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| When a Governor talks about a law that would put a cap on malpractice lawsuit awards, he/she is talking about: |
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| Most small town hospitals are classified as: |
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| An example of a government hospital |
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| Duke Children's Hospital in Durham is an example of what type of hospital? |
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| What diagnosis is the most common among hospice patients? |
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| A worker in a large textile mill injures an arm on a machine at work. Where would the worker go FIRST? |
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| Industrial health care center |
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| What agency would respond when there is an outbreak of West Nile Virus in North Carolina? |
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| Food and medications sold to the public |
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| MOST non-profit healthcare organizations focus on specific: |
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| Diseases or health professions |
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| Managed care networks are required to provide quality care: |
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| at the lowest possible cost |
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| What do the initials HMO stand for? |
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| Health Maintenance Organization |
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| Medicare is best described as health insurance for the: |
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| In what type of health agency would MOST of the patients be diagnosed with a chronic illness? |
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| What is one type of health care is provided in local health departments? |
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| A hospital that is supported by federal tax dollars is classified as what type of hospital? |
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| What is one service typically supplied by school health services? |
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| In what type of health agency would you expect clients to stay for the shortest period of time? |
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| A health maintenance organization places emphasis on |
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| John, an EMT is injured when the ambulance he is riding in is in an accident. What type of financing would pay for John's medical care? |
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| What methods of financing health care places limits on cost of care, based on the procedure being performed or the type of illness? |
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| People are first eligible for Medicare at what age? |
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| Bulk purchasing, outpatient services and DRGs are all methods of: |
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| Amy has Type 1 diabetes. Her job requires her to travel extensively. Which type of health care insurance would probably be best for Amy? |
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| The two major types of health care systems are |
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| Hospitals that provide care for a specific age group or disorder are called |
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| The three major types of health care agencies are: |
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| Government, Non-Profit and For-Profit Agencies |
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| What federal government health care agency is responsible for the safety of the food and drugs sold in the United States? |
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| FDA Food and Drug Administration |
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| The local public health agency is called |
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| An example of a non-profit agency |
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| What is an example of a for-profit health care agency? |
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| In-patient facility, Long-term care facility, Out-patient facility |
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| Government payment for health care for patients over 65, any person with a disability that has received social security for at least 2 years, anyone with end stage renal disease is called |
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| A specific amount paid by the patient for each medical service, such as $15.00 for each doctor visit or each prescription filled is called: |
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| Sarah and Kevin's baby was born with Spina Bifida. What type of agency would best be able to provide them with educational materials, referrals, and current research on the condition? |
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| The percentage of the bill for services that the policy holder must pay is called the: |
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| The periodic amount paid to an insurance company for health care or prescription durgs is called |
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| Amount the patient must pay before the insurance starts to pay for service is called: |
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| A private insurance policy that pays the difference between the medical charge and the amount that Medicare pays is called: |
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| Government payment of health care services for people with low income, children who qualify and the blind |
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| What is NOT a characteristic of a for-profit health care agency? |
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| supported by donations, fees, fundraisers and grants |
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| If someone is injured at work, what type of financing would pay for his medical care? |
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Walter is filing patient records numerically. Which number will come last using a terminal numeric system?
A. 96003-48
B. 29194-93
C. 68349-38
D. 58392-44 |
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Mrs. Hancock, a patient, calls the doctor's office asking to speak immediately to the nurse, Susie. How should the receptionist respond?
"Mrs. Hancock, you know you cannot insist on talking to Susie every time you call. I will tell her you called."
B. "Mrs. Hancock, is this an emergency? Susie is not available, but I can take a message. She will call you back at her earliest convenience."
C. "Mrs. Hancock, Susie is in the room with Mr. Roberts. When she finishes checking the rash on his leg, I will ask her to call you."
D. "Mrs. Hancock, you seem upset. Tell me what is wrong, and I will go see if Susie can take this call right now." |
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| B. "Mrs. Hancock, is this an emergency? Susie is not available, but I can take a message. She will call you back at her earliest convenience." |
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When the patient misses his appointment, the doctor's office may choose to:
take the patient out of the active patient files.
B. bill the patient for the missed visit.
C. block the patient from scheduling another appointment.
D. post a "no show" list on the front office window. |
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| B. bill the patient for the missed visit. |
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A health informatics professional who reviews patient records for malpractice and negligence cases would be employed by a(n):
A. attorney.
B. clinic.
C. hospital.
D. physician's office. |
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A health informatics professional who works primarily with Medicare and elderly patients would be employed by:
A. clinics.
B. home health facilities.
C. hospitals.
D. legal office. |
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| B. home health facilities |
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The occupational therapist conducted a mobility device assessment on a patient. After reviewing the record, the health insurance specialist assigns a CPT code for:
A. charges.
B. a diagnosis.
C. a procedure.
D. supplies used |
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A medical records technician would most likely make which statement?
A."Coding information requires accuracy and patience."
B. "Completing intake forms requires attention to details."
C. "Filing patient's charts takes a lot of my time."
D. "It is a lot of responsibility to be in charge of the hospital's information system." |
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| C. "Filing patient's charts takes a lot of my time." |
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A medical records administrator would most likely make which statement?
"Coding information requires accuracy and patience."
B. "Completing intake forms requires attention to details."
C. "Filing patient's charts takes a lot of my time."
D. "It is a lot of responsibility to be in charge of the hospital's information system." |
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| D. "It is a lot of responsibility to be in charge of the hospital's information system." |
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An admissions clerk would most likely make which statement?
Coding information requires accuracy and patience."
B. "Completing intake forms requires attention to details."
C. "Filing patient's charts takes a lot of my time."
D. "It is a lot of responsibility to be in charge of the hospital's information system." |
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| B. "Completing intake forms requires attention to details." |
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Jennifer is a receptionist for Dr. Morehead. Which phone call would require immediate attention by the doctor?
A. Patient calls to make an appointment for a physical.
B. Laboratory calls with normal lab results for Mrs. Joyner who has been nervours about her tests.
C. Another doctor calls to Dr. Morehead about an urgent referral.
D. A mother calls crying that her child will not eat peas. |
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| C. Another doctor calls to Dr. Morehead about an urgent referral. |
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A nursing assistant accidently picks up the wrong phone line at the nurse's station. A doctor wants to give phone orders and asks if the nursing assistant will take them. What should the nursing assistant say?
A. "I accidently picked up this phone line, so I will put you on hold and someone else will answer it."
B. "Hang on, I'll get a piece of paper and write this down."
C. "The RN is here, she needs to take this phone call. Thank you for your patience while I give the phone to her."
D. "Oh, sorry! I am just a nursing assistant so I can't do this. Hold on and I will see who I can find to help you." |
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| C. "The RN is here, she needs to take this phone call. Thank you for your patience while I give the phone to her." |
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A health informatics professional who works independently typing medical information recorded by physicians would be employed by a(n):
A. attorney.
B. clinic.
C. hospital.
D. transcription services. |
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| D. transcription services. |
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A patient suffered a fractured third metatarsal while playing baseball. After reviewing the record, the health insurance specialist assigns an ICD-9 code for:
A. fixation.
B. fracture.
C. metatarsal.
D. third. |
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Daniel is conducting the annual monitoring of facility documentation and inspection of electrical equipment at the Breath of Life respiratory clinic. Which agency is most likely Daniel's employer
A. ASHE
B. CDC
C. EPA
D. NFPA |
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David is monitoring the waste management system of a hemodialysis clinic. Which agency is most likely David's employer?
A. ASHE
B. CDC
C. EPA
D. NFPA |
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Mr. Qually wants to measure the effectiveness of healthcare delivery in the hospital. He sends out a survey to former patients to collect data about their experiences while hospitalized. In what areas would he most likely use this customer satisfaction information?
Accrediting and determining funding needs
B. Accrediting and quality assurance
C. Determining staffing needs and maintaining a clean environment
D. Managing hospital resources and quality assurance |
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| B. Accrediting and quality assurance |
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What is the best way for the central supply technician to assure patient safety from contamination by surgical instruments?
A. Antisepsis
B. Disinfection
C. Sterilzation
D. Ultrasonic cleaning |
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Which statement by a nurse would indicate that he/she understands the principles of sterile technique?
A. "I always check the expiration date of sterile packages."
B. "I always hand the doctor any item needed on the sterile field."
C. "I can walk around the room to get items needed for the procedure."
D. "I consider sterile field to be contaminated after it is opened." |
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| A. "I always check the expiration date of sterile packages." |
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The support services employee is cleaning a hospital bed following a patient's discharge. Which statement shows understanding of disinfection?
A. "I will use a chemical solution to disinfect the bed."
B. "I will use betadine to disinfect the bed."
C. I will use soap and water to disinfect the bed."
D. "I will use steam to disinfect the bed." |
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| A. "I will use a chemical solution to disinfect the bed." |
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What technique is used to add objects to a sterile field with an instrument?
A. Drop technique
B. Mitten technique
C. Transfer forceps
D. Wrap technique |
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Kristina wants to add gauze to a sterile field. If she does not have an instrument, what technique will she use?
A. Drop technique
B. Open technique
C. Transfer forceps
D. Wrap technique |
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When an operating room technician sets up surgical trays, what is the best way to add a sterile bowl to a sterile tray
A. Drop technique
B. Mitten technique
C. Transfer forceps
D. Throw technique |
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Which action by a surgical technician shows understanding of the principles of sterile technique?
A. Check the expiration date on sterile packages
B. Maintain a 1-inch border on the edge of the sterile field
C. Reach across the sterile field to pass items for the doctor
D. Touch the inside of sterile packages |
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| A. Check the expiration date on sterile packages |
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The surgical technician displays an understanding of sterile technique by making sure the:
A. surgical field stays dry.
B. surgical field has a 4-inch buffer area.
C. sterile indicator is on the supply package.
D. surgical field is free from microorganisms. |
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| A. surgical field stays dry |
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A hospital ensures that regulated trash is handled, packaged, stored and then disposed of in accordance with the law. This action ensures the facility is following which aseptic procedure?
A. Cleaning and decontamination of the healthcare environment
B. Managing and storing materials
C. Managing hazardous materials and waste
D. Purchasing materials within budget |
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| C. Managing hazardous materials and waste |
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McCormick Hospital is working to integrate all infection control standards by designing and constructing areas that will make it easier for employees to comply with OSHA standards. Which aseptic procedure does this address?
A. Acquire and distribute resources
B. Decontaminate the healthcare environment
C. Manage and store materials
D. Manage hazardous materials and wastes |
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| B. Decontaminate the healthcare environment |
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To determine how many patients the average nursing assistant can bathe within an 8 hour shift, a hospital administrator observes nursing assistants providing patient care. Which area of resource management does this address?
A. Acquiring and distributing resources
B. Managing agency finances
C. Monitoring productivity
D. Participating in staff development |
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| C. Monitoring productivity |
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If Roy wants to have a better understanding of how resource management operates in a healthcare setting, which record will provide him the most helpful information?
A. Agency finances record
B. Employee work records
C. Environmental esthetics
D. Managing hazardous wastes |
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| A. Agency finances record |
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Captain Aiken implements a preventive maintenance program for the rescue squad that includes buildings, equipment, and supplies. What area of resource management is this?
A. Acquire and distribute resources
B. Manage agency finances
C. Manage and maintain equipment
D. Staff development and productivity |
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| C. Manage and maintain equipment |
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Mr. Lamb is a hospital administrator. He looks for ways to reduce wasteful use of resources in the facility. Which area of resource management does this address?
A. Acquire and distribute resources
B. Manage agency finances
C. Manage and maintain equipment
D. Staff development and productivity |
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| B. Manage agency finances |
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Alvin keeps inventory of materials used in the medical office. He anticipates the needs of the facility and orders supplies in advance to avoid shortages. Alvin is showing an understanding of which area of resource management
A. Acquire and distribute resources
B. Manage agency finances
C. Manage and maintain equipment
D. Staff development and productivity |
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| A. Acquire and distribute resources |
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George is a support services manager. His primary goal is to:
A. maintain a clean and safe environment.
B. maintain an aesthetic environment.
C. manage the resources of the facility.
D. provide the best patient care possible. |
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| D. provide the best patient care possible. |
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When Tony wants to renew his CPR certification, which department will provide him with the information he needs?
A. Acquire and Distribute Resources
B. Manage Agency Finances
C. Managing Hazardous Waste
D. Staff Development and Productivity |
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| D. Staff Development and Productivity |
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Which statement indicates that an employee has an understanding of the importance of the aesthetics of the physical environment of a hospital?
A. "A hospital with a modern appearance will give the impression of advanced, cutting-edge technology."
A. "A hospital with a modern appearance will give the impression of advanced, cutting-edge technology."
B. "Hospitals should be cheerful and comfortable to allow the patient to feel less threatened."
C. "Patients are more concerned with the cleanliness of a hospital than with the appearance of the facility."
D. "Patients are usually too ill and uncomfortable to be concerned with the appearance of their hospital rooms."
C. "Patients are more concerned with the cleanliness of a hospital than with the appearance of the facility."
D. "Patients are usually too ill and uncomfortable to be concerned with the appearance of their hospital rooms." |
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| B. "Hospitals should be cheerful and comfortable to allow the patient to feel less threatened." |
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Ryan is furnishing a pediatric unit. Which statement best demonstrates his understanding of creating a therapeutic physical environment?
A. "I will keep toys in one area to ensure they are kept sterile."
B. "I will limit views of outdoors to keep the children from being sad about being hospitalized."
C. "I will provide cheerful pictures on the walls."
D. "I will use white furniture so that it will show how clean the unit is." |
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| C. "I will provide cheerful pictures on the walls." |
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A housekeeping supervisor monitors the use of gloves by employees washing floors and walls in the hospital. This ensures the hospital is complying with guidelines for:
A. chemical disinfection.
B. cleaning of medical devices.
C. environmental cleaning.
D. principles of sterile technique. |
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| C. environmental cleaning. |
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A hospital administrator provides training for nurses related to the use of new computers. Which area of resource management does this training address?
A. Acquiring and distributing resources
B. Managing agency finances
C. Monitoring productivity
D. Participating in staff development |
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| . Participating in staff development |
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Jamie wants to stop the spread of an infectious agent on her hands. What process will she use?
A. Asepsis
B. Antisepsis
C. Disinfection
D. Sterilization |
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MARmedical's new drug has been introduced to humans. This is an example of:
A. clinical trials.
B. instrumentation.
C. producing pharmaceutical.
D. quality control |
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What position in biomanufacturing requires the understanding of infection control and the use of PPEs?
A. Process technician
B. Manufacturing support technician
C. Process engineer
D. Process development scientist |
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Working with the local cooperative extension office, Mosley asked for advice on how to decrease bug infestation in his tomato fields. This is an example of:
A. animal biotechnology.
B. crop biotechnology.
C. forest biotechnology.
D. medical/healthcare biotechnology. |
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An area poultry plant is experiencing an increase in the Coccidiosis parasite in chickens. Which area should a farmer call for professional advice?
A. Animal biotechnology
B. Crop biotechnology
C. Forest biotechnology
D. Medical/healthcare biotechnology |
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The Blue Ridge Parkway staff is working to increase the tree formation to decrease illness patterns in its animal population. This is an example of:
A. animal biotechnology.
B. crop biotechnology.
C. forest biotechnology.
D. medical/healthcare biotechnology. |
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The animal research department is working on a new transgenic animal for better organ transplants. Which part of the animal biotechnology application is it using?
A. Improving animal health
B. Enhancing human medical applications
C. Enhancing animal products
D. Protecting the environment and helping conserve endangered species |
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| B. Enhancing human medical applications |
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The local cattleman's association is planning an informational session on increasing farm animal production. Which biotechnology application is most appropriate to discuss?
A. Improving animal health
B. Enhancing human medical application
C. Enhancing animal products
D. Protecting the environment and helping conserve endangered species |
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| A. Improving animal health |
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With the improving medical and healthcare applications in biotechnology, the use of over-the-counter cholesterol tests is an example of:
A. diagnosing diseases.
B. treating diseases.
C. enhancing medical applications.
D. improving animal health |
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A nuclear power plant operator notes an increase in radiation in the water downstream from the new monitoring system. The application that created the new monitoring system is:
A. crop biotechnology.
B. forest biotechnology.
C. medical/healthcare biotechnology.
D. chemical and environmental biotechnology. |
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| D. chemical and environmental biotechnology |
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MARmedical Company has been in clinical trials with its new drug Weigh-Less. Which description indicates the drug is in phase two of the clinical trials?
A. 25 participants from May 1 - July 1, 2011
B. 96 participants from October 31, 2008 - January 31, 2009
C. 1009 participants from April 30, 2008 - April 20, 2011
D. 189 participants from December 10, 2009 - December 10, 2011 |
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| D. 189 participants from December 10, 2009 - December 10, 2011 |
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MARmedical Company has been in clinical trials with its new drug Weigh-Less. Which description indicates the drug is in phase three of the clinical trials?
A. 25 participants from May 1 - July 1, 2011
B. 96 participants from October 31, 2008 - January 31, 2009
C. 1009 participants from April 30, 2008 - April 20, 2011
D. 189 participants from December 10, 2009 - December 10, 2011 |
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| C. 1009 participants from April 30, 2008 - April 20, 2011 |
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MARmedical's clinical trial for Weigh-Less now has 1492 participants. This comes under which phase of human clinical trials?
A. Effectiveness
B. Extensive clinical testing
C. FDA review
D. Safety studies |
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Definition
| B. Extensive clinical testing |
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There are 289 participants in MARmedical's clinical trial for Weigh-Less. The clinical trial is in which phase?
A. Effectiveness
B. Extensive clinical testing
C. FDA review
D. Safety studies |
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Judy is using cheese and crackers as the standard operation procedure example. She omits that she will be performing this task. Which part of the SOP did she forget?
A. Materials and equipment
B. Purpose
C. Responsibility
D. Scope |
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When Rebecca asks the classroom to make a cheese and crackers sandwich, they do not remove the plastic covering from the cheese. Which piece of information did Rebecca leave off the SOP?
A. Materials and equipment
B. Procedure
C. Purpose
D. Responsibility |
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The generic form of Tylenol contains acetaminophen and other inactive ingredients. The combination of two ingredients occurs in which step?
A. Biosynthesis
B. Formulation
C. Purification
D. Synthesis |
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Advil is dispensed into labeled bottles. This supports which stage of the production process?
A. Final dosage form
B. Formulation
C. Purification
D. Synthesis |
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Adam monitors machine problems, including the computerized equipment. His position falls under which biotechnology career category?
A. Manufacturing support
B. Production position
C. Quality control
D. Research and development |
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Louis' job description involves creating SOPs for the biopharmaceutical company. His career is categorized as:
A. production position.
B. quality control.
C. manufacturing support.
D. research and development |
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Jason works in quality assurance. His work is vital in the development of pharmaceutical products to:
A. ensure effectiveness and safety.
B. increase development time.
C. increase production costs.
D. support continued production. |
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| A. ensure effectiveness and safety. |
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John's ability to perform maintenance checks on his computer at his biomanufacturing job is an example of a(n):
A. instrumentation technician.
B. process engineer.
C. process technician.
D. quality control associate. |
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Definition
| A. instrumentation technician |
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Kendall is organizing the weekly staff meeting to review the quality control issures for the past quarter. She mentions to the staff that the directions for all the pharmaceuticals must be carried out completely. She is addressing which rule for quality?
A. Do what you say
B. Prove it
C. Say what you do
D. Understand customer needs |
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Doug exhibits an attribute of a successful applicant to a biomanufacturing facility when he states:
A. "I enjoy lifelong education."
B. "I don't always get along with women, but I will do my best."
C. "I tend to be a pack rat."
D. "Traffic always seems heavy, so I might be a few minutes late for work." |
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| A. "I enjoy lifelong education." |
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Sterilizing all the materials used in the development in Weigh-Less is done during:
A. biosynthesis.
B. formation.
C. purification.
D. synthesis. |
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Francis updates the steps to the occupation manual frequently to maintain the best measures to perform his job. This is an example of a(n):
A. instrumentation technician.
B. process engineer.
C. process technician.
D. quality control associate. |
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| D. quality control associate. |
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