Health Science Career Quiz

Approximately how many people were employed in the U.S. health care system in 2006?

• 10 million

• 14 million

• 20 million

• 5 million

Which of the following is NOT a job mentioned in the health science career cluster?

• Physician

• Lawyer

• Nurse

• Technician

What has been the trend in interest towards alternative medicine over the past two decades?

• Decreasing

• Increasing

• Staying the same

• Fluctuating

What is a characteristic of medical technician careers mentioned in the text?

• Require many years of study

• Offer low pay

• Have a short training period

• Limited job opportunities

What is the role of technicians in medical facilities according to the text?

• Perform surgeries

• Conduct research

• Perform tasks once done by doctors

• Manage hospitals

What is the attitude of the traditional medical community towards alternative medicine now?

• Completely opposed

• Indifferent

• Embracing

• Unaware

What are the five career pathways in the health science field?

• Biotechnology, Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services, Therapeutic Services

• Engineering, Law, Business, Arts, Education

• Nursing, Teaching, Accounting, Marketing, Sales

• Medicine, Architecture, Design, Music, Literature

What is the most commonly associated career path with health science?

• Therapeutic Services

• Engineering Services

• Financial Services

• Educational Services

Why is a strong understanding of ethics and law important in health sciences?

• To improve artistic skills

• To make life-and-death decisions

• To enhance physical strength

• To learn new languages

What is becoming the standard degree for most registered nurses?

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (B.S.N.)

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate Degree