Which of the following is not a symptom of diabetic retinopathy?

A) blurred vision
B) floaters
C) decreased peripheral vision
D) itching and burning sensations

Physician assistants and nurse practitioners in a company-owned medical practice are often referred to as ________ providers.

Which of the following is the sum of tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and expiratory reserve volume?

A) Inspiratory capacity
B) Residual volume
C) Vital capacity
D) Total lung capacity
E) Forced vital capacity

A recent study found that screening for disease X led to increased survival.In the study,those who were screened were generally younger,healthier,and more aware of their health than those who were not screened.This makes it hard to evaluate whether the improvement in survivorship was due to the screening program or due to the characteristics of those who are screened.What is the name of this issue when evaluating the effect of a screening program?

A) Lead time bias
B) Overdiagnosis bias
C) Selection bias
D) Misclassification bias
E) Length-biased sampling

When taking ____,the patient must remain upright for at least one hour following administration.

A) an osteoporosis medication such as Boniva
B) Valium
C) Coumadin
D) any cholesterol-lowering drug

Women are affected how many more times than men with lower urinary tract infections?

A) 2 times
B) 5 times
C) 10 times
D) 15 times

The back of the soft palate hangs down into the throat. This portion of the soft palate is called the _______.

Evaluation by the use of sight

A) inspection
B) palpation
C) percussion
D) auscultation
E) mensuration
F) manipulation

The only practitioners that can currently bill Medicare with the hard-copy CMS-1500s are businesses with:

A) less than 10 full-time employees,including physicians
B) more than 20 full-time employees,including physicians
C) less than 10 full-time employees,excluding physicians
D) more than 20 full-time employees,excluding physicians

Emergency evacuations can be required for any number of situations.Which of the following would not be considered an essential principle in emergency evacuations?

A) The planned route of escape posted in the ​employee break area.
B) ​Follow all emergency preparedness policies and procedures.
C) ​Address how to evacuate and assist patients with special needs.
D) ​Determine who is responsible for informing emergency response services and other building occupants if necessary.