Coding systems were created to standardize:
A. Appointment times in medical offices.
B. Physician specialties and qualifications.
C. Medical insurance claims.
D. Health care worker credentials and qualifications.
Answer: C
Biomedical Technology
- What is routinely done during an autopsy?
- An elderly man with multiple medical problems dies from a confirmed case of West Nile virus. Would an autopsy be performed?
- What would a normal person have the most of?
- Skeletal remains are found. It is determined that the skeleton weighs 12 pounds, is 5'7' tall, and that the victim was left handed. What is the gender of the victim?
- There are blood stains at a crime scene and the medical examiner orders a Precipitin test to determine if the stain is:
- A skeleton is found in the woods. What will the medical examiner use to identify the remains?
- Skeletal remains are found and authorities have no clue about who the person might be. What would the pathologist be able to tell authorities about the victim?
- What science-related areas are most used in forensic science?
- Henri has been out of the nursing field for 10 years. In order to return to work in a hospital, he will likely need to be trained to use:
- What imaging technique would most likely be used if a broken bone is suspected?
- Which of the following is an example of teleradiology?
- A man in an ambulance is having severe chest pain. How will EMTs use telemedicine to save this man's life?
- What statement is true about telepsychiatry?
- What imaging technique is done most frequently?
- Much research has been done on the effectiveness of telemedicine. Based on research results, telemedicine is generally:
- Marnita has always wanted a career in health care but lately finds she prefers working with computers rather than people. What career would best fit her interests?
- Mallory wishes to work as an insurance clerk. What class would BEST prepare her for the technology demands of the job?
- What can be done with a digital x-ray that cannot be done with a traditional x-ray?
- What imaging technique is used to examine a moving fetus?
- Bloodless surgery uses digital imaging to accomplish less-invasive surgery. What is the main benefit to patients?
- Someone who is interested in a career in medical informatics should enjoy working with:
- A rural hospital wants to have telepathology capabilities with a large research hospital in a city. What must the rural hospital purchase?
- What is the BEST reason for using telemedicine?
- What type of patient would benefit from a computerized prosthetic device?