Principles of Health Science Spring Final Review

An organizational structure should indicate areas of responsibility and lead to the most efficient operation of a facility

An organizational structure should indicate areas of responsibility and lead to the most efficient operation of a facility

True

Nutrition plays a large role in determining strength, skeletal and muscular development, physical agility, resistance to disease, and mental ability

True

Examples of registered positions include registered dietitians and registered nurses

True

For most health careers, graduation from an accredited program is required before certification, registration, and/or licensure will be granted

True

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

Licensure

Secondary health science education (HSE) programs can prepare students for immediate employment or for additional education after graduation

True

Fat-restricted diets are used for patients with gallbladder or liver disease.

True

Principles relating to what is morally right or wrong are known as ____

Ethics

The essential nutrients made up of amino acids are ____

Proteins

Battery is a threat or attempt to injure another individual, whereas assault includes the unlawful touching of another person without consent.

False

An interpreter must be used when a contract is explained to a non-English-speaking individual

True

No procedure should be performed if a patient does not give consent

True

The main type of care provided by hospice is ____ care

Palliative Care

Genetic counseling centers often deal with the genetic disease called ____

Down Syndrome

The basal metabolic rate is the rate at which the body uses energy just for maintaining its own tissue, without doing any voluntary work

True

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

Pediatrician

The term clinic can refer to a group of medical or dental doctors who share a facility and other personnel.

True

A medical specialist who treats diseases of the skin is a/an ____

Dermatologist

An example of a health career in the National Healthcare Standards therapeutic services cluster is ____.

Dental Hygienist

Organic compounds essential to life are ____

Vitamins

Phlebotomists collect blood and prepare it for testing.

True

A principal is always responsible for the actions of an agent

False

Cholesterol is synthesized (manufactured) by the liver

True

To manage weight, every individual should engage in at least 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week

True

Most absorption occurs in the stomach

Jejunum and Ileum

How many glasses of water should the average person drink each day?

8~9 glasses of water

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

Bachelor's Degree

1/4, 25%, and 0.25 all represent the same amount

True

A doctor of osteopathic medicine examines, diagnoses, and treats only diseases and disorders of the feet or of the leg below the knees

False

Common sources of protein include meats, fish, eggs, cereals, peas, and nuts

True

Certification means that a person has fulfilled requirements of education and performance and meets the standards established by the professional association or government agency that regulates a particular career

True

10:00 AM is expressed in military time as ____

1000

Anorexia is a loss of appetite

True

The essential nutrients that provide nine calories per gram are ____

Lipids

Veterinarians are doctors who prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries in animals

True

Two pounds is equivalent to approximately how many kilograms?

0.90718474 kilograms

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

Medicaid

Failure to meet your legal responsibilities can result in legal action against both you and your employer.

True

Medicare is a medical assistance program for individuals with low incomes and individuals who are physically disabled or blind.

False

Hospitals are classified as general, specialty, or government depending on the sources of income received

False

A patient has the right to withdraw consent at any time

True

An associate's degree is awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts four or more years.

False

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires the standardization of electronic health care records in all health care agencies

True

A condition in which bones become porous and break easily is ____

Osteoporosis

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is concerned with the causes, spread, and control of diseases

True

A DNR order means that cardiopulmonary resuscitation is not performed when the person stops breathing

True

Many food habits are formed during youth, and changing them is a difficult and slow process

True

The health care industry employs more than 17 million workers in over 200 different health careers

False

It is important for students to obtain information pertinent to an individual state when checking requirements for health occupations

True

A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the eye is a/an ____

Ophthalmologist

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

World Health Organization (WHO)

Military time is frequently used in health care to avoid the confusion created by the AM and PM used in the traditional system

True

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) prohibits discrimination against an employee or beneficiary based on healthstatus

True

In order to renew licenses or maintain certification, individuals must obtain additional hours of education called ____.

Continuing Educational Units

Managed care is a concept that has developed in response to rising health care costs.

True

Radiologic technologists use X-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance to diagnose and treat disease

True

Essential nutrients are composed of chemical elements found in food

True

Physical restraints may be used any time patients are likely to hurt themselves or others

False

____ includes all body processes relating to food

Nutrition

Physician assistants and medical assistants have the same level of education and perform similar tasks

False

Therapeutic diets are modifications of the normal diet

True

The Medicare coverage that assists with payment for pharmaceutical (medication) expenses is ____

Medicare Part B and D

Daily total fat intake should be between 30 to 45 percent of total caloric intake

False

The religion that encourages a vegetarian diet is ___

Buddhism, Hinduism, Seventh Day Adventist

Verbal consent is permitted for some procedures

True

Soups, cereals, fruit juices, custard, pudding, and sherbet are allowed on a clear liquid diet

False

If a physician orders that a patient be given 45 grams of a medication and it is only available in 15-gram tablets, how many tablets should the patient be given?

3 tablets

If a patient has a 75-25 percent co-insurance and a health care bill is $200, the insurance will pay $50 of the bill.

true

Hypotension may be caused by an excess amount of fat or salt in the diet

False

For whom does TRICARE provide coverage for health care expenses?

Active duty members of the military, retired members of the military, families of military personnel

4:40 PM is expressed in military time as ____

16:40 or 1640

The Medicare coverage that assists with payment for hospital services and care is ____

Medicare Part A

My Plate allows individuals to develop a customized food plan based on age, gender, height, weight, and level of activity.

True

Dialysis technicians operate the hemodialysis machine that is used to treat patients with limited or no kidney function

True

Saturated fats are usually soft or oily at room temperature.

False

Medical centers at universities offer treatment and care for many health conditions and provide a learning experience for medical students

True

Digestive juices containing enzymes are secreted in the mouth, stomach, small intestine, and pancreas

True

The major source of human energy is ___

Carbohydrates

A master's degree is awarded by a college or university after completion of one or more years of a prescribed course of study beyond a bachelor'sdegree

True

Obesity is excessive body weight 30 percent or more above the average recommended weight

True

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

Libel

Physical therapists provide treatment to improve mobility and prevent or limit permanent disability

True

Expressed contracts represent obligations that are understood without verbally stated terms

False

The health care worker should understand the functions and goals of an employing organization

True

To gain weight, increase activity and caloric intake.

False

TRICARE is a government program that provides health care for all active duty members of the military and their families

True

The organ that produces bile to emulsify fats is the ____

The Liver

An example of a health career in the National Healthcare Standards biotechnology research and development cluster is a/an ___

Forensic Science Technician

Palliative care is care that is provided by genetic counselors when a genetic defect is detected in the developing fetus during pregnancy

False

Health care workers must know and follow the state laws that set standards for their profession

true

Antioxidants are organic molecules that help protect the body from free radicals, substances that can damage tissues, cells, and even genes

True

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is commonly called "bad" cholesterol because it contributes to plaque buildup and leads to atherosclerosis

False

A specialty hospital that provides care for cancer patients is a/an ____ hospital

Oncology

A person with a legal disability has the right to form a contract

False

Each state has the right to establish its own eligibility standards, determine the type of services covered, and set the rate of payment for health careprovided under Medicare

False

Obesity increases the risk of developing ____

hypertension, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus

High-calorie diets, used for underweight patients, contain high-fat foods to provide calories

False

If 1 inch = 2.5 centimeters, how many centimeters are there in 40 inches?+

100 cm or 101.6 cm