An elderly man with multiple medical problems dies from a confirmed case of West Nile virus. Would an autopsy be performed?
A. Yes, because West Nile virus is a public health issue
B. Yes, because the man may have been misdiagnosed
C. No, because the body would be contagious to medical examiners
D. No, because the deceased would need to be cremated
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?
A. Most likely male
B. Most likely female
C. Could be either, based on the data given
D. Not enough data given
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?
A. Age at time of death, sex and cause of death
B. Race, height and age at time of death
C. Sex, past medical conditions, and cause of death
D. Race, height, and past medical conditions
Which of the following is an example of teleradiology?
A. Using telephones to communicate among medical offices
B. Radiation that is used in imaging that comes from a remote location
C. Transmitting images from a microscope over the phone lines
D. Sending digital chest x-rays over telecommunication lines
A man in an ambulance is having severe chest pain. How will EMTs use telemedicine to save this man's life?
A. They will call the doctor and ask what medication to give.
B. They will use remote arrhythmia monitoring to send an EKG to the physician in the emergency room.
C. They will patch in to the hospital's psychiatrist who will talk to the man and calm him down.
D. They will use a telespirometer to treat the man's breathing problems and thereby relieving his pain.
A. It replaces traditional psychoanalysis
B. It is most useful for mental patients with aggressive behavior who may pose a physical threat
C. It is best used with patients who are schizophrenic or having hallucinations
D. It can be used in special circumstances but does not replace face-to-face counseling
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?
A. Radiologic technologist
B. Ultrasound technician
C. Certified nursing assistant
D. Administrative medical informatics
A. Appointment times in medical offices.
B. Physician specialties and qualifications.
C. Medical insurance claims.
D. Health care worker credentials and qualifications.