Midterm HCS

The educational requirements for obtaining certification in all health care professions are similar. true or false

Scope of practice refers to the tasks that a health care professional can legally perform a part of a specific occupation.

true or false

What is the most important reason why health care professionals should identify potential problems when working with patients?

• help their employees avoid being sued for malpractice

• Ensure patient safety and well-being

• prevent wasting expensive supplies and employee time

• earn a good employee evaluation

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Encouraging a patient to follow a healthy diet and start and exercise program is an example of the growing emphasis on the concept of:

• wellness

• complimentary therapies

• expanding consciousness

Observing others at work and asking questions are examples of self-directed learning.

true or false

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Many cultures believe that good health requires integrating the mind, body, and _____.

• emotions

• spirit

• physical

• earth signs

A coworker calls from home and asks you to sign his name on a patient chart that he forgot to sign after administering a medication. What should you do?

• sign his name

• sign your name

• sign both your names

• refuse to sign either name

Which of the following personnel may write progress notes that are included in the patient's official medical record?

• only physicians

• only nurses

• only physicians and nurses

• any health care professional that provides a direct service to the patient.

What does "PHR" stand for?

What does EMR stand for?

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-4