Question 1

Which physician is also referred to as an ENT specialist?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nephrologist
B)   Pediatrician
C)   Otorhinolaryngologist
D)   Obstetrician
E)   GerontologistF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Membership in a(n) ________ association enables you to become involved in the issues and activities relevant to your field.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which of the following health professionals 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 C)

Question 4

On-the-job training qualifies this member of the healthcare team to perform direct patient care under the supervision of the nursing staff.

Accepted Answer

A)   Medical assistant
B)   Vocational nurse
C)   Physical therapist
D)   Nursing aide
E)   Psychiatric aideF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 5

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) All of the above

Question 6

A licensed practical nurse is not permitted to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   take temperatures, blood pressures, or respiratory rates
B)   give a bed bath
C)   perform dressing changes and apply compresses
D)   perform some intravenous (IV)  procedures
E)   make beds and serve mealsF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following healthcare professionals assists registered nurses and physicians by observing patients and reporting changes in their conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medical technologist
B)   Licensed practical nurse
C)   Associate degree nurse
D)   Respiratory therapist
E)   Physician assistantF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

The term that refers to assessment of the urgency and immediate medical needs of a patient is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   first aid
B)   triage
C)   emergency
D)   paramedic
E)   complianceF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Screening tests and drugs to ward off disease are commonly used in ________ care.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which health professional assists the psychiatric team by observing behavior and providing information to help in planning therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Occupational therapist
B)   Physical therapy assistant
C)   Speech pathologist
D)   Mental health technician
E)   Emergency medical technicianF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

A physician who diagnoses and treats diseases of the kidney, bladder, and urinary system is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   urologist
B)   neurologist
C)   ophthalmologist
D)   pathologist
E)   endocrinologistF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

A physician who studies the changes a disease produces in the cells, fluids, tissues, and processes of the entire body is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   internist
B)   family practitioner
C)   pathologist
D)   endocrinologist
E)   orthopedistF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

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) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following allied health professionals takes health histories, performs physical examinations, conducts screening tests, and educates patients and families about disease prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)   Occupational therapist
B)   Associate degree nurse
C)   Independent nurse practitioner
D)   Licensed practical nurse
E)   Baccalaureate nurseF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Physicians who use their hands and medical instruments to diagnose and correct deformities and treat external and internal injuries or disease are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   physiatrists
B)   surgeons
C)   internists
D)   radiologists
E)   orthopedicsF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

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) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Bariatrics is the treatment of ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

The treatment and preventative care of amateur and professional athletes is the subspecialty of ________ medicine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The treatment and preventative care of amateur...

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) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Exam 2: Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Which of the following health professionals 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 branch of medicine that works to maintain the function of the musculoskeletal system is called ____.

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On-the-job training qualifies this member of the healthcare team to perform direct patient care under the supervision of the nursing staff.

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A physician who studies the changes a disease produces in the cells, fluids, tissues, and processes of the entire body is a(n) ____.

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Screening tests and drugs to ward off disease are commonly used in ________ care.

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The term that refers to assessment of the urgency and immediate medical needs of a patient is ____.

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Which of the following healthcare professionals assists registered nurses and physicians by observing patients and reporting changes in their conditions?

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

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

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Membership in a(n) ________ association enables you to become involved in the issues and activities relevant to your field.

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Which physician is also referred to as an ENT specialist?

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A physician who diagnoses and treats diseases of the kidney, bladder, and urinary system is a(n) ____.

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A licensed practical nurse is not permitted to ____.

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

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Bariatrics is the treatment of ________.

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The treatment and preventative care of amateur and professional athletes is the subspecialty of ________ medicine.

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

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Which of the following allied health professionals takes health histories, performs physical examinations, conducts screening tests, and educates patients and families about disease prevention?

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Physicians who use their hands and medical instruments to diagnose and correct deformities and treat external and internal injuries or disease are ____.

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