Health Science Theory & Clinical 24-25 Fall TEKS Test Review Sheet

What are the characteristics of an effective leader? Strong communication, empathy, problem-solving, decision-making, integrity, and inspiration.

What is the definition of assault and battery? Assault is the threat of harm; battery is the actual physical harm.

What is the definition of "TORT"? A civil wrong causing harm to a person or property.

What are the 3 ways to transmit communication? Verbal, nonverbal, and written.

Who is the owner of the patient's chart? The healthcare provider or facility.

What is the definition of slander? Spoken defamation of character.

What is tachycardia? A rapid heart rate.

What is the instrument used to measure blood pressure? Sphygmomanometer.

What is the most common site to check for a pulse in a conscious adult? Radial artery (wrist).

You find an unconscious person lying on the floor; there is no evidence of an unsafe situation. Since you are BLS certified, what is your next step? Check for responsiveness.

You are at a restaurant with your friend. All of a sudden, your friends cannot catch their breath. Your friend cannot cough or speak and is holding both hands around her throat. What should you do next? Perform the Heimlich maneuver.

You are out at the mall shopping. You see a person collapse in front of you. You determine that the person is unconscious with no pulse and your friends call 911 for help. What is your next step? Start CPR immediately.

When obtaining a patient's blood pressure, the first sound heard is which pressure? Systolic blood pressure.

What does the abbreviation HIPAA stand for? Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

What does the abbreviation PHI mean? Protected Health Information.

What are situations where a Healthcare Professional may access a patient's PHI? Treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.

Why are Clinical Rotation students required to always wear an ID badge? For identification and security.

What is the normal range for a pulse in an adult? 60-100 beats per minute.

What is the compression to breath ratio for CPR on an adult? 30 compressions to 2 breaths.

If you count respirations for 30 seconds and get a count of 8, what is the person's actual respiration rate? 16 breaths per minute.

What is "Workplace Violence" defined as? Any act of violence, threat of violence, or verbal abuse in the workplace.

What is the definition of Ergonomics? Designing the job to fit the worker.

What are the bloodborne pathogens that healthcare workers are at risk of occupational exposure? Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV.

When would you provide high quality CPR? When someone is unconscious and has no pulse.

Why are complete chest recoils an important part of high-quality CPR? To allow the heart to refill with blood between compressions.

If you are explaining to a non-English speaking patient, what must you provide to ensure understanding? A qualified interpreter.

What is the best way to dispose of confidential information in a health care facility? Shredding or burning.

Which patients should be considered infectious? All patients.

True or False. HIPAA requires "covered entities" to protect the privacy and security of individuals' personal and health information. True.

What are the 4 main vital signs? **Temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.