#1
Which of the following diagnostic imaging techniques uses magnetic fields and radio waves to generate images of the body?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
ExplanationMRI uses magnetic fields and radio waves for imaging.
#2
Which of the following is a common task for a physical therapist assistant?
Assisting patients with exercises and stretches
ExplanationPhysical therapist assistants assist patients with exercises and stretches.
#3
What is the primary focus of a clinical pharmacist's work?
Compounding and dispensing medications
ExplanationClinical pharmacists focus on compounding and dispensing medications.
#4
What is the primary focus of a medical coder?
Assigning codes to diagnoses and procedures for billing and insurance purposes
ExplanationMedical coders assign codes to diagnoses and procedures for billing and insurance purposes.
#5
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a medical assistant?
Drawing blood samples from patients
ExplanationMedical assistants draw blood samples from patients.
#6
In a hospital setting, what is the primary responsibility of a radiologic technologist?
Performing diagnostic imaging procedures
ExplanationRadiologic technologists conduct diagnostic imaging procedures in hospitals.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a typical work environment for occupational therapists?
Construction sites
ExplanationOccupational therapists typically don't work in construction sites.
#8
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a cardiovascular technologist?
Performing diagnostic tests on the heart and blood vessels
ExplanationCardiovascular technologists conduct diagnostic tests on the heart and blood vessels.
#9
What is the main role of a respiratory therapist in a hospital setting?
Providing care for patients with breathing disorders
ExplanationRespiratory therapists provide care for patients with breathing disorders.
#10
In the context of diagnostic and therapeutic services, what is the primary responsibility of a clinical laboratory scientist?
Performing laboratory tests on patient samples
ExplanationClinical laboratory scientists perform laboratory tests on patient samples for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
#11
Which of the following is a key aspect of a dietitian's role in a healthcare setting?
Designing nutrition plans for patients
ExplanationDietitians design nutrition plans for patients in healthcare settings.
#12
What is the primary goal of speech-language pathologists in a clinical setting?
Improving communication and swallowing abilities
ExplanationSpeech-language pathologists focus on improving communication and swallowing abilities.
#13
Which of the following is a key aspect of a sterile processing technician's role in healthcare facilities?
Sterilizing and preparing surgical instruments
ExplanationSterile processing technicians sterilize and prepare surgical instruments.
#14
What is the primary function of a cytotechnologist in a laboratory setting?
Analyzing tissue samples for cancerous cells
ExplanationCytotechnologists analyze tissue samples for cancerous cells in laboratories.
#15
Which of the following is NOT typically part of a surgical technician's duties?
Administering anesthesia to patients
ExplanationAdministering anesthesia to patients is not typically a duty of surgical technicians.
#16
Which of the following is a common task for a medical laboratory technician?
Drawing blood samples for laboratory testing
ExplanationMedical laboratory technicians commonly draw blood samples for laboratory testing.
#17
What is a key responsibility of a nuclear medicine technologist?
Preparing radioactive drugs and administering them to patients
ExplanationNuclear medicine technologists prepare and administer radioactive drugs to patients.