Question 1

A physician who specializes in the treatment of patients with cancer is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   pathologist
B)   oncologist
C)   surgeon
D)   urologist
E)   gynecologistF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

An allied health professional trained to draw blood for diagnostic laboratory testing is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   nursing assistant
B)   pharmacist
C)   radiologic technologist
D)   phlebotomist
E)   physical therapy assistantF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

An allied health professional who prepares frozen sections of dissected body tissues is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   certified laboratory assistant
B)   phlebotomist
C)   pathologist's assistant
D)   physician's assistant
E)   surgical technicianF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

What type of physician specialist reads electrocardiograms (ECGs)  for hospital laboratories?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cardiologist
B)   Gastroenterologist
C)   Anesthetist
D)   Phlebotomist
E)   PathologistF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following allied health professionals takes X-ray films of patients to help physicians diagnose broken bones, tumors, and ulcers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Radiographer
B)   Medical technician
C)   Radiation therapist
D)   Nursing assistant
E)   Nuclear medicine technologistF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

A physician who studies the changes a disease produces in the cells, fluids, tissues, and processes of the entire body is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   internist
B)   family practitioner
C)   pathologist
D)   endocrinologist
E)   orthopedistF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

A registered nurse who graduated from a 2-year junior college nursing program is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   associate degree nurse
B)   diploma graduate nurse
C)   baccalaureate nurse
D)   nurse practitioner
E)   physician assistantF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 8

A certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA)  is a registered nurse who ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   has practiced for 10 years in a hospital setting
B)   has a doctor of philosophy (Ph
D)   degree
C)   has completed an additional program recognized by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
D)   has the ability to diagnose and treat independently of a physician
E)   has been certified by the National Board of Medical ExaminersF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

A Medical biller and ________ is responsible for abstracting medical information from medical records and preparing insurance claim forms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A Medical biller and ________ is responsible...

Question 10

Hospice services are offered only to patients with fewer than ____________ to live.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 year
B)   3 months
C)   1 month
D)   6 months
E)   18 monthsF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

___________ are chemicals that regulate body functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ are chemicals that regulate body functions,...

Question 12

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)   allergistF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

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)   gerontologyF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

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.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Radiology is the branch of medical science that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the muscles and bones
B)   uses X-rays and radioactive substances to diagnose and treat disease
C)   provides the scientific foundation for all medical practice
D)   studies and records the electrical activity of the brain
E)   diagnoses and corrects deformities and treats external or internal injuriesF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Which physician specialist is also referred to as an ENT?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nephrologist
B)   Pediatrician
C)   Otorhinolaryngologist
D)   Obstetrician
E)   GerontologistF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Disorders such as stuttering and hearing impairment are diagnosed and treated by a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   speech/language pathologist
B)   occupational therapist
C)   ophthalmic assistant
D)   physical therapy assistant
E)   massage therapistF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Screening tests and drugs to ward off disease are commonly used in ________ care.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Screening tests and drugs to ward off...

Question 19

Marianne's grandmother fell and 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 therapistF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

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)   pharmacistF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Exam 2: Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

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

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An allied health professional trained to draw blood for diagnostic laboratory testing is a ____.

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A Medical biller and ________ is responsible for abstracting medical information from medical records and preparing insurance claim forms.

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A physician who studies the changes a disease produces in the cells, fluids, tissues, and processes of the entire body is a(n) ____.

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A registered nurse who graduated from a 2-year junior college nursing program is a(n) ____.

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

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___________ are chemicals that regulate body functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

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Screening tests and drugs to ward off disease are commonly used in ________ care.

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Radiology is the branch of medical science that ____.

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Which physician specialist is also referred to as an ENT?

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Disorders such as stuttering and hearing impairment are diagnosed and treated by a(n) ____.

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A certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) is a registered nurse who ____.

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

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An allied health professional who prepares frozen sections of dissected body tissues is a ____.

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What type of physician specialist reads electrocardiograms (ECGs) for hospital laboratories?

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A physician who specializes in the treatment of patients with cancer is a(n) ____.

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Hospice services are offered only to patients with fewer than ____________ to live.

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Which of the following allied health professionals takes X-ray films of patients to help physicians diagnose broken bones, tumors, and ulcers?

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

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

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