Question 1

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 C

Question 2

Routine tasks such as maintaining patient profiles in a pharmacy's computer are performed by a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pharmacist. 
B)  nursing assistant. 
C)  pharmacy technician. 
D)  medical assistant. 
E)  emergency medical technician. 
A)  pharmacist. 
B)  nursing assistant. 
C)  pharmacy technician. 
D)  medical assistant. 
E)  emergency medical technician. C

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

mental

Question 4

Marianne's grandmother fell bruised her arm badly. She is sure it is not broken, but it is swollen and very sore. She refuses to go to a doctor. Marianne thinks her grandmother would benefit from a more traditional method of promoting healing, such as stroking or vibration. Which of the following allied health professionals might Marianne suggest that her grandmother visit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Registered dietitian 
B)  Acupuncturist 
C)  Occupational therapist 
D)  Physical therapist 
E)  Massage therapist 
A)  Registered dietitian 
B)  Acupuncturist 
C)  Occupational therapist 
D)  Physical therapist 
E)  Massage therapist

Question 5

The study and recording of the electrical activity of the brain is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  electrocardiography 
B)  electromyography 
C)  electroencephalography 
D)  electrotherapy 
E)  electropathology 
A)  electrocardiography 
B)  electromyography 
C)  electroencephalography 
D)  electrotherapy 
E)  electropathology

Question 6

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 7

A radiologist is assisted by which of the following in taking X-ray films?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radiographer 
B)  Medical technician 
C)  Radiation therapist 
D)  Nursing assistant 
E)  Nuclear medicine technologist 
A)  Radiographer 
B)  Medical technician 
C)  Radiation therapist 
D)  Nursing assistant 
E)  Nuclear medicine technologist

Question 8

A physician who cares for pregnant women is called a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrinologist 
B)  pediatrician 
C)  gynecologist 
D)  obstetrician 
E)  pathologist 
A)  endocrinologist 
B)  pediatrician 
C)  gynecologist 
D)  obstetrician 
E)  pathologist

Question 9

Which health professional uses therapies such as electricity, heat, cold, ultrasound, massage, and exercise to restore function and relieve pain after injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational therapist 
B)  Physician's assistant 
C)  Physical therapist 
D)  Medical technician 
E)  Vocational nurse 
A)  Occupational therapist 
B)  Physician's assistant 
C)  Physical therapist 
D)  Medical technician 
E)  Vocational nurse

Question 10

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 11

The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of problems and diseases of older adults is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  gynecology 
B)  endocrinology 
C)  gastroenterology 
D)  osteopathy 
E)  gerontology 
A)  gynecology 
B)  endocrinology 
C)  gastroenterology 
D)  osteopathy 
E)  gerontology

Question 12

Physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the internal organs are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pathologists 
B)  orthopedists 
C)  internists 
D)  podiatrists 
E)  otorhinolaryngologists 
A)  pathologists 
B)  orthopedists 
C)  internists 
D)  podiatrists 
E)  otorhinolaryngologists

Question 13

Internal subspecialties include all of the following except ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  gastroenterology 
B)  rheumatology 
C)  otorhinolaryngology 
D)  endocrinology 
E)  cardiology 
A)  gastroenterology 
B)  rheumatology 
C)  otorhinolaryngology 
D)  endocrinology 
E)  cardiology

Question 14

A professional who has studied the chemical and physical qualities of drugs and dispenses medication to the public is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  nurse practitioner 
B)  pharmacy technician 
C)  medical technologist 
D)  physical therapist 
E)  pharmacist 
A)  nurse practitioner 
B)  pharmacy technician 
C)  medical technologist 
D)  physical therapist 
E)  pharmacist

Question 15

Which of the following organizations is dedicated to maintaining and elevating the standards of healthcare delivery through the evaluation and accreditation of healthcare organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  American Medical Association 
B)  American Hospital Association 
C)  American College of Physicians 
D)  The Joint Commission 
E)  American Pharmacists Association 
A)  American Medical Association 
B)  American Hospital Association 
C)  American College of Physicians 
D)  The Joint Commission 
E)  American Pharmacists Association

Question 16

Which healthcare professional treats patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, or pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phlebotomist 
B)  Respiratory therapist 
C)  Anesthetist assistant 
D)  Physical therapist 
E)  Occupational therapist 
A)  Phlebotomist 
B)  Respiratory therapist 
C)  Anesthetist assistant 
D)  Physical therapist 
E)  Occupational therapist

Question 17

Which of the following physicians are considered generalists who treat all types and ages of patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allergists 
B)  Oncologists 
C)  Family practitioners 
D)  Gerontologists 
E)  Podiatrists 
A)  Allergists 
B)  Oncologists 
C)  Family practitioners 
D)  Gerontologists 
E)  Podiatrists

Question 18

A physician who diagnoses and treats physical reactions to substances such as mold, dust, fur, and pollen from plants or flowers is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  anesthetist 
B)  endocrinologist 
C)  oncologist 
D)  nephrologist 
E)  allergist 
A)  anesthetist 
B)  endocrinologist 
C)  oncologist 
D)  nephrologist 
E)  allergist

Question 19

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 20

Which of the following statements is not true about electronic health records?

Accepted Answer

A)  The change from paper charts to EHR should be accomplished by 2014. 
B)  EHR is a major factor in the current trend toward preventive care. 
C)  EHR allows all of a patient's data to be accessible in one location. 
D)  EHR helps prevent mistakes with medication. 
E)  EHR provides faster access than paper charts. 
A)  The change from paper charts to EHR should be accomplished by 2014. 
B)  EHR is a major factor in the current trend toward preventive care. 
C)  EHR allows all of a patient's data to be accessible in one location. 
D)  EHR helps prevent mistakes with medication. 
E)  EHR provides faster access than paper charts.

Exam 2: Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

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

Routine tasks such as maintaining patient profiles in a pharmacy's computer are performed by a ____.

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

The study and recording of the electrical activity of the brain is called ____.

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

A radiologist is assisted by which of the following in taking X-ray films?

A physician who cares for pregnant women is called a(n) ____.

Which health professional uses therapies such as electricity, heat, cold, ultrasound, massage, and exercise to restore function and relieve pain after injury?

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) ____.

The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of problems and diseases of older adults is ____.

Physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the internal organs are ____.

Internal subspecialties include all of the following except ____.

A professional who has studied the chemical and physical qualities of drugs and dispenses medication to the public is a ____.

Which of the following organizations is dedicated to maintaining and elevating the standards of healthcare delivery through the evaluation and accreditation of healthcare organizations?

Which healthcare professional treats patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, or pneumonia?

Which of the following physicians are considered generalists who treat all types and ages of patients?

A physician who diagnoses and treats physical reactions to substances such as mold, dust, fur, and pollen from plants or flowers is a(n) ____.

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

Which of the following statements is not true about electronic health records?

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

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 System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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