Health science cp 1 virtual sc exam practice

Edward Jenner

A vaccination for smallpox was developed in 1796 by ____.

Benjamin Franklin

Bifocals for glasses were invented by ____.

Joseph Lister

Disinfectants and antiseptics were first used to prevent infection during surgery by ____.

Chinese medicine practitioner

The CAM practitioner who believes that a life energy flows through every living person in an invisible system of meridians is a/an ____.

meditation

The CAM therapy that uses breathing and muscle relaxation techniques to quiet the mind by focusing attention on obtaining a sense of oneness is ____.

clara barton

The founder of the American Red Cross in 1881 was ____.

avoiding alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, drugs, and risky sexual behavior

Ways to promote physical wellness include ____.

H5N1 virus

Which of the following viruses is the cause of avian (bird) flu?

extended care facilities

A long-term care facility designed to provide services to patients who need rehabilitation to recover from a major illness, treatment for cancer, dialysis for kidney disease, or heart monitoring are called ____.

active duty members of the military

b.retired members of the military

c.families of military personnel

d.all of the above

Clear my choice

For whom does TRICARE provide coverage for health care expenses?

Downs syndrome

Genetic counseling centers often deal with the genetic disease called ____.

World Health Organization (WHO)

The agency sponsored by the United Nations that compiles statistics on disease and publishes health information is the ____.

medicaid

The federal medical assistance program that pays for the health care of individuals with low incomes and individuals who are physically disabled or blind is ____.

provides strict guidelines for maintaining confidentiality of health care information

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ____.

palliative care

The main type of care provided by hospice is ____ care.

co-payment

The specific amount of money a patient pays for a particular service regardless of the total cost of that service that is required by some health insurance plans is called a/an ____.

provides a sliding scale of responsibilities to determine salary

Which of the following is not a purpose for an organizational chart?

bachelor's degree

A degree awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts four or more years is a/an ____.

gastroenterologist

A medical specialist who treats disease and disorders of the stomach and intestine is a/an ____.

pediatrician

A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of children is a/an ____.

licensure

A process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation after the person has completed an approved education program and passed a state board test is ____.

epidemiologist

A/an ____ identifies and tracks diseases as they occur in a group of people and develops methods to prevent or control the spread of diseases.

dental hygienist

An example of a health career in the NHCSS therapeutic services cluster is ____.

entrepreneur

An individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business is a/an ____.

laissez-faire leader

A leader who sets minimal rules and allows individuals in a group to function in an independent manner is a/an ____.

empathy

Being able to identify with and understand another person's feelings, situation, and motives demonstrates ____.

dependability

Being prompt when reporting to work, avoiding absences, and completing assigned tasks on time demonstrates ____.

competence

Being qualified and capable of performing a task while striving for accuracy in all you do shows ____.

responsibility

Being willing to be held accountable for your actions is ____.

tact

Having the ability to say or do the kindest or most fitting thing in a difficult situation shows ____.

team player

Learning to work well with others demonstrates ____.

honesty

Showing truthfulness and integrity and being willing to admit mistakes so they can be corrected is ____.

libel

A false written statement that causes a person to be ridiculed or damages the person's reputation is known as ____.

living will

A legal document that allows an individual to state what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when a condition is terminal is a ____.

ethics

A set of principles relating to what is morally right or wrong are known as ____.

slapping a patient

An example of a tort is ____.

negligence

Failure to give care that is normally expected of a person in a particular position, resulting in injury to another person is ____.

invasion of privacy

If a healthcare worker sends information to an insurance company without the patient's written consent, this can be ____.

false imprisonment

If a patient is physically restrained without proper authorization or justification, this can lead to a charge of ____.

malpractice

If a physician fails to use a degree of skill and learning commonly expected and the person receiving care is injured, the physician can be sued for ____.

dermatologist

A doctor who studies and treats conditions of the skin would be a _____.

sore throat

A person can experience dysphagia if they have a _____.

salpingo-oophorocele

A hernia of the fallopian tube and ovary is often called _____.

dysuria

A urinary tract infection can sometimes cause difficulty or painful urination. This condition is know as _____ .

pneumonomelanosis

Coal miners often get _____ (condition of blackness in the lung) due to inhalation of dust particles.

stomach

The prefix in the term gastritis refers to the _____.

craniotomy

What procedure would involve cutting a hole in the skull?

meningitis

Which term refers to inflammation of the membranes of the brain and spinal cord?

determining which repetitive movements will be most effective

Ergonomics includes all of the following except ____.

8 to 10

How many inches apart should the feet be to maintain a broad base of support?

report it immediately

If a particle gets in your eye, ____.

report it immediately

If a solution such as acetic acid spills on a counter, ____.

report it immediately

If you find a piece of damaged or malfunctioning equipment, ____.

remove everyone from the building

In case of fire in a healthcare facility, the most important thing to do is ____.

fuel, heat, oxygen

The three things needed in order for a fire to start are ____.

use the strongest muscles

The use of correct body mechanics is needed to ____.

monkeypox

A hantavirus affecting primates and rodents that mutated and spread to humans is ____.

portal of exit

In the chain of infection, a pathogen leaving the body through sexual secretions is an example of ____.

reservoir

In the chain of infection, an instrument contaminated with blood acts as a ____.

rickettsiae

Parasitic microorganisms carried by fleas, lice, ticks, and mites are ____.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Standard precautions were developed by ____.

H1N1

The virus that causes swine flu is ____.

flagella

Threadlike projections that are similar to tails and allow an organism to move are ____.

tuberculosis

Which of the following diseases is not caused by a virus?

shock

A factor that does not increase blood pressure is ____.

carotid

A pulse site at the neck is the ____.

pyrexia

Another term for fever is ____.

closing of the valves in the heart

Heart sounds are caused by ____.

temperature

The measurement of the balance between heat produced and heat lost is ____.

rectal

The most accurate method for taking a temperature is ____.

apical pulse

Which of the following is not considered one of the four main vital signs?

starvation or fasting

Which of the following does not lead to increased body temperature?

incision

A wound caused by a sharp object such as a knife, scissors, or a razor is a/an ____.

any victim with cardiac arrest caused by a drug overdose or trauma

Call first for EMS before starting CPR for ____.

call a poison control center

If a poison has been swallowed, the first step of care is to ____.

start CPR

If an adult victim is unconscious and has an obstructed airway, ____.

call EMS immediately

If you are caring for a critical adult accident victim and determine that the victim is unconscious, ____.

recognize that an emergency exists

The first step of first aid is to ____.

partial-thickness burn

The type of burn characterized by a red or mottled color, a wet appearance, and a blister or vesicle is a ____.

30:2

What is the ratio of chest compressions to ventilations when one person is performing CPR on an adult victim?

organ transplants

A major use of the Internet in health care is for ____.

positron emission tomography

A scanning procedure in which a slightly radioactive substance is injected into the patient and then detected by the scanner as an image on a screen is ____.

telemedicine

A surgeon watching a computerized video and using a robotic arm to perform surgery on a patient in another city is an example of ____.

backing up data

Flash drives provide an important means of ____.

record appointments for patients

Health care providers use spreadsheets to do all of the following except ____.

hardware

The machine components of the computer, including the keyboard, disk drive, and monitor, are called ____.

ultrasonography

The noninvasive scanning procedure that is used to determine the size, position, sex, and even abnormalities of a fetus is ____.

drinking ice tea while entering data

Which action is most likely to result in damage to your computer hardware?

$1,210.00

A physical therapist earns $22.00 per hour. If she works 50 hours in one week and receives 1 1/2 times the hourly wage for any hours over 40 per week, what is her gross pay for the week?

5 to 10 minutes

How early should you arrive for a job interview?

obtain an interview

The main purpose of a cover letter is to ____.

gross wage

The total amount of money earned for hours worked is ____.

relatives

Which of the following are usually not good people to use as references?

How many weeks of vacation will I receive?

Which of the following is a good example of the type of question you should ask an employer at the end of the interview?

at least 3 references should be listed on a resume

Which of the following statements is not true about a resume?

sit down in the nearest chair immediately after greeting the employer

While participating in a job interview, you should not ____.

1000

10:00 AM is expressed in military time as ____.

0.375%

3/8 = ____.

10,000

9853 rounded to the nearest 1000 = ____.

weight

A gram is the basic metric unit for measuring which of the following?