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What is a résumé?

A
a document describing a person's employment experience and history
B
a letter highlighting specific qualifications to demonstrate why a person is fit for a job
C
a list of people to contact and discuss a job applicant's character and abilities
D
professional documents and licenses to show proficiency in a particular area
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What contributions did Ambroise Pare make to modern medicine?

A
The Roman surgeon developed surgical techniques and established the basics of anatomy.
B
The German printer allowed the medical community to share information about medical treatments.
C
The French Royal surgeon developed techniques for amputation and preventing infection.
D
The Middle Eastern physician helped distinguish smallpox from measles.
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Which of the following is a list of components of health insurance plans?

A
Premiums, co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles
B
Premiums, co-pays, bill adjustments, and deductibles
C
Medicaid, co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles
D
Bill adjustments, Medicare, deductibles, and co-insurance
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What is the most important step toward becoming an entrepreneur in the health science industry?

A
Finish post-secondary education and gain work experience in the health science industry.
B
Develop a strong business plan that identifies competitors and structures the business.
C
Sell goods and services to customers at a much lower price than competitors can offer.
D
Wait for the perfect timing for opportunities to bring a new product to a volatile market.
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Ana is a hospital researcher. She wants to preserve organs for further study in a chemical that is called formalin. Prior to preserving the organs, Ana wants to familiarize herself with the hazards of using formalin. Ana should consult formalin’s

A
Materials Safety Data Sheet.
B
date of expiration.
C
date of manufacture.
D
additional laboratory uses.
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What may occur when a healthcare system limits the range of services it offers?

A
decreased healthcare costs
B
delays in delivery of needed care
C
improved quality of care
D
increased time to tend to patients
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Ethylene oxide is a highly flammable gas used to sterilize medical equipment. To prevent a fire hazard, ethylene oxide should only be used in an area

A
with open windows and doorways.
B
with non-flammable equipment only
C
without fire extinguishers.
D
without sparks or flames.
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As a result of improved technology, many medical and surgical procedures can be done on an outpatient basis, which means that the patient does not have to

A
go to the hospital for the procedure.
B
pay for the full cost of the procedure.
C
remain in the hospital for long periods.
D
receive care from a medical professional.
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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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According to their ethical standards, what are medical researchers required to give to patients before they participate in research studies?

A
better treatments than those available for patients who are not part of the research
B
a fair amount of money for participating in medical research
C
the right to decide whether or not they want to participate in the research
D
opportunities to communicate with other patients in the research
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What is grief?

A
the mental ability to make sense of information
B
the emotional reaction that happens in response to a significant loss
C
the process of losing one’s senses during the aging process
D
the study of situational and biochemical etiology
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Which of the following rights are part of the HIPAA guidelines that require healthcare organizations to maintain policies and procedures for confidentiality?

A
the right to speech
B
the right to privacy
C
the right to remain silent
D
the right to life
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Why does the Internet play a vital role in health care?

A
The Internet allows patient information to be easily stored and exchanged between doctors.
B
The Internet allows patients to research illnesses online instead of seeing doctors.
C
The Internet gives patients the right to choose their own doctors.
D
The Internet eliminates the need for confidentiality of patient information.
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What is the difference between a communicable disease and a noncommunicable disease?

A
A communicable disease can only be controlled through by vaccination and a noncommunicable disease cannot be controlled by vaccination.
B
A communicable disease can be spread from one person to another and a noncommunicable disease cannot be spread to others.
C
A noncommunicable disease can be controlled through by vaccination and a communicable disease cannot be controlled by vaccination.
D
A noncommunicable disease can be spread from one person to another and a communicable disease cannot be spread to others.
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What type of medical facility often has a variety of types of medical specialists and may contain X-ray facilities, laboratories, and pharmacies all under the same roof?

A
mobile clinic
B
long-term care facility
C
doctor’s office
D
hospital
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What type of facility would a patient nearing the end of his or her life most likely be admitted to?

A
hospice facility
B
hospital facility
C
long-term care facility
D
geriatric unit
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What is the difference between hypothermia and hyperthermia?

A
Hypothermia occurs when the body's senses begin to decline and hyperthermia occurs when the body's skin loses its elasticity.
B
Hyperthermia occurs when the body's senses begin to decline and hypothermia occurs when the body's skin loses its elasticity.
C
Hypothermia occurs when the body is overheating and hyperthermia occurs when the body is at dangerously low temperatures.
D
Hyperthermia occurs when the body is overheating and hypothermia occurs when the body is at dangerously low temperatures.
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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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Who is most likely to become a successful entrepreneur?

A
a person with a Ph.D. in biomedicine who enjoys research at a hospital
B
a technician who wants to make a million dollars selling supplements
C
a nurse with a marketable business idea who knows his client base well
D
a medical writer who is tired of her boss and has some leadership skills
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What is professional development?

A
the development of skills, knowledge, and experience that will help you have a less stressful professional life
B
the development of skills, knowledge, and experience that will help you be a more productive worker
C
the development of skills, knowledge, and experience that will help you advance in your career
D
the development of skills, knowledge, and experience that will help you become a professional

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