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Example Question #1 : Professionalism

A physician who specializes in the care of children is known as a/an:

Possible Answers:

Urologist

Orthopedist

Cardiologist

Endocrinologist

Pediatrician

Correct answer:

Pediatrician

Explanation:

A pediatrician is a physician who specializes in the care of children.

Example Question #1 : Professionalism

Which of the following is an appropriate way to deal with an angered patient?

Possible Answers:

Interrupt the patient

defend yourself agains criticism

Speak in high tones

minimize the patient's concerns

Speak to the patient privately

Correct answer:

Speak to the patient privately

Explanation:

When dealing with angered patients, it is appropiate to speak to the patient privately out of public space. The other options are not appropiate and can exacerbate the patient's anger.

Example Question #1 : Professionalism

Which of the following use overnight delivery services?

Possible Answers:

each of the given answers is correct

USPS

UPS

DHL

Federal Express

Correct answer:

each of the given answers is correct

Explanation:

Delivery services that offer special overnight delivery include the USPS, Federal Express, DHL, and the United Parcel Service (UPS).

Example Question #2 : Cmas

Special deliveries would be sorted into mail class?

Possible Answers:

Second priority

Third priority

Top priority

Fifth priority

Fourth priority

Correct answer:

Top priority

Explanation:

Top priority mail includes the following: certified mail, special deliveries, registered mail, overnight mail, emails, as well as faxes.

Example Question #1 : Integration Within The Healthcare Team

The functional units or respiration where gas exchange occurs:

Possible Answers:

pharynx

bronchi

bronchioles

larynx

alveoli

Correct answer:

alveoli

Explanation:

The alveoli are the functional units of respiration where gas exchange occurs. They form at the terminal ends of bronchioles and consist of a single layer of epithelium surrounded via capillaries.

Example Question #3 : Cmas

The term "dyspepsia" means:

Possible Answers:

Decreased Blood Potassium Levels

None of the given answers is correct

Increased Urine Production

Indigestion

Difficult Movement

Correct answer:

Indigestion

Explanation:

The term "dyspepsia" means "indigestion."

Example Question #1 : Cmas

Substances secreted via glands directly into the bloodstream and elicit their affects on target organs and cells:

Possible Answers:

neurotransmitters

lipids

hormones

electrolytes

erythrocytes

Correct answer:

hormones

Explanation:

Hormones are substances secreted via glands directly into the bloodstream and elicit their affects on target organs and cells.

Example Question #1 : Integration Within The Healthcare Team

The combining form "orchi/o" means:

Possible Answers:

Testicle

Ovary

Penis

Scrotum

Prostate

Correct answer:

Testicle

Explanation:

The combining form "orchi/o" means "testicle."

Example Question #1 : Integration Within The Healthcare Team

A patient with Type O blood has:

Possible Answers:

None of the given answers is correct

B antigens and anti-A antibodies

A antigens and anti-B antibodies

A and B antigens

both anti-A and anti-B antibodies

Correct answer:

both anti-A and anti-B antibodies

Explanation:

A patient with Type O blood has neither A nor B antigens on the surface of their red blood cells, but they have both anti-A and anti-B antibodies.

Example Question #2 : Integration Within The Healthcare Team

The combining form "hem/o" means:

Possible Answers:

Artery

Serum

Vessel

White blood cells

Blood

Correct answer:

Blood

Explanation:

The combining form "hem/o" means "blood."

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