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WorksheetsHTR Midterm Review
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 57mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
To D/C means
a)
decide to change
b)
delegate change
c)
discontinue
d)
deliver
2.
A patient in the emergency room is ordered to have a STAT chest x-ray. The test should be done:
a)
In two hours
b)
After breakfast
c)
Before bedtime
d)
Immediately
3.
PRN means:
a)
Physician must sign his/her name
b)
as necessary
c)
per RN approval
d)
when patient returns home
4.
Daniel is in the hospital and is not allowed to eat or drink anything. What sign should be placed on his door?
a)
NPO
b)
DNR
c)
PO only
d)
pre surgical
5.
Daisy was given a prescription to take a pill twice a day. What abbreviation was written on the prescription?
a)
2x/day
b)
bid
c)
bad
d)
tid
6.
Cody must take his medication po. What will he do to take his medicine?
a)
Put in both eyes.
b)
Swallow it.
c)
Rub it in.
d)
Inhale it through the nose.
7.
The root word cranio means
a)
stone
b)
hard
c)
skull
d)
water
8.
The word erythrocytes refers to what type of cells?
a)
dead
b)
red
c)
white
d)
cancerous
9.
A person with a history of chest pain and hypertension would benefit from seeing a:
a)
Dermatologist
b)
Gynecologist
c)
Cardiologist
10.
What condition would be treated by a hematologist?
a)
Pyuria
b)
Cholecystitis
c)
Polycythemia
11.
Thorac means
a)
eye
b)
throat
c)
chest
12.
Nose
a)
pneumo
b)
rhin
c)
lingu
13.
Muscle pain.
a)
myalgia
b)
myocele
c)
myoma
d)
myolysis
14.
What term means new?
a)
lith
b)
neo
c)
myo
d)
leuko
15.
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus
a)
False
b)
True
16.
Which group of people were the first to keep health records?
a)
Ancient Romans
b)
Ancient Greeks
c)
Ancient Egyptians
d)
Pre-historic People
17.
Who is considered the "Father of Medicine?"
a)
Robert Koch
b)
Rhazes
c)
Hippocrates
d)
Galen
18.
Why was the invention of the printing press in the Renaissance important to healthcare?
a)
Allowed medical info. to be shared more easily.
b)
Allowed laws to be published.
19.
A major difference in the medical practice of primitive civilizations and that of the Greek civilization is that the Greeks believed disease was caused by
a)
Natural causes
b)
Evil deeds
c)
The gods
d)
Voodoo
20.
Dr. Marshall spends alot of time asking patients about their work,family,diet,and physical activity. She is determining____
a)
Self-control
b)
Financial security
c)
Wellness
d)
Respect for healthcare
21.
In primitive times, people believed that the cause of disease and illness was
a)
Bacterial
b)
Viruses
c)
Punishment from the gods
22.
Trephining was used in primitive times for headaches, insanity, epilepsy. One might remark....
a)
You have a hole in your head.
b)
Do I look like my mother?
c)
You must have rocks in your head.
23.
What event marked the beginning of the dark ages?
a)
The Great Flood
b)
The fall of the Roman Empire
c)
The War of 1812
d)
The Battle of the Bulge
24.
What disease occurred during the Middle Ages that killed 75% of the population in Europe and Asia?
a)
Yellow Fever
b)
Polio
c)
Bubonic plague
d)
Diabetes
25.
Therapies used by the Greeks were___________
a)
Prayer and ceremonies
b)
Massage and art therapy
c)
Psychology and counseling
d)
Acupuncture and bloodletting
26.
What 19th century major development came about as a result of physicians understanding that microorganisms caused disease?
a)
test tube
b)
Pharmacies
c)
Gene therapy
d)
Microscope
27.
The invention of what diagnostic instrument confirmed diseases were caused by microorganisms and not angry Gods?
a)
microscope
b)
bifocals
c)
xrays
d)
stethoscope
28.
If someone came in complaining of a stomach ache, Hippocrates would most likely say the problem was
a)
Evil spirits
b)
The gods
c)
Bad Lunch
29.
Salk and sabin discovery led to
a)
polio vaccine
b)
smallpox vaccine
c)
cure for tuberculosis
30.
Developed a vaccine for smallpox in 1796.
a)
Edward Jenner
b)
Rene Laennec
c)
Robert Koch
31.
Invented the stethoscope in 1816.
a)
Rene Laennec
b)
Edward Jenner
c)
Robert Koch
32.
I am known as the "Founder of Modern Nursing" I established sanitary nursing units and invented the call bell system. What is my name?
a)
Florence Nightingale
b)
Clara Barton
c)
Francis Crick
33.
Patricia has Medicare and gets a bill for $100 for her x-ray. The bill says that her insurance paid $50 and her co-pay is $10. Since her insurance is a DRG, who pays the extra $40?
a)
A. Patricia
b)
B. Medicare
c)
C. The agency that took the x-ray
d)
D. Patricia's supplemental insurance
34.
What three professionals would MOST LIKELY provide home health care?
a)
A.
Occupational therapist, optician, dentist
b)
B.
Dentist, dental hygienist, nurse
c)
C. Medical lab tech, physician, psychologist
d)
D.
Nurse, dietician, physical therapist
35.
How would a person who believes in holistic health care treat a cold?
a)
A. Go to a doctor
b)
B. Go to a drug store
c)
C. Chicken soup and Rest
d)
D. Eat a balance of yin and yang.
36.
Medicare is best described as health insurance for the:
a)
A. Mentally ill
b)
B. Elderly
c)
C. Poor
d)
D. Terminally ill
37.
A person who is blind is eligible for what type of state-administered assistance program?
a)
A. HMO
b)
B. PPO
c)
C. Medicare
d)
D. Medicaid
38.
TRICARE is a health insurance plan funded by the U.S. Government for:
a)
A. The Elderly
b)
B. The Military and their Families
c)
C. State Workers
d)
D. The unemployed
39.
The Duke Children’s Hospital in Durham is an example of what type of hospital?
a)
A. College Medical Center
b)
B. Government Hospital
c)
C. Specialty Hospital
d)
D. General Hospital
40.
A worker in a large textile mill injures an arm on a machine at work. Where would the worker go FIRST?
a)
A. Genetic Counseling
b)
B. Industrial Health Care Center
c)
C. Rehabilitation Facility
d)
D. Surgical Center
41.
What can patients do at a hospital that they CANNOT do at a clinic?
a)
A. Have Minor Surgery
b)
B. See a Physical Therapist
c)
C. Spend the night
d)
D. Receive care for a specific disease
42.
What diagnosis is the most common among hospice patients?
a)
A. Smallpox
b)
B. Multiple Sclerosis
c)
C. Pneumonia
d)
D. Cancer
43.
Of the following, which is a non-profit agency?
a)
A. American Red Cross
b)
B. Food and Drug Administration
c)
C. World Health Organization
d)
D. National Institutes of Health
44.
Janet was severely burned. Once her burns began to heal, she still needed regular medical care and frequent physical therapy. Janet would be transferred to a (an):
a)
A. Rehabilitation Facility
b)
B. Mental Health Facility
c)
C. Industrial Health Center
d)
D. Medical Office
45.
What statement is TRUE for MOST medical offices?
a)
A. They specialize in certain illnesses
b)
B. They do not accept any form of health insurance.
c)
C. They are privately owned by a single doctor.
d)
D. Services include examination, diagnosis, and treatment.
46.
Mr. Smith is having trouble reading the newspaper because the words are blurry. He complains that the print is too small. What health facility would MOST LIKELY help Mr. Smith?
a)
A. Optical Center
b)
B. Emergency care center
c)
C. Dental office
d)
D. Surgical Center
47.
The FDA regulates:
a)
A. The financing of dietary aides in nursing homes.
b)
B. Vaccinations in third world countries.
c)
C. Health workers who contract infections from their patients.
d)
D. Food and Drugs sold to the public
48.
Worker’s compensation is administered by the:
a)
A. Federal Government
b)
B. Dept of Health and Human Services
c)
C. State
d)
D. County Comissioners
49.
If someone has Type B Medicare, what must the consumer pay for services?
a)
A. 20% of the cost
b)
B. Co-Payment
c)
C. A premium, initial deductible and 20%
d)
D. A flat fee of $500
50.
HIPAA standards relate to:
a)
Respect for the private information in medical records.
b)
How important physicians are in emergency situations.
c)
Using the proper infection control measures.
d)
The competence of health care workers.
51.
What is wrong with a nurse asking a 13 year-old girl if she has been NPO since midnight?
a)
The message could be perceived as a threat.
b)
The receiver may not understand the message.
c)
Distractions will interfere with the communication.
d)
The receiver is too young to communicate.
52.
A democratic leader is often described as a:
a)
ruler of mankind
b)
hands-off kind of person
c)
fast talker
d)
good listener
53.
A good leader believes that the group:
a)
will succeed
b)
needs constant supervision
c)
expects him/her to be perfect
d)
deserves better pay
54.
Linda placed her ring on a safety pin and pinned it to her uniform pocket. She will avoid
a)
Tearing the sheets
b)
Injuring a patient or spreading germs
c)
Scratching the stone
d)
Having her ring stolen
55.
All clinical uniforms should include
a)
shoe laces
b)
a sweater
c)
colored socks
d)
A name badge
56.
Juan is overweight and wants to lose wt. to improve his health. Improve his diet how?
a)
Eat smaller meals/desserts
b)
Avoiding eating at restaurants
c)
Follow food guide pyramid
d)
Eat only fruits and veggies
57.
Jill loves to dance and dances 3 to 4 times a week b/c she understands that regular exercise
a)
Maintains circulation and improves muscle tone
b)
Will decrease cravings for cigs.
c)
Is only way to keep from gaining wt.
d)
Will make her a better more trusted CNA
58.
Lynn has long hair and is job shadowing on Pediatric unit. She should
a)
Take a hairbrush and use it
b)
Pull her hair back to avoid pt. contact
c)
Know that young kids love long hair
d)
Cut her hair before job shadowing
59.
Cindy's feet hurt after standing all day on job at Pharmacy. What might improve this problem?
a)
Wear flip flops
b)
Get well fitting shoes low heels and support
c)
Lose weight to reduce pressure on feet
d)
Change to part time. work 2 days week
60.
Regarding drug, alcohol and tobacco use, it is TRUE that
a)
Most facilities are smoke-free
b)
People do not object to smell of cigs.
c)
Use of drugs/alcohol does not affect job performance
d)
Using drugs/alcohol in moderation promotes health
61.
What characteristics of personal appearance can be used to create a positive first impression?
a)
Short, tight skirt
b)
Too much expensive perfume
c)
Clean jeans and sneakers
d)
A well groomed natural appearance
62.
Jan sends email to Zack asking can he come to work early. Zack replies yes. Zack is the
a)
Sender
b)
Receiver
c)
Message
d)
Feedback
63.
Greta knows her pt. Mr. Porter is hearing impaired. When talking to Mr. Porter, she should
a)
Shout!!!
b)
Turn the volume up all the way on hearing aid.
c)
Face him, speak clearly in short sentences
d)
Repeat everything twice
64.
Ray says hi to Kay when he walks past her. Kay smiles at him. What is the feedback in communication model
a)
Kay's smile :)
b)
"Hello"
c)
Walking past her
d)
Asking her out on a date
65.
What form of Non-verbal communication would convey that you care about a patient?
a)
Telling the pt. that u care
b)
Expressing feelings of sympathy for the pt.
c)
Gently touching the patient's arm/shoulder
d)
Turning your back to the pt.
66.
Mr O is new pt. When doc talks to him, he looks down. What barrier is lack of eye contact?
a)
Culture
b)
Aphasia
c)
Psychological
d)
Fear
67.
A nursing assistant´s called for a professional appearance violation. The assistant most likel
a)
wore small, pierced earrings
b)
had on red nail polish on fingernails that were too long.
c)
was wearing makeup
d)
wore his/her name tag on the left
68.
be tolerant and understanding
a)
tact
b)
patience
c)
discretion
d)
enthusiasm
69.
Being able to identify with and understand another person
a)
empathy
b)
honesty
c)
dependability
d)
patience
70.
Research shows that first impressions are based mainly on
a)
Personal Appearance
b)
Personality
c)
Character of voice
d)
Handshake
71.
Being qualified and capable of performing a task while striving for accuracy is
a)
Competence
b)
Dependability
c)
Willingness to learn
d)
Discretion
72.
Learning to work well with others demonstrates
a)
Dependability
b)
Team player
c)
Self-motivation
d)
Willingness to learn
73.
Being willing to be held accountable for your actions is
a)
Discretion
b)
Responsibility
c)
Self-motivation
d)
Acceptance of criticism
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