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health science

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the ancient greeks were the first people to record health records. false
the first liver and lung transplants were performed in the 1940s. false
holistic health care promotes physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being. true
the average life span during the middle ages was 20 to 35 years true
every patient has the right to choose or refuse any type of health care. true
dorothea dix founded the red cross in 1881. false
the renaissance is often called the "rebirth of the science of medicine". true
during the renaissance the development of the printing press resulted in the publication of books that were used by students at medical universities. true
the ancient chinese began the development of the sanitary systems by building sewers and aqueducts false
the first hospitals were established in ancient rome when the physicians began caring for patients in their homes true
TRICARE is a government program that provides health care for all active duty members of the military and their family members true
medicare is a medical assistance program for individuals with low incomes and individuals who are physically diasables or blind. false
HMOs and PPOs are main providers of managed care. true
computer literacy means the basic understanding of how the computer works and a basic understanding of the applications used in your field true
input is the processed information or final product of the computer false
the computer keyboard is a common example of an output device false
a printer is a type of output device true
many food habits are formed during youth, and changing them is a difficult and slow process true
daily total fat intake should be between 30 to 40 percent of total calorie intake false
the mormon religion prohibits eating beef because cows are sacred false
essential nutrients are composed of chemical elements found in food true
nutrition place a large role in determining strength, skeletal and muscular development, physical agility, resistance to disease, and mental ability true
absorption is the process in which nutrients are used by the cells for building tissue, providing energy, and regulating various body functions. true
anorexia is a loss of appetite false
the health insurance portability and accountability act prohibits discrimination against an employee or beneficiary based on health status true
an individual with a health maintenance organization plan has ready access to health examinations and early treatment and detection of disease true
medicaid policies are health insurance plans offered by insurance companies that help pay expenses not covered by medicare false
each state has the right to establish its own eligibility standards, determine the type of services covered and set the rate of payment for health care provided under medicare false
the health insurance portability and accountability act requires the standardization of electronic health care records in all health care agencies true
the health care industry employs more than 17 million workers in over 200 different health care careers true
echocardiographers use ultrasound to diagnose heart conditions true
an emergency medical technician at the highest level of training is an emergency medical technician defibrillator false
dialysis technicians operate the hemodialysis machine that is used to treat patients with limited or no kidney function true
the national health care standards therapeutic standards specify the knowledge and skills required of workers in health care careers involved in creating a picture of a patient's health care status at a single point in time false
examples of registered positions include registered dietitians and registered nurses false
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