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| The root word "nephr-" refers to which part of the anatomy? |
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| What is the digestive function of liver? |
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| to produce bile, which emulsifies large fat globules |
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| The process of realigning the ends of a broken bone is called: |
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| What is the primary function of the trachea? |
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| it provides an airway to the bronchi and lungs |
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| __________ is the force that keeps the blood continually circulating even between heartbeats. |
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| Chemistry tests study what portion of blood? |
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| Which word means "blood cell formation"? |
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| The wave-like, muscular motion that propels food through the digestive tract is called: |
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| Pulmonary function is assessed using a: |
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| A Foley catheter is a/an: |
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| Surgical instruments are available in two grades. These grades are: |
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| Which oxygen delivery system provides the most precise concentration of prescribed oxygen? |
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| Which rule requires all healthcare providers to protect employees from exposures due to needlesticks? |
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| The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act |
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| Research has shown that a ____ wound environment is most conductive to healing. |
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| According to the ADVANCE text, which type of sterilitation indicator is considered most effective? |
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| Evaluate this statement: surgical gloves and examination gloves are both sterile and ambidextrous |
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| Physicians in teaching roles are called: |
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| not-for-profit hospitals: |
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| Are tax-exempt institutions |
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| Which hospital department is typically responsible for sterilization of reusable supplies? |
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| ____ is the act assed by Congress in 1996 to standardize claim formats and ensure the privacy of patients' medical records |
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| Which of the following is NOT TRUE about nurse practitioners? |
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| nurse practitioners are also referred to as physicians assistants |
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| What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? |
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| medicare is an insurance program; medicaid is a welfare program |
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| A proprietary healthcare facility is: |
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| Why can't assisted living facilities bill Medicare for their services? |
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| they do not fall under federal guidelines and are not defined by CMS as Medicare-qualified facilities |
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| The severity of the_________ patient's condition generally requires active physician involvement and visits, professional nursing care, and posses elements of medical and rehabilitative care. |
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| In the nursing home survey process, inspectors look at: |
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| all aspects of the nursing home including patient and family satisfaction |
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| According to the ADVANCE text, one of the greatest challenges facing long term care- and healthcare in general- is: |
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