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Trends and the Future of Health Science — Unit test Answers

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What contribution did Florence Nightingale make to the medical field?

A
She invented new surgical techniques.
B
She opened the first medical practice for women.
C
She discovered the first antibiotic medicine.
D
She started the first formal nursing school.
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Which support services career is characterized by designing, building, and maintaining medical machinery?

A
dietary support services
B
biomedical support services
C
maintenance support services
D
administrative support services
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How do CMT and RMT certifications differ?

A
CMTs are considered professionals and RMTs are considered CMT assistants.
B
CMTs often seek RMT certification and RMTs cannot seek CMT certification.
C
CMTs are considered experts in their field and RMTs have essential skills necessary to work as a medical transcriptionist.
D
CMTs have only first-level certification and RMTs have received advanced education.
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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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What do pharmacy technician, emergency dispatcher, and administrative personnel careers have in common?

A
They do not require four-year college degrees as part of the career requirements.
B
They all require people to become licensed and certified in order to get a career.
C
They do not require people to have any specialized trainings or postsecondary education.
D
They all require people to work the same night shift hours, but in different locations.
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When is someone ready to apply for a license for a specialized career in biotechnology?

A
after completing the appropriate educational requirements
B
after finding a job and gaining hands-on experience in the field
C
after completing a certification program in their specialty
D
after finishing an unpaid internship and writing a research report
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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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It can be easier to learn medical terminology if students first study

A
medical mathematics.
B
Greek and Latin words and phrases.
C
anatomy and physiology.
D
bioengineering techniques and methods.
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What statement best describes all support services careers?

A
Support services careers always involve direct patient contact.
B
Support services careers only apply to jobs at hospitals.
C
Support services careers assist in the delivery of healthcare services.
D
Support services careers focus on the business of health care.
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Which organization offers a variety of certifications for health informatics careers?

A
American Health Information Management Association
B
American Health Information Education Association
C
American Health Information Certification Association
D
American Health Information Career Association
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Read the scenario and answer the question that follows.Elaine has just been hired to work in the maintenance department of a hospital, providing maintenance support services. What are some of the responsibilities that Elaine can expect to have in this new position?

A
cleaning, housekeeping, and taking inventory of supplies
B
scheduling the doctors’ appointments with patients
C
resolving conflict among staff members
D
maintaining the safety of medical machinery
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What is someone most likely to do as a medical courier?

A
deliver medical materials
B
restock the inventory
C
perform surgeries
D
respond to emergencies
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What is the Hippocratic Oath?

A
the standard of ethics for medical practitioners
B
an oath Chinese practitioners used to recite in ancient times
C
an oath of commitment to medicine created by Aristotle
D
the ethical standards used by Greek scientists in ancient times
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What is a person most likely to study in school to prepare for a career in biotechnology?

A
plants, animals, and agriculture
B
communication, genetics, and math
C
chemistry, biology, and engineering
D
math, computers, and architecture
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What is believed to be the oldest surgical procedure?

A
bloodletting
B
trepanation
C
Ayurveda
D
anatomy
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For which learning goal are flash cards the most useful study method?

A
memorizing facts
B
mastering a skill
C
understanding a system
D
solving a problem
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What is the difference between a biotechnology researcher and a biotechnology technician?

A
Biotechnology researchers manufacture equipment and biotechnology technicians help scientists use the equipment.
B
Biotechnology researchers perform tests and collect data and biotechnology technicians help operate the equipment.
C
Biotechnology researchers design biotechnology machinery and biotechnology technicians act as their research assistants.
D
Biotechnology researchers perform chemical experiments in labs and biotechnology technicians design the experiments.

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