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A healthcare professional who works under the direction of a physician and manages emergencies that occur away from the medical setting is a(n) ____.


A) emergency medical technician
B) surgeon's assistant
C) radiation therapy technologist
D) pathologist assistant
E) physician assistant

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

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A physician who treats patients with cancer is a(n) ____.


A) pathologist
B) oncologist
C) surgeon
D) urologist
E) gynecologist

F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

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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.

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The primary purpose of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is ____.


A) to offer national certification to medical assisting practitioners
B) to advance the field of pharmacy and the safety of patients
C) to maintain and improve the quality of medical care and to certify doctors in various specialties
D) to provide education and information resources to the entire field of internal medicine and its subspecialties
E) to oversee accreditation of hospitals and outpatient surgery centers

F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

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A graduate of a nursing program does not achieve the title of Registered Nurse until ____.


A) certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners
B) passing the state board examination for licensure
C) accredited by the liaison committee on medical education
D) applying to the American Medical Association for membership
E) completing a master's degree in nursing

F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

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


A) associate degree nurse
B) diploma graduate nurse
C) baccalaureate nurse
D) nurse practitioner
E) physician assistant

F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

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

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The ________ therapist helps patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following illness or injury.

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Which of the following organizations developed and established the safety requirements known as National Patient Safety Goals?


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

F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

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


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

F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

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


A) certified laboratory assistant
B) phlebotomist
C) pathologist's assistant
D) physician's assistant
E) surgical technician

F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

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

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A healthcare professional who works with patients to help them attain maximum physical and mental health using therapies and activities is a(n) ____.


A) physical therapist
B) mental health technician
C) medical assistant
D) occupational therapist
E) acupuncturist

F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

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The AMA Code of Medical Ethics is the most comprehensive ethics guide for ________.

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


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

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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Ronnie likes her medical assisting job well enough, but she finds office work a little boring. She has a lot of energy as well as compassion for people who are suffering. Her supervisor has complimented her on her ability to keep a "cool head" under pressure. Ronnie is looking for a career that will allow her to help people who are injured or ill, but also offer more variety and excitement than her current job. Which of the following specialty careers might suit Ronnie?


A) Dental assistant
B) Cardiovascular technologist
C) Pathologist's assistant
D) Emergency medical technician
E) Phlebotomist

F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

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

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Benefits of membership in professional associations include continuing ________ and job networking opportunities.

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Which of the following is not a current healthcare trend?


A) Advancement of technology
B) Concentration on wellness
C) Decrease in preventive care
D) Aging population
E) Increase in ambulatory care

F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

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


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

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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