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Which of the following positions is used for examination of the abdomen? A. Prone B. Supine C. Fowler's E. Semi-Fowler's |
Answer: B. Supine
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The two functions of the ear are hearing sound and: A. movement B. equilibrium C. sound production D. maintaing upright position |
Answer: B. equilibrium
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The two main divisions of the central nervous system are the: A. cerebrum and cerebellum B. hypothallumus and medulla C. spinal cord and brain D. sympathetic and parasympathetic E. endocrine and exocrine |
Answer: C. spinal cord and brain
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The portion of the eye that contains rods and cones is the: A. lens B. Sclera C. conjunctiva D. retina |
Answer: D. Retina
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The term meaning muscular pain is: A. myosin B. myoglobin C. myalgia D. myocardium E. myomalacia |
Answer: C. myalgia
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The reporting mechanism that goes from your direct supervisor to your supervisor's supervisor is called the: A. chain of infection B. chain of authority C. team administration D. admintrative management |
Answer: B. chain of authority
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Pathogens that thrive in oxygen are called: A. antitoxins B. anaerobes C. spores D. aerobes E. oxides |
Answer: D. aerobes
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The amount of money the medical office owes for supplies and equipment is considered: A. accounts payable B. assets C. accounts receivable D. distributions |
Answer: A. accounts payable
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Balancing a checkbook with the bank statement is called: A. tracking B. reconciliation C. Disbursement D. justification E. endorsement |
Answer: B. reconciliation
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The hiring process involves all of the following EXCEPT: A. recruiting B. interviewing C. verifying D. training |
Answer: D. Training
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The first aid procedure for a suspected fracture includes: A. immoblizing the part B. applying an elastic bandage C. straightening the bones involved D. applying heat for pain control E. preparing the patient for physical therapy |
Answer: A. immobilizing the part
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Which condition is characterized by a deficiency in insulin production? A. Gouty arthritis B. Pancreatic cancer C. Diabetes mellitus D. Anemia E. Gastric reflux disease |
Answer: C. Diabetes mellitus
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When deciding whether to purchase or lease a piece of equipment, the manager would most likely decide to lease: A. an expensive piece of equipment B. equipment with high utilization C. equipment with a short guarantee D. equipment that outdates rapidly |
Answer: D. equipment that outdates rapidly
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The heart is divided into right and left sides by the: A. aorta B. atria C. septum D. Valves E. ventricles |
Answer: C. septum
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The cardiovascular system includes: A. heart and blood vessels B. heart and lungs C. lungs and capillaries D. heart and kidneys |
Answer: A. heart and blood vessels
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A localized dilation of an artery is a(n): A. aneurysm B. embolism C. infarction D. stenosis E. thrombus |
Answer: A. aneurysm
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One type of genetic bleeding disorder is: A. anemia B. aneurysm C. hemophilia D. leukemia |
Answer: C hemophellia
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The measurement of height or length and weight is: A. auscultation B. manipulation C. palpation D. mensuration E. menstruation |
Answer: D. mensuration
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Gastrectasia means: A. inflammation of the stomach B. ulceration of the stomach C. stretching of the stomach D. surgical repair of the stomach |
Answer: C. stretching of the stomach |
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The muscle that expands and contracts during respiration, allowing the lungs to fill and empty air, is the: A. pectoralis B. deltoid C. gastrocnemius D. diaphragm E. rectus abdominus |
Answer: D. diaphragm |
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The employee's performance appraisal should occur at least: A. quarterly B. annually C. semi-annually D. bi-annually |
Answer: B. annually
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The vocal cords are located in the: A. bronchi B. epiglottis C. larynx D. pharynx E. trachea |
Answer: C. larynx
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The most effective method of destroying spores is: A. boiling B. disinfecting C. sanitizing D. autoclaving |
Answer: D. autoclaving |
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A sphygomomanometer is used to: A. measure visual accuity B. listen to heart sounds C. record electrical activity of the heart D. measure blood pressure E. ausculate breath sounds |
Answer: D. measure blood pressure
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When multiple patients are evaluated and prioritized for treatment, it is called: A. screening B. triage C. referral D. scheduling |
Answer: B. triage
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During a job interview, the prospective employer may ask questions about all of the following EXCEPT: A. certification B. citizenship C. job-related weaknesses D. reason for leaving previous employment E. marital status |
Answer: E. marital status |
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A. tapping B. feeling C. measuring D. listening |
Answer: D. listening |
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A. 200*F B. 212*F C. 220*F D. 250*F |
Answer: D. 250*F |
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A. CDC B. FDA C. HCFA D. CMS E. OSHA |
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Which manual identifies procedural codes for submitting insurance claims? A. PPO B. ICD C. CPT D. HMO |
Answer: C. Cpt
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The "S" in SOAP charting means: A. symptoms B. signs C. source D. subjective E. signature |
Answer: D. subjective |
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A. Cashier's check B. Bank statement C. Collection Letter D. Receipt |
Answer: D. Receipt |
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A. simplified style B. modified block style C. modified indented style D. formal E. block style |
Answer: block style |
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Which of the following acts constitutes negligence? A. A patient and a physician establishing a professional relationship B. Breach of the physician's duty of skill or care C. A patient who has a positive outcome as a result of treatment D. Revocation of the physician's license |
Answer: B. Breach of the physician's duty of skill or care |
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A. W-2 B. W-4 C. I-9 D. FICA E. Social Security |
Answer: B. W-4 |
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A. matrix B. tickler C. triage D. chronologic |
Answer: tickler |
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A. ethics B. legal rights C. opinions D. standards |
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A. tuning fork B. audiometer C. sphygmomanometer D. goniometer E. percussion hammer |
Answer: E. percussion hammer
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A. stroke B. heart attack C. syncope D. epistaxis |
Answer: A. stroke |
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A. microliter B. megaliter C. milliliter D. macroliter E. miniliter |
Answer: C. milliliter |
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A. observation B. listening C. empathy D. feedback |
Answer: D. feedback
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A. disability B. CHAMPUS C. Medicare D. Worker's Compensation E. Medicaid |
Answer: D. Worker's Compensation |
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A. grouping B. advance booking C. wave scheduling D. batching |
Answer: C. wave scheduling |
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A. antispasmodic B. anticoagulant C. antiemetic D. analgesic E. antidiarrheal |
Answer: C. antiemetic |
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A. sterilization B. disinfection C. sanitation D. cleansing |
B. disinfection |
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A. blindness B. farsightedness C. nearsightedness D. loss of peripheral vision E. crossed eyes |
Answer: C. nearsightedness |
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A. greenstick B. simple C. spiral D. compound |
Answer: D. Compound |
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A. subpoena B. deposition C. litigation D. contract E. transcript |
Answer: A. subpoena |
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A. RBRVS B. CPT-4 C. ICD-9-CM D. HCFA-1500 |
Answer: C. ICD-9-CM |
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A. patient's statement of his or her medical history B. patient's statement of the severity of the pain C. medical professional's note of a red, swollen area D. patient's statement of inability to perform tasks E. medical professional's note that the patient complains of pain |
Answer: C. medical professional's note of a red, swollen area |
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A. How much pain medication have you taken? B. During this illness, did you have an elevated temperature? C. What brings you to the doctor today? D. Are you allergic to any medications? |
Answer: C. What brings you to the doctor today? |
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A. capitation B. premium C. indemnity D. deductible E. coinsurance |
Answer: D. deductible |
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A. contact the physician's attorney B. ask the patient to submit written permission C. hang up and not call back D. call back to speak with the physician only |
B. ask the patient to submit written permission |
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To ensure mail delivery the next day, you would send correspondence via: A. first class B. registered mail C. certified mail D. express mail E. second-class mail |
Answer: D. express mail |
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A. DEA B. FDA C. CDC D.OSHA |
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Orientation of a new staff member would include: A. interview B. performance appraisal C. review of policies and procedures D. sending a W-2 form E. checking references |
Answer: C. review of policies and procedures |
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A. apical B. dorsalis pedis C. femoral D. popliteal |
Answer: C. femoral |
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Following the indexing rules for filing, which name comes first? A. McWilliams B. McCally C. Mahill D. MacHall E. McAllister |
Answer: E. McAllister |
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A. assignment of benefits B. direct billing C. claims submission D. reimbursement |
Answer: A. assignment of benefits |
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A. account balance B. accounts payable C. accounts receivable D. credit balance E. adjustment |
Answer: B. accounts payable
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An instrument used to examine the eyes is a(n): A. adiometer B. otoscope C. lensometer D. opthalmoscope |
Answer: D. opthalmoscope |
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A. infection in the blood B. painful urination C. protein in the urine D. difficult urination E. blood in the urine |
Answer: E. blood in the urine |
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A. recapping needles when finished using them B. placing all souled trash in the waste can C. cleaning blood spills with soap and water D. wearing personal protective equipment |
Answer: D. wearing personal protective equipment |
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A. payer B. endorser C. disburser D. check maker E. bank |
Answer: B. endorser |
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A. Radial artery B. Brachial artery C. Apical region D. Temporal artery |
Answer: A. Radial Artery |
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A. Thorax and lungs B. Genital Area C. Abdomen D. Head and Neck E. Breasts |
Answer: D. Head and Neck |
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A. four lines below the letterhead B. three lines below the letterhead C. two lines below the inside address D. two lines below the salutation |
Answer: C. two lines below the inside address |
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When a physician's license from one state is accepted by another state, it is called: A. endorsement B. acceptance C. reciprocity D. allowance E. transfer |
Answer: C. reciprocity |
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A. the right eye at 30 feet what the normal eye sees at 20 ft B. Both eyes at 20 feet what the normal eye sees at 30 ft C. The left eye at 20 ft what the normal eye sees at 30 ft D. both eyes at 30 ft what the normal eye sees at 20 ft |
Answer: B. both eyes at 20 ft what the normal eye sees at 30 feet |
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A. Appendix B. Liver C. Spleen D. Pancreas E. Gallbladder |
Answer: A. Appendix |
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A. prescriptions B. Medicare insurance C. banking institutions D. clinical laboratories |
Answer: b. Medicare Insurance |
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A. breasts B. abdomen C. rectum D. heart E. back |
Answer: D. heart |
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A. pathology and laboratory codes B. diagnostic and treatment services C. radiology codes D. anesthesia codes |
Answer: B. Diagnostic and treatment services |
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A. patient's release B. implied contract C. emancipation will D. advance directive E. power of attorney |
Answer: D. advance directive |
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A. UTI B. BID C. HEENT D. NPO |
Answer: HEENT
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A. keeping the person sitting with head lowered to the knees B. inducing vomiting C. giving small amounts of water D. maintaining an open airway E. using an external defibrillator |
Answer: A. keeping the person sitting with head lowered to the knees |
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A. lower blood pressure B. decrease cholesterol C. improve breathing D. lower fever |
Answer: D. lower fever
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A. A rectal temp is 2* higher than an oral temp B. An axillary temp is the most accurate method of determining temp C. An oral temp is 1* lower than a rectal temp D. An oral temp is the most accurate E. An axillary temp is 2* lower than an oral temp |
Answer: C. An oral temp is 1* lower than a rectal temp |
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Vaccines are an example of which kind of immunity? A. Natural B. Active C. Genetic D. Congenital |
Answer: B. Active |
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A. atelectasis B. antibody C. inflammation D. allergen E. adrenalin |
Answer: B. antibody |
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A. A B. B6 C. B12 D. C |
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A. 4 bipolar, 4 unipolar, and 4 precordial leads B. 6 Precordial, 2 unipolar, and 4 bipolar C. 3 Bipolar, 3 unipolar, and 6 precordial D. 2 bipolar, 4 unipolar, and 6 precordial E. 6 bipolar, 3 unipolar, and 3 precordial |
Answer: C. 3 Bipolar, 3 unipolar, and 6 precordial |
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A normal male hematrocrit reading would be acceptable within: A. 12-18 g/dL B. 4,500-11,000/mm^3 C. 43%-49% D. 300 g/dL |
Answer: C. 43%-49%
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One (1) grain is equivalent to: A. 100 mg B. 75 mg C. 60 mg D. 15 mg E. 10 mg |
Answer: C. 60 mg
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Which of the following is a normal specific gravity reading for urine? A. 1.000 B. 1.010 C. 1.100 D. 1.115 |
Answer: B. 1.010 |
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A. echocardiograph B. EKG C. cardiac ultrasound D. Doppler E. Holter monitor |
Answer: E. Holter Monitor |
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A. paraffin bath B. infrared radiation C. diathermy D. Whirlpool |
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A. intradermally B. subcutaneaously C. intramuscularly D. intrathecally E. intravascularly |
Answer: A. intradermally |
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A. angiogram B. barium enema C. computerized tomography D. myelogram |
Answer: C. computerized tomography |
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A. empty the bladder in the morning and then collect the second specimen of the day B. void most of the urine into the toilet before collecting the specimen C. cleanse each side of the urinary meatus from front to back D. avoid cleansing the urinary meatus to ensure all artifacts are collected in the urine E. increase fluid intake and then collect a late-day specimen |
Answer: C. cleanse each side of the urinary meatus from front to back |
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A. enter the vein with bevel of the needle placed downward B. enter the vein with the needle at a 45* angle C. recap used needles to avoid accidental needle punctures D. Remove the tourniquet before removing the needle from the puncture site |
Answer: D remove the tourniquet before removing the needle from the puncture site |
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In an ECG, the standardization mark is : A. 1 mm High B. 5 mm high C. 10 mm high D. 20 mm high E. 25 mm high |
Answer: C. 10 mm high |
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A. scalpel handle B. towel forceps C. needle holder D. thumb forceps |
Answer: D. thumb forceps |
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A. bipolar B. unipolar C. augmented D. precordial E. intercostal |
Answer: Precordial |
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A. squeeze the tip of the patient's finger B. collect the first drop of blood C. use the patient's index finger D. wipe away the first drop of blood |
Answer: D. wipe away the first drop of blood |
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A. 23g-1'' B. 20g-1 1/2'' C. 27 g- 3/8'' D. 25 g- 1'' |
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A. anterior aspect of the body facing the x-ray tube B. posterior aspect of the body facing the x-ray tube C. left side of the body facing the film D. right side of the body facing the film E. right side of the body facing the x-ray tube |
Answer: A. anterior aspect of the body facing the x-ray tube
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The best method to deliver deep heat to tissues is to use: A. paraffin bath B. infrared radiation lamp C. whirlpool treatment D. ultrasound therapy |
Answer: D. Ultrasound therapy
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A. gluteus maximus B. rectus femoris C. triceps D. quadriceps E. deltoid |
Answer: E. deltoid |
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A. consider the 1-inch border around the perimeter of the tray nonsterile B. place the vial of the local anesthesia on the sterile field C. prepare the tray in another location and carry it to the patient's location D. have a sharps container on the sterile field |
Answer: A. consider the 1-inch border around the perimeter of the tray nonsterile |
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A. 0.5 mL B. 0.4 mL C. 0.25 mL D. 0.05 mL E. 0.04 mL |
Answer:C. 0.25 mL |
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When performing an ECG, you should: A. apply electrodes over bony prominences B. disregard artifacts C. Ensure patient comfort D. Place lead V1 on the left side of the sternum |
Answer: C. Ensure patient comfort |
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A. Citrus foods B. Green foods C. Cereal grains D. Dairy products E. Legumes |
Answer: D. Dairy Products |
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Which of the following is a form of exercise therapy? A. Range of motion B. Hydrotherapy C. Ultrasound D. Massage |
Answer: A. Range of motion |
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A: bipolar limb leads B. augmented limb leads C. precordial leads D. Standard limb leads E. Chest Leads |
Answer: B. Augmented limb leads |
