Ch 14: Working in Healthcare Test

Which of the following medical devices is used to measure blood pressure?

• otoscope

• speculum

• sphygmomanometer

• ophthalmoscope

Which of the following healthcare workers is responsible for overseeing the administrative and support functions of a healthcare facility?

• health unit coordinator

• patient care technician

• registered nurse

• medical assistant

Which of the following is a piece of information required for patient admission?

• the patient’s personal information

• the patient’s insurance carrier

• the reason for the admission

• All of the above.

In the ____ position, the patient lies flat on the back with the knees bent and feet flat on the table.

• Fowler's

• prone

• dorsal recumbent

• supine

The healthcare workers in a dental office who are primarily responsible for cleaning teeth are called ____.

• dentists

• dental hygienists

• dental assistants

• patient care assistants

The goal of physical therapy is to ____.

• reduce pain

• improve memory

• diagnose disorders

• None of the above.

Which of the following healthcare professions does not require at least a bachelor's degree?

• medical doctor

• dentist

• paramedic

• nurse practitioner

Which of the following careers is not considered a therapeutic career?

• physical therapist

• dental assistant

• nurse

• medical laboratory technician

Listening to the internal sounds of the body using a stethoscope.

• percussion

• auscultation

• palpation

• inspection

A patient care technician’s duties may include ____. (multiple correct answers)

• drawing blood

• filling medication prescriptions

• taking vital signs

• none of these