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Trends and the Future of Health Science — Unit test Answers

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What contribution did Florence Nightingale make to the medical field?

A
She invented new surgical techniques.
B
She opened the first medical practice for women.
C
She discovered the first antibiotic medicine.
D
She started the first formal nursing school.
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Which support services career is characterized by designing, building, and maintaining medical machinery?

A
dietary support services
B
biomedical support services
C
maintenance support services
D
administrative support services
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How do CMT and RMT certifications differ?

A
CMTs are considered professionals and RMTs are considered CMT assistants.
B
CMTs often seek RMT certification and RMTs cannot seek CMT certification.
C
CMTs are considered experts in their field and RMTs have essential skills necessary to work as a medical transcriptionist.
D
CMTs have only first-level certification and RMTs have received advanced education.
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What is the immediate purpose of degree programs which allow students to earn degrees like the Associate of Applied Science degree?

A
to increase the number of medical and nursing school applicants
B
to increase the number of work ready medical professionals
C
to increase the number of health care workers doing continuing education.
D
to increase the number of colleges which train medical professionals
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What do pharmacy technician, emergency dispatcher, and administrative personnel careers have in common?

A
They do not require four-year college degrees as part of the career requirements.
B
They all require people to become licensed and certified in order to get a career.
C
They do not require people to have any specialized trainings or postsecondary education.
D
They all require people to work the same night shift hours, but in different locations.
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When is someone ready to apply for a license for a specialized career in biotechnology?

A
after completing the appropriate educational requirements
B
after finding a job and gaining hands-on experience in the field
C
after completing a certification program in their specialty
D
after finishing an unpaid internship and writing a research report
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What was the medical significance of the discovery of antibiotics?

A
Antibiotics kill disease-causing organisms.
B
Antibiotics kill all living organisms.
C
Antibiotics can get into the blood stream.
D
Antibiotics can prevent infections.
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It can be easier to learn medical terminology if students first study

A
medical mathematics.
B
Greek and Latin words and phrases.
C
anatomy and physiology.
D
bioengineering techniques and methods.
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What statement best describes all support services careers?

A
Support services careers always involve direct patient contact.
B
Support services careers only apply to jobs at hospitals.
C
Support services careers assist in the delivery of healthcare services.
D
Support services careers focus on the business of health care.
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Which organization offers a variety of certifications for health informatics careers?

A
American Health Information Management Association
B
American Health Information Education Association
C
American Health Information Certification Association
D
American Health Information Career Association
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Read the scenario and answer the question that follows.Elaine has just been hired to work in the maintenance department of a hospital, providing maintenance support services. What are some of the responsibilities that Elaine can expect to have in this new position?

A
cleaning, housekeeping, and taking inventory of supplies
B
scheduling the doctors’ appointments with patients
C
resolving conflict among staff members
D
maintaining the safety of medical machinery
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What is someone most likely to do as a medical courier?

A
deliver medical materials
B
restock the inventory
C
perform surgeries
D
respond to emergencies
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What is the Hippocratic Oath?

A
the standard of ethics for medical practitioners
B
an oath Chinese practitioners used to recite in ancient times
C
an oath of commitment to medicine created by Aristotle
D
the ethical standards used by Greek scientists in ancient times
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The field of health science in which more workers design EMR systems and improve diagnosis coding and medical dictation is known as

A
health informatics
B
tissue engineering
C
robotic medicine
D
neuroscience
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What is a person most likely to study in school to prepare for a career in biotechnology?

A
plants, animals, and agriculture
B
communication, genetics, and math
C
chemistry, biology, and engineering
D
math, computers, and architecture
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Read the scenario and answer the question that follows.Rachel has just been hired to work as a phlebotomist. She is trying to explain her new position to a friend, but is having a hard time describing what her tasks will be. What task will Rachel be responsible for as a phlebotomist?

A
teaching patients how to walk again
B
helping take x-rays of patients
C
drawing blood from patients
D
teaching patients tips for good oral health
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What is believed to be the oldest surgical procedure?

A
bloodletting
B
trepanation
C
Ayurveda
D
anatomy
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For which learning goal are flash cards the most useful study method?

A
memorizing facts
B
mastering a skill
C
understanding a system
D
solving a problem
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What is the difference between a biotechnology researcher and a biotechnology technician?

A
Biotechnology researchers manufacture equipment and biotechnology technicians help scientists use the equipment.
B
Biotechnology researchers perform tests and collect data and biotechnology technicians help operate the equipment.
C
Biotechnology researchers design biotechnology machinery and biotechnology technicians act as their research assistants.
D
Biotechnology researchers perform chemical experiments in labs and biotechnology technicians design the experiments.
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A student who needs to learn the functions of the brain begins by learning about one brain region, then moves on to study other areas of the brain. Which study method is this student using?

A
interpreting diagrams
B
breaking down complex concepts
C
practicing skills in the real world
D
forming study groups to review

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