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A comprehensive set of 100 multiple-choice questions covering various aspects of health science practice. It provides a valuable resource for students preparing for exams or seeking to enhance their knowledge in the field. The questions cover topics such as patient care, medical terminology, ethical considerations, and basic healthcare procedures. Ideal for students in health science programs, aspiring healthcare professionals, or anyone interested in expanding their understanding of healthcare practices.
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A blood sample from someone who has lack of dietary iron would MOST LIKELY show a decrease in: - ansErythrocytes A child drinks a small amount of a cleaning product. What document would describe the first aid treatment for someone who drinks this specific product? - ansThe product's MSDS A chiropractor notices that his receptionist smells of cigarette smoke. When asked about the smoking, the receptionist states that his new girlfriend smokes. What should the chiropractor do? - ansExplain that the odor of cigarettes can be offensive to patients and work with the receptionist to figure out a solution. A customer tells her pharmacist, "I have some concerns about this pharmacy." An active listening strategy would be to: - ansTry and see the customer's point of view. A dietician is meeting with dietary aides and is looking for ideas to improve the process of passing out patient meal trays. Jenny, one of the aides, has not spoken. What should the dietician do? - ansAsk Jenny if she has any ideas to recommend. A home care aide ties a confused patient to the bed to keep her from getting up. The aide could be guilty of: - ansBattery. A home health aide walks into a home and smells smoke. What is the FIRST thing he/she should do? - ansRemove the patient from immediate danger. A long term care facility has a new, high tech bed for patients who are prone to pressure sores. The facility should: - ansTrain all patient care staff on the proper use of the bed before using it. A male nurse feels uncomfortable around a nursing supervisor who frequently makes remarks about his strength and masculinity, despite his asking her not to. One day she referred to him as "macho man" in front of a patient. The male nurse should: - ansReport the incidents to the Director of Nursing or Hospital Administrator. A massage therapist works for a touring dance company. Tonight she is about to leave the theater to have dinner with friends when a dancer sends her a text message requesting help with a sudden, severe calf spasm. The therapist should: - ansCall her friends and let them know she will be 20 minutes late. A medical laboratory has a new director. At the first meeting, the director asks the technicians to share what they like about the current scheduling process, and what they don't like. The director says she will use this information in determining the best way to make out the work schedule. How would you describe the director's approach? - ansDemocratic
A midsagittal plane cuts the body into: - ansRight and left halves. A paramedic arrives at a home to transport a patient to a nursing home. In the process, a bedside table is bumped and a bottle of mouthwash pills and splashes into the paramedic's eye. The paramedic should: - ansImmediately flush the eye with water. A patient from Scotland tells you he is 175 cm tall. How tall is he? (1 in = 2.54 cm) - ans5 ft 9 in A patient goes into surgery for a right hip replacement and the surgeon replaces the left hip. The surgeon would MOST LIKELY be charged with: - ansMalpractice. A patient has very specific beliefs about the food she is willing to eat. What has the GREATEST influence on beliefs about eating? - ansCulture A patient is hospitalized for a hernia repair, and ends up developing an infection in the hospital. What term describes this type of infection? - ansNosocomial A physical therapist asks the medication nurse if one of her patients, Mrs. Jones, has been taking pain medication, because Mrs. Jones told the therapist that "the nurses won't give me anything for pain." If the nurse answers the therapist's question, it would be: - ansEthical because both team members are involved in the patient's care. A physical therapy aide believes the chief physical therapist is often cool and unfriendly. How should the aide respond to a patient who states that the chief therapist "Isn't very friendly, is she?" - ans"She is very serious about providing excellent patient care." A physician leaves the house at 0700, drives 30 minutes to the hospital, makes rounds for one hour, and then drive 25 minutes to the office. His/her first patient should be scheduled at: - ans A physician tells her patient to take 30 ml of Maalox every 8 hours. How many tablespoons of Maalox would the patient take in 24 hours? (1 tbsp = 15 ml) - ans6 tbsp A sharps container is used in healthcare setting for the disposal of: - ansContaminated Safety syringes. A woman is walking in the park when she collapses and has a seizure. A passerby provides first aid by protecting the woman's head and keeping her airway open until the seizure stops. What are the legal implications? - ansConsent was implied.
DRAW & LABEL The Respiratory System - ansDRAW & LABEL The Respiratory System on back of answer sheet Erika works with a non-profit health organization and has her own ideas about plans for future conference. As a good team member, what must Erika do at the next planning meeting? - ansListen carefully to the ideas of others and be willing to compromise. Healthcare workers can take an active role in controlling healthcare costs by: - ansBeing careful not to waste supplies. How much sleep do MOST high school students need every night? - ans6 - 9 hours If a cotton swab is pushed too far inside the ear, it could puncture the: - ansTympanic membrane. If a healthcare worker tries to imagine how she would feel if, like her patient, she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the worker is demonstrating: - ansEmpathy If a patient has been smoking, a health care worker should wait 15 minutes before taking: - ansAn oral temperature. If a small fire starts in a metal trash can at a Physical Therapy clinic, the therapist should immediately: - ansDetermine the type of fire and use the proper extinguisher. If the term, eupnea, is used to describe someone's breathing, you would expect the person to be: - ansBreathing normally In 2006, what vaccine was licensed by the FDA to prevent cervical cancer? - ansHuman papillomavirus In most settings, what should ALL healthcare providers wear on the job? - ansName badge In the active listening model, who provides the initial message? - ansSender In the past few years, what statistic has caused the GREATEST health concern, and has driven the actions of consumer health advocates in the United States? - ans66% of adult Americans are overweight or obese. Leslie broke her nose and needs to have it fixed. what is the medical term for the procedure that should be performed? - ansRhinoplasty Mentors are important to future healthcare professionals in building positive team relationships and inspiring a vision for the future. what other valuable service does
mentor typically provide? - ansIntroductions to people in the field and information about job openings. Mr. Burns has a terminal illness and does not want to be kept alive with aggressive medical intervention once he is no longer capable of making his own decisions. He should have a: - ansLiving will. Mr. Jerrell is 70 years old and notices that when he attempts to urinate, he has difficulty getting started. This is likely a sign of: - ansProstatic hypertrophy Of the following, which is the BEST example of aerobic exercise? (Golf, Dancing, Weight Lifting or Yoga) - ansDancing Older adults are living longer and are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases. This leads to a dramatic increase in the number of: - ansHealth providers need to care for them. Someone with tachycardia has: - ansA rapid heart rate. Sui Lu, age 16, is an exchange student from China who was hospitalized with pneumonia. The respiratory therapist notices that Sui Lu completely avoids making eye contact, and should assume that this is: - ansA cultural sign of respect. The pectoralis major muscle is found in the: - ansChest. Using an office computer system to identify a patient whom the linked hospital information system identifies as having positive cultures for pneumonia, a primary care provider orders the patient's antibiotic. This scenario exemplifies: - ansA health information exchange What are ethical standards based on? - ansMoral principles What behavior by Jennifer, a nursing assistant, would be considered unethical? - ansEating food off the patient's meal tray. What biomedical therapy focuses on unspecialized human cells that are capable of renewing themselves through cell division? - ansStem cell research What disorder of the skeletal system would considered a traumatic injury? - ansDislocation What does an aerobic pathogen need to survive? - ansOxygen
What provides a reasonable measurement of body fat? - ansBMI (Body Mass Index) What should you bring with you to a job interview? - ansCopies of your resume and contact information for your references. What should you do within 24 hours after a job interview? - ansSend a thank you letter. What statement about bacteria is true? - ansSome are harmful, some are helpful. What statement about health care records is true? - ansThe patient has the right to obtain copies of his chart. What term describes an illness in which the physical symptoms are a result of what is happening in the mind? - ansPsychosomatic What two prefixes have similar meaning? - ansPoly- and multi- What two signs or symptoms in a child are MOST LIKELY caused by otitis media? - ansFever and earache What would you measure to determine if a patient is hypertensive? - ansBlood pressure When preparing your resume, where should you list special courses you have taken that directly relate to the job requirements? - ansEducation When requesting a letter of recommendation, be sure to: - ansTell the person why you need the letter. When using an AED, what should you do IMMEDIATELY before pressing the shock button? - ansTell all rescuers to stand back. When writing a cover letter, you should be sure to: - ansBe brief, specific, and include your contact information. Where does blood go when it leaves the right atrium? - ansRight ventricle Which body cavity is superior to the thoracic cavity? - ansCranial cavity Which is the BEST answer to the job interview question: "Do you have any questions for us?" - ans"Yes, are there opportunities for advanced training with this position?" Which of the following actions violates patient confidentiality? - ansSharing information about a patient on Facebook.
Which of the following is an entry-level career in therapeutic services? - ansNursing assistant Which of the following is an example of a college that would award a BSN degree? - ansA State College Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication? - ansSaying "I'm not worried" with a shaky voice while staring wide-eyed at a needle. Which of the following is the least complex? - ansRibosome You and a friend are walking in a park when you see a man collapse and fall to the ground. After gently shaking the man and asking "Are you OK?", there is no response, and he is not breathing. Your friend calls 911. What should you do? - ansDeliver chest compressions. You are to clean the dentures of a patient who has pneumonia. What personal protective equipment should you wear? - ansGloves only