____ is the transmission of a disease from person to person, and may be directly from one person to another, or indirectly from one person through an intermediate item to another person.

A. Horizontal transmission
B. Vertical transmission
C. Quick transmission
D. Polar transmission


Answer: A

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A young female driver, involved in a motor vehicle collision, complains of cervical pain resulting from a lateral-type mechanism of neck injury. Based on this information, what type of collision most likely took place?

A) The patient's car was struck from behind. B) The patient's car was struck from the side. C) The patient's car struck a utility pole head on. D) The patient's car rear-ended another car.

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Even if the receptionist is busy or the patient is impatient, he or she should still:

a. gather all necessary information. b. ask the patient to complete information data forms. c. wait until the patient is no longer upset. d. wait until the patient has time to complete the form.

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Which of the following statements regarding manual film processing is FALSE?

a. A visual inspection of the image will determine the length of time the film stays in the developer. b. A film holder clip is used to transport films to and from each of the processing solutions. c. The optimum temperature for manual processing is 68 degrees F. d. Cleansing powders should not be used to clean processing tank inserts.

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Professional behavior of one individual that results in damages to another individual is known as ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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