Introduction to Healthcare Question Bank
Course Introduction
Introduction to Healthcare provides students with a comprehensive overview of the healthcare system, exploring its structure, functions, and key components. The course examines the roles of healthcare professionals, healthcare delivery models, and the policies that shape healthcare access and quality. Students will learn about essential topics such as patient care, medical ethics, health informatics, and the impact of socio-economic factors on health. By understanding the fundamentals of healthcare, students are prepared to engage thoughtfully with issues facing modern health systems and pursue further study or careers in the field.
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Chapter 1: Health Care of the Past, Present, and Future
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Q1) How might technology affect health care?
Answer: The impact of technology can only be imagined for the future. Inventions in nanotechnology and telemedicine currently have an impact on medical practice. Recombinant DNA techniques will allow new types of gene therapy and fetal stem cell research. Although technology will enable health care to move forward, it will also stimulate controversy in areas such as stem cell research and cloning.
Q2) Agencies of ____________________ determine whether a training program meets acceptable standards.
Answer: Accreditation
Q3) The correct term for HIPAA is which of the following:
A) Health Insurance Practice Association of America
B) Health Insurance Program and Accountability Action
C) Health Insurance Programs of Alabama and Arkansas
D) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Answer: D
Q4) Explain the purpose of the Food and Drug Administration.
Answer: The Food and Drug Administration regulates the safety of food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and biological products, and medical devices.
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Chapter 2: Interpersonal Dynamics and Communication
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Q1) _________________________ uses organization of a schedule to maximize effectiveness and productivity.
Answer: Time management
Q2) Nonverbal messages may include all of the following except:
A) Facial expression
B) Tone of voice
C) Distance between the sender and receiver
D) Reactions of the receiver
Answer: D
Q3) Managing stress can be achieved by:
A) Proper nutrition
B) Exercise and relaxation techniques
C) Personal behavior changes
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Q4) Why is appearance an important facet of a health care worker's career?
Answer: It represents the employer and the worker.
Q5) How might a person's negative attitude affect communication?
Answer: Negative attitudes lead to defensive responses, including avoidance, unresolved anxiety, and poor self-esteem.
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Chapter 3: Safety Practices
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Q1) Describe the three elements required for an infection.
Answer: The three elements required for an infection are a source of microorganisms, a susceptible host, and a means of transmission.
Q2) Principles of epidemiology are used to trace the source and minimize the risk of ____________________ infection.
Answer: Nosocomial
Q3) Which of the following diseases is multidrug resistant?
A) Pediculosis
B) Impetigo
C) Staphylococcus aureus infection
D) Conjunctivitis
E) Diphtheria
Answer: C
Q4) Standard precautions are:
A) Designed to reduce the transmission of microorganisms
B) Preventive procedures used before surgery
C) Used to isolate a contagious patient
D) Designed to isolate patients
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Legal and Ethical Principles
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Q1) Explain the reasoning behind the DNR order.How might the DNR order infringe upon the Hippocratic oath?
Q2) What is the purpose of charting?
Q3) Use of the ____________________ to access health care information and products has introduced a new set of issues and concerns.
Q4) Types of advance directives include:
A) DNR
B) Living will
C) Power of attorney
D) b and c
E) a, b, and c
Q5) Paraphrase the Nightingale pledge, explaining the main purpose of the pledge.How might the Nightingale pledge affect the health care worker?
Q6) Workers in every health occupation are ____________________ for their behavior and the care given.
Q7) Explain duty of care as it applies to the health care worker.
Q8) Reporting and recording observations and ____________________ are the methods by which communication about the patient's status takes place.
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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) List five ways a health care worker can become culturally competent.
Q3) Using the Internet as a source for information, compare and contrast two different cultures.
Q4) Investigate various cultures represented locally.Discuss their beliefs and practices.What are the similarities and major differences?
Q5) How is cultural competence changing the delivery of health care in the United States?
Q6) Considering patients of an ethnic group as all molded together as one is called
Q7) The belief that one's own culture is superior to another is called
Q8) Many ____________________ can be found within each large cultural group.
Q9) Why is the effect of culture unconscious?
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Chapter 6: Employability Skills
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Q1) Most people who lose a job after being hired do so because of attitude rather than ability to do the job.Do you agree or disagree with this statement? How can a person who has the skills to do a job lose it because of attitude?
Q2) List four reasons why it is important to develop a personal portfolio.
Q3) What are some items that may be deducted from the paycheck?
Q4) What are some potential interview questions?
Q5) Net income is:
A) The money that remains after the bills have been paid
B) The money that appears in the check after deductions
C) The total amount of money earned
D) The money allotted for a budget
E) The money that appears after Social Security is withheld
Q6) The time needed to give notice ____________________ depends on the job's level of responsibility.
Q7) The personal data sheet or _________________________ provides additional information that is not found on the application.
Q8) Investigate employment opportunities for health care workers in your area.What methods might you use when searching for health care positions?
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Chapter 7: Foundation Skills
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Q1) The systolic reading occurs while the ventricles of the heart are
Q2) Explain the two values of blood pressure.
Q3) What situations might call for an axillary, an oral, a rectal, or a temporal temperature measurement?
Q4) The ____________________ is the heartbeat that can be palpated on surface arteries as the artery walls expand.
Q5) The rhythm and character of ____________________ are important observations.
Q6) The diastolic reading occurs when the ventricles are ____________________.
Q7) _________________________ may result from blockage of an artery that supplies the heart or from an insufficient supply of oxygen to the heart tissue.
Q8) Describe what measures are included in vital signs.
Q9) ____________________ is the use of the hands to evaluate structures by touch.
Q10) Explain how computers can be used in health care.What might happen when a computer system crashes?
Q11) What is a sphygmomanometer?
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Q13) How are computers used in health care?
Q14) ____________________ is striking the body to assess the sound made.
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Chapter 8: Wellness, Growth, and Development
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Q1) Some common signs and symptoms of stress are:
A) Increased heart rate
B) Floating feeling of anxiety
C) Trembling and indigestion
D) Pain in the neck or back
E) All of the above
Q2) ____________________ is the breaking down of tissues into materials that may be reused or excreted.
Q3) Regular use of narcotics can change:
A) The ability of the body to function
B) An individual's personality
C) The ability of the brain to produce endorphins and enkephalins
D) Blood pressure
E) The body's dietary needs
Q4) What are some signs or symptoms of a mental health disorder?
Q5) ____________________ is the body's nonspecific reaction to demands of everyday life.
Q6) How might people improve their nutrition?
Q7) Describe the changes that occur in body systems as a person ages.
Q8) Define wellness.
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Chapter 9: Body Organization
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Q1) ____________________ contain the hereditary information in the cell.
Q2) The combination of two ____________________ with chromosomes from different parents into one cell is called fertilization.
Q3) ____________________ is the ability of the organism to control its actions and respond to changes in the environment.
Q4) What are some of the physiological components of homeostasis?
Q5) The five cavities of the human body are the:
A) Heart, abdominal, pelvic, cranial, and spinal cavities
B) Intestinal, thoracic, cranial, and spinal cavities
C) Thoracic, abdominal, pelvic, cranial, and spinal cavities
D) Reproductive, abdominal, pelvic, cranial, and thoracic cavities
E) Glandular, cranial, spinal, pelvic, and thoracic cavities
Q6) Common sites for the development of cancer are the:
A) Lungs
B) Breasts
C) Colon
D) Uterus
E) All of the above
Q7) What is a "silent cancer"?
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Q8) What causes the rapid growth of cancer cells?
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Chapter 10: Integumentary System
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Q1) Describe the warning signs of melanoma.
Q2) Each inch of skin contains ____ square feet of blood vessels:
A) 10
B) 12
C) 20
D) 15
E) 25
Q3) Plantar, common, and flat warts can usually be permanently removed by:
A) Chemicals
B) Freezing with liquid nitrogen
C) Burning
D) Lasers
E) a, b, and c
Q4) ____________________ is a very contagious bacterial skin infection that occurs most often in children.
Q5) The uppermost part of the dermis is composed of ____________________ that form ridges or patterns on the skin.
Q6) ____________________ is characterized by swelling, redness, and itching and by weeping, crusted skin lesions.
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Chapter 11: Cardiovascular System
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Q1) Investigate the cost of surgery to correct varicose veins.Are the results permanent?
Q2) What are the functions of high-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol?
Q3) ____________________ disease is a general term for the combined effects of arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, and several related conditions.
Q4) How many layers of tissue does the heart have?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
E) Five
Q5) Define congestive heart failure and explain its effects.
Q6) ____________________ is a narrowing of blood vessels caused by deposits of fatty material containing calcium and cholesterol.
Q7) What are some available treatments for regulating high blood pressure?
Q8) An ____________________ is an area of a blood vessel that bulges because of a weakness in the wall.
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Q9) In an expository , explain the four functions of the cardiovascular system.
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Chapter 12: Circulatory System
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Q1) What functions are associated with the spleen?
Q2) ____________________ is an infection that develops when pathogens enter the blood.
Q3) Research the survival rate of those with leukemia.What do treatment plans for leukemia involve?
Q4) 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
Q5) The ____________________ test measures the oxygen-carrying capability of the blood.
Q6) Platelets, also called thrombocytes:
A) Are the largest blood cells
B) Are least in number
C) Are largest in number
D) Produce antibodies
E) Are the smallest blood cells
Q7) ____________________ is plasma without the clotting proteins.
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Chapter 13: Respiratory System
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Q1) What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Q2) What main diseases are associated with cigarette smoking?
Q3) Bronchitis is defined as:
A) Inflammation of the voice box
B) Inflammation of the bronchi
C) Removal of the lung
D) Fast respiration
E) Inflammation of the tonsils
Q4) Research the effectiveness of over-the-counter medications for treating sinusitis.Does the over-the-counter medication merely mask the symptoms or does it treat the infection?
Q5) How do the 15 million Americans who suffer from asthma cope? How might asthma affect their daily activities?
Q6) Dysphagia is defined as:
A) Inflammation of the bronchus
B) Normal breathing
C) Difficulty swallowing
D) Inflammation of the lining of the lung
E) Removal of the lung
Q7) What is the hantavirus? Explain the symptoms and treatment of this infection.
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Chapter 14: Skeletal System
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Q1) Meningomyelocele is:
A) A condition usually associated with aging that has a gradual onset as cartilage in the joint softens
B) A congenital condition of the spinal column
C) Softening of the bones caused by vitamin D and calcium deficiency
D) Weakening of the bones, which affects more than 20 million people in the United States
E) A condition of unknown cause in which excessive destruction of bone cells occurs; the long bones become bowed and the flat bones deformed
Q2) What is osteointegration?
Q3) What are the areas of the skull? Why does the skull not prevent brain trauma injury?
Q4) Cervical, with regard to the skeletal system, pertains to:
A) Between the ribs
B) A study of the tooth
C) Inflammation of the bones and joints
D) The joints
E) The neck
Q5) Explain the process of stereolithography.
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Chapter 15: Muscular System
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Q1) ____________________ is movement of a body part away from the midline.
Q2) Describe a healthy fitness program.What happens when a person becomes too concerned with exercise?
Q3) ____________________ is a circular or semicircular motion.
Q4) ____________________ is turning the hand or foot upward or forward.
Q5) What are some typical athletic injuries? What causes the majority of these injuries?
Q6) ____________________ moves a bone closer to another bone.
Q7) What are the three parts of the skeletal muscles?
Q8) The disorder of the muscular system known as poliomyelitis:
A) Is a condition in which nerve impulses are not transmitted normally from the brain to the muscles
B) Is a viral infection that results in paralysis of muscles
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
Q9) What is non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?
Q10) ____________________ is movement of a body part toward the midline.
Q11) Describe assessment techniques for the muscular system.
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Chapter 16: Digestive System
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Q1) What are the causes and effects of an ulcer?
Q2) The digestive process includes:
A) Transportation of food and wastes
B) Physical and chemical breakdown of food
C) Absorption of digested food
D) Final elimination of wastes
E) All of the above
Q3) Enteritis, with regard to the digestive system, is:
A) Removal of the gallbladder
B) Surgical puncture into the colon
C) Inflammation of the intestines
D) Incision into the abdomen
E) Examination of the rectum
Q4) Halitosis 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
Q5) What are the five types of assessment performed on the gastrointestinal system?
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Chapter 17: Urinary System
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Q1) The disorder of the urinary system known as renal failure 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
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) What do urodynamic tests determine?
Q4) The disorder of the urinary system known as urinary retention 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
Q5) What is the basic structural unit of the urinary system?
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Chapter 18: Endocrine System
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Q1) What hormones are secreted by the pituitary gland and what are their functions?
Q2) What is the basal metabolic rate?
Q3) Describe the parathyroid and its function.
Q4) The ____________________ secretes the hormones that begin the development of secondary sexual characteristics.
Q5) What is the function of human chorionic gonadotropin?
Q6) The pea-sized ____________________ is a gland located deep within the brain that produces the hormone melatonin.
Q7) What is the purpose of synthetic growth hormone?
Q8) What are the main signs of diabetes insipidus?
Q9) 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
Q10) Research the incidence of virilism and explore treatments available to treat this disorder.
Q11) Write an expository delineating the hormonal changes of pregnancy. Page 22
Q12) What seven hormones are produced by the anterior pituitary gland?
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Chapter 19: Nervous System
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Q1) Explore the present and past bans on fetal tissue research, as well as the political impetus for enacting laws that prevent such research.To what extent do these laws hinder progress in finding cures for diseases?
Q2) The ____________________ directs coordination, muscle tone, and equilibrium.
Q3) Encephalotomy, with regard to the nervous system, is:
A) Inflammation of the meninges
B) An incision into the skull
C) Study of the nerve
D) The brain and spine
E) A small brain
Q4) A ____________________ is the space between two neurons.
Q5) ____________________ carry messages from the sensory cells of the body to the neurons.
Q6) What steps should a community take if one member develops meningitis?
Q7) Describe deep brain stimulation (DBS) and how it is used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Q8) ____________________ are special nervous tissue cells that act as "glue" to support, bind, repair, and protect neurons.
Q9) Explain the function of plexuses and dermatomes.
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Chapter 20: Sensory System
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Q1) The middle ear is an air-filled chamber that begins with the ____________________ membrane, which changes sound waves into mechanical movements.
Q2) Describe the procedure for radial keratotomy.
Q3) The term gustatory, with regard to the sensory system, pertains to:
A) Taste
B) The sense of smell
C) Inflammation of the eardrum
D) Disease of the retina
E) The sense of movement
Q4) Write an expository on the specialized organs of the senses, which include the eyes, ears, tongue, nose, and skin.How does each convey information to the brain?
Q5) Describe the assessment techniques used to test hearing.
Q6) Each side of the nose is further divided into three passageways by bony projections called ____________________.
Q7) Explain the five tastes perceived by the tongue.
Q8) What are the two functions of the ear?
Q9) Describe the action involved in vision.
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Q10) Investigate services available for people who are afflicted with blindness.
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Chapter 21: Reproductive System
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Q1) What is the mortality rate of men afflicted with testicular cancer?
Q2) Gonorrhea, a disorder of the reproductive system, is:
A) A condition that may develop in an Rh+ fetus of an Rh- mother who has developed antibodies against the Rh blood protein
B) A growth of endometrial tissue in an area other than the uterus
C) A bacterial infection that is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases
D) Caused by one type of human papillomavirus
E) Caused by a virus and results in blisters that open into painful sores
Q3) Investigate the number of teenage pregnancies that occur in the United States annually.What are some effects on the young mothers' lives?
Q4) In the first 6 to 8 weeks after delivery of the baby, the mother is considered to be
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 relationship of the terms zygote, morula, blastocyst, embryo, and fetus.
Q7) Explain the process of the menstrual cycle.
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Chapter 22: Laboratory Careers
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Q1) Describe the five environmental conditions that are favorable to the growth of microorganisms.Explain how these conditions may be inhibited to limit the growth of microorganisms.
Q2) The reservoir for the plague (bubonic) was:
A) People, hair
B) Horses
C) Wild rodents
D) Swine
E) Fish
Q3) Explain how at least two careers in the laboratory field of health care may play a part in the legal system.
Q4) What do microbiologists study?
Q5) The mode of transmission for the herpes simplex 1 virus is:
A) A puncture wound
B) Direct contact
C) A mosquito bite
D) Direct contact with saliva
E) Blood to blood, parenteral
Q6) ____________________ specialize in researching the method by which viruses infect cells and cause disease.
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Chapter 23: Imaging Careers
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Q1) Mammograms are recommended for whom? What is the test reliability?
Q2) ______________________________ is an imaging process that creates superb image resolution and tissue contrast.
Q3) How accurate are images produced by x-rays, CTs, and MRIs? How expensive is each test? What if a patient cannot afford the cost?
Q4) How much involvement do health care workers in the imaging fields have with patients?
Q5) Electroencephalography technologists measure the ____________________ of the brain to aid in the diagnosis of disorders.
Q6) ____________________ materials may be administered by mouth or rectum or by the intravenous route.
Q7) Each worker wears a ____________________ that records the level of exposure to radiological materials.
Q8) Discuss three imagery careers available to health care workers.Cover the education needed, the potential earnings, and each career's place in the health care facility.
Q9) The images produced by ____________________ provide cross-sectional views of the whole body instead of just one region.
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Q1) Licensed practical or ____________________ nurses complete a 1- to 2-year program and provide personal care under the direction of a physician, dentist, or registered nurse.
Q2) What are the methods of output?
Q3) ____________________ includes urine, vomit, drainage from wounds, and liquid stool.
Q4) What are the job duties of a home care assistant (HCA)?
Q5) By 2010 the American Nurses Association and the Bureau of Labor Statistics project a shortage of more than:
A)0.5 million nurses
B) 1 million nurses
C)1.25 million nurses
D)1.5 million nurses
E) 2 million nurses
Q6) What are some job duties of a licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
Q7) _________________________ nursing is concerned with the care of the family and community.
Q8) Describe the routine for assisting with the bed bath.
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Chapter 25: Medical Careers
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Q1) What is involved in a comprehensive eye examination?
Q2) What are some duties of surgical technologists?
Q3) ____________________ examine and test eyes to evaluate vision and detect diseases of the eye for referral to a medical doctor.
Q4) ____________________ are medical doctors who diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of the eyes.
Q5) A chiropractic medical career focuses on:
A) The manipulation of the spine by hand
B) The science of vision using both eyes
C) Mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders
D) Incision into a vessel
E) A therapeutic approach to medicine
Q6) ____________________ assistants and technicians provide care to the ophthalmology patient by measuring vision, changing dressings, administering eye and oral medications, applying contact lenses, and assisting with specialized ocular tests.
Q7) What are the five body positions used for a patient during an examination? Chose one position and explain when it would be preferred over others.
Q8) What are some areas of specialization in medicine?
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Chapter 26: Dental Careers
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Q1) 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
Q2) The role of the ____________________ varies greatly with the size and type of practice in which he or she works.Job responsibilities may include answering the telephone, making appointments, and working with billing accounts, as well as infection control.
Q3) ____________________ refers to laboratory testing and biopsy to diagnose oral conditions.
Q4) When would a patient seek the services of an endodontist?
Q5) Pedodontics is a dental term that pertains to:
A) Correcting tooth placement
B) The teeth of children
C) The study of the tooth
D) One who places artificial appliances on teeth
E) Middle
Q6) Who makes up the dental team and what is its goal?
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Chapter 27: Complementary and Alternative Careers
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Q1) What are biofeedback techniques designed to change?
Q2) What interventions does the National Institutes of Health recognize?
Q3) What does traditional Oriental medicine emphasize?
Q4) Licensed ____________________ doctors are primary care physicians that focus on treatment of the whole person with emphasis on wellness and disease prevention.
Q5) What are the three available therapies based on wellness and natural treatment?
Q6) What are some conditions that draw consumers to complementary health care?
Q7) Research the effectiveness of Ayurvedic herbal therapy in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.Compare and contrast this therapy to those prescribed by a medical doctor.
Q8) Thermography is:
A) A picture taken using heat
B) Inflammation of the bones and joints
C) A picture taken using radiation
D) Treatment with water
E) Correction of the bones
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Q9) The ____________________ uses radiography and other tests to diagnose and assess progress in the adjustment.
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Q1) Environmental conditions that afflict marine life include:
A) Water salinity, temperature, acidity
B) Light, water salinity, temperature, acidity, organisms
C) Oxygen content, water salinity, temperature, acidity
D) Water salinity, temperature, acidity, light, oxygen content
Q2) Do you feel that the neutering or spaying of animals should be regulated by legislation?
Q3) The duties of the _________________________ include maintaining a clean and safe environment, observing behavior, preparing animals for examination or treatment, and maintaining daily records.
Q4) Many different veterinary careers may be pursued.Choose three careers and explain the pros and cons of each.
Q5) Describe restraint techniques that might be used when a domestic animal is examined or treated.
Q6) Describe characteristics of a successful veterinarian.
Q7) Write an expository delineating the functions animals serve in the daily lives of humans.
Q8) Identify at least three characteristics of a healthy animal.
Q9) Explain the procedure of euthanasia.
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Q1) Euphoria is:
A) Loss of time
B) A state of feeling well
C) A condition of uncontrolled sleep
D) A state of sleep
E) An increase in nourishment
Q2) Provide examples of a geriatric social worker position.
Q3) Research the development of the Alcoholics Anonymous organization.Write an expository on the inception and development of AA and describe the 12-step method.
Q4) Public health care agencies are concerned with:
A) Maternal and child health
B) Dental health
C) Tuberculosis control
D) Sexually transmitted disease control
E) All of the above
Q5) Research the death rate associated with drug dependence.Examine the correlation and the medical implications of drug dependency.
Q6) Health ____________________ identify and explain the social factors affecting the care of patients.
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Q1) ____________________ may result from a reduced blood supply to the brain.
Q2) ____________________ determine the type and severity of the disorder and plan the necessary therapy, which may include medication to treat the problem.
Q3) ____________________ are functional disturbances of the mind.
Q4) Explain the role of a psychiatric technician.
Q5) Explain the proper care of a confused person.
Q6) ____________________ disorders include psychoneuroses, psychoses, and personality disorders.
Q7) The responsibilities of a psychiatric assistant include all of the following except:
A) Helping patients with activities of daily living
B) Administering prescribed drugs
C) Leading group sessions
D) Making home visits
E) Prescribing medications
Q8) Research the cost of quality long-term care for people who suffer from mental or development disabilities.
Q9) ____________________ therapy focuses on improving a patient's social skills.
Q10) Explain the two classifications of mental disorders.
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A) Orthotist
B) Prosthetist
C) Audiologist
D) Orientation and mobility specialist
E) Kinesiotherapist
Q2) ____________________ therapists conduct physical exercise programs to prevent muscle deterioration in inactive patients.
Q3) ____________________ help patients strengthen and coordinate body movements using exercise.
Q4) The term myoelectronics refers to:
A) Electric and muscles
B) Outside of the body
C) Study of tissues
D) Water therapy
E) Difficulty articulating
Q5) Describe the responsibilities of a recreational therapist.
Q6) What is the role of a pharmaceutical industry worker?
Q7) Define the role of a physical therapy assistant.
Q8) Explain the work of a perfusionist.
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Q1) The two types of fractures are:
A) Single or multiple
B) Closed or open
C) Deep or exposed
D) Multiple and closed
E) None of the above
Q2) The ____________________ system is a coordinated response by all levels of practitioners to accidents and sudden illness.
Q3) Investigate and compare the minimum training requirements and earnings of doctors, nurses, and EMTs.
Q4) Explain and describe the three different degrees of burns and the effects on the skin.
Q5) Most marine injuries are caused by:
A) Aggressive aquatic life
B) Diving without a partner
C) The victim
D) Poisonous aquatic plants
Q6) Seizures may be preceded by a(n) ____________________ and may occur in several patterns.
Q7) What is the goal of modern emergency care?
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Chapter 33: Information and Administration Careers
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Q1) Five different types of insurance may be procured in the United States.Write an expository describing the various types of insurance, including the people who might be eligible for each.
Q2) Choose three information and administration careers and describe their function in the health care arena.Include the cost of education for each career as well as the responsibilities and duties involved in each career.
Q3) The top executive is often referred to as the _________________________.
Q4) Medical illustrators are ____________________ who use a variety of visual materials to communicate vital information about biosciences.
Q5) Medical records personnel do all of the following except:
A) Organize data
B) Collect data
C) Analyze data
D) File data
E) Generate data
Q6) ____________________ is taking photographs through a microscope.
Q7) Investigate and compare the salaries of four different information and administrative health care careers.
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Q1) Nutrition services are an important facet of the health care field.Explain the function of dietitians and dietary technicians.Include their effect on patient care.
Q2) The duties of the ____________________ include maintaining the sterile field and passing instruments to the surgeon during an operation.
Q3) Explain the effects of various types of pollution on the health of the community.Discuss effective means to combat the negative effects of these elements.
Q4) _________________________ test air, soil, water, floors, walls, and other areas of human contact for radiation.
Q5) Health and regulatory inspectors must:
A) Develop methods to control hazards
B) Enforce laws and regulations regarding employment hazards
C) Test air for radiation
D) Analyze contamination problems
E) Identify hazards
Q6) Investigate the number of oil spills that have occurred in the past 10 years and analyze the effects on the environment.
Q7) Describe a surgical technician's job?
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Q1) Geneticists study patterns of ____________________ and develop methods to influence genetic information.
Q2) Explain mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and its importance.
Q3) Explain the purpose of forensics.
Q4) Associates in biotechnology perform complex procedures of DNA ____________________ and cloning.
Q5) How might the field of pharmacogenomics affect the future of health care?
Q6) Assistants in biotechnology usually have a:
A) Bachelor's degree
B) Master's degree
C) 2-Year associate's degree
D) Doctorate
E) 2-Year associate's degree and on-the-job training
Q7) To determine a genetic ____________________, the DNA must first be removed from the nucleus of the cell.
Q8) Research the number of women who turn to artificial insemination to give birth.What is the success rate of artificial insemination? What costs are involved?
Q9) Explain the ethical concerns of gene manipulation.
Q10) Explain the process of gene splicing.
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