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WorksheetsPHS 1st Semester Exam
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
Current medical practices with ties to historical procedures include ____.
improved hygiene and hand washing
use of leeches
acupuncture
All of the above.
Medical technologies invented between 1600 and 1800 AD did not include ____.
microscopes
bifocals
lasers
dissection
Which of the following is not a recent advancement in healthcare?
genetic testing
trepanning
miniaturization
stem cell research
One example of medical miniaturization is the ____.
heart pacemaker
brain shunt
dental implant
catheter
Ultrasounds, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are all examples of ____
integrative therapy
medical imaging
genomic medicine
complementary advancements
The technology that utilizes computer software and systems to access patient records, record vital signs, and update treatments for a specific patient is known as ____.
information technology assistance
digital medical access
patient information imaging
electronic health records
Patients are looking for medical care that is more ____ and pays attention not only to their physical requirements, but also to their emotional, social, and even spiritual needs.
naturalistic
advanced
holistic
technological
The ____ studies the effectiveness of alternative medical treatments.
Department of Health and Regulatory Services
National Health Defense Association
National Institute of Health
National Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
of the following factors is a main cause of insurance accessibility issues?
increasing costs of health insurance
cultural factors negatively influence healthcare decisions
distrust of government health agencies
few educational programs that promote community resources
The ____ Act calls for major changes to the US healthcare system that will provide care to a larger number of citizens.
National Health Defense
Patient Protection and Affordable Care
Health and Regulatory Services
Health and Well Being for All
Which of the following is not included in the health science career cluster’s five occupational pathway
health informatics services
child health services
diagnostic services
biotechnology research and development
Which of the following is the primary reason healthcare employment opportunities are on the rise?
aging population and longer life expectancy
Increase in high school career and technology programs offered
advancements in medical research and technology
greater acceptance of alternative medicines and therapies
Healthcare workers earn credentials by completing specialized ____ and passing a licensing test before they are certified to work.
college courses
training programs
high school courses
exam prep
Healthcare workers often progress to more advanced positions by seeking postsecondary education and training at ____.
community colleges and technical colleges
public and private colleges and universities
institutes of technology and career colleges
All of the above.
Students learn how to contribute to the delivery of safe and effective healthcare by studying course content based on the ____.
health and technology essential knowledge and skills
legal and ethical healthcare guidelines
healthcare foundation standards
Fundamentals of Health Occupation statistics
Which of the following jobs requires adjusting to new equipment, updated technologies, and revised software?
health informatics
medical software
healthcare volunteering
medical education
Which of the following are not considered a display of professional dress and mannerisms?
minimal jewelry and light makeup for women
modest skirts and tops for women
clothes and tattoos that are an expression of a vibrant personality
neat, clean, well-kept slacks and shirts for both genders
____ workers assemble and organize a patient’s health information to create a medical record.
Health information facilitation
Health information management
Health technology services
Information acquisition
Which of the following elements should be included in a medical record?
complete medical and treatment history
family medical history
personal identifiable information
All of the above.
When a health information technician passes a certification test and regularly updates that certification, this is known as being ____.
minimally qualified
employable
credentialed
certified
____ workers train in computer science and provide support for the electronic health records that other healthcare workers use to document a patient’s health information.
Hospital Management
Health Information Technology
Health Information Management
Health Computer Science
The area of ____ examines how medical information moves in an electronic environment.
technology logistics
applied informatics
applied technologists
applied logistic
Which of the following fields requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in medical informatics, computer science, public health, or another field related to health science?
health informatics
medical computer software applications
health technology and engineering
public health research
Which of the following is necessary to become a medical assistant?
an associate’s degree
a bachelor’s degree
a one- to two-year internship
None of the above.
Health educators are required to have at least a(n) ____.
high school degree
bachelor’s degree
master’s degree
on-the-job training certificate
A clinic or hospital’s interdisciplinary healthcare team may include ____.
doctors, nurses, and therapists
medical assistants
insurance representatives
All of the above.
Which of the following components woul most likely not be in a career portfolio?
letters of recommendation
HIPAA regulations
samples of projects that demonstrate skills
awards received
____ include tools such as questionnaires and surveys that individuals can use to find careers that will match their individual needs.
Career assessments
Interest portfolios
School-to-work pathway indicators
Personality profiles
Career portfolios should not contain ____.
a résumé
letters of recommendation
a list of hobbies and interests
health certifications you have earned
____ is an organization specifically for future healthcare workers, which allows students to develop leadership skills, learn more about career training programs, and participate in service-learning and other volunteer opportunities.
Future Healthcare Workers Association
Skills USA
HOSA—Future Health Professionals
Health Occupation Services of America
Which of the following elements must be considered when deciding the best method for delivering a message?
how many people will receive the message
whether a written record of the information is needed
how quickly the receiver needs the information
All of the above.
Effective communication requires ____.
approval skills
protocol skills
observation skills
All of the above.
Through ____, the sender learns that the receiver has understood the message as it was intended.
observation
listening
feedback
communication
Which of the following is a good way to improve listening skills and understand a message?
facing the sender
avoiding eye contact
interrupting the speaker
All of the above.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good listener?
filling in moments of silence to keep the conversation going
providing feedback by asking further questions
turning away from the speaker
finishing the speaker’s sentence
Proper communication skills for healthcare workers do not include ____.
speaking clearly and distinctly
speaking to the listener, individually or as a crowd
using medical terminology to add value to your message
choosing words that your audience will understand
To improve reading comprehension skills, healthcare workers are advised to ____.
read without purpose
read actively
ignore new vocabulary
All of the above.
A smile or sneer, a raised eyebrow or frown, and a shrug or clenched fist are all examples of nonverbal messages sent through ____.
observation
cultural communications
body language
impressions
Through the use of ____, healthcare workers are alert to situations in which a patient’s verbal and nonverbal messages don’t match.
observation
communication
protocols
listening
Healthcare workers consciously use their own body language to improve patient care by
looking at patients when they are speaking
leaning slightly toward a patient to convey interest in what is being said
nodding and acknowledging what is being said
All of the above.
A(n) ____ is critical to providing consistent patient care and coordinating care and treatment between different caregivers and settings.
medical record
health assessment
health history
patient profile
The patient’s ____ shows major illnesses and surgeries, as well as those of close relatives.
personal profile
family and personal history
medical health inventory
health assessment indicators
Why is it important to be familiar with the “do not use” list of abbreviations?
Many healthcare providers will refuse to act on a chart order if improper abbreviations are used.
HIPAA rules require the use of a certain list of abbreviations.
Patients could receive the wrong treatment.
Abbreviations should be avoided entirely in most situations.
SOAP, a method for communicating information to other healthcare providers and for allowing providers to retrieve all patient records, stands for ____.
Systematic Operations And Procedures
Subject, Object, Action, Procedures
Symptoms, Operations, Action Plan
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
Which component of SOAP includes a direct statement from the patient describing his or her own condition?
Subjective
Objective
Assessment
Plan
____ refers to the forms and notes that healthcare workers add to a medical record by way of charting.
Progress notes
Medical documentation
Narrative notes
Health assessments
Which of the following components is included in proper phone etiquette?
using a businesslike tone of voice in a high pitch
answering the phone within five rings
using a pleasant tone of voice in a low pitch
answering the phone while eating or drinking
A patient’s ____ affects his or her ability to understand how to dispense medicine, prepare for a surgical procedure, and even navigate a healthcare facility.
healthcare skills
technical skills
health literacy
communication skills
The ____ record has the potential to speed up the documentation process, improve the accuracy of patient records, and expand access to complete medical records for all providers.
electronic health
virtual medical
documented medical
telecommunication
Which of the following is not a benefit of increased use of electronic health records?
Improved care coordination
increased medical costs
improved quality and convenience
improved patient outcomes
In a system, the ____ includes the population being served and the reason they need or want services.
input
throughput
output
feedback loop
____ refers to how the system processes or uses the inputs.
Input
Throughput
Output
Feedback loop
In a system, the ____ refers to the results produced by the system’s functioning.
input
throughput
output
feedback loop
Which of the following organizations is an example of a nonprofit healthcare system?
March of Dimes
Red Cross
American Heart Association
All of the above.
Which of the following agencies monitors disease epidemics, provides disaster relief, and sets international standards?
World Health Organization
Centers for Disease Control
International Health Aid Agency
All of the above.
____ care facilities provide skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services for residents who will live in the facility for many months or years.
Ambulatory
Long-term
Outpatient
Hospice
____ care is available for clients who have been diagnosed with a terminal disease and generally have less than six months to live.
Ambulatory
Long-term
Outpatient
Hospice
The ____ Act of 2010 requires all Americans to participate in health insurance plans provided by their employers or to purchase insurance through public health insurance exchanges.
United Healthcare
Affordable Care
Medical Treatment
Health Insurance and Coverage
Which of the following is an example of a managed care plan?
preferred provider organizations
point of service plans
exclusive provider organization plans
All of the above.
Which type of insurance plan only covers care from providers within the network and generally has low deductibles or copayments, or none at all beyond the monthly premium?
Health Maintenance Organizations
Preferred Provider Associations
Exclusive Health Care Provider Services
Managed Health Organizations
Which of the following are preventive care and healthy lifestyle promotions used by healthcare providers and government agencies to reduce healthcare costs?
routine exams and immunizations
restrictive diet and exercise programs
mandatory community education programs
All of the above.
Which of the following are effective ways healthcare workers can reduce healthcare costs?
using good communication skills
carefully using supplies and equipment
keeping accurate records
All of the above.
If a patient complains about the unauthorized release of private medical information, which type of law violation is this?
criminal
constitutional
civil
commonwealth
Someone practicing healthcare without the proper credentials has committed a ____ law violation.
criminal
constitutional
civil
commonwealth
A(n) ____ is a harmful action that causes injury, restricts someone’s freedom, or damages property.
civil offense
criminal clause
tort
medical malpractice offense
Medical information can be released legally for all of the following reasons except to ____.
send patient information to another healthcare provider
file insurance claims
comply with court orders
update records for treatment information
