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Health Support Services Final Review

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Voluntary or nonprofit agencies are supported by donations, membership fees, and federal or state grants.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

2.

A doctor of osteopathy examines, diagnoses, and treats only diseases and disorders of the feet or of the leg below the knees.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

Cells are microscopic structures that carry on all of the functions of life.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

Nails are made of dead, keratinized epidermal epithelial cells packed closely together.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

Bone density tests lead to early detection and preventive treatment for osteomyelitis.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

6.

The innermost membrane covering the brain and spinal cord is the arachnoid membrane.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

After circulating, cerebrospinal fluid is absorbed into the blood vessels through special structures called choroid plexuses.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

Rods in the retina are sensitive to color and are used mainly for vision when it is light.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

Hypotension is high blood pressure.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

Uremia is a toxic condition that occurs when the kidneys fail and urinary waste products are present in the bloodstream.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

The American Cancer Society recommends that men begin monthly testicular self-examinations at the age of 15.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

After use, needles must be capped and placed in a puncture-resistant sharps container.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

If a sterile towel gets wet, it is contaminated and should not be used.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

If you note any abnormality or change in any vital sign, it is your responsibility to report this immediately to your supervisor.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

A clinical thermometer should be left in position for three to five minutes for an oral or rectal temperature.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

16.

First aid is not full and complete treatment.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

17.

A superficial burn involves injury to the top layers of skin, including both the epidermis and dermis.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

18.

After being positioned over a fracture site, air splints are deflated to allow the splints to mold to the fracture site to provide support.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

19.

The periodontal ligament acts as a shock absorber and prevents the tooth from resting on or rubbing the bone during chewing.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

20.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a coding system for diagnoses known as the International Classification of Diseases (ICD).

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

21.

A medical specialist who treats tumors and cancer is a/an ____.

a)

cardiologist

b)

oncologist

c)

proctologist

d)

orthopedist

22.

Being qualified and capable of performing a task while striving for accuracy in all you do shows ____.

a)

competence

b)

discretion

c)

willingness to learn

d)

dependability

23.

The exchange of information, thoughts, ideas, and feelings is ____.

a)

listening

b)

empathy

c)

communication

d)

nonverbal behavior

24.

If a physician fails to use a degree of skill and learning commonly expected and the person receiving care is injured, the physician can be sued for

a)

negligence

b)

defamation

c)

malpractice

d)

assault and battery

25.

A false written statement that causes a person to be ridiculed or damages the person’s reputation is known as ____.

a)

false imprisonment

b)

libel

c)

slander

d)

assault and battery

26.

Which of the following is not a patient’s right?

a)

A patient may refuse treatment to the extent permitted under law.

b)

A patient is entitled to free care regardless of circumstances.

c)

A patient must be informed of any hospital rules or regulations.

d)

A patient is entitled to a reasonable response to request for services.

27.

Permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind after a procedure and all risks involved have been explained is ____.

a)

legal permission

b)

confidential authorization

c)

verbal consent

d)

informed consent

28.

The tissue that lines the intestinal and respiratory tracts and forms body glands is ____.

a)

epithelial

b)

connective

c)

muscle

d)

adipose

29.

The body system that carries some tissue fluid and wastes to the blood and assists with fighting infection is the

a)

endocrine system

b)

lymphatic system

c)

urinary system

d)

digestive system

30.

Body parts in front of the frontal plane are called ____.

a)

superior

b)

inferior

c)

ventral or anterior

d)

dorsal or posterior

31.

The muscle on the upper arm that extends the lower arm is the ____.

a)

deltoid

b)

biceps brachii

c)

triceps brachii

d)

trapezius

32.

The part of the brain responsible for muscle coordination, balance and posture, and muscle tone is the ____.

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

diencephalon

d)

medulla oblongata

33.

The membranes covering the brain and spinal cord are the ____.

a)

thalamus

b)

ventricles

c)

meninges

d)

choroid plexuses

34.

A condition caused by continuous repetitive movement of the wrist is ____.

a)

multiple sclerosis

b)

carpal tunnel syndrome

c)

shingles

d)

neuralgia

35.

The sense of smell is made possible by ____.

a)

taste receptors

b)

nasal receptors

c)

olfactory receptors

d)

sense receptors

36.

Which of the following blood proteins does not aid in clotting?

a)

hemoglobin

b)

fibrinogen

c)

prothrombin

d)

none of the above

37.

Which acid is required for the development of mature erythrocytes?

a)

folic acid

b)

hydrochloric acid

c)

muriatic acid

d)

sulfuric acid

38.

A CPAC is mainly used for the disorder known as ____.

a)

emphysema

b)

sleep apnea

c)

pleurisy

d)

epistaxis

39.

The bony structure that forms the roof of the mouth is the ____.

a)

soft palate

b)

hard palate

c)

maxilla

d)

mandible

40.

The proper name for the foreskin on the penis that is removed surgically during a circumcision is ____.

a)

prostate

b)

vulva

c)

prepuce

d)

glans penis

41.

A condition in which bones become porous and break easily is ____.

a)

osteoporosis

b)

atherosclerosis

c)

malnutrition

d)

osteomyelitis

42.

The type of therapeutic diet that consists of easily digested foods that do not irritate the digestive tract is ____.

a)

low-residue

b)

fat-restricted

c)

calorie-controlled

d)

bland

43.

Health care providers use spreadsheets to do all of the following except ____.

a)

create budgets

b)

tabulate the nutritional value of foods

c)

project future needs

d)

record appointments for patients

44.

All of the following are components of a search engine except for a/an ____.

a)

index

b)

spider or worm

c)

retrieval program

d)

Boolean operator

45.

Which statement is true regarding the way a computer saves the data you input?

a)

The hard drive automatically saves everything you enter.

b)

You must give the computer a command to save your data or set it to save at regular intervals.

c)

If you place a diskette in the drive, your data will be periodically stored on it.

d)

Data is stored when you turn the computer off.

46.

How much of the border around the outside of a sterile field is considered contaminated?

a)

1 inch

b)

2 inches

c)

3 inches

d)

4 inches

47.

Which of the following is not a first aid treatment for minor wounds without severe bleeding?

a)

put on gloves to avoid contamination

b)

wash the wound with soap and water

c)

use sterile gauze to blot the wound dry

d)

apply an antibiotic ointment

48.

The section of the tooth sometimes called the neck or cemento-enamel junction is the ____.

a)

cervix

b)

apex

c)

crown

d)

root

49.

On a dental chart, the abbreviation Am or Amal stands for ____.

a)

anterior restoration

b)

alginate impression

c)

aesthetic restoration

d)

amalgam restoration

50.

If a patient calls to cancel an appointment, ____.

a)

find out why they want to cancel the appointment

b)

inform them that there is a charge for canceled appointments

c)

ask them if they want to reschedule the appointment

d)

encourage them not to cancel the appointment

51.

Outpatient surgery is when a patient does not require an overnight hospital stay, they go home the same day as the surgery.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

What type of degree do you need to become a Physical Therapist?

a)

Associates Degree

b)

Masters Degree

c)

Bachelors Degree

d)

Academic Degree

53.

(Pharmacy) What does PDR stand for?

a)

physician's dilutions

b)

Physicians desk reference

c)

directions only

d)

Physicians dosing recipes

54.

(Mental Health) Mental disorder with hallucinations and paranoia is?

a)

Psychosis

b)

Bipolar

c)

Schizophrenia

d)

Disorganized

55.

Hyperventilation is the state of ventilation in which the lungs remove carbon dioxide faster than it is produced by cellular metabolism.

a)

True

b)

False