Health Science Theory Final Review

Amount of money available to you after deductions have been taken out

net income

What biotechnical career involves improving existing medical devices like pacemakers and defibrillators?

Bioengineer

A job as a medical illustrator is an example of what kind of healthcare career?

Health informatics

Industry certification and/or on-the-job training is sufficient to begin a career as a(n) ____.

EKG technician

The doctor is prepping your patient for a bedside procedure with the door wide open. This is an example of ____.

physical invasion of privacy

Your patient's cousin is on the phone and wants to know how your patient is doing, but the patient is in a procedure, and you aren't sure if they want their cousin to know what is happening. Telling the cousin how the patient is doing anyway is a(n) ____.

informational invasion of privacy

Performing a procedure on a patient without their consent can be considered ____.

battery

The tasks that an employee is legally allowed to perform based on their training and certification is their ____.

scope of practice

Which of the following is *not* a benefit of reading every day?

Decreasing focus and eyestrain

Strategies to reduce eyestrain include _____.

All answers apply
A) investing in computer glasses
B) reducing glare from your computer monitor
D) ensuring your eyes are healthy and any vision problems are addressed

The process of breaking down words into recognizable parts is _____.

decoding

Effective study methods include the following except ____.

cramming and pulling all-nighters before a test

Which of the following is *not* a barrier to critical thinking?

asking relevant questions

Which of the following should you not do when your graded test is returned to you?

put the test away immediately and begin to focus on the next test

Which of the following is *not* an effective strategy for a successful presentation?

focus on reading every word of your presentation aloud to your audience

Which of the following is not a type of personal territory?

private space

Which of the following is a characteristic of active listening?

showing empathy and respect

Which of the following is not an example of subjective writing?

facts and figures

Communicating and interacting with others through eye contact and gestures instead of words is called ____ communication.

nonverbal

The study of humans' use of space is called ____.

proxemics

Which of the following is not a type of written communication in healthcare?

expository writing

accepting a last-minute rescheduling of your shift without complaining

flexibility

Deep awareness and concern for the suffering of others and desire to relieve this suffering

compassion

Showing up at work at 8:55am for a 9:00am start

punctuality

Contributing positively to an organization through conduct and attitude

professionalism

An excited and positive attitude

enthusiasm

Organizing the day's tasks in order of importance and when they are due

prioritizing

Soft skills include the following except ____.

pessimism

Which of the following should *not* be included in your résumé?

generic job objective

Which of the following is a good way to prepare for a job interview?

know where to go for the interview and arrive at least 5-10 minutes early

Which of the following is not a source of job searching research?

your patient's family

Which of the following utilizes an x axis and a y axis?

bar graph

Which of the following measurements is used to measure volume in the metric system?

liters

In the term millimeter, the prefix milli- indicates ____.

1/1000 of a meter

A medication indicates to give a 30 mL dose to a 125-pound person. If your patient weighed 250 pounds, how many mL would you give?

60

You are collecting data on the median age of patients admitted to your unit; in the past 24 hours, the patients admitted have been 22, 75, 43, 81, and 40 years of age. What is the median age?

43

Your patient wants to know if it is hot outside; the thermometer in the room says 75 degrees Fahrenheit but your patient is unfamiliar with that scale. What is this temperature in degrees Celsius?

23.8

What organs are contained in the right upper quadrant (RUQ)?

liver and gallbladder

What cavities is the dorsal cavity subdivided into?

spinal and cranial

Which of the following is not a common disease of the eye?

tinnitus

Which of the following is not one of the lung diseases included in chronic lower respiratory disease (CLRD)?

tuberculosis

Malaise, one of the signs and symptoms of influenza, is a general feeling of _____.

discomfort

Which of the following is a symptom of severe kidney disease?

muscle twitching

Which type of human cells serve as a form of internal repair system for many tissues?

stem cells

Which of the following is *not* a method of preventing diseases?

gene therapy

Strategies to avoid addiction and substance abuse include ____.

managing stress in healthy ways

Which of the following is not an example of complementary and alternative medicine?

chemotherapy

The most important method of preventing many infectious diseases is ____.

handwashing

How often should a pregnant person go for checkups between weeks 28 and 36 of gestation?

Twice a month

What genetic disorder displays severe cognitive disability and delayed language development?

Down syndrome

What is the reflex babies have when disturbed by a sudden noise or jolt?

startle reflex

Typical growth in height for middle childhood averages between _____ inches per year.

Two and three

Which of the following is true of the early adulthood stage of the human lifespan?

career decisions may dictate the lifestyle choices of an early adult

Which of the following is not a healthcare simulation?

walking your patient to the bathroom

Your patient lives in a rural area and has a difficult time getting to their appointments. Which of the following is *not* a helpful suggestion for your patient to get their medical care?

"Try harder to get to your appointments; they are important."

What biotechnology could be used to replace a patient's amputated leg?

Prosthetic

What biotechnology could be used to eliminate a patient's need for eyeglasses?

laser surgery

A temperature taken from the arteries on the forehead is a(n) ____ temperature.

temporal

You are a patient care technician, and you realize your adult patient's heart rate is 120 beats per minute (bpm). What is this rhythm called?

tachycardia

You are a physical therapist, and when you help your patient to dangle at the bedside you see their heart rate drop to 55. What is this rhythm called?

bradycardia

When is a good time to take a patient's resting pulse rate?

when breathing normally and resting

Your patient has sleep apnea which means that, when they are asleep, they ____.

stop breathing occassionally

You are taking your adult patient's vitals and note their blood pressure is 150/95. This pressure indicates ____.

hypertension

Your patient can stand with minimal assistance. What type of scale is best to use to measure their weight?

upright balance scale

Safety is especially important when taking a patient's weight if they are ____.

frail

The average resting pulse rate per minute for a child is ____.

70-120 bpm

The signs and symptoms of a ____ burn includes red, white, or splotchy skin, swelling, pain, and blistering of the skin.

second-degree

Which of the following is *not* usually a reason for syncope?

anger

Which of the following is a good guideline for giving first aid?

pay attention to your own safety

When performing hands-only CPR, use ____, placing one on top of the other on the person's chest.

the heels of your hands

measures blood pressure

sphygmomanometer

examine pupils for dilation

flashlight

tests reflexes

percussion hammer

examines the ears

otoscope

examines the interior of the eyes

ophthalmoscope

tests hearing

tuning fork

examines the vagina and female reproductive system

speculum

Medicaid is divided into four parts, labeled A through D, that each address different areas of insurance coverage.

False
- describes Medicare

Medicaid is designed for people of all ages that are low-income and have few personal assets.

True

A deductible is an insurance payment that must be paid to the healthcare provider at the time of service.

False
- describes a copayment

A life-threatening injury can be treated at an urgent-care center.

False

Life-threatening emergencies like strokes can be treated at an urgent-care center.

False

Nonprofit hospitals are exempt from paying state and federal taxes.

True

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), dependents can be covered under their parent's insurance until age 26.

True

Internships are often part of community college programs. Which of the following is not another name for an internship?

Job shadowing

Which of the following is not a career in biotechnology?

Radiation oncologist

The medical professional that provides rehabilitative care to patients after an injury or surgery is a(n) ____.

Physical therapist

Accusing a doctor of stealing from a hospital on social media can be considered ____.

libel

Which of the following could be an example of sexual harassment?

All answers apply

A) Unwanted sexual comments by someone in the workplace
B) Telling a dirty joke
D) A colleague telling an employee they look "sexy" today

Which of the following is a characteristic of a productive meeting?

Send out an overview after the meeting that details what was discussed and any action items assigned.

Professional behavior in the workplace includes showing up on time, otherwise known as ___________

punctuality

total amount of money earned for hours worked

gross income

Meeting people with shared professional interests in student organizations

networking

Ability to do your job well

competence

Two of your coworkers are having a disagreement in the breakroom. As their supervisor, the best way to help resolve their conflict includes all the following except ____.

supporting the coworker whom you agree with in the conflict

On the medical-surgical floor, the standard is one doctor on duty for every 15 patients. If the floor has 45 patients, how many doctors should be on the floor?

3

Your patient is in a standing position with the feet parallel and arms and hands at the sides, palms facing out. What position is this called?

anatomical

Your patient is lying in the supine position with the head of the bed lowered at a 45-degree angle. What position are they in?

tredelenburg

Which plane of the body divides it into front and back halves?

coronal

The prefix ____ describes "upper" and "above."

supra-