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Dr. Burns suspects that his patient has meningitis, which is a disease that causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can be detected by observing fluid that surrounds the spinal cord. Which diagnostic procedure will the doctor most likely use to confirm his suspicions?

A
urinalysis
B
radiography
C
barium swallow
D
lumbar puncture
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Which is the best example of a healthcare-associated infection?

A
having an allergic reaction to a medication
B
developing cancer after long term exposure to the sun
C
experiencing a headache prior to visiting the doctor
D
contracting an illness from a needle while delivering a baby
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The medical term “PVD” is often used in place of “Peripheral Vascular Disease.” PVD belongs to which category of medical terminology?

A
abbreviation
B
acronym
C
eponym
D
Greek terms
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Gorjana is making a study chart to learn some common medical root words. She has recorded the first two definitions in the chart.

Question illustration
A
X: blood; Y: eye
B
X: blood; Y: bone
C
X: liver; Y: eye
D
X: liver; Y: bone
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A large hospital is associated with two nearby pharmacies. The owners of the hospital would like patient information to be stored and shared electronically between the hospital and the pharmacies. Which is the best solution for this task?

A
posting a notice of confidentiality
B
posting a notice of privacy practices
C
utilizing a Regional Health Information Organization
D
participating in the National Health Information Network
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Henrietta has myopathy that affects her pulmonary function. Which statement describes the condition that Henrietta most likely has?

A
She has trouble breathing due to muscular disease.
B
She has poor circulation due to a tumor in her heart.
C
She has difficulty eating due to pain in her stomach.
D
She has pain in her fingers due to inflammation of the joints.
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Dr. Wong explained to her patient Bryan that he has an early stage of cancer and that the cancer should not cause long-term illness. Which is the best term for the doctor’s explanation?

A
symptom
B
prognosis
C
sign
D
treatment
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The root word “aden-” means “gland.” Which term refers to a mass or tumor in a gland?

A
adenitis
B
adenopathy
C
adenectomy
D
adenoma
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The root word “cephal-” refers to the head, and the suffix “-y” refers to a condition. Which is a condition in which a person has a larger than normal head?

A
neocephaly
B
exocephaly
C
macrocephaly
D
hypocephaly
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What is an advantage of using medical coding?

A
It eliminates the need for electronic medical billing.
B
It helps insurance companies and healthcare providers share patient information.
C
It protects patient records from being released to unauthorized facilities.
D
It allows text-based medical records to be created from a voice recording.

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