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What does a strong economy do for the healthcare industry?

A
gives patients more rights with regard to their healthcare services
B
allows countries to spend more money on healthcare services
C
gives patients access to receive free food and water to improve health
D
helps countries reduce the spread of contagious disease outbreaks
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What is the best way to format a cover letter?

A
informally, with a heading, introduction, body and closing
B
formally, showing confidence with appropriate technical language
C
informally, with a brief mention of the attached resume
D
formally, with a heading, introduction, body and closing
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What type of disease does Sharon have if the doctor just diagnosed her with diabetes?

A
immunity
B
communicable
C
tertiary
D
noncommunicable
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What is certification?

A
a test that a healthcare professional must take in order to maintain his or her license
B
an official statement that an individual is qualified to do a particular job and has specific knowledge and expertise
C
a type of document that entitles a person to a discounted rate at any healthcare facility
D
continuing education credits received by attending conferences or taking short courses
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Which person could provide the best professional reference?

A
the CEO from the last place of employment
B
a teacher from middle school summer camp
C
a supervisor from a one-day volunteer activity
D
a direct supervisor from a current summer job
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Which of the following is the best example of a benefit of cultural diversity?

A
By being aware that patients are of a different race, healthcare providers can get a hospital translator to help explain their treatment.
B
By being aware that people of different backgrounds have varying practices and beliefs, healthcare providers can tailor their care to meet their needs.
C
By being aware that society is diverse, healthcare providers can identify patients by their ethnicity to make sure they fill out paperwork correctly.
D
By being aware of the fact that patients come from all ethnicities, healthcare providers can make sure they order the right tests based on their racial profile.
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Which of the following jobs is an example of a clinical career?

A
finance worker who handles the money and pays the bills for a medical clinic
B
nurse who cares for patients in an assisted living facility
C
administrative worker who files documents and paperwork
D
a temporary job that provides school credit
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Which statement best describes Aristotle?

A
Aristotle served as a physician for the gladiators.
B
Aristotle founded the first school of medicine in Cos, Greece.
C
Aristotle was one of the first known Roman surgeons.
D
Aristotle's research in medicine influenced medical practices around the world.
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Similar to Hippocrates, modern scientists who study etiology believe that

A
sickness is caused by spiritual events such as demons entering the body.
B
diseases come from natural causes such as bites from infected insects.
C
all diseases can be cured by the right combinations of different treatments.
D
the best treatment for a germ is a calming practice such as yoga or massage.
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Which of the following is the best example of the negative impact that a nurse’s job could have on his social life?

A
can’t make time to go back to school
B
seldom has career mobility
C
regularly makes less than a physician
D
frequently misses family events
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What is obstetrics?

A
a branch of medicine that deals with pregnancy and childbirth
B
a branch of medicine that deals with medical imaging and x-rays
C
a branch of medicine that deals with rehabilitation strategies
D
a branch of medicine that deals with dental procedures
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Read the following scenario, and then answer the question.Adam is a nurse practitioner at a large hospital. His supervisor gives him a list of tasks for the day, which are to assist a physician with a procedure, review some paperwork, and check on patients. The supervisor says that assisting with the procedure is the most urgent task, and the paperwork is least important. Adam first assists with the procedure and then checks on patients. After he has finished checking on patients, he begins reviewing charts. What is the organizational skill that Adam has used to complete his work?

A
punctuality
B
professionalism
C
prioritizing
D
productivity
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Read the following scenario, and then answer the question below.A patient experiencing chronic pain is prescribed pain medication but is encouraged to engage in stress reduction and relaxation exercises. What type of health care is the patient receiving?

A
biomedical health care
B
integrative health care
C
complementary and alternative health care
D
alternative health care
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What could happen if a public healthcare system is short on funds?

A
The time doctors have to spend doing paperwork may increase dramatically.
B
The public will receive medical care from private healthcare systems.
C
The chance for a facility to offer more advanced treatments may be limited.
D
The facility will have to hire more workers to compensate for the loss.
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Read the scenario, and then answer the question that follows.A young pregnant woman who does not speak English is in labor and has just been admitted to the hospital. She is agitated when male practitioners are in the delivery room, but she interacts with the female practitioner present. Her husband refuses to come to the room when he is asked to. What is the most likely explanation for the behavior of the woman and her husband?

A
In some cultures, childbirth is considered a “woman’s experience,” and men are not allowed to be in the same room as the woman when she delivers the baby.
B
In some cultures, childbirth is considered a “family event,” and people unrelated to the mother are not allowed to be in the same room as the woman when she delivers her baby.
C
In some cultures, childbirth is considered a “private experience,” and only one person is allowed to be in the same room as the woman when she delivers the baby.
D
In some cultures, childbirth is considered a “natural experience,” and doctors who are trying to administer drugs are not allowed to be in the same room as the woman when she delivers the baby.
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Which of the following entities are required to follow the privacy and security rules that are part of HIPAA?

A
schools
B
pharmacies
C
health clubs
D
city clerk’s office
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Professional behavior is behavior that is appropriate

A
healthcare facilities.
B
professional sports arenas.
C
office buildings.
D
all workplaces.
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When data collected on the performance of a healthcare facility suggests that quality standards have not been met, what is one method that can be used to correct the problem?

A
develop a corrective action plan
B
perform a medical chart audit
C
conduct a safety inspection
D
lay off employees
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, President George W. Bush declared the Gulf Coast a federal disaster area, thereby allocating billions of dollars to help rebuild infrastructure. This financial aid is an example of which step in emergency management?

A
mitigation
B
preparedness
C
response
D
recovery
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Which statement best describes accredited healthcare facilities?

A
Healthcare facilities that are accredited are less regulated than those that are not.
B
Healthcare facilities that are accredited are more expensive than those that are not.
C
Healthcare facilities that are accredited will likely provide quality care.
D
Healthcare facilities that are accredited will provide poor health care.

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