In the metric system, the basic unit of length is the:

A) kilometer
B) inch
C) centigram
D) meter


D) meter
In the metric system, the basic unit of length is the meter. The kilometer is used only to measure long distances.

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The temperature measurement scale most commonly used in the United States is:

A) centigrade B) mercury C) Fahrenheit D) Celsius

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____, a very painful eye condition caused by exposure to extreme solar ultraviolet radiation, typically occurs from wearing no eye protection or inadequate protection in high glare conditions.

A. Presbyopia B. Snow blindness C. Madarosis D. Amblyopia

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When a facility closes, it is the responsibility of the closing facility to ensure that records are handled according to federal and state statutes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Under the 1965 Medicare law, payments to physicians were ____

A) generous, retrospective, and with little oversight. B) below market rates, retrospective, and subject to frequent audits C) generous, prospective, and closely monitored by private insurers D) below market rates, prospective, and with little oversight

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