Health Science Foundations 1st Quarter Quiz

Why is play considered "the work of childhood" for preschoolers?

• It helps them earn rewards from adults
• It prepares them for future employment
• It allows them to express creativity, explore the world, develop social skills, and learn to negotiate conflict
• It keeps them busy while adults do important work

Which of the following is a key developmental milestone for infants?

• Developing empathy for others
• Forming their own identity
• Learning to trust their caregivers
• Developing a sense of industry

What is the primary goal of end-of-life care?

• To prolong life at all costs
• To manage symptoms effectively, alleviate pain, and improve quality of life
• To reduce healthcare costs for families
• To prepare the patient for religious afterlife

If a doctor instructs you to check a patient's "BP stat," what are they asking you to do?

• Check the patient's blood pressure immediately
• Schedule a blood panel test
• Begin physical therapy
• Prepare the patient for surgery

What is "scope of practice" in healthcare?

• The geographical area where a healthcare professional can work
• The set of actions, procedures, and practices each healthcare professional is legally allowed to perform
• The number of patients a healthcare professional can see in one day
• The specialization a healthcare professional chooses to pursue

Which of the following is NOT a vital organ system, meaning you could not survive without it?

• Respiratory system
• Circulatory system
• Nervous system
• Integumentary system

What is the primary function of wearable health technology according to the text?

• To replace traditional healthcare providers
• To collect patient health data and empower them with knowledge
• To monitor patients without their knowledge
• To provide entertainment during hospital stays

According to the text, what organization defines a healthcare system as "all organizations, people, and actions whose primary intent is to promote, restore, or maintain health"?

• The American Medical Association
• The World Health Organization
• The Centers for Disease Control
• The United Nations

What does the abbreviation "NPO" stand for in medical terminology?

• No Physician Orders
• Nothing by mouth
• Normal Physical Operation
• Nursing Protocol Observation

Which of the following terms refers to a position closer to the point of attachment of a limb to the body?

• Distal
• Medial
• Proximal
• Lateral