Question 1

A medical career in the area of phlebotomy focuses on:

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A)   The manipulation of the spine by hand
B)   The science of vision using both eyes
C)   Mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders
D)   Incision into a vessel
E)   The therapeutic approach to medicineF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

List the steps for answering the telephone in a medical facility.Why is proper and polite telephone etiquette important in a health care setting?

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List the steps for answering the telepho...

Question 3

When is it necessary to obtain an ECG recording on a patient?

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An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a t...

Question 4

____________________ assistants and technicians provide care to the ophthalmology patient by measuring vision, changing dressings, administering eye and oral medications, applying contact lenses, and assisting with specialized ocular tests.

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The answer of ____________________ assistants and technicians provide care to...

Question 5

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-How are electrical currents in the heart measured?

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Electrical currents in the heart are mea...

Question 6

Write an expository describing the function of medical health care providers.

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Medical health care providers play a cru...

Question 7

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-What is involved in a comprehensive eye examination?

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A comprehensive eye examination includes testing for visual acuity for distance and near objects. It also measures focusing, tracking, and fixation skills. The ability to use both eyes together at the same time is assessed, as is depth perception.

Question 8

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-What are some duties of surgical technologists?

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Surgical technologists assist during sur...

Question 9

____________________ are eye muscle specialists who work under the direction of an ophthalmologist and who help the patient develop the ability to use both eyes together.

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The answer of ____________________ are eye muscle specialists who work...

Question 10

Research the development and implementation of the Snellen chart in measuring visual acuity.

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The Snellen chart was developed by Dutch...

Question 11

Opticians :

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A)   Design, fit, and adapt lenses and frames based on an optical prescription
B)   Assist during surgical procedures under the supervision of the surgeon and a registered nurse
C)   Examine and test eyes to evaluate vision and detect diseases of the eye for referral to a medical doctor
D)   Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of the eye
E)   Working under the direction of a physician, perform about 70% of the duties of the medical doctorF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

____________________ personnel extend the optometrist's capability by performing the routine tasks of vision care.

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Paraoptometric

Question 13

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-What is the role of the physician assistant?

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The physician assistant performs about 7...

Question 14

The podiatric assistant performs routine procedures such as:

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A)   Patient preparation
B)   Equipment sterilization
C)   Development of radiographs
D)   General office duties
E)   All of the aboveF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Acceptance into medical school programs is determined by all of the following except:

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A)   Participation in leadership activities
B)   State licensure
C)   Participation in extracurricular activities
D)   Excelling academically
E)   All of the aboveF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-What are the educational and training requirements of a medical assistant?

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Training for the medical assistant ranges from 1 to 2 years in a vocational or community college program. The employing physician trains some medical assistants on the job. Certification of medical assistants is possible through the American Association of Medical Assistants.

Question 17

Surgical technologists:

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A)   Design, fit, and adapt lenses and frames based on an optical prescription
B)   Assist during surgical procedures under the supervision of the surgeon and a registered nurse
C)   Examine and test eyes to evaluate vision and detect diseases of the eye for referral to a medical doctor
D)   Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of the eye
E)   Working under the direction of a physician, perform about 70% of the duties of the medical doctorF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

The ____________________ performs both clerical and clinical functions under the supervision of a physician.

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The answer of The ____________________ performs both clerical and clinical...

Question 19

What are the five body positions used for a patient during an examination? Chose one position and explain when it would be preferred over others.

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The five body positions used for a patie...

Question 20

A medical career in the area of orthoptics focuses on:

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A)   The manipulation of the spine by hand
B)   The science of vision using both eyes
C)   Mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders
D)   Incision into a vessel
E)   A therapeutic approach to medicineF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Exam 25: Medical Careers

A medical career in the area of phlebotomy focuses on:

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List the steps for answering the telephone in a medical facility.Why is proper and polite telephone etiquette important in a health care setting?

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When is it necessary to obtain an ECG recording on a patient?

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____________________ assistants and technicians provide care to the ophthalmology patient by measuring vision, changing dressings, administering eye and oral medications, applying contact lenses, and assisting with specialized ocular tests.

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Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -How are electrical currents in the heart measured?

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Write an expository describing the function of medical health care providers.

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Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -What is involved in a comprehensive eye examination?

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Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -What are some duties of surgical technologists?

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____________________ are eye muscle specialists who work under the direction of an ophthalmologist and who help the patient develop the ability to use both eyes together.

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Research the development and implementation of the Snellen chart in measuring visual acuity.

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Opticians :

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____________________ personnel extend the optometrist's capability by performing the routine tasks of vision care.

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Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -What is the role of the physician assistant?

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The podiatric assistant performs routine procedures such as:

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Acceptance into medical school programs is determined by all of the following except:

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Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -What are the educational and training requirements of a medical assistant?

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Surgical technologists:

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The ____________________ performs both clerical and clinical functions under the supervision of a physician.

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What are the five body positions used for a patient during an examination? Chose one position and explain when it would be preferred over others.

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A medical career in the area of orthoptics focuses on:

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