In a clinical trial,researchers might influence the selection of participants into a group (intervention or control) ,hence introducing bias into the study.What can be done to prevent from this threat to the validity of the study?

A) Confounding
B) Randomization
C) Concealment of random allocation
D) Masking
E) Effect modifiers

​A check paid directly from a checking account through the Internet is known as a(n) :

A) ​limited check
B) ​electronic check
C) ​certified check
D) cashier's check

The most appropriate temperature setting for the examination room is ____.

A) 55°F
B) 62°F
C) 72°F
D) 80°F
E) 84°F

Which is the following is the best policy when communicating with your direct supervisor?

A) avoid asking questions
B) never take the initiative to offer a suggestion
C) interrupt your supervisor each time you have a question
D) keep your supervisor informed
E) politely decline to perform tasks that are not in your job description, even if they are within your scope of practice

A(n) ________ procedure is a medical procedure that is not required to sustain life and that is planned in advance to be done at the convenience of the physician or surgeon and the patient.

Blood clots are formed from ____, which sticks to the damaged area of the blood vessel, creating a mesh that entraps blood cells and platelets.

A) fibrin
B) albumin
C) globulin
D) serum
E) urea

Information about conditions that require adjustments in dosage or reasons to discontinue the drug are found in the _________ section of the package insert.

Payee on a check

A) deposit record
B) deposit slip
C) electronic funds transfer system
D) endorsement
E) endorser
F) third-party check
G) limited check
H) maker
I) MICR numbers
J) money order

The parenteral route of administering medication:

A) is injecting medication through the skin or directly into a vein or artery
B) involves increased costs
C) involves increased risks
D) all of the above

About how much does a full-term infant usually weigh at birth?

A) 3 to 5 pounds
B) 4 to 6 pounds
C) 5 to 7 pounds
D) 7 to 9 pounds
E) 12 to 14 pounds