Foundations of Healthcare Final Test Solutions
Course Introduction
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts, systems, and structures that underpin modern healthcare. Students will explore the historical evolution of healthcare, key terminology, the roles of different professionals, and various models of care delivery. Emphasis is placed on understanding the legislative, ethical, and economic forces shaping healthcare, as well as issues of quality, safety, and accessibility. By examining both global and local perspectives, students gain a foundational appreciation for the complexity of healthcare systems and are equipped with the essential knowledge necessary for further study in the health sciences.
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Chapter 1: Health Care of the Past, Present, and Future
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Q1) The ____________________ allows the FDA to release some drugs early to meet the needs of the ill when other medications have not been developed for the disease. Answer: Orphan Drug Act
Q2) Malpractice suits often involve lengthy ____________________.
Answer: Litigation
Q3) All of the following may practice independently without supervision except:
A) A midwife
B) A doctor
C) A physician assistant
D) A nurse practitioner
Answer: C
Q4) When was the Public Health Services division established, what is its purpose, and how has this purpose evolved since the agency's inception?
Answer: The Public Health Services division was established in 1798 to provide care for American merchant seamen. The division has expanded to cover many other facets of health care. It is part of the Department of Labor, which also regulates health concerns through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Chapter 2: Interpersonal Dynamics and Communication
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Q1) What three things complete the personality and make each person unique?
Answer: The three things that complete the personality and make each person unique are traits, characteristics, and behaviors.
Q2) Explain the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Answer: HIPAA requires that protected health information (PHI) or sensitive issues of health be kept confidential. Charts must be kept secure, the patient's modesty must be preserved, and information can be shared with other professionals only with the patient's consent.
Q3) Explain how telehealth is different from telemedicine.
Answer: Telehealth not only provides medical information over a distance (telemedicine) through the use of technology (e.g., videoconferencing) but also provides education and research services.
Q4) What definition does the World Health Organization use for health?
Answer: WHO defines health as a state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of illness or injury.
Q5) Explain the relationship between values and attitudes.
Answer: Attitudes are formed from personal values.
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Chapter 3: Safety Practices
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Q1) Transmission-based precautions are:
A) Preventive procedures used before surgery
B) Designed to isolate patients
C) Used for patients with known or suspected infection
D) Designed to reduce the transmission of bacteria
Answer: C
Q2) All of the following are considered primary methods of transmitting infection except:
A) Contact
B) Droplet
C) Body mechanics
D) Airborne
E) Common vehicle
Answer: C
Q3) The most common method of transferring ____________________ organisms that cause serious illness in the health care worker is contact with a contaminated needle or sharp instrument.
Answer: Pathogenic
Q4) ____________________ inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Answer: Antiseptics
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Chapter 4: Legal and Ethical Principles
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Q1) Explain the purpose of a health care facility's internal review board.
Q2) The main technique used by health care workers to communicate about the patient's care is:
A) Advance directives
B) Internal review board
C) Internet
D) Charting
E) Consent
Q3) Failure of professional skill or learning that results in injury, loss, or damage is called:
A) Malpractice
B) Unethical
C) Negligent
D) Slander
E) Libel
Q4) Delineate the pros and cons of the Internet and its relationship to health care.
Q5) Using the Internet, locate several articles about malpractice cases in health care.Summarize your findings and give your opinion on the outcome.
Q6) How might a health care worker's value system affect his or her job performance?
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Chapter 5: Culture and Health Care
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Q1) Which of the following is not a sign that a cultural barrier may exist?
A) Resistance to change
B) Argumentative responses
C) Overly agreeable and flaccid manner
D) Education
E) Noncompliance after multiple teaching attempts
Q2) The United States is referred to as a "melting pot" of many different cultures.What role does acculturation play?
Q3) Some cultures fear ____________________ procedures.
Q4) Investigate various cultures represented locally.Discuss their beliefs and practices.What are the similarities and major differences?
Q5) ____________________ comes from the Latin word colo.
Q6) List five ways a health care worker can become culturally competent.
Q7) Although culture fills a large part of our lives, its effect is
Q8) Explain why the importance of cultural values and connections cannot be underestimated.
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Q9) Considering patients of an ethnic group as all molded together as one is called
Chapter 6: Employability Skills
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Q1) A personal _________________________ is a tool that can be used for planning a budget.
Q2) Research the state, county, and city taxes in your area.What percentage of your paycheck will be dedicated to taxes?
Q3) What is the purpose of an agenda?
Q4) Many prospective employees do not recognize that the _________________________ occurs when the application is obtained from the receptionist.
Q5) Autocratic leadership style demonstrates which of the following qualities?
A) Shared decision making
B) All decisions are made by the leader
C) Responsibility of decisions is given to others
D) Role modeling
E) Diffuse decision making
Q6) An effective group must be ____________________ in the methods used to meet goals.
Q7) If a person is fired from a job, how should he or she account for the experience when seeking new employment?
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Q8) List some favorable characteristics of a health care worker.
Q9) List four reasons why it is important to develop a personal portfolio.
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Chapter 7: Foundation Skills
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Q1) Blood pressure reflects:
A) The number of heartbeats
B) The force of the blood against the walls of arteries
C) The systolic rate
D) The diastolic rate
E) The pulse
Q2) Explain how computer literacy plays a key role in health care.Discuss three specific tests that rely on computerized equipment to support the role of computers in health care.
Q3) What is considered "normal" blood pressure?
Q4) The pulse is usually assessed using:
A) The radial artery near the wrist
B) A sphygmomanometer
C) The force of the blood
D) The systolic measurement
E) A thermometer
Q5) How are computers used in health care?
Q6) What is a sphygmomanometer?
Q7) Define pulse and explain the usual method of assessing the pulse.
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Q8) What actions should be taken when vital signs fall out of the normal parameters?
Chapter 8: Wellness, Growth, and Development
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Q1) Describe the changes that occur in body systems as a person ages.
Q2) How does the Bill of Rights for the Terminally Ill help a dying patient deal with impending death?
Q3) Outline the five stages of death.Include a specific experience with death to help clarify each stage.
Q4) ____________________ refers to care of the elderly.
Q5) ____________________ is the body's nonspecific reaction to demands of everyday life.
Q6) How is long-term health care a factor in the developmental changes that occur in an older adult? How expensive is such care?
Q7) To achieve aerobic benefits, the elevated heart rate should be maintained for:
A) 45 minutes
B) 30 minutes
C) 60 minutes
D) 20 minutes
E) 15 minutes
Q8) What are psychosomatic disorders?
Q9) What are the five stages of coping with death?
Q10) List at least five methods to manage stress.
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Chapter 9: Body Organization
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Q1) The quadrants of the abdomen are:
A) Right upper, left upper, middle upper, middle lower
B) Right upper, left upper, right lower, left lower
C) Right lower, left lower, middle upper, middle lower
D) Middle upper, middle lower, right upper, left lower
Q2) List five common genetic disorders.
Q3) The four main types of body tissues are:
A) Connective, muscle, nervous, and elastic tissues
B) Epithelial, connective, muscle, and elastic tissues
C) Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues
D) Epithelial, elastic, muscle, and nervous tissues
E) Epithelial, connective, elastic, and nervous tissues
Q4) What are the two major types of study of the human body?
Q5) What are the 12 body systems of physiology?
Q6) Define homeostasis and the process involved.
Q7) ____________________ consist of organs that work together to provide a major body function.
Q8) ____________________, made of protein fibers, has the unique property of being able to shorten to produce movement.
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Chapter 10: Integumentary System
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Q1) The most common type of skin cancer is:
A) Squamous cell carcinoma
B) Melanoma
C) Kaposi's sarcoma
D) Basal cell carcinoma
E) All of the above
Q2) Skin normally has ____________________ in all areas except the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands.
Q3) The term cutaneous, with regard to the integumentary system, refers to:
A) The skin
B) Blue skin
C) Inflammation of the skin
D) A condition of the skin characterized by itching
E) Plastic repair of the nose
Q4) Each inch of skin contains ____ square feet of blood vessels:
A) 10
B) 12
C) 20
D) 15
E) 25
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Chapter 11: Cardiovascular System
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Q1) In echocardiography, the special instrument used to plot the echoes of high-pitched sounds produced by the procedure is called a(an):
A) X-ray
B) Angiography
C) Transducer
D) Spectrophotometer
Q2) Define blood pressure and explain the "normal" reading.
Q3) Echocardiography is:
A) A procedure in which a tube is inserted through a blood vessel into the heart
B) A procedure used to measure the pressure in the chambers of the heart
C) A procedure that uses ultrasonic waves to show the structures and motion of the heart
D) A procedure used to determine an electrocardiograph pattern
E) A procedure used to cause narrowing of blood vessels
Q4) ____________________ is a narrowing of blood vessels caused by deposits of fatty material containing calcium and cholesterol.
Q5) What are the eight locations where the pulse can be detected and counted?
Q6) Cardiac ____________________ is used to measure the pressure in the chambers of the heart.
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Chapter 12: Circulatory System
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Q1) ____________________ is an abnormal increase in the number of blood cells, making the blood thicker and slower flowing.
Q2) Define AIDS and the symptoms of the disease.
Q3) What are the benefits and drawbacks of autotransfusion?
Q4) The term elephantiasis refers to:
A) Hemoglobin in the blood
B) Dysfunction of the immune system
C) A hypersensitive response by the immune system
D) A massive accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the body tissue
E) None of the above
Q5) An erythrocyte, with regard to the circulatory system, is a:
A) Red blood cell
B) Record of blood
C) White blood cell
D) Eating cell
E) Blood platelet
Q6) Explain the causes of allergies; the body's reaction, ranging from mild to severe; and the treatments available for allergy sufferers.
Q7) What functions are associated with the spleen?
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Chapter 13: Respiratory System
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Q1) Investigate the number of people in the United States who have received lung transplants.What is the success rate? How many patients are on the waiting list to receive new lungs?
Q2) Children breathe at a rate of:
A) 5 times a minute
B) 10 times a minute
C) 15 times a minute
D) More than 20 times a minute
Q3) Tuberculosis is a condition that occurs when:
A) Inflammation affects one or more of the paranasal sinuses.
B) A respiratory disorder of newborns exists.
C) Bacteria enter the lungs.
D) Viruses or bacteria enter the nose, pharynx, or larynx.
E) The alveoli do not inflate properly.
Q4) What main diseases are associated with cigarette smoking?
Q5) What is the hantavirus? Explain the symptoms and treatment of this infection.
Q6) Research various smoking cessation programs available.Which has the highest success rate?
Q7) ____________________ results when the alveoli lose elasticity, usually after 50 years of age.
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Chapter 14: Skeletal System
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Q1) Arthrodesis, with regard to the skeletal system, is:
A) Surgical union or fixation of the joint
B) Plastic reconstruction of the joint
C) The neck
D) Removal of cartilage
E) The joint
Q2) Ankylosing spondylitis is a(n):
A) Group of disorders evidenced by inflammation of a joint, pain, and stiffness during movement
B) Hereditary chronic spinal disease of unknown cause
C) Condition that occurs when a ligament or tendon pulls off part of a bone during injury
D) Inflammation of the sac around a joint caused by trauma or irritation
E) Common disorder caused by pressure on the median nerve of the wrist resulting from repetitive use or trauma
Q3) ____________________ is a painless deformity at the epiphysis of the bones caused by insufficient vitamin D.
Q4) The ____________________ of the long bone contains fatty tissue and yellow marrow in its cavity.
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Chapter 15: Muscular System
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Q1) ____________________ moves a bone closer to another bone.
Q2) Describe visceral muscle.
Q3) Describe a healthy fitness program.What happens when a person becomes too concerned with exercise?
Q4) Discuss the three versions of interferon and their use.
Q5) Write an expository on the field of sports medicine.Describe the proactive and reactive responsibilities of both trainers and doctors who serve in this area.
Q6) ____________________ is turning the hand or foot upward or forward.
Q7) ____________________ is turning the hand or foot downward or backward.
Q8) What is the all-or-none law of skeletal muscle contraction?
Q9) Describe assessment techniques for the muscular system.
Q10) Describe the function of the cardiac muscle.Investigate the treatment options when the muscle fails to beat regularly.
Q11) The disorder of the muscular system known as trichinosis:
A) Is caused by a bacterial infection
B) Is a parasitic infection caused by eating undercooked pork
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C) Is traumatic injury to the tendons, muscles, or ligaments of a joint
D) Is torn or stretched tendons and muscles, causing pain
E) May be congenital or result from weakened foot muscles
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Chapter 16: Digestive System
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Q1) What are some problems associated with sulfite?
Q2) A hemorrhoid is a disorder of the digestive system that causes:
A) Inflammation of the stomach lining
B) Frequent heartburn or chest pain
C) Bad breath
D) A painful burning sensation in the esophagus
E) Painful dilated veins in the lower rectum or anus
Q3) How many Americans are considered overweight? What are some medical concerns associated with obesity?
Q4) Define inflammatory bowel disease and describe its effects.
Q5) The ____________________ is a small piece of tissue that closes off the trachea to prevent food and moisture from entering the respiratory tract.
Q6) What are the three sections of the small intestine? What would be the effects on the body if one of the sections is dysfunctional?
Q7) List the five types of assessment on the gastrointestinal system.Which assessment is most expensive?
Q8) ____________________ is weakening of the colon wall, leading to formation of a pouch and causing infection or abscesses if fecal material is trapped.
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Chapter 17: Urinary System
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Q1) What is the basic structural unit of the urinary system?
Q2) The disorder of the urinary system known as a urinary tract infection is:
A) A condition in which the kidneys do not filter blood
B) The absence of urine formation
C) Acute or chronic inflammation of the urethra
D) The inability to urinate when the urge is felt or the bladder is full
E) Usually caused by bacteria and may affect the bladder, kidneys, or prostate
Q3) Describe the process of an intravenous pyelogram (IVP).
Q4) Which of the following is the most expensive transplant procedure?
A) Heart
B) Intestine
C) Lung
D) Kidney
E) Liver
Q5) Discuss the latest innovations in lithotripsy.
Q6) ____________________ is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissue intercellular space.
Q7) Write an expository about the process a potential kidney transplant recipient must undergo.Research the success rate for transplant patients.
Q8) Describe the processes of dialysis and hemodialysis.
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Chapter 18: Endocrine System
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Q1) The ____________________ are the primary sex glands.
Q2) The ____________________ produces the hormones insulin and glucagon.
Q3) ____________________ are fatty hormones produced by tissues throughout the body that influence the tissues in the surrounding area.
Q4) What is the basal metabolic rate?
Q5) Adenomalacia, with regard to the endocrine system, is:
A) Inflammation of the pancreas
B) A tumor of a gland
C) Excessive excretion of urine
D) Enlargement of the extremities
E) Softening of a gland
Q6) Research the number of children affected by type 1 diabetes.What treatment plans must be followed by a person with type 1 diabetes?
Q7) Investigate the incidence of steroid abuse in high school athletes.What methods might help combat this problem?
Q8) The ____________________ is a structure located above the pituitary gland that translates nervous system impulses into endocrine system messages.
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Q9) What are the causes and effects of menopause?
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Chapter 19: Nervous System
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Q1) Guillain-Barré syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that:
A) Results in mental retardation and is the most common disorder of human chromosomes
B) Results in inflammation of the brain caused by a virus, bacteria, or chemical agents
C) Is degenerative and affects brain tissues
D) Causes a person to experience muscle weakness that rapidly moves from the legs to the face
E) Occurs when more cerebrospinal fluid is produced than is absorbed into the circulatory system
Q2) Approximately 11,000 people in the United States are affected by spinal cord injuries each year.In what age range do most of these injuries occur?
A) 12 to 15 years of age
B) 16 to 30 years of age
C) 31 to 40 years of age
D) 41 to 60 years of age
E) Over 60 years of age
Q3) What are the three main types of neurons that make up nerve fibers?
Q4) Describe the makeup and function of the peripheral nervous system.
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Chapter 20: Sensory System
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Q1) Epistaxis, a disorder of the sensory system, is:
A) A nosebleed that results from disease, trauma, or other conditions, such as hypertension, leukemia, or rheumatic fever
B) A clouding of the lens that causes blurred or partial vision
C) Poor vision in one eye, often resulting from better vision in the other eye during infancy or childhood
D) A slow or sudden painless loss of central vision
E) A collection of fluid in the labyrinth of the ear, leading to dizziness, ringing in the ear, or tinnitus pressure and eventual deafness
Q2) Light touch and motion near the skin are perceived by ____________________ corpuscles.
Q3) When one sensory organ becomes dysfunctional, what is the effect on the remaining four sensory organs?
Q4) Compare and contrast the use of the surgical techniques radial keratotomy and photorefractive keratectomy for correction of eye disorders.Include the success rate for each technique.
Q5) The posterior cavity is filled with a semisoft, gelatin-like substance called ____________________ humor.
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Chapter 21: Reproductive System
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Q1) Expulsion of semen is called ____________________.
Q2) The ____________________ transport the mature ovum from the ovary to the uterus.
Q3) Write an expository outlining the various types of contraceptive methods and the effectiveness of each.
Q4) The ____________________ are glands that produce eggs and the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Q5) Investigate some local organizations that help raise money to fight breast cancer.What are some activities used to help raise money?
Q6) Explain the process of the menstrual cycle.
Q7) What is the amniotic sac, and what is its purpose?
Q8) What virus is the most important risk factor for the development of cervical cancer?
A) Herpes simplex I
B) Herpes zoster
C) Enterovirus
D) Human papillomavirus (HPV)
E) All of the above
Q9) Explain assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments.
Q10) Describe the process of a "closed" fetal procedure.
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Chapter 22: Laboratory Careers
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Q1) What are measures the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may take to control the spread of diseases?
Q2) The mode of transmission for malaria is:
A) A puncture wound
B) Direct contact
C) A mosquito bite
D) Direct contact with saliva
E) Blood to blood, parenteral
Q3) The mode of transmission for hepatitis B is:
A) A puncture wound
B) Direct contact
C) A mosquito bite
D) Direct contact with saliva
E) Blood to blood, parenteral
Q4) Explain the steps to take when using a microscope.
Q5) Medical laboratory technicians may specialize in one area, such as ____________________.
Q6) Explain the responsibilities of a life scientist.
Q7) ____________________ is the study of life forms that can be seen only with powerful magnification.
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Chapter 23: Imaging Careers
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Q1) ____________________ materials may be administered by mouth or rectum or by the intravenous route.
Q2) Each worker wears a ____________________ that records the level of exposure to radiological materials.
Q3) What is near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)?
Q4) How do radiological physicists assist physicians?
Q5) Why is correct positioning during an imaging procedure important?
Q6) A film badge:
A) Protects health care workers from radiation
B) Records levels of exposure to radioactive materials
C) Indicates that a health care worker has had proper training
D) Enables the development of x-ray film
E) All of the above
Q7) How are radioactive compounds transferred to the human body?
Q8) A mammogram is:
A) A record or image made using sound waves
B) A record or image of a plane of the body
C) A record or image of a blood vessel
D) A record or image of the breast
E) A record or image of the heart made using ultrasound
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Chapter 24: Nursing Careers
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Q1) Write an expository explaining the role of the RN, LPN, and NA in providing adequate health care.
Q2) Bradypnea refers to:
A) Without nutrition
B) Vomiting blood
C) Slow breathing
D) Painful breathing
E) Below the tongue
Q3) Research the nursing conditions that existed when Florence Nightingale became involved in health care.Compare and contrast those conditions with present conditions.
Q4) Describe the "points of pressure" on the body.
Q5) What is involved in maintaining an orderly and safe environment for the patient?
Q6) Why might a back rub be prescribed for a patient? Who is responsible for giving the back rub? What is the appropriate method for giving a back rub?
Q7) How might the nurse help a patient who is unable to move to the restroom to use the toilet? Why is privacy a concern, and how might the nurse provide privacy?
Q8) What effects might the nursing shortage have on quality of care?
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Chapter 25: Medical Careers
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Q1) How are electrical currents in the heart measured?
Q2) A normal vision reading is considered to be:
A) 20/25
B) 20/30
C) 20/20
D) 20/35
E) 20/40
Q3) What is involved in a comprehensive eye examination?
Q4) When is it necessary to obtain an ECG recording on a patient?
Q5) Opticians :
A) Design, fit, and adapt lenses and frames based on an optical prescription
B) Assist during surgical procedures under the supervision of the surgeon and a registered nurse
C) Examine and test eyes to evaluate vision and detect diseases of the eye for referral to a medical doctor
D) Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of the eye
E) Working under the direction of a physician, perform about 70% of the duties of the medical doctor
Q6) Research the development and implementation of the Snellen chart in measuring visual acuity.
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Chapter 26: Dental Careers
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Q1) What are the four main types of teeth? How many of each do people have?
Q2) The term maxillofacial pertains to:
A) The treatment of disease of the inside of the tooth
B) The cheek
C) The upper jaw and face
D) Inflammation of the gums
E) The lower jaw
Q3) What are some systemic conditions that contribute to the formation of caries and periodontal disease?
Q4) Gingivitis is a dental term that means :
A) The treatment of disease of the inside of the tooth
B) The cheek
C) The upper jaw and face
D) Inflammation of the gums
E) The lower jaw
Q5) Research the cost of orthodontic services for people with imperfect tooth placement.
Q6) Research the most current innovations in tooth replacement.
Q7) When does human tooth formation begin?
Q8) Investigate the effects of smokeless chewing tobacco on oral hygiene.
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Chapter 27: Complementary and Alternative Careers
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Q1) What belief do some hold in regard to homeopathic medicine?
Q2) Education for the chiropractor includes a minimum of 2 years of college and completion of a chiropractic program lasting how long?
A) 3 years
B) 4 years
C) 5 years
D) 6 years
E) b or c
Q3) ____________________ health care is used in place of conventional methods.
Q4) When might a patient seek the resources available through biofeedback?
Q5) Research herbal medicines on the market.Choose four medicines available and share the purpose and effectiveness of each.
Q6) What makes acupuncture effective?
Q7) The term homeopathic medicine pertains to:
A) The manipulation of the spine by hand
B) Treatment with water
C) The nerves and muscles
D) Treatment with a similar disease
E) Treatment with odors
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Chapter 28: Veterinary Careers
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Q1) Examine the pros and cons of euthanasia in animals.
Q2) Animal ____________________ raise animals using selective breeding to maintain or improve the traits of existing breeds and to develop new breeds.
Q3) Some examples of animal ____________________ include kennel, stable, shelter, pet shop, and wildlife assistants, as well as grooming attendants.
Q4) Veterinary technicians (VTs) assist the veterinarian by:
A) Preparing animals and equipment
B) Obtaining information on the animal
C) Collecting specimens
D) Assisting with procedures
E) All of the above
Q5) Explain how animals as pets might affect people therapeutically.
Q6) The duties of the _________________________ include maintaining a clean and safe environment, observing behavior, preparing animals for examination or treatment, and maintaining daily records.
Q7) Write a position paper in support of or opposing the use of animals in research.Cite specific examples to support your premise.
Q8) Describe characteristics of a successful veterinarian.
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Chapter 29: Community and Social Careers
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Q1) The term hypnotic refers to:
A) A state of feeling well
B) A condition of uncontrolled sleep
C) A state of sleep
D) An increase in nourishment
E) Fitness
Q2) Explain the functions of a health sociologist.
Q3) ____________________ is the most commonly abused substance in the United States and is a major medical problem.
Q4) Research the development of the Alcoholics Anonymous organization.Write an expository on the inception and development of AA and describe the 12-step method.
Q5) The social and human service assistant includes workers in many areas, including:
A) Social work
B) Case management aide
C) Community outreach worker
D) a, b, and c
E) None of the above
Q6) Describe areas of specialization for professional social workers.
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Chapter 30: Mental Health Careers
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Q1) ____________________ is discussion aimed at helping a person understand and cope with problems.
Q2) ____________________ determine the type and severity of the disorder and plan the necessary therapy, which may include medication to treat the problem.
Q3) Deprivation syndrome is a condition in children that results from:
A) Inadequate prenatal care
B) Inadequate nutrition and an inadequate environment
C) Physically abusive situations
D) Parental abuse of drugs and alcohol
E) All of the above
Q4) Humanistic therapy focuses on:
A) Specific problems
B) Improving social skills
C) Helping the client remove emotional barriers
D) Personal relationships
E) Unhealthy patterns of interaction and inappropriate demands
Q5) What were the findings of studies conducted by the Minnesota Center for Twin and Adoption Research?
Q6) ____________________ are functional disturbances of the mind.
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Chapter 31: Rehabilitative Careers
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Q1) The term myoelectronics refers to:
A) Electric and muscles
B) Outside of the body
C) Study of tissues
D) Water therapy
E) Difficulty articulating
Q2) ____________________ trainers work under the supervision of the team physician in a variety of amateur and professional sports and other settings.
Q3) Explain the steps involved in teaching proper crutch walking.When might crutch walking be recommended to a patient?
Q4) Speech pathologists treat disorders such as:
A) Delayed language development
B) Inability to speak
C) Stuttering
D) Articulation problems
E) All of the above
Q5) Explain what is involved in pursed-lip breathing.
Q6) Explain the role of a pharmacy technician and the skills required.
Q7) Describe the responsibilities of a recreational therapist.
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Chapter 32: Emergency Health Careers
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Q1) Accidents account for 50% of ____________________ in individuals 15 to 24 years of age.
Q2) Explore the training requirements for CPR certification.Once certified, how often must a person reapply, and what training is required?
Q3) What is the goal of modern emergency care?
Q4) Describe various injuries to bones and muscle tissue.
Q5) Research the number of reported sports injuries that require immediate first aid to determine which sport is most dangerous.
Q6) ____________________ is an abnormal lowering of body temperature, usually resulting from immersion in cold water or being stranded in subzero weather.
Q7) Identify the differences in CPR for adults, children, and infants.Explain the reasoning behind these differences.
Q8) Early signs and symptoms of ____________________ include pale and clammy skin, weakness, and restlessness.
Q9) ____________________ is the term used for setting priorities for care of the victim or victims.
Q10) What are the signs and symptoms of poisoning?
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Chapter 33: Information and Administration Careers
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Q1) Medical illustrators are ____________________ who use a variety of visual materials to communicate vital information about biosciences.
Q2) Duties of the ____________________ include preregistration interviewing, verifying insurance, arranging transportation, and assigning beds for the hospital stay.
Q3) Investigate and compare the salaries of four different information and administrative health care careers.
Q4) The patient (and spouse) must sign:
A) Before completing an interview
B) To verify accuracy of charting
C) Before medical records may be released
D) To verify the correct diagnosis
E) To verify previous illnesses
Q5) The type of payment basis that provides for payment at the time of service is:
A) Private pay
B) Medicaid
C) Fee for service
D) Co-payment
E) None of the above
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Chapter 34: Environmental Careers
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Q1) Ecology is the study of:
A) Living organisms and their relationship to the environment
B) Air, water, and land
C) Pollution
D) Sewage treatment
E) Organisms that cause disease
Q2) Pitch, or the quality of the sound that is heard, is determined by:
A) The speed of vibrations against the eardrum
B) The intensity of sound waves
C) The form of energy
D) The number of decibels
E) Hearing loss
Q3) Examine the issue of noise pollution and its effect on hearing loss; pay specific attention to noise source, decibels, and sensations (effects on hearing).
Q4) Pollution from car exhaust has led to various laws regulating emissions in many states.Research and report on the state with the most stringent auto emissions laws.
Q5) Describe a surgical technician's job?
Q6) Describe a thorough analysis of water.
Q7) How might water become contaminated?
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Chapter 35: Biotechnology Careers
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Q1) Explain the concept of gene therapy and its costs.
Q2) Eugenics can be defined as:
A) The study of the manipulation of the genes of living organisms
B) The study of methods for controlling human characteristics
C) The study of artificial insemination
D) Pertaining to new origins
E) b and d
Q3) The international effort to identify and sequence all of the human chromosomes is called:
A) Eugenics
B) Gene splicing
C) Gene mapping
D) Genetic splicing
E) Genetic coding
Q4) Explain the ethical concerns of gene manipulation.
Q5) Immunologists have used the skills of biotechnology to produce ____________________ antibodies for the treatment of many disorders.
Q6) What is a criticism of biotechnologists?
Q7) Describe the technique of electrophoresis and explain how it is used.
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Q8) What are some advantages and ethical disadvantages to selective breeding?