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WorksheetsHealth Support Services Final Review
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Voluntary or nonprofit agencies are supported by donations, membership fees, and federal or state grants.
TRUE
FALSE
A doctor of osteopathy examines, diagnoses, and treats only diseases and disorders of the feet or of the leg below the knees.
TRUE
FALSE
Cells are microscopic structures that carry on all of the functions of life.
TRUE
FALSE
Nails are made of dead, keratinized epidermal epithelial cells packed closely together.
TRUE
FALSE
Bone density tests lead to early detection and preventive treatment for osteomyelitis.
TRUE
FALSE
The innermost membrane covering the brain and spinal cord is the arachnoid membrane.
TRUE
FALSE
After circulating, cerebrospinal fluid is absorbed into the blood vessels through special structures called choroid plexuses.
TRUE
FALSE
Rods in the retina are sensitive to color and are used mainly for vision when it is light.
TRUE
FALSE
Hypotension is high blood pressure.
TRUE
FALSE
Uremia is a toxic condition that occurs when the kidneys fail and urinary waste products are present in the bloodstream.
TRUE
FALSE
The American Cancer Society recommends that men begin monthly testicular self-examinations at the age of 15.
TRUE
FALSE
After use, needles must be capped and placed in a puncture-resistant sharps container.
TRUE
FALSE
If a sterile towel gets wet, it is contaminated and should not be used.
TRUE
FALSE
If you note any abnormality or change in any vital sign, it is your responsibility to report this immediately to your supervisor.
TRUE
FALSE
A clinical thermometer should be left in position for three to five minutes for an oral or rectal temperature.
TRUE
FALSE
First aid is not full and complete treatment.
TRUE
FALSE
A superficial burn involves injury to the top layers of skin, including both the epidermis and dermis.
TRUE
FALSE
After being positioned over a fracture site, air splints are deflated to allow the splints to mold to the fracture site to provide support.
TRUE
FALSE
The periodontal ligament acts as a shock absorber and prevents the tooth from resting on or rubbing the bone during chewing.
TRUE
FALSE
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a coding system for diagnoses known as the International Classification of Diseases (ICD).
TRUE
FALSE
A medical specialist who treats tumors and cancer is a/an ____.
cardiologist
oncologist
proctologist
orthopedist
Being qualified and capable of performing a task while striving for accuracy in all you do shows ____.
competence
discretion
willingness to learn
dependability
The exchange of information, thoughts, ideas, and feelings is ____.
listening
empathy
communication
nonverbal behavior
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
negligence
defamation
malpractice
assault and battery
A false written statement that causes a person to be ridiculed or damages the person’s reputation is known as ____.
false imprisonment
libel
slander
assault and battery
Which of the following is not a patient’s right?
A patient may refuse treatment to the extent permitted under law.
A patient is entitled to free care regardless of circumstances.
A patient must be informed of any hospital rules or regulations.
A patient is entitled to a reasonable response to request for services.
Permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind after a procedure and all risks involved have been explained is ____.
legal permission
confidential authorization
verbal consent
informed consent
The tissue that lines the intestinal and respiratory tracts and forms body glands is ____.
epithelial
connective
muscle
adipose
The body system that carries some tissue fluid and wastes to the blood and assists with fighting infection is the
endocrine system
lymphatic system
urinary system
digestive system
Body parts in front of the frontal plane are called ____.
superior
inferior
ventral or anterior
dorsal or posterior
The muscle on the upper arm that extends the lower arm is the ____.
deltoid
biceps brachii
triceps brachii
trapezius
The part of the brain responsible for muscle coordination, balance and posture, and muscle tone is the ____.
cerebrum
cerebellum
diencephalon
medulla oblongata
The membranes covering the brain and spinal cord are the ____.
thalamus
ventricles
meninges
choroid plexuses
A condition caused by continuous repetitive movement of the wrist is ____.
multiple sclerosis
carpal tunnel syndrome
shingles
neuralgia
The sense of smell is made possible by ____.
taste receptors
nasal receptors
olfactory receptors
sense receptors
Which of the following blood proteins does not aid in clotting?
hemoglobin
fibrinogen
prothrombin
none of the above
Which acid is required for the development of mature erythrocytes?
folic acid
hydrochloric acid
muriatic acid
sulfuric acid
A CPAC is mainly used for the disorder known as ____.
emphysema
sleep apnea
pleurisy
epistaxis
The bony structure that forms the roof of the mouth is the ____.
soft palate
hard palate
maxilla
mandible
The proper name for the foreskin on the penis that is removed surgically during a circumcision is ____.
prostate
vulva
prepuce
glans penis
A condition in which bones become porous and break easily is ____.
osteoporosis
atherosclerosis
malnutrition
osteomyelitis
The type of therapeutic diet that consists of easily digested foods that do not irritate the digestive tract is ____.
low-residue
fat-restricted
calorie-controlled
bland
Health care providers use spreadsheets to do all of the following except ____.
create budgets
tabulate the nutritional value of foods
project future needs
record appointments for patients
All of the following are components of a search engine except for a/an ____.
index
spider or worm
retrieval program
Boolean operator
Which statement is true regarding the way a computer saves the data you input?
The hard drive automatically saves everything you enter.
You must give the computer a command to save your data or set it to save at regular intervals.
If you place a diskette in the drive, your data will be periodically stored on it.
Data is stored when you turn the computer off.
How much of the border around the outside of a sterile field is considered contaminated?
1 inch
2 inches
3 inches
4 inches
Which of the following is not a first aid treatment for minor wounds without severe bleeding?
put on gloves to avoid contamination
wash the wound with soap and water
use sterile gauze to blot the wound dry
apply an antibiotic ointment
The section of the tooth sometimes called the neck or cemento-enamel junction is the ____.
cervix
apex
crown
root
On a dental chart, the abbreviation Am or Amal stands for ____.
anterior restoration
alginate impression
aesthetic restoration
amalgam restoration
If a patient calls to cancel an appointment, ____.
find out why they want to cancel the appointment
inform them that there is a charge for canceled appointments
ask them if they want to reschedule the appointment
encourage them not to cancel the appointment
Outpatient surgery is when a patient does not require an overnight hospital stay, they go home the same day as the surgery.
True
False
What type of degree do you need to become a Physical Therapist?
Associates Degree
Masters Degree
Bachelors Degree
Academic Degree
(Pharmacy) What does PDR stand for?
physician's dilutions
Physicians desk reference
directions only
Physicians dosing recipes
(Mental Health) Mental disorder with hallucinations and paranoia is?
Psychosis
Bipolar
Schizophrenia
Disorganized
Hyperventilation is the state of ventilation in which the lungs remove carbon dioxide faster than it is produced by cellular metabolism.
True
False
