Health Science Education Mid Term Exam
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The following exam is a comprehensive exam of all the materials you have learned this fall. Please read each questions thoroughly and answer questions completely. Best of luck. You can Do THIS!
- 1.Using correct body mechanics helps prevent injuries to both the patient and the health care worker.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.Back muscles should be used for heavy lifting because they are strong muscles.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.Whenever possible, push or pull rather than lift.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Never operate any equipment unless you have been instructed on how to use it.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.All manufacturers must provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) with any hazardous products they sell.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention established the safety standards for occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard protects health care providers from disease caused by exposure to body fluids.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.Medicare provides health care for individuals with low incomes and individuals who are physically disabled or blind.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has provided consumers with more access to insurance and greater confidentiality with regard to medical records.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.Health insurance plans solve health care problems by paying for the total cost of health care.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.A master's degree usually requires four or more years of work beyond a bachelor's degree.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.Continuing education units (CEUs) are required for all health care careers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.National Health Care Skill Standards specify the professional regulations that must be followed in ONLY nursing careers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.It is important for students to obtain information pertinent to an individual state when checking requirements for health care careers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.For most health care careers, graduation from an accredited program is required before, certification, registration, and/or licensure will be granted.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 16.Which of the following HCP (health care providers) organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business.
- A.
Music therapist
- B.
Health care administrator
- C.
Entrepreneur
- D.
Obstetrician
- 17.Which of the following HCP is a medical doctor specializing in pregnancy and childbirth?
- A.
Dietitian
- B.
Gynecologist
- C.
Obstetrician
- D.
Nurse midwife
- 18.Which of the following HCP is a medical doctor specializing in diseases of children?
- A.
Genetic counselor
- B.
Extracorporeal circulation technologist
- C.
Nurse anesthetists
- D.
Pediatrician
- 19.Which of the following HCP is a medical doctor specializing in disorders of the mind?
- A.
Athletic trainer
- B.
Electroencephalographic technologist
- C.
Psychiatrist
- D.
Psychologist
- 20.Which of the following HCP is a medical doctor specializing in X-rays and radiation?
- A.
Electrocardiograph technician
- B.
Radiologists
- C.
Radiologic technician
- D.
Electroencephalographic technologist
- 21.Which of the following HCP is a dental specialists for diseases of the gums, bone, and structures supporting the teeth?
- A.
Oral surgeon
- B.
Dental hygenists
- C.
Periodontist
- D.
Dental laboratory assistant
- 22.Which of the following HCP is a dental specialists for alignment of the teeth?
- A.
Endodontists
- B.
Dental Hygenists
- C.
Oral Surgeon
- D.
Orthodontists
- 23.HCP who identifies and tracks diseases as they occur in a group of people?
- A.
Psychiatrist
- B.
Sociologist
- C.
Psychologists
- D.
Epidemiologists
- 24.A HCP who is able to operate machines to record electrical impulses of the heart?
- A.
Biomedical Equipment technician
- B.
Central/sterile supply worker
- C.
Electrocardiographic technician
- D.
Electroencephalographic technologists
- 25.A HCP who is able to operate a machine to record the electrical impulses of the brain?
- A.
Biomedical Equipment technician
- B.
Electrocardiographic technician
- C.
Electroencephalographic technologist
- D.
Extracorporeal information technician
- 26.Which of the following HCP studies tissues, fluids, and cells under the supervision of a pathologists?
- A.
Medical laboratory technician
- B.
Pharmacists
- C.
Optometrists
- D.
Pediatrician
- 27.Which of the following HCP uses many variations of bodywork, massage, and therapeutic touch to muscles?
- A.
Athletic trainer
- B.
Personal Trainer
- C.
Music therapist
- D.
Massage therapists
- 28.Which of the following HCP organizes and code patient records and gathers statistical data?
- A.
Health maintenance technician
- B.
Health Care Adminstration
- C.
Health Information technician
- D.
Emergency Medical Technician
- 29.Which of the following HCP orders, maintains, and supplies equipment at a hospital?
- A.
Biomedical Equipment technician
- B.
Central/Sterile Supply worker
- C.
Opthalmologists
- D.
Recreational therapists
- 30.Which of the following HCP studies human behavior, helps individuals deal with problems of living?
- A.
Psychiatrists
- B.
Psychologists
- C.
Sociologists
- D.
Genetic counselor
- 31.An RN educated to provide total care for normal pregnancies?
- A.
Gynecologists
- B.
Nurse anethetists
- C.
Nurse Midwife
- D.
Obstetrician
- 32.A HCP who manages food service systems and plans menus?
- A.
Dietician
- B.
Optician
- C.
Phlebotomists
- D.
Radiolgists
- 33.A HCP who dispenses medications and provides information on drugs?
- A.
Phlebotomists
- B.
Pharmacists
- C.
Oral surgeon
- D.
Pediatrician
- 34.A HCP who uses recreational and leisure activities as a form of treatment?
- A.
Athletic trainer
- B.
Personal trainer
- C.
Recreational Therapists
- D.
Speech Therapists
- 35.A HCP who prevents and treats athletic injuries?
- A.
Recreational Therapist
- B.
Physical therapists
- C.
Athletic trainer
- D.
Podiatrists
- 36.A HCP who prevents, diagnoses, and treats diseases and injuries in animals?
- A.
Veterinarian
- B.
Veterinarian assistant
- C.
Music therapist
- D.
Recreational therapists
- 37.A HCP who examines the eyes for vision problems, not an MD?
- A.
Opthalmologists
- B.
Optometrist
- C.
Optician
- D.
Orthodontists
- 38.A HCP who provides information to individuals and families about inherited conditions or diseases?
- A.
Genetic Counselor
- B.
Pediatrician
- C.
Sociologists
- D.
Biomedical Engineer
- 39.Being able to identify with and understand another person's feelings, situation, and motives demonstrate:
- A.
Empathy
- B.
Tact
- C.
Patience
- D.
Responsibility
- 40.The ability to be tolerant, to be understanding, and to control your temper indicates:
- A.
Empathy
- B.
Enthusiasm
- C.
Patience
- D.
Honesty
- 41.Enjoying your work and displaying a positive attitude displays:
- A.
Honesty
- B.
Willingness to learn
- C.
Dependability
- D.
Enthusiasm
- 42.Having the ability to say or do the kindest or most fitting thing in a difficult situation shows:
- A.
Tact
- B.
Responsibility
- C.
Self-motivation
- D.
Competence
- 43.Being willing to be held accountable for your actions is:
- A.
Discretion
- B.
Self-motivation
- C.
Responsibility
- D.
Acceptance of criticism
- 44.The ability to begin or follow through with a task and to determine things that need to be done indicates:
- A.
Competence
- B.
Self-motivation
- C.
Dependability
- D.
Willingness to learn
- 45.Using good judgment in what you say or do and making sure that the patient's rights are not violated:
- A.
Competence
- B.
Tact
- C.
Dependability
- D.
Discretion
- 46.Being qualified and capable of performing a task while striving for accuracy in all you do shows:
- A.
Competence
- B.
Discretion
- C.
Willingness to learn
- D.
Dependability
- 47.Being prompt when reporting to work, avoiding absences, and completing assigned task on time demonstrates:
- A.
Competence
- B.
Dependability
- C.
Self-motivation
- D.
Team player
- 48.Leaning to work well with others demonstrates:
- A.
Team player
- B.
Self-motivation
- C.
Willingness to learn
- D.
Dependability
- 49.The exchange of information, thoughts, ideas, and feelings is:
- A.
Listening
- B.
Empathy
- C.
Communication
- D.
Nonverbal behavior
- 50.Which of the following factors does not interfere with the communication process?
- A.
Interruptions or distractions
- B.
Medical terminology
- C.
Properly working hearing aide
- D.
Soft-muted voice
- 51.Which of the following is not an example of a communication barrier?
- A.
Physical disability
- B.
Psychological disability
- C.
Minor or child status
- D.
Cultural diversity
- 52.An example of a psychological barrier to communication is:
- A.
Aphasia or a speech impairment
- B.
The belief that illness is a punishment from God
- C.
A negative attitude and constant criticism
- D.
A foreign language
- 53.A physical change that occurs when a stressor causes the body to go into an alarm or warning mode is:
- A.
Blood vessels constricting and decreasing circulation to the heart and brain
- B.
Saliva production increases
- C.
Pupils in the eyes to improve vision
- D.
Movement in the digestive tract increasing the speed of digesting foods
- 54.An example of a disease that is probably NOT caused by stress is:
- A.
Migraine headaches
- B.
Hypertension or high blood pressure
- C.
Diabetes mellitus
- D.
Depression
- 55.To establish effective short- and long-term goals:
- A.
Make the goal as difficult as possible so you can strive to meet it
- B.
Develop a plan so you can complete many different goals at the same time
- C.
Memorize the goals instead of writing them down, so they become a part of you
- D.
State goals in a positive manner and try to avoid negative goals
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