NOCTI EOPA Practice

When interacting with patients and their families, which of the following is a key professional standard to maintain?

• Using medical jargon

• Maintaining confidentiality

• Sharing personal opinions

• Discussing other patients

What does the term "tachycardia" mean?

• A) Slow heart rate

• B) Fast heart rate

• C) High blood pressure

• D) Low blood pressure

Infection Control: Which of the following is the first step in maintaining infection control?

• Wearing gloves

• Hand washing

• Using hand sanitizer

• Disinfecting surfaces

Anatomy and Physiology: Which system is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?

• A) Digestive system

• B) Respiratory system

• C) Cardiovascular system

• D) Nervous system

A patient diagnosed with arthritis may be referred to a:

• Gastrologist

• Cardiologist

• Dermatologist

• Rheumatologist

The organelle of the cell that provides for energy production in the process of cellular respiration is the:

• Nucleolus

• Golgi apparatus

• Mitochondria

• Lysosome

To understand a complex medical report, which skill is most important?

• Speed reading

• Skimming

• Critical reading

• Memorization

When summarizing a patient's medical history, which of the following should be included?

• Personal opinions

• Family history

• Unrelated medical conditions

• Social activities

If a patient weighs 70 kg and the prescribed dosage is 2 mg/kg, what is the correct dosage?

Which principle of biology is applied in diagnosing diseases?

• Evolution

• Homeostasis

• Photosynthesis

• Genetics