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Trends and the Future of Health Science Answers

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Which of the following represent features of technology? Check all that apply.

A
a change or modification of the natural environment
B
intended to satisfy a need or want
C
represents intelligent problem solving
D
draws from a narrow range of basic sciences
E
usually requires a team approach
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Careers in health care careers focus on:

A
finding new ways to help patients through research and technology.
B
tending to patients directly by applying technology.
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Which of the following represent features of a stent and its use in cardiology? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
expandable metallic mesh tube
B
inserted using a long wire called a catheter
C
results in longer recovery times
D
more expensive than other methods
E
avoids major bypass surgery
F
is not left in the body after treatment
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Careers in health science focus on:

A
finding new ways to help patients through research and technology.
B
tending to patients directly by applying technology.
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Which of the following represent features of biotechnology? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
offers many career opportunities
B
employs biomedical engineers and equipment technicians
C
focuses on the efficient storage and retrieval of medical information
D
uses living organisms to create useful products
E
designs medical robots to reduce the risk of infection
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Which of the following describe a biomedical equipment technician (BMET)? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
requires a two-year associate’s degree
B
installs and maintains biomedical equipment
C
requires a bachelor’s degree
D
works in clinical or research setting
E
allows person to obtain a proficiency certification
F
requires a state license
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Tissue engineering and stem cells:

A
are only useful for immune deficits
B
are experimental therapies not yet in use
C
are widely used for a variety of conditions
D
have not been proven to work
E
are only useful for certain anemias
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Which of the following describe careers in health informatics? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
robot designer
B
EMR designer
C
biomedical engineer
D
data analysis researcher
E
privacy officer
F
physical therapy designer
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Which of the following represent features of an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
a four-year degree program
B
for those seeking immediate employment
C
range of jobs is limited
D
a two-year degree program
E
credits may be applied to a bachelor’s degree in some cases
F
not offered at community colleges
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Which of the following represent requirements in all states for health professionals such as doctors, dentists, and psychologists? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
join a professional organization like the AMA
B
pass a test to obtain a license to practice
C
devote a number of hours to community service yearly
D
complete a number of continuing education hours yearly
E
treat a percentage of patients for free
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Which of the following describe advantages available through membership in a professional organization? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
professional networking
B
job listings
C
higher salary
D
educational activities
E
medical and dental care
F
information-rich publications
G
professional licensure
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Which of the following apply to surgery using a scope (e.g., a laparoscope or arthroscope)? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
minimally invasive
B
noninvasive
C
lower risk of infection
D
less pain and faster recovery times
E
higher costs
F
a surgeon is no longer necessary
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Which of the following represent features of X-rays? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
a form of energy
B
do not damage tissues
C
generated by X-ray tubes
D
expose X-ray film or digital sensors to make images of tissues
E
used to perform MRI scans
F
discovered only recently
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Which of the following represent features of PET scans? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
can show body structures in three dimensions
B
used to treat certain cancers
C
can help discover the function of tissues
D
harmless positron radiation is used
E
a tracer is injected into the body
F
used in mammography to screen for cancer
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Tissue engineering is a branch of medical science that seeks to:

A
design precise surgical instruments
B
create artificial limbs
C
create replacement body parts
D
design new medications
E
produce drugs inexpensively
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Which of the following represent features of stem cells? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
used to grow and repair cells
B
can only be obtained from embryos
C
can only be harvested from umbilical cord blood
D
can develop into almost any tissue
E
are currently used to treat a wide variety of medical problems
F
are found in embryos, blood, fat, and marrow
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Which of the following represent features of robotic surgery? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
performs surgery without human interaction
B
makes use of tiny video cameras
C
causes more tissue damage than traditional surgical approaches
D
improves surgical precision
E
reduces pain and recovery time
F
costs more than traditional surgery
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Which of the following represent advantages of electronic medical records? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
less need for records storage space
B
higher use of paper, photocopier, shredder, and mail
C
easier to find records
D
improved quality of care due to better access to information
E
easier to share health information
F
less need for computer systems

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