Health Science Career Cluster Quiz

What is one of the primary focuses of the health science career cluster?

• Information technology

• Keeping the world healthy

• Business management

• Environmental protection

Which professionals develop and test new treatments in the health science field?

• Diagnostic service professionals

• Biotechnology research and development professionals

• Health informatics professionals

• Therapeutic service professionals

In ancient Babylon, what method was used to seek medical knowledge?

• Scientific experimentation

• Divination or fortune-telling

• Animal testing

• Dissection of animals

What did Hindu physicians believe was essential for health?

• Blood, bile, and air

• Air, phlegm, and bile

• Water, earth, and fire

• Light, sound, and energy

What significant invention during the Renaissance helped advance medical knowledge?

• The telephone

• The microscope

• The printing press

• The telescope

Which century saw the rapid development of medications to treat diseases?

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

What has been a major factor in the stability of the health care industry?

• High costs of education

• Development of health insurance

• Limited job opportunities

• Decreased demand for medical care

Which professional organization focuses on public health?

• American Medical Association

• American Public Health Association

• National Health Service

• World Health Organization

How many pathways are there in the health science career cluster?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

What is the role of health informatics professionals?

• Develop new medical devices

• Manage medical expenses and patient data

• Provide direct patient care

• Perform laboratory tests