Question 1

Joseph Lister argued against which assumption in making his contribution to medicine?

Accepted Answer

A) Surgical techniques must be based on an accurate knowledge of human anatomy. 
B) Sterilization is best achieved with the use of heat. 
C) Putrefaction is a natural part of the healing process. 
D) Surgical infection is God given and inevitable. 
A) Surgical techniques must be based on an accurate knowledge of human anatomy. 
B) Sterilization is best achieved with the use of heat. 
C) Putrefaction is a natural part of the healing process. 
D) Surgical infection is God given and inevitable.

Question 2

The agency that inspects facilities for workplace safety violations is:

Accepted Answer

A) the CDC 
B) OSHA 
C) CLIA 
D) the DHHS 
A) the CDC 
B) OSHA 
C) CLIA 
D) the DHHS

Question 3

Koch's __________ apply to bacteriology in relation to the cause of disease.

Accepted Answer

Postulates
Koch's Postulates a

Question 4

Chiropractic is considered a(n) __________ medicine.

Accepted Answer

alternative
Chiropra

Question 5

What type of registered nurse has advanced training to diagnose and treat common illnesses?

Accepted Answer

A) Anesthetist 
B) Practitioner 
C) Dietician 
D) Practical 
A) Anesthetist 
B) Practitioner 
C) Dietician 
D) Practical

Question 6

__________ established the world's first public school nursing system.

Accepted Answer

Wald
Lillian Wald
Lillian Wald

Question 7

How did the studies of the ancient Greek physicians influence the progress of medicine during the period of history known as the Dark Ages?

Accepted Answer

A) They encouraged the founding of research centers and scientific experiments. 
B) They discouraged further study, because Hippocrates and Galen were considered the final authorities on matters of medicine. 
C) They had no real effect, because the early Christians ignored their writings. 
D) They encouraged the founding of hospitals and the humane treatment of patients. 
A) They encouraged the founding of research centers and scientific experiments. 
B) They discouraged further study, because Hippocrates and Galen were considered the final authorities on matters of medicine. 
C) They had no real effect, because the early Christians ignored their writings. 
D) They encouraged the founding of hospitals and the humane treatment of patients.

Question 8

Smallpox, among other diseases, used to be pandemic.This means that it was:

Accepted Answer

A) caught by many of the people who lived in a given country 
B) nearly always fatal for anyone who caught it 
C) common on farms where people worked closely with animals 
D) caused by unsanitary conditions and contaminated water 
A) caught by many of the people who lived in a given country 
B) nearly always fatal for anyone who caught it 
C) common on farms where people worked closely with animals 
D) caused by unsanitary conditions and contaminated water

Question 9

Which procedure was first performed by Dr.Christiaan Barnard?

Accepted Answer

A) Operation to save babies born with malformed hearts 
B) Heart transplant from one human to another 
C) Catheterization for diagnosis of heart disease 
D) Injection of penicillin to cure infectious diseases 
A) Operation to save babies born with malformed hearts 
B) Heart transplant from one human to another 
C) Catheterization for diagnosis of heart disease 
D) Injection of penicillin to cure infectious diseases

Question 10

Which legislation most affects the quality of laboratory reports and results?

Accepted Answer

A) OSHA 
B) CLIA 
C) CDC 
D) WHO 
A) OSHA 
B) CLIA 
C) CDC 
D) WHO

Question 11

Which of the following is not a category of compliance for meeting standards of care?

Accepted Answer

A) Assessment and care of patients 
B) Orientation, education, and training of staff 
C) Physicians' rights 
D) Medical staff qualifications 
A) Assessment and care of patients 
B) Orientation, education, and training of staff 
C) Physicians' rights 
D) Medical staff qualifications

Question 12

__________ means existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual since birth.

Accepted Answer

Innate
Innate means existing i

Question 13

The Pasteur Institute began as a clinic for rabies treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not true about a group practice?

Accepted Answer

A) It includes three or more physicians in full-time practice. 
B) It does not share income and expenses. 
C) It may or may not practice one specific specialty. 
D) It may or may not form a corporation. 
A) It includes three or more physicians in full-time practice. 
B) It does not share income and expenses. 
C) It may or may not practice one specific specialty. 
D) It may or may not form a corporation.

Question 15

A hospitalist spends most of his or her time in the office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

__________ are important points or groups of statistical values that indicate the quality of care provided in a healthcare institution.

Accepted Answer

Indicators
Indicator

Question 17

A standard is an item or indicator that is used as a measure of quality or compliance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Antonia Novello was the former editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A person who is able to walk and is not bedridden is considered to be __________.

Accepted Answer

ambulatory
If a pers

Question 20

What was Abraham Flexner's contribution to medical education in North America?

Accepted Answer

A) The founding of a statutory body that set standards for physicians 
B) The establishment of admission standards for medical students 
C) The transformation of the curriculum and methods for teaching medicine 
D) The preparation and publication of a report that rated the quality of medical schools 
A) The founding of a statutory body that set standards for physicians 
B) The establishment of admission standards for medical students 
C) The transformation of the curriculum and methods for teaching medicine 
D) The preparation and publication of a report that rated the quality of medical schools

Exam 2: The Healthcare Industry

Joseph Lister argued against which assumption in making his contribution to medicine?

The agency that inspects facilities for workplace safety violations is:

Koch's __________ apply to bacteriology in relation to the cause of disease.

Chiropractic is considered a(n) __________ medicine.

What type of registered nurse has advanced training to diagnose and treat common illnesses?

__________ established the world's first public school nursing system.

How did the studies of the ancient Greek physicians influence the progress of medicine during the period of history known as the Dark Ages?

Smallpox, among other diseases, used to be pandemic.This means that it was:

Which procedure was first performed by Dr.Christiaan Barnard?

Which legislation most affects the quality of laboratory reports and results?

Which of the following is not a category of compliance for meeting standards of care?

__________ means existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual since birth.

The Pasteur Institute began as a clinic for rabies treatment.

Which of the following is not true about a group practice?

A hospitalist spends most of his or her time in the office.

__________ are important points or groups of statistical values that indicate the quality of care provided in a healthcare institution.

A standard is an item or indicator that is used as a measure of quality or compliance.

Antonia Novello was the former editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine.

A person who is able to walk and is not bedridden is considered to be __________.

What was Abraham Flexner's contribution to medical education in North America?

Becoming a Successful Student

The Medical Assisting Profession

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Interpersonal Skills and Human Behavior

Medicine and Ethics

Medicine and Law

Computer Concepts

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments

Patient Reception and Processing

Office Environment and Daily Operations

Written Communications and Mail Processing

The Paper Medical Record Formerly Medical Records Management

The Electronic Medical Record

Health Information Management

Privacy in the Physicians Office

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

The Health Insurance Claim Form

Professional Fees, Billing, and Collecting

Banking Services and Procedures

Financial and Practice Management

Medical Practice Management and Human Resources

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Emergency Preparedness and Assisting With Medical Emergencies

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Phlebotomy

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

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