DYNAMICS OF HEALTHCARE EXAM ULTIMATE REVIEW

Chapter 4: In which setting does a trauma nurse work?

Emergency Room

Chapter 3: In the 1960s, a shortage of primary care physicians in certain geographic areas resulted in the creation of which profession?

Physician Assistant (PA)

Chapter 3: Which of the following is a typical task of a physician assistant?

Perform a comprehensive physical exam

Chapter 3: Which of the following is a typical task of a surgical technologist?

Use sponges or suction to clear fluids

Chapter 3: Which of the following is a typical task of a clinical medical assistant?

Change Dressings

Chapter 4: Legislation at the state level that regulates the nursing profession consists of the…

Nurse Practice Acts

Chapter 3: Which type of professional education is provided on-site at hospitals and other health care facilities to teach a particular skill or provide information about specific diseases or health care issues?

In-service

Chapter 3: Which is the most advanced professional level for emergency medical technicians?

Paramedic

Chapter 4: Who attends an RN-to-BSN bridge program?

Working RNs who wish to obtain a bachelor's degree

Chapter 4: What are the primary functions of nurse-midwives?

Delivering babies and providing gynecological services

Chapter 4: Which of the following is not an area of specialty for registered nurses?

Phlebotomy

Chapter 3: A health care professional who plays some type of role in the examination and/or treatment of patients is part of which team?

Clinical

Chapter 3: A health care professional whose work involves carrying out office procedures is providing…

Administrative Support

Chapter 4: Nurses authorized to administer medications follow a procedure that begins with checking the patient's chart, the medication order, and the…

Medication Administration Record

Chapter 4: The national licensing exam for registered nurses is the…

NCLEX-RN

Chapter 4: Which of the following is a not typical task of a licensed practical nurse?

Conducting a Physical Exam

Chapter 3: Keen observation skills, good judgment, effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop a respectful and compassionate bedside manner are important qualities in which of the following professions?

Physician Assistant (PA)

Chapter 4: In which areas are the majority of the growth in employment opportunities for licensed practical nurses predicted to occur?

Home health care services and nursing care facilities

Chapter 3: Which of the following is a preoperative process of thoroughly washing the hands and forearms?

Scrub

Chapter 4: Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with a graduate education who can serve as primary care providers or

Specialists

Chapter 4: Who is credited as being the founder of modern nursing education?

Florence Nightingale

Chapter 3: A professional who is part of a health care team responsible for diagnosing and/or treating patients is providing…

Direct Patient Care

Chapter 3: Which of the following is a typical task of an emergency medical technician?

Perform a Rapid Trauma Assessment

Chapter 3: What are Sutures?

stitches made to close a wound or hold tissues together.

Chapter 4: Which of the following is a typical task of a registered nurse?

Contributing to a patient's plan of care

Chapter 3: Which of the following is a typical task of an administrative medical assistant?

Arrange hospital admissions and lab services

Chapter 4: Which of the following is a typical task of a certified nursing assistant?

Feed patients and record input and output

Chapter 4: Nurse practitioners work independently and combine the caring function of nursing with which physician functions?

Diagnosis and Treatment

Chapter 4: Which of the following positions may have responsibility for supervising other nurses?

Registered Nurses (RN)

Chapter 3: The ability to remain calm in the midst of crisis and to consistently handle high levels of stress are important personal qualities in which of the following professions?

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Chapter 3: Which health care industry trend is leading to an expanded scope of duties for medical assistants and physician assistants?

Need to Contain Costs

Chapter 4: The national licensing exam for licensed practical nurses is the…

NCLEX-PN

Chapter 3: A health care professional who is responsible for supervising employees and overseeing certain functions is part of which team?

Management

Chapter 3: Which health professional provides emotional support to patients prior to procedures, if needed, and preps the patient for surgery?

Surgical Technologist

Chapter 5: Which dental instrument is used to measure the depth and topography of gingival and periodontal pockets?

Probe

Chapter 6: A clinical laboratory technologist is usually required to have at least a(n)…

Bachelor's Degree

Chapter 6: What is the purpose of a clinical laboratory's quality assurance (QA) plan?

To ensure high-quality performance in all functional areas

Chapter 6: Which instrument is used in a laboratory to magnify objects too small to be seen with the naked eye?

Microscope

Chapter 5: Which dental specialty focuses on the replacement of broken parts of teeth or missing teeth?

Prosthodontics

Chapter 6: A health professional who works in a pharmacy under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist is a…

Pharmacy Technician

Chapter 6: Who supervises a clinical laboratory technician?

Clinical laboratory technologist or laboratory manager

Chapter 5: Which of the following is a typical task of a dental assistant?

Prepare the dental treatment room

Chapter 5: A licensed doctor with a DDS or DMD degree who treats conditions related to the teeth, gums, and mouth is a…

Dentist

Chapter 5: A licensed health professional who cleans and polishes teeth, takes x-rays, and provides other services related to maintaining good dental health is a…

Dental Hygienist

Chapter 5: How many years of dental school do dentists complete to earn the DDS or DMD degree?

Four Years

Chapter 5: Which dental specialty focuses on straightening teeth using braces and retainers?

Orthodontics

Chapter 6: Which professional field focuses on the study of blood and blood-forming tissues?

Hematology

Chapter 5: Professional cleaning and polishing of the teeth done to prevent disease and tooth decay is known as

Prophylaxis

Chapter 5: Which dental specialty focuses on the treatment of diseases of the gums and other structures surrounding the teeth?

Periodontics

Chapter 5: Which dental specialist diagnoses and treats diseases that affect the teeth, tongue, gums, jaw, and lining of the mouth?

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist

Chapter 6: A licensed health professional authorized by law to dispense prescription medications is a…

Pharmacist

Chapter 5: A typical task of a dental assistant is applying compressed air. Why is this done?

To clear saliva and debris or to dry a tooth surface

Chapter 6: Which of the following is a typical task of a clinical laboratory technician?

Innoculate a culture

Chapter 5: In addition to administrative duties, dental assistants commonly perform selected clinical tasks, such as…

Handing instruments to the dentist

Chapter 5: Keeping the mouth clean and healthy by regular brushing and flossing is which practice?

Good Oral Hygiene

Chapter 6: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis of disease by examining cells and tissues is a…

Pathologist

Chapter 5: Which dental specialty focuses on the treatment of the interior of the tooth?

Endodontics

Chapter 6: A health professional who performs tests on tissues, body fluids, and cells and analyzes the results is a…

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Chapter 6: A sample of tissue, blood, urine, or other substance used for analysis and diagnosis is a…

Specimen

Chapter 5: Which of the following is a typical task of a dental hygienist?

Remove plaque, calculus, and stains on a patient's teeth

Chapter 6: A clinical laboratory technician is usually required to have at least a(n)…

Associate's Degree

Chapter 5: A health professional who performs administrative and/or selected clinical or laboratory tasks as part of a dental practice is a…

Dental Assistant

A dental hygienist polishes a patient's teeth in

Quadrants

Chapter 6: What is another job title used for a clinical laboratory technologist?

Medical Technologist

Chapter 6: Which of the following is a typical task of a laboratory assistant?

Preform a Gram Stain

Chapter 6: Which of the following is a typical task of a pharmacy technician?

Count pills, place in a container, and prepare a prescription label

Chapter 6: Which professional field focuses on the study of fungi and yeasts?

Mycology

Chapter 6: A health professional who performs certain clinical or administrative support functions in a laboratory is a…

Laboratory Assistant

Chapter 8: Which type of therapist plays a role as part of emergency response teams?

Respiratory Therapist

Chapter 8: The process of puncturing a vein to draw blood, inject medication or dye, or administer IV fluids is…

Venipuncture

Chapter 8: Which type of therapy is based on the idea that purposeful activity can help to protect and improve physical and mental health?

Occupational Therapy

Chapter 7: Which process produces a black-and-white image of structures by passing x-rays through the body?

Radiography

Chapter 7: A health professional who performs diagnostic medical imaging procedures using x-ray equipment is a…

Radiologic Technologist

Chapter 7: Which of the following is a typical task of a cardiographic technician?

Monitor a patient's heart rhythms

Chapter 7: A health professional who performs basic EKG tests is a…

Cardiographic Technician

Chapter 8: Which of the following is a typical task of an occupational therapist assistant?

Teach a patient how to get in and out of the bathtub after surgery

Chapter 7: What is the purpose of the wipe test performed by nuclear medicine technologists?

To test an area for radioactive contamination

Chapter 8: A health professional who implements intervention plans that may include exercises, teaching basic life skills, encouraging creativity and social interaction, and other activities is a(n)….

Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Chapter 8: What minimum level of education is required to become an occupational therapist?

Master's Degree

Chapter 7: A health professional who performs diagnostic tests involving the heart and blood vessels and helps treat patients with related diseases is a…

Cardiovascular Technologist

Chapter 8: A licensed health professional who creates intervention plans to help patients develop, regain, or master skills needed in daily living is a(n)…

Occupational Therapist

Chapter 8: A health professional who implements treatment plans that may include various types of exercises, massage, heat or cold therapies, and other modalities is a(n)…

Physical Therapist Assistant

Chapter 8: A licensed health professional who provides treatments for patients with acute or chronic breathing disorders is a(n)…

Respiratory Therapist

Chapter 7: Which procedure uses ultrasound technology to examine the heart and blood vessels?

Echocardiograph

Chapter 7: Which of the following is a typical task of a diagnostic medical sonographer?

Perform a scan to document the growth of a fetus

Chapter 8: Which profession is moving toward requiring a doctoral degree as an entry-level credential?

Physical Therapy

Chapter 8: Which of the following is not a modality used in physical therapy?

Polysomnography

Chapter 7: Which professional field uses radioactive materials inside the body to create diagnostic images or to treat cancer or other diseases?

Nuclear Medicine

Chapter 8: Respiratory therapists view the lungs using a procedure called a bronchoscopy that involves…

Inserting a slender tubular instrument into the nose or mouth and through the trachea.

Chapter 7: A high-energy stream of electromagnetic radiation that can penetrate materials (such as the human body) that light cannot is a(n)

X-Ray

Chapter 7: Which imaging process uses sound waves to visualize structures deep within the body?

Sonography

Chapter 7: Radioactive drugs used in imaging processes or as part of cancer treatment are…

Radiopharmaceuticals

Chapter 7: A health professional who performs ultrasound scans is a…

Sonographer

Chapter 7: A clinical laboratory technician who collects blood samples for testing and draws blood for transfusions is a…

Phlebotomist

Chapter 8: A health professional who provides various types of manual therapy to help relieve pain, reduce swelling, or for relaxation is a(n)…

Massage Therapist

Chapter 7: Balloon angioplasty and cardiac catheterization are examples of which type of medical procedure?

Noninvasive Diagnostic Procedure

Chapter 8: Hands-on techniques that manipulate soft tissues and joints to ease pain, reduce swelling, and increase range of motion are grouped together as…

Manual Therapy

Chapter 8: When did the profession of physical therapy begin?

During World War I

Chapter 8: Respiratory conditions can be the root cause of certain…

Sleep Disorders

Chapter 8: Which of the following is a typical task of a physical therapist assistant?

Help a patient learn to use a walker