Health Science Core Skills
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Course Introduction
Health Science Core Skills provides students with a foundational understanding of essential concepts and competencies in the health sciences field. The course covers key topics such as medical terminology, basic human anatomy and physiology, infection control, vital signs, communication skills, and the ethical and legal responsibilities in healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills necessary for success in various health science professions. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical application, students gain the knowledge and confidence needed to pursue further studies or begin a career in healthcare.
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Pierson and Fairchilds Principles Techniques of Patient Care 5th Edition by Sheryl L. Fairchild
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Chapter 1: Preparation Patient Care Activities
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Q1) What is the term used for a type of medical event during which no harm occurs either due to intervention by an individual or due to chance?
A) Sentinel event
B) Potential adverse event
C) Active event
D) Latent event
Answer: B
Q2) Which group of physiologic changes is commonly associated with aging?
A) Altered visual acuity, loss of bone density, decreased balance
B) Advanced wound healing, increased strength, increased tactile sense
C) Altered mental capacity, increased proprioception, increased muscle elasticity
D) Increased connective tissue elasticity, altered hearing acuity, improved physical condition
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Approaches to Infection Control
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Q1) For which of the following procedures might it be unnecessary to wear gloves?
A) Controlling bleeding
B) Performing oral or nasal suctioning
C) Measuring blood pressure or temperature
D) Handling or cleaning contaminated instruments
Answer: C
Q2) In applying an alcohol-based hand rub,what is the appropriate step to take after rubbing the product briskly over all surfaces of the hands?
A) Rinse the hands with water after every use.
B) Continue to rub until the hands are dry.
C) Rinse the hands with soap and water after every use.
D) Use a paper towel to wipe residual hand rub from the hands.
Answer: B
Q3) What are the most common modes of transmission of pathogenic microorganisms?
A) Gloves, masks, and gowns
B) Tables, chairs, and beds
C) Water and food
D) Contact, droplet, airborne
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Assessment of Vital Signs
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Q1) How should the arm be positioned when blood pressure is measured at the brachial artery?
A) Above the level of the heart
B) At the level of the heart
C) Below the level of the heart
D) Near the patient's chest
Answer: B
Q2) Which of the following indicates a rapid heart rate (greater than 100 beats per minute)?
A) Bradycardia
B) Thready
C) Strong and regular
D) Tachycardia
Answer: D
Q3) What is the normal resting pulse range for an adult?
A) 40-80 beats per minute
B) 60-100 beats per minute
C) 80-120 beats per minute
D) 100-140 beats per minute
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Body Mechanics
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Q1) Which muscle group is most important for movements and lifts that require extra effort?
A) Scapular stabilizers
B) Core stabilizers
C) Ankle stabilizers
D) Knee stabilizers
Q2) In which plane does an individual's vertical gravity line lie?
A) Mid-sagittal
B) Scapular
C) Transverse
D) None of the above
Q3) For removing groceries,tools,or other items from the trunk of a car,which of the following body mechanics principles is recommended?
A) Bend at the waist and lift
B) Bend your hips and knees slightly
C) Keep the object away from your body during lifting
D) Avoid bending the knees
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Chapter 5: Positioning and Draping
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Q1) Why is patient draping important?
A) To provide for the modesty of the patient
B) To maintain appropriate body temperature
C) To provide access to areas to be treated while protecting other areas
D) All of the above
Q2) Concerning burned or grafted burn areas,what should be avoided?
A) Positions of comfort
B) Positions of mild stress or tension to the wound or graft
C) Frequent position changes
D) Active motion of the involved joints
Q3) If a supine patient has a flaccid upper extremity,how should the hand be positioned?
A) Below the heart
B) Above the elbow
C) Near the side of the body
D) Palm up
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Chapter 6: Basic Exercise: Passive and Active Range of Motion
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Q1) How should patients be instructed to breathe when performing active resistive exercises?
A) Slowly
B) Normally
C) Rapidly
D) Breath should be held
Q2) What degree of hip flexion is contraindicated for a patient who has recently undergone a total hip replacement posteriorly?
A) 40 degrees
B) 75 degrees
C) 90 degrees
D) 115 degrees
Q3) When a person is supine,how do the shoulder extensors function from 0 to 90 degrees of active shoulder flexion?
A) Isometrically
B) Concentrically
C) Eccentrically
D) None of the above
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Chapter 7: Features and Activities of Wheelchairs
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Q1) Which of the following wheelchair maintenance activities is not recommended?
A) Lubrication of the cross-brace center pin every 6 months
B) Wiping the chair down dry after exposure to rain, snow, or other moisture
C) Immersing the chair in water or spraying it with a hose to remove debris
D) Periodic lubrication of armrest posts with a silicon spray
Q2) How should a patient using both upper extremities for wheelchair propulsion be taught to navigate up a particularly steep ramp or incline?
A) Facing forward, moving in a straight line
B) Facing backward, moving in a straight line
C) Facing forward, moving in a zigzag fashion
D) Facing backward, moving in a zigzag fashion
Q3) When a wheelchair user performs a "wheelie" or "pop-up," which wheels are elevated?
A) Both caster wheels
B) Both drive wheels
C) Both rear wheels
D) Only one caster wheel
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Chapter 8: Transfer Activities
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Q1) Which transfer is sometimes referred to as the "quad pivot"?
A) One-person dependent
B) Two-person dependent
C) Sitting, independent
D) Sitting, assisted
Q2) What type of transfer assistance is used when the patient performs only 25 to 49 percent of the activity?
A) Minimal assistance
B) Moderate assistance
C) Maximal assistance
D) Dependent assistance
Q3) What should a caregiver grasp to guard a patient during transfers?
A) The patient's belt
B) The patient's shirt
C) A safety belt or sling
D) The patient's arms
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Chapter 9: Assistive Devices, Patterns, and Activities
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Q1) For forearm crutches,what is the proper location for the top of the forearm cuff?
A) 1 to 1.5 inches distal to the olecranon process
B) 1 to 1.5 inches proximal to the ulnar styloid process
C) 5-6 inches distal to the olecranon process
D) 5-6 inches proximal to the ulnar styloid process
Q2) Which guarding position provides the greatest sense of security for patients as they descend from an elevation?
A) Behind the patient
B) To the left side of the patient
C) To the strongest side of the patient
D) In front of the patient
Q3) Which stance should be avoided when one is guarding a patient who is descending stairs?
A) One foot one step below the other
B) One foot two steps below the other
C) Both feet on the same step parallel to each other
D) A widened stance
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Chapter 10: Special Equipment and Patient Care
Environments
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Q1) Which of the following is a graphical record of the heart's electrical action?
A) EKG
B) ETT
C) INR
D) MI
Q2) What device measures pulmonary artery pressure (PAP)?
A) Suprapubic catheter
B) Swan-Ganz catheter
C) Endotracheal tube
D) Nasogastric tube
Q3) What can be used to continuously measure blood pressure or obtain blood samples without the need for repeated needle punctures?
A) A line
B) B line
C) C line
D) D line
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Chapter 11: Basic Wound Care and Specialized Interventions
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Q1) Which term describes redness of the skin caused by congestion of the capillaries in the lower layers of the skin?
A) Eschar
B) Erythema
C) Maceration
D) Slough
Q2) What stage of pressure ulcer may present as an intact serum-filled blister?
A) Stage I
B) Stage II
C) Stage III
D) Stage IV
Q3) The vascular,exudates,and reparative phases occur in which stage of wound healing?
A) Inflammatory
B) Proliferative
C) Remodeling
D) Maturation
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Chapter 12: Incidents and Emergencies
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Q1) Which of the following are considered severe reactions to an allergy?
A) Itchy skin and sneezing
B) Itchy and watery eyes
C) Hives and skin redness
D) Abdominal pain and difficulty swallowing
Q2) Which of the following are symptoms of heat exhaustion?
A) Dry skin
B) Slow, deep breathing
C) Nausea and headache
D) Convulsions
Q3) What functions can be evaluated using the Tinetti Assessment?
A) Upper body strength
B) Balance and gait
C) Upper and lower body endurance
D) None of the above
Q4) How should a seizing individual's head be positioned after convulsions subside?
A) To one side
B) Upright
C) Facing up
D) None of the above
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Chapter 13: Americans With Disabilities Act and Environmental Assessments
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Q1) What garage height is needed for a wheelchair-accessible home if a raised-roof van is used?
A) 8 feet minimum
B) 10 feet minimum
C) 12 feet minimum
D) 14 feet minimum
Q2) For a wheelchair-accessible home,what is the minimum door width?
A) 30 inches
B) 32 inches
C) 36 inches
D) 40 inches
Q3) Which term refers to an action necessary to provide a reasonable accommodation that would cause an employer or owner significant difficulty or expense?
A) Undue burden
B) Reasonable accommodation
C) Undue accommodation
D) Reasonable burden
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