Question 1

The branch of medicine that diagnoses and treats problems and diseases of the older adult is _______.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

A disorder related to the functioning of the stomach and intestines is treated by a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   gerontologist
B)   allergist
C)   gastroenterologist
D)   cardiologist
E)   neurologistF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is not a current healthcare trend?

Accepted Answer

A)   Advancement of technology
B)   Concentration on wellness
C)   Decrease in preventive care
D)   Aging population
E)   Increase in ambulatory careF) None of the above
G) D) and E) C

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 centersF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Which healthcare professional treats patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, or pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Phlebotomist
B)   Respiratory therapist
C)   Anesthetist assistant
D)   Physical therapist
E)   Occupational therapistF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Reconstruction, correction, or improvement of body structures is performed by a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   general surgeon
B)   psychiatrist
C)   orthopedist
D)   plastic surgeon
E)   otorhinolaryngologistF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 8

An example of a disorder treated by an endocrinologist is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   hyperthyroidism
B)   stroke
C)   cleft lip
D)   heart disease
E)   hypertensionF) B) and E)
G) B) and C) A

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The branch of medicine that works to maintain the function of the musculoskeletal system is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   urology
B)   orthopedics
C)   pediatrics
D)   neurology
E)   cardiologyF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 11

Which type of physician specialist uses their eyes and hands to identify structural problems while supporting the body's natural tendency toward health and self-healing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Doctors of osteopathy
B)   Ophthalmologists
C)   Dermatologists
D)   Family practitioners
E)   ObstetriciansF) A) and D)
G) A) and E) A

Question 12

The study and recording of the electrical activity of the brain is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   electrocardiography
B)   electromyography
C)   electroencephalography
D)   electrotherapy
E)   electropathologyF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 13

If you work for a family practice physician or group of physicians, you may be responsible for arranging patient appointments with ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you work for a family practice...

Question 14

Which of the following is the nation's largest network of institutional healthcare providers?

Accepted Answer

A)   American Hospital Association
B)   American Medical Association
C)   American Pharmacists Association
D)   American College of Physicians
E)   American Association of Medical AssistantsF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

All healthcare facilities are required to convert to electronic health records (EHRs)  by the year ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   2013
B)   2014
C)   2015
D)   2012
E)   2016F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Using a radio communication network, a(n) ________ medical technician works under the direction of a physician and is trained to triage patients and initiate appropriate treatment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using a radio communication network, a(n) ________...

Question 17

The specialty of obstetrics deals with pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum. It is often combined with ________. A practice that specializes in both is referred to as OB/GYN.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The specialty of obstetrics deals with pregnancy,...

Question 18

A physician specialist who cares for pregnant women is called a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   endocrinologist
B)   pediatrician
C)   gynecologist
D)   obstetrician
E)   pathologistF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 nursingF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 20

A healthcare professional who assists patients and families in the selection of food choices that provide adequate and balanced nutrition is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   medical technologist
B)   occupational therapist
C)   registered dietitian
D)   nursing assistant
E)   medical assistantF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

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The branch of medicine that works to maintain the function of the musculoskeletal system is called ____.

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Which type of physician specialist uses their eyes and hands to identify structural problems while supporting the body's natural tendency toward health and self-healing?

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The study and recording of the electrical activity of the brain is called ____.

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If you work for a family practice physician or group of physicians, you may be responsible for arranging patient appointments with ________.

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Which of the following is the nation's largest network of institutional healthcare providers?

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All healthcare facilities are required to convert to electronic health records (EHRs) by the year ________.

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