and professional athletes is the subspecialty of ________ medicine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The treatment and preventative care of amateur...

Question 19

In acupuncture, the channels through which qi, or life energy, flows are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In acupuncture, the channels through which qi,...

Question 20

The baby boom that occurred from 1946 to 1964 caused which of the following healthcare trends?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decrease in ambulatory care 
B)  Emphasis on preventive care 
C)  Increase in aging population 
D)  Advancing technology 
E)  Use of electronic health records 
A)  Decrease in ambulatory care 
B)  Emphasis on preventive care 
C)  Increase in aging population 
D)  Advancing technology 
E)  Use of electronic health records

Exam 2: Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

The world's largest publisher of scientific and medical information is the ____.

Foods that have little or no processing before they are eaten are known as ________ foods.

Duties of the physician assistant include ____.

Bariatrics is the treatment of ________.

The education and licensing process for a physician who wishes to become board-certified in a specialty can take how many years to complete?

A(n) ________ health technician assists the psychiatric team by observing behavior and participating in group therapy and counseling sessions.

A graduate of a 3-year nursing program that is designed as a cooperative program between a community college and participating hospital is a(n) ____.

Which of the following healthcare professionals have a 4-year degree and specialize in areas such as blood banking, microbiology, and chemistry?

Outpatient care is also known as ________ care because patients can walk into the facility in the morning, have tests or surgery, and go home in the afternoon.

A licensed practical nurse is not permitted to ____.

Insurance companies refer to which group of physicians as primary care physicians?

The minimum education level for a nurse practitioner is ____.

The administration of radioactive drugs and the operation of radiation detection instruments is performed by a ____.

Physicians who treat patients of all ages with all types of illnesses are called ________ practitioners, general practitioners, or primary care physicians.

Which of the following allied health professionals takes health histories, performs physical examinations, conducts screening tests, and educates patients and families about disease prevention?

The treatment and preventative care of amateur and professional athletes is the subspecialty of ________ medicine.

In acupuncture, the channels through which qi, or life energy, flows are known as ________.

The baby boom that occurred from 1946 to 1964 caused which of the following healthcare trends?

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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