1. The term, "Afferent Nerve," means:
a. Carrying an impulse to the brain
b. Carrying an impulse away from the brain
c. Carrying impulses to the motor neurons of the
appendicular muscles
d. None of the above
Afferent nerves carry sensory signals to the brain. Efferent
nerves carry motor signals from the brain.
2. The medical term, "basophilia," refers to:
a. an attachment of the epithelial cells of the skin to a
basement membrane
b. An overabundance of a particular white blood cell
in the peripheral blood
c. An underrepresentation of basophils on a blood
smear.
d. None of the above
Basophilia is an increased number of basophils in the peripheral
blood. Basophilia is found in certain blood disorders such as
leukemia and also in some types of allergic reactions.
Law, Ethics and Professionalism
3. The Common Law source of laws is:
a. Derived from Customs and Judicial Decisions
b. Derived from the US. Constitution
c. Derived from State/Federal Legislation
d. None of the above
Common sources of law are found in the history of a civilization
and center around that culture's customs and previous judicial
decisions.
4. A woman is being accused of failure to pay her medical bills.
Which of the following classifications of law is she
violating?
a. Criminal Law
b. Civil Law
c. Felony
d. Family Law
Failure to pay for services rendered falls under Civil Law as this
is a difference of opinion between two parties.
Psychology and Communication
5. Elizabeth Kubler
Ross is known for
developing the
Stages of Grief.
Which of the
following is true of
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