Laboratory Procedure — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which is the least likely benefit of using computers in the health-care field?

A
improves the quality of health care by providing state-of-the-art tools and technology that enable safer medical procedures
B
improves efficiency by helping workers share information
C
helps provide high technology jobs in the health-care industry
D
helps coordinate information of health records, insurance coverage, billings, and payments
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What would be the most likely consequence of incorrectly documenting test results?

A
Laboratories would have more automated equipment.
B
Patients would receive improper treatment.
C
Laboratories would have less automated equipment.
D
Patients would have faster test results.
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Which term(s) relate to the inflammation or infection of something? Check all that apply.gastritishepatitisappendectomydermatitismastectomytonsillectomy

A
gastritis
B
hepatitis
C
appendectomy
D
dermatitis
E
mastectomy
F
tonsillectomy
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A patient in the emergency room has been in cardiac arrest for three minutes before her heart is restarted. What is the most likely consequence of this episode?

A
The brain will not have received oxygenated blood.
B
The heart will be stronger than before.
C
Death will occur.
D
There will be few if any complications.
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Which is an example of diagnostic equipment?

A
a dialysis machine
B
a MRI machine
C
an infusion pump
D
a heart-lung machine
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Charley is in the hospital visiting a friend who has a broken leg. Charley does not wash his hands after he left the room because his friend is injured but not sick. What did Charley do wrong?

A
He should have taken all droplet precautions because they should be practiced in cases of injuries.
B
He should have taken all contact precautions because they should be practiced in cases of injuries.
C
He should have taken all airborne precautions because they should be practiced in every case.
D
He should have taken all standard precautions because they should be practiced in every case.
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After speaking with Laurence, a patient, two doctors determine two possible treatments for his condition, but they disagree about which would likely be the most effective. Each treatment can be started and stopped quickly without leaving side effects. Which is the best way for the doctors to resolve their conflicting opinions?

A
Administer both medications to the patient at the same time and note any side effects.
B
Ask the insurance company to decide which treatment to administer to the patient first.
C
Administer one treatment until it no longer feels effective and then administer the other.
D
Decide on a balanced timeframe for each treatment and note which is more effective.
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Which best defines medical asepsis?

A
a condition that is sterile or free from infection
B
a condition that is contaminated or infected
C
a condition that is sterile or infected
D
a condition that is contaminated or free from infection
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Being aware of other people’s emotional cues such as body language makes you

A
a better speaker.
B
an effective listener.
C
understand your audience.
D
keep eye contact.
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Which abbreviations are used by a pharmacy to give directions for a patient taking medication? Check all that apply. FxRq3hPOafebqidROM

A
Fx
B
R
C
q3h
D
PO
E
afeb
F
qid
G
ROM
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How did the process of a CBC (complete blood count) change with the invention of the automatic cell counter?

A
Cell counts were done using a microscope instead of a machine.
B
Cell counts were done more slowly but more accurately.
C
Cell counts were done for white blood cells instead of red blood cells.
D
Cell counts were done more quickly and were more reliable.

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