Health Professions Foundations
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Course Introduction
Health Professions Foundations introduces students to the diverse fields within the health care sector, exploring the roles, responsibilities, and necessary skills of various health professionals. The course covers essential topics such as ethical and legal considerations, communication and teamwork in health care settings, cultural competence, and the impact of health systems on patient care. Through interactive case studies and foundational theory, students develop an understanding of career pathways, professional standards, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in delivering high-quality patient care.
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Career Development for Health Professionals 4th Edition by Lee Haroun MA MBA
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Chapter 1: Your Career Starts Now
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Q1) Which statement best describes a good health career educational program?
A) Students assume all responsibility for their own learning.
B) Instructors make sure their students learn everything they need to know.
C) Students who pay their tuition and try hard earn the right to graduate.
D) Good instruction and resources should be provided and students should be expected to take advantage of them.
Answer: D
Q2) What does it mean to be "aligned with your profession"?
A) You know people who will help you get a job.
B) You have the training to move quickly up the career ladder.
C) You are qualified to fill many different positions in your field.
D) You have realistic expectations about the nature of the work and working conditions.
Answer: D
Q3) What is the best thing to do if you don't understand something in your textbook?
A) Not worry about it if it won't be on a test.
B) Ask a classmate who gets good grades to explain it to you.
C) Ask a question in class or see your instructor after class.
D) Take this as a sign the class is too difficult for you.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Your Resume Starts Now
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Q1) Which statement best describes what to do while you are in school to start putting together a professional portfolio to support your future job search?
A) Wait until near the end of your program to collect items because you'll know then what kind of job you want.
B) Save all your assignments because the more you include, the better will be the impression you make on prospective employers.
C) Collect items throughout your time in school that demonstrate your qualifications and personal traits.
D) Find out if your school requires you to put together a portfolio before worrying about what to include.
Answer: C
Q2) Which of the following items would be least appropriate for a professional portfolio?
A) A copy of the graduate's nursing license
B) A difficult anatomy exam on which the student earned a grade of C
C) A letter of recommendation from a medical assistant's externship supervisor
D) Honor roll certificate
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Developing Your Personal Skills
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Q1) Which action demonstrates a healthy attitude when dealing with a classmate who has hurt your feelings?
A) Realize that this incident will be of little importance in the future.
B) Find ways to get even with this person so you can have peace of mind.
C) Complain to friends about the incident so you can get it off your chest.
D) Think about other times when this person has offended you.
Answer: A
Q2) According to research, which is the best way to store information in your long-term memory?
A) Clearly understand why you have to learn the information.
B) Approach learning with a positive attitude.
C) Review the information many times over an extended period of time.
D) Focus all your attention on what you are studying.
Answer: C
Q3) Cramming is an effective way to study because it forces you to really concentrate on the material.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Strategies for Adult Students
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Q1) Sarah is a single mom who attends school in the morning and then works the evening shift in a restaurant. Her greatest challenge in school is likely to be
A) learning new information.
B) getting to know her classmates.
C) developing effective time-management skills.
D) passing her classes.
Q2) Which of the following statements is true about most adult students?
A) They tend to learn more slowly than younger students.
B) They may lack the study skills necessary to succeed in school.
C) They have life experiences that support their classroom learning.
D) They have trouble taking tests because of their age.
Q3) Creating a personal support group when you start school is generally considered to be a
A) very effective way to ensure your success.
B) waste of time.
C) good idea if you have lots of friends.
D) good idea if you have extra time to spend with a group.
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Chapter 5: Strategies for English As A Second Language
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Q1) If you want to develop a standard American accent, the best models would be A) your friends and classmates.
B) your instructors.
C) movie stars.
D) television news announcers.
Q2) The best way to learn correct English pronunciation is to
A) read newspapers and magazines published in English.
B) study the spelling of English words.
C) practice writing English sentences using words as you learn them.
D) spend time listening to people speaking English.
Q3) Which schedule is recommended by language instructors as the best for mastering English?
A) When you have some extra time
B) For 1 hour a few times a week
C) One day a week for several hours
D) Every day, even if only for a short time
Q4) Knowing a Romance language, such as Spanish, French, or Romanian, can be helpful in learning medical terminology.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities
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Q1) Effective strategies for overcoming learning disabilities
A) depend on the subject matter being studied.
B) are often difficult to apply.
C) can be used by most learning-disabled students.
D) must be adapted to individual needs.
Q2) The best example of good self-advocacy is asking
A) to be excused from doing homework assignments.
B) to be allowed to skip tests because they are too stressful.
C) an instructor for help when you don't understand a reading assignment.
D) to work with other students to complete class assignments.
Q3) People who have trouble expressing themselves orally may find it helpful to
A) avoid speaking or asking questions in class.
B) practice speaking alone in front of a mirror.
C) speak as quickly as possible before forgetting what they want to say.
D) speak only when they can use notes.
Q4) When should people disclose their learning disabilities to a potential employer?
A) It is never necessary to disclose this information.
B) Learning disabilities should always be disclosed.
C) The disability is obvious and cannot be hidden.
D) The disability will affect their job performance.
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Chapter 7: Developing Your Paper Skills I: Intake of Information
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Q1) Instructors often give hints about what will be included on their tests.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Informal outlines are the best way to take notes in class.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Research is only used to find technical information, such as would be needed to write a report.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which method of using your notes to learn new material has proved to be effective for most students?
A) Reading the notes out loud
B) Highlighting the most important points
C) Creating and taking quizzes based on what they contain
D) Writing out the concepts and supporting facts
Q5) The most important thing you can do with your class notes is review them at least twice a week.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Developing Your Paper Skills II: Output of Information
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Q1) Grammar and spelling are not as important as writing good content. A)True
B)False
Q2) What is the purpose of a bibliography when you are writing a report?
A) It helps you organize your writing.
B) It provides a list of the resources you consulted.
C) It introduces your readers to your topic.
D) It provides an outline of your report.
Q3) Amy suffers from test anxiety and is afraid she'll panic when taking her anatomy final exam. Which of the following actions is most likely to help her?
A) Take practice tests over the material likely to be on the exam
B) Tell her instructor that she suffers from test anxiety
C) Talk with her classmates about how nervous she is
D) Read over her notes and textbook the night before the exam
Q4) A common rule of spelling states "i before ____ except after
A) a
B) e
C) o
D) u
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Chapter 9: Developing Your Practical Skills
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Q1) A common reason students have trouble with math in their health care classes is they
A) don't know how to concentrate and study.
B) are not smart enough to understand it.
C) did not master the basic concepts in their previous math classes.
D) never had good math teachers.
Q2) The best way to get maximum benefit from lab sessions is to
A) perform every procedure as if you were actually working in a health care facility.
B) attempt to do every procedure perfectly on the first attempt.
C) spend extra time practicing each procedure.
D) keep in mind there is usually only one correct way to perform a task.
Q3) Lab classes in health care programs can best be described as
A) more important than theory classes.
B) less important than theory classes.
C) opportunities to practice on-the-job skills.
D) designed for students who are hands-on learners.
Q4) No one can be perfect, so perfection is never expected from health care workers.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Developing Your People Skills
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Q1) If a female patient enters the physician's office wearing a long dress and head covering, you should
A) assume she is Muslim.
B) not worry about what she is wearing.
C) pay special attention to her verbal and nonverbal communication.
D) ask her about her religion.
Q2) You are engaged in a conversation with a patient. Stating in your own words what you think she means after she has spoken is called
A) acknowledging.
B) showing empathy.
C) reflecting.
D) paraphrasing.
Q3) What is the purpose of feedback in the communication process?
A) Let the speaker know what you think of his or her ideas.
B) Make sure you have correctly understood the speaker's meaning.
C) Get more information about the topic being discussed.
D) Express your feelings when you disagree with someone.
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Chapter 11: Becoming a Professional
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Q1) What does the L stand for in the C.L.E.A.R. service model?
A) laboratory
B) learn
C) leave
D) listen
Q2) Health care is the second largest service industry in the United States.
A)True
B)False
Q3) It is appropriate to use medical terminology with patients because this ensures that you accurately describe their condition.
A)True
B)False
Q4) When Karin, a physical therapy assistant, meets patients for the first time, she learns the most about them by
A) observing them.
B) listening to them.
C) reviewing their patient record.
D) checking with her supervising therapist.
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Chapter 12: Beginning the Job Search
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Q1) What is the main reason for visiting health care facilities when you don't have an appointment?
A) Present your qualifications to any staff member who is available.
B) Ask if anyone is available for an interview.
C) Inquire about job openings.
D) See if it looks like a place where you would want to work.
Q2) Which statement best describes health care employment?
A) Health care jobs are not affected by government regulations.
B) There are always jobs available in health care.
C) The number of job openings is influenced by overall economic conditions.
D) There is always lots of competition for jobs.
Q3) Which is the best way to search for job leads?
A) Focus on the one or two methods you feel most competent and comfortable using.
B) Use only the Internet because it is where most of today's employers post their job openings.
C) Contact only those employers you learn about from career services at your school.
D) Use as many methods as practical.
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Chapter 13: Finalizing Your Employment Presentation
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Q1) When mailing a resume to a potential employer, always include a cover letter. A)True
B)False
Q2) As a job seeker, you will put together a resume to A) create a "sales brochure" that features you as the product.
B) provide a very detailed list of all your skills, qualifications, and experience.
C) respond to a specific job.
D) demonstrate your writing and organizational abilities.
Q3) A good cover letter includes
A) a summary of your education and work history.
B) a statement of why you believe you are qualified for the job.
C) an explanation of why you are looking for work.
D) personal information you did not include on your resume.
Q4) If you have a variety of experiences and skills, but no previous experience in health care, a functional resume is probably your best choice.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: The Interview
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Q1) Which of the following is the best technique for answering questions about your qualifications for a specific job?
A) Tell the interviewer you are confident you can do the job.
B) Include as many details as possible in your answers to the interviewer's questions.
C) Use examples to show how you meet the qualifications.
D) Tell the interviewer what classes you have taken.
Q2) Which of the following should you do at every interview?
A) Listen carefully to what the employer says.
B) Explain your training in detail.
C) Answer the interviewer's questions as briefly as possible.
D) Use your portfolio to back up all your qualifications.
Q3) You have an appointment for an interview at 3:00, but there is an unexpected ice storm and you cannot safely arrive on time. You should
A) call before 3:00 and ask if you can reschedule.
B) call the next day to reschedule.
C) not follow up because they probably think you did not want to make the effort.
D) go in person as soon as possible to show you are interested in the job.
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Chapter 15: After the Interview
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Q1) Which of the following is inappropriate to disclose when discussing with a classmate how a job interview went?
A) The job didn't sound like what you expected.
B) The facility is located too far from your home.
C) You thought the interviewer was an idiot.
D) The job required skills that aren't your strengths.
Q2) You attended an interview yesterday and decided today you are not interested in the job. How should you follow up?
A) No follow-up is necessary.
B) Call the employer to let him or her know that you are not interested in the job.
C) Send a note stating that you are not interested in the job.
D) Send a note thanking the interviewer for his or her time.
Q3) If you accept a job offer with a telephone call, you should confirm your acceptance by writing a letter to the employer.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Success on the Job
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Q1) Burnout is most commonly associated with feelings of A) anger.
B) satisfaction.
C) accomplishment.
D) hopelessness.
Q2) What is the meaning of your "scope of practice"?
A) The technical skills you learn in order to work in your occupation
B) The duties outlined in the job description prepared by your employer
C) The duties you are legally allowed to perform in your occupation
D) The levels to which you can be promoted in your occupation
Q3) The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that employers make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees to enable them to perform their job duties. This means employers must
A) do whatever it takes to ensure that disabled employees can perform their jobs.
B) make changes that are within their financial means and allow the organization to continue to function.
C) make only accommodations that do not cost more than a total of $2500.
D) make only accommodations that do not cost more than a total of $5000.
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Chapter 17: Navigating Your Career
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Q1) The purpose of a decision matrix is to help you
A) solve difficult problems on the job.
B) determine when to change jobs.
C) choose the best way to leave a job.
D) decide among several courses of action.
Q2) If you want to be a successful supervisor, which kind of skills should you concentrate most on developing?
A) Budgeting
B) Communication
C) Delegation
D) Technical
Q3) Which of the following actions would you recommend that Carl avoid during his performance review with his employer, Dr. Barnes?
A) Complain about the other employees.
B) Ask for feedback about his work.
C) Tell Dr. Barnes how much he enjoys working for her.
D) Ask if there are workshops he might attend to learn more about his job.
Q4) Disregarding patient confidentiality can result in dismissal.
A)True
B)False
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