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RCMultiple Choice

Laboratory Procedure — Cumulative exam

Question 3 • AA - S26 Introduction to Healthcare Science

A hospital employee that regularly uses the technical skills of interpreting X-rays, accurately prescribing medicine, and recording patient information in a chart would most likely be

Answer
A
a lab technician.
B
a physician.
C
a physical therapist.
D
a nurse.

Explanation

A physician uses medical training to interpret diagnostic results such as X-rays, prescribe medication, and document a patient’s condition and treatment. A lab technician may help analyze tests, while physical therapists focus on movement and rehabilitation. Nurses record patient information and administer care, but prescribing medicine and interpreting X-rays are most characteristic of a physician.

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