MSS Final Pt 2

Question 1

Which sentence is written correctly?

Accepted Answer

Dr likes to spend time w/each pt, but he can’t always do so.

Question 2

The BEST course of action when a patient's condition causes a strong, unpleasant odor?

Accepted Answer

Be sure your expression communicates caring & reassurance.

Question 3

Which health care function is made easier by point-of-care charting?

Accepted Answer

Entering patient data during a home care visit

Question 4

The purpose of an expert system is to:

Accepted Answer

provide quick access to diagnostic & treatment information.

Question 5

When should a report contain a well-written conclusion?

Accepted Answer

All reports should have a well-written conclusion.

Question 6

Which word correctly applies the rule for adding a final suffix?

Accepted Answer

admitting

Question 7

Trying to imagine the fear of a pt when he has difficulty catching his breath is practicing:

Accepted Answer

empathy

Question 8

Which abbreviation for electrocardiogram is written correctly?

Accepted Answer

ECG

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a computerized database?

Accepted Answer

Mistakes are automatically corrected.

Question 10

Which word correctly applies the “i before e” rule?

Accepted Answer

relieve

Question 11

Before the writer begins to write a report, an informal outline should be prepared:

Accepted Answer

when the writer finds this organizational technique helpful.

Question 12

Which word correctly applies the rule about forming plurals?

Accepted Answer

radios

Question 13

a good way to prevent being overwhelmed by a long writing project is to:

Accepted Answer

write a draft quickly w/o worrying about perfect grammar etc

Question 14

If a tech says “I'd really like to hear more” while looking anxiously at his watch?

Accepted Answer

I need to be someplace else right now.

Question 15

What is the main purpose of a staff meeting agenda?

Accepted Answer

To encourage attendees to prepare in advance and be on time

Question 16

Which is most likely to have a Web site that has current &accurate info about cancer

Accepted Answer

University medical school

Question 17

The best strategy to follow when a pt is speaking of something to which you strongly disagree?

Accepted Answer

Listen and observe very carefully.

Question 18

when a pt is having difficulty understanding instructions....

Accepted Answer

Use pantomime.

Question 19

If a pt seems uncomfortable with being touched on the arm in a caring manner, it is best to:

Accepted Answer

ask the patient if he would prefer not to be touched.

Question 20

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

abscess

Question 21

When preparing to discuss nutrition with a diabetic, step 1 in the communication process is to:

Accepted Answer

decide on the specific goal of the communication.

Question 22

Which of the following professional titles is written correctly?

Accepted Answer

Stephen Carruthers, O.D.

Question 23

The type of software that is the best choice for maintaining personnel records in a lg clinic..

Accepted Answer

Database

Question 24

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

scissors

Question 25

If a hosp wants to estimate the #of PAs needed next yr based on prjctd #s of pts, it might use:

Accepted Answer

electronic spreadsheet software.

Question 26

Which word correctly applies the rule about adding letters to words that end in “y”?

Accepted Answer

played

Question 27

Which is the correct way to punctuate the salutation in a business letter?

Accepted Answer

Dear Mrs. Chen:

Question 28

A major barrier that must be overcome in order for telemedicine to be more widely practiced is:

Accepted Answer

state licensing laws for physicians.

Question 29

In which sentence is the apostrophe used correctly?

Accepted Answer

Please tell the staff that it’s about time for the meeting.

Question 30

What determines the tone of a written document?

Accepted Answer

The specific circumstances

Question 31

Delicate surgical procedures can be practiced before performing the actual surgery on a pt via:

Accepted Answer

virtual reality technology.

Question 32

An appropriate goal of patient education is to:

Accepted Answer

encourage patients to make positive changes.

Question 33

The MOST important reason for health care professionals to develop excellent telephone skills

Accepted Answer

project a positive image of their facility.

Question 34

If you need to get an important letter out & are unsure how to spell a word, you should:

Accepted Answer

use the dictionary to look it up

Question 35

Proper action for a nurse whose pt's brother says he is acting on the pt's behalf & wants info

Accepted Answer

Check whether the pt has consented to his having the info

Question 36

Which statement best describes someone who is a good active listener?

Accepted Answer

Concentrates on what is being said

Question 37

When beginning the process of writing a report on a health care topic, you should:

Accepted Answer

list every idea you can think, even thse tht seem unlikely

Question 38

Bioinformatics refers to the organization of information that enables:

Accepted Answer

nurses to better coordinate patient care.

Question 39

Which action is most likely to result in damage to your computer hardware?

Accepted Answer

Eating popcorn while entering data

Question 40

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

February

Question 41

The instructions necessary for computers to operate & perform specific tasks are provided by:

Accepted Answer

software

Question 42

Which statement is true regarding the way a computer saves the data you input?

Accepted Answer

You must give a command to save your data

Question 43

Which sentence is written correctly? (Ignoring Abbreviations)

Accepted Answer

Flossing teeth, for exmple, is a way to prevent gingivitis.

Question 44

Which sentence is written correctly?

Accepted Answer

Your leg is healed; the cast can be removed next week.

Question 45

In medical usage, which is the correct way to express the percentage?

Accepted Answer

85%

Question 46

The main difference between the three block-style business letter formats is:

Accepted Answer

how the lines of text are lined up with the margins.

Question 47

What is the first step when planning instruction about postop home care for a pt’s husband?

Accepted Answer

Determine the goal of the instruction.

Question 48

Why must written communication be organized even more carefully than oral communication?

Accepted Answer

No interaction between the sender and receiver.

Question 49

“I hear you saying you don’t like to floss it makes your gums bleed,” is a technique known as:

Accepted Answer

paraphrasing

Question 50

The development of fiber optics has enabled dentists to:

Accepted Answer

project views from inside the patient’s mouth onto a screen.

MSS Final Pt 2

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MSS Final Pt 2

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