HS II Honors_ Unit 4.01 PowerPoint

Multiple Choice

Which of the following professionals is NOT typically involved in diagnostic services?

• Medical Lab Technician

• Radiologic Technician

• Pathologist

• Physical Therapist

Open Ended

Why are diagnostic services important in healthcare?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following professionals is NOT typically classified under therapeutic services?

• Physical therapist

• Occupational therapist

• Respiratory therapist

• Radiologic technologist

Open Ended

Describe the three main career responsibilities of professionals in diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Multiple Select

Which actions are part of planning patient care in diagnostic and therapeutic services?

• Work within scope of practice

• Verify patient identification

• Include patient in care plan development

• Develop a plan of care to meet the patient's needs

Fill in the Blank

Before implementing patient care, a healthcare professional should check physician's orders and ___ patient identification.

Open Ended

What steps are involved in evaluating patient care after a treatment or procedure?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following instruments is commonly used for patient assessment?

• Stethoscope

• Scalpel

• Bandage

• Syringe

Multiple Choice

Which medical instrument is used to test reflexes during a neurological examination?

• Reflex hammer

• Sphygmomanometer

• Ophthalmoscope

• Penlight

Multiple Choice

Which of the following instruments is used to weigh a patient?

• Mechanical lift

• Penlight

• Ophthalmoscope

• Reflex hammer

Fill in the Blank

A penlight is used to evaluate the pupil of the eye’s size and reaction to ___.

Multiple Select

Select all the instruments that are used to examine the eyes.

• Ophthalmoscope

• Penlight

• Thermometer

• Sphygmomanometer

Open Ended

Explain why it is important to measure body temperature using different methods (oral, rectal, aural, axillary) in clinical practice.

Open Ended

Compare the uses of a sphygmomanometer and a thermometer in patient care.

Multiple Choice

Which medical instrument is used to examine the ear?

• Otoscope

• Stethoscope

• Thermometer

• Sphygmomanometer

Open Ended

List two internal body sounds that can be assessed using a stethoscope.

Multiple Choice

Which vital sign is NOT listed among body temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure?

• Height

• Pulse Rate

• Blood Pressure

• Body Temperature

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Changes in vital signs may be the first sign of ___.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways heat is lost from the body?

• Perspiration

• Respiration

• Excretion

• All of the above

Open Ended

Explain the consequences of hypothermia and the temperature threshold at which death can occur.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypothermia?

• Shivering

• Cold skin

• Confusion

• Hot, dry, red skin

Fill in the Blank

A temperature above ___ °F is considered life-threatening hyperthermia.

Open Ended

Compare and contrast hypothermia and hyperthermia in terms of causes and symptoms.

Multiple Select

Which of the following can cause an increase in body temperature?

• Exercise

• Illness

• Inactivity

• Stress

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the term 'afebrile'?

• With fever; high temperature

• Another terminology for fever

• Without fever; normal temperature

• Low blood pressure

Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of thermometers used to measure body temperature?

• Oral thermometer

• Aural thermometer

• Electronic rectal thermometer

• Barometer

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about diagnostic services, how do you think these professionals contribute to patient care beyond just creating a picture of health status?

Multiple Choice

What is the primary role of medical professionals in diagnostic services?

• To treat illnesses directly

• To create a picture of the health status of a patient at a single point in time

• To prescribe medication

• To perform surgeries

Multiple Choice

What is a key benefit of electronic health records (EHR) over paper records?

• They are easier to lose

• They offer better physical security

• They improve patient care coordination

• They are more expensive to maintain