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What is a primary function of the CDC?

A
promoting healthy behaviors
B
managing patient privacy
C
overseeing Medicare and Medicaid
D
investigating health insurance fraud
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A doctor performed an aspiration on a newborn baby. Which condition did the baby likely have?

A
pain in an arm
B
fluid in the lungs
C
an artery spasm
D
pupil dilation
3

What do terms related to health information technology describe? Check all that apply.methods for storing dataprocesses used to acquire dataprivacy issues related to sharing datatools used to maintain datatypes of data used

A
methods for storing data
B
processes used to acquire data
C
privacy issues related to sharing data
D
tools used to maintain data
E
types of data used
4

Before giving a patient a CT scan, a healthcare worker put on a type of PPE called a lead apron. A lead apron most likely protects the worker from exposure to

A
biohazards.
B
infectious disease.
C
radiation exposure.
D
punctures.
5

The root word “angio-“ means “artery.” Javier had an angiogram and his doctor decided to perform an angioplasty. Which statement best explains Javier’s situation?

A
A doctor measured Javier’s arteries and decided to remove the arteries.
B
A doctor viewed Javier’s arteries and decided to separate the arteries.
C
A doctor studied Javier’s arteries and decided to block the arteries.
D
A doctor took pictures of Javier’s arteries and decided to repair the arteries.
6

Katrina began creating the study chart shown below. Which suffixes complete the chart?

Question illustration
A
X: -ismY: -rrhea
B
X: -emiaY: -itis
C
X: -itisY: -rrhage
D
X: -rrheaY: -trophy
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What is a benefit of using electronic medical records instead of traditional medical records?

A
Medical coding is not needed.
B
Numerical filing systems can be used.
C
Records can be organized using an out guide.
D
Data can be more readily shared with outside facilities.
8

A traditional health record refers to which aspect of health information technology?

A
the form of the data used
B
the method of organizing data
C
the type of requisition used
D
the method of analyzing data
9

After discovering a lump in her breast, Taryn is having a lumpectomy. What is Taryn having done?

A
a visual examination of the lump
B
heat therapy for the lump
C
a surgical removal of the lump
D
a chemical treatment for the lump
10

The combining form “hemo” refers to blood. A condition called hemolysis causes the release of hemoglobin. Which statement best describes what happens in this scenario?

A
The discharge of blood cells causes the cells to release an infectious substance.
B
The inflammation of blood cells causes the cells to release a diseased substance.
C
The destruction of blood cells causes the cells to release a protein substance.
D
The secretion of blood cells causes the cells to release a cancerous substance.
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The prefix "hyper-" means above normal and the suffix "-emia" means "in the blood." Which medical term means "above normal blood sugar levels"?

A
hypercardemia
B
hyperglycemia
C
hyperpulmonemia
D
hyperarthronemia
13

Which of these actions is legally required when dealing with medical records?

A
joining a health information exchange
B
distributing a notice of privacy practices
C
sharing protected health information
D
using an electronic data exchange system
14

Patients undergoing treatment to increase their heart rate most likely have which condition?

A
bradycardia
B
tachycardia
C
polycardia
D
hypercardia
15

Gustavo receives from his doctor postoperative instructions that must be followed regarding his transabdominal operation. Which statement best explains this scenario?

A
Gustavo is having an operation in the area below his abdomen and must follow the instructions before the operation begins.
B
Gustavo is having an operation in the area around his abdomen and must follow the instructions before the operation begins.
C
Gustavo is having an operation in the area above his abdomen and must follow the instructions after the operation is complete.
D
Gustavo is having an operation in the area across his abdomen and must follow the instructions after the operation is complete.
16

Which is a surgical procedure used to stop bleeding?

A
hemospasm
B
hemorrhage
C
hemostasis
D
hemolysis
17

Which belongs in the OPIM category?

A
blood
B
X-ray
C
carcinogen
D
semen
21

A patient with hepatitis has which condition?

A
an inflamed liver
B
a ruptured liver
C
bleeding in the liver
D
cramping in the liver
22

Aaron, a healthcare worker, washed his hands, gave a patient a needle injection, and then disposed of the needle in a sharps container. Which best describes the error Aaron made in following standard precautions?

A
He should have placed the needle in the biohazards bin.
B
He should have put gloves on before working with the needle.
C
He should have contacted the CDC to report the use of a needle.
D
He should have checked the MSDS before disposing of the needle.
23

This chart lists some common word parts used in medical terms.

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A
precardiac
B
cardialgia
C
tachycardia
D
cardiogram
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Which risk to healthcare workers is associated with using sharps?

A
radiation exposure
B
side effects related to medication
C
adverse reactions to drugs
D
transmission of infectious disease

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