Review Quiz Ch 1 & 2: HealthCare System & The Nursing Assistant

Which term is used to describe individuals receiving medical treatment?

• Clients

• Residents

• Patients

• Hospice organizations

Answer explanation

The term 'Patients' specifically refers to individuals receiving medical treatment, distinguishing them from 'Clients' or 'Residents', who may not necessarily be undergoing medical care.

Which facility provides long-term care for individuals who need assistance with daily activities?

• Acute Care Setting

• Subacute care unit

• Long-term care facility

• Hospice organizations

Answer explanation

A long-term care facility is specifically designed to provide assistance with daily activities for individuals who need ongoing support, making it the correct choice for this question.

What type of agency provides medical care and support to patients in their own homes?

• Assisted-living facility

• Home health care agency

• Acute Care Setting

• Subacute care unit

Answer explanation

A home health care agency provides medical care and support directly to patients in their own homes, making it the correct choice. Assisted-living facilities and acute care settings do not offer home-based services.

What does OBRA stand for?

• Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

• Omnibus Reconciliation Act

• Omnibus Budget Reform Act

• Omnibus Reconciliation and Budget Act

Answer explanation

OBRA stands for the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, which is a significant piece of legislation that addresses budgetary and fiscal policies. The other options are incorrect variations of the name.

What is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person called?

• Hygiene

• Empathy

• Attitude

• Professionalism

Answer explanation

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person is called empathy. It involves recognizing emotions in others and responding with care, distinguishing it from hygiene, attitude, and professionalism.

What does EEOC stand for?

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

• Equal Employment Organization Commission

• Equal Employment Opportunity Council

• Equal Employment Organization Council

Answer explanation

EEOC stands for Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is the correct choice. The other options incorrectly use 'Organization' or 'Council' instead of 'Commission'.

What is the department responsible for managing employee-related functions in an organization?

• Human Resources (HR) Department

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

• Personnel

• Reference List

Answer explanation

The Human Resources (HR) Department is responsible for managing employee-related functions such as recruitment, training, and employee relations, making it the correct choice for this question.

Which term describes someone who is engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as a pastime?

• Professional

• Personnel

• Empathy

• Hygiene

Answer explanation

The term 'Professional' refers to someone whose main paid occupation is a specific activity, distinguishing it from a hobby or pastime. This makes 'Professional' the correct choice for the question.

What type of facility provides end-of-life care for terminally ill patients?

• Hospice organizations

• Long-term care facility

• Acute Care Setting

• Subacute care unit

Answer explanation

Hospice organizations specialize in providing end-of-life care for terminally ill patients, focusing on comfort and quality of life, unlike long-term care facilities or acute care settings which serve different patient needs.

If using gloves and need to remove them prior to the end of a task, what must you do before continuing?

• Put supplies away

• Tidy environment

• Hand sanitize

• Document/report, as appropriate