Health Science Theory Final Review

Public health and sanitation systems were first developed by the ancient

Romans

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

Joseph Lister

What was the significance of the invention of the microscope in 1666?

For the first time it allowed physicians to look at germs that cause disease.

What helped medicine progress faster in the 20th century than in all previous periods combined?

Computer Technology

The discovery of the structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) by Crick and Watson in the 20th century has enabled scientists to

begin research on ways to cure inherited diseases

The term outpatient refers to patients who are

given treatment but are not admitted to a hospital

The main focus of a health maintenance organization (HMO) is to provide

preventive health care

Medicare is a government insurance program that helps cover the cost of health care for

most people over the age of 65 and certain disabled persons

What is the purpose for an organizational structure in a health care facility?

To establish a chain of command and describe areas of responsibility in the organization

What types of conditions are diagnosed in orthopedic hospitals?

Those dealing with the bones, joints, and muscles

When choosing a school for studying and preparing for a health care career, it is important that the specifc program be

Accredited

Which physicians specialize in treating older patients?

Gerontologist

Which occupational designations generally require the most education to work in a health care career?

Professional

Students who are interested in math and science principles, as well as product design and development, might want to explore careers in

Biotechnology research

Which therapy profession uses leisure activities as forms of treatment?

Recreational therapy

Why do many health care facilities prohibit the use of brightly colored nail polish?

It can hide the presence of dirt under fingernails

What is an example of empathy when working with a patient who has just been given a cancer diagnosis?

Making an effort to understand how she feels and how this affects her life

If Ms. Garcia tells the medical assistant she has been suffering from a headache for the last week, how should this be noted on her medical record?

Ms. Garcia states, "I've had a headache every day for the last week."

The best way for a team member to deal with a conflict with another team member is to

work with the teammate to identify a cooperative resolution

What is the four step-plan you can use to gain control of stress

Stop, breathe, reflect, and choose

What is the only dependable method for killing spores and viruses?

Autoclave

During handwashing, which is the proper position of the hands?

Fingertips pointed downward

What statement best describes how ultrasonic cleaning devices are different from autoclaves?

They clean but do not sterilize

Viruses are especially threatening to human health because they

are constantly mutating and are not affected by antibiotics

With which type of patients should the health care worker use standard precautions?

All patients