WorksheetsHealth Science Theory Final Review
Total questions: 97
Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins
A blood clot in the brain causes:
An irregular heartbeat
A stroke
Low blood pressure
A heart attack
A patient with hemiplegia is:
Unable to remember things
Paralyzed below the waist
Unable to control bleeding if injured
Paralyzed on one side of the body
When the brain is deprived of oxygen, it can cause brain damage.
True
False
Which patient would benefit from physical therapy?
A soccer player who finds his distance vision is getting worse
A person recovering from hand surgery
A bicyclist who pulls his hamstring muscle in his leg
A child who has problems with sensory integration
Occupational therapists treat problems with gross (large) motor movements
True
False
An occupational therapist might do all of the folllowing, except:
Introduce adaptive tools to allow the patient to safely perform daily activities
Visit the patient's workplace to evaluate it for safety and accessibility
Take X-rays of broken bones
Visit the patient's home to evaluate it for safety and accessibility
Occupational therapists only work with patients in hospitals and clinics.
True
False
Once a patient is in a wheelchair, it is impossible for him to live outside of an assisted living facility.
True
False
The height of an office chair in relation to the computer keyboard and desk has NO effect on the employee's pain level or posture.
True
False
The exercises that one might see at a hand clinic are designed to do all of the following, EXCEPT:
Strengthen major muscle groups
Increase coordination and flexibility
Improve blood circulation
Reduce stiffness in joints
Which patient is probably being seen at an occupational therapist?
A long distance runner who has trouble with muscle cramps
A teenager who is not getting along with her parents
A man who has had surgery to repair bones in his wrist
Massaging an injured hand and fingers is part of an occupational therapy plan because:
It helps strengthen the dominant hand
It tests the broken bones to see if they are getting stronger
It is relaxing for the patient
It promotes circulation in the hand, which helps healing occur
In an OT clinic you might see a patient:
With his leg in a whirlpool
Working out on a treadmill
Threading wooden beads
Getting a back massage
A child with sensory integration disorder:
Can sense fear and anger in the people around him
Cannot smell and taste something at the same time
Is overwhelmed by the information coming in through the senses
Has no sense of touch
A parent with an easily distracted or overly sensitive child shouldn't worry, because all kids are like that
True
False
If a child gets frustrated or distracted in an OT session, the therapist:
Will warn the child not to be a quitter
Ignores the child until he or she gets the activity finished
Sends the child home until he or she is ready to work
Will positively encourage the child
Which if the following children might NOT benefit from pediatric OT?
Eleven-year-old Crista is moody and seems sad.
Ten-year-old Jeremy has particularly bad handwriting and does not seem to be able to hold a pen or pencil properly.
Seven-year-old Alex can't sit still and in school is often disturbing to other children.
Five-year-old Sasha seems clumsy and has hurt herself seriously on several occasions.
The teeth that use a grinding motion on food are:
Molars
Bicuspids
Canines
Incisors
Bicuspids are thin and sharp, and are used to cut through food.
True
False
Children have thirty primary teeth, usually by the age of three.
True
False
A ten-year- old is visiting the dentist. Jared has 10 of his baby teeth and 10 of his adult teeth. Which statement is most likely to be true? Jared:
Will get another 22 adult teeth
Has lost five baby teeth
Has lost 20 baby teeth
Will get another 10 adult teeth
A cusp on a tooth is:
A point
Part below the gum
Which statement is true? Teeth are:
Filled in the center with blood vessels and nerves.
Composed of dentin, which is visible above the gum line.
Hollow bones covered with enamel.
Covered with cementum, which is the hardest material in the body.
There is no structure in the human body harder than the enamel on our teeth.
True
False
Primary teeth are:
Also called "baby teeth"
The front four to six teeth, used for biting through harder foods
A patient who is taking tetracycline also drank a glass of milk. What will happen?
The tetracycline will not work
The patient will go into anaphylactic shock
The patient will have an allergic reaction
It will be like taking a double dose
Some medications make human skin very sensitive to sunlight, so it is important to read all labels and information before taking a new prescription.
True
False
Filling prescriptions by mail can be especially helpful for:
People with chronic conditions
Emergency room staff
Sudden needs for medications in the ICU
Ear infections
One benefit of using a computer system for filling prescriptions by mail is that:
It is easy to program an automatic reminder to go out to patients who need to order on a regular basis
It takes away the need for pharmacists to deal with patients
It takes away the need for pharmacists to deal with doctors
The expectation for service and quality of care is very low
An allergic reaction to a medication will always happen immediately once the medication is ingested.
True
False
Anaphylaxis is:
A severe allergic reaction
An antibacterial medication
An active ingredient
An OTC medication
Any patient can be involved in a research study WITHOUT his/her consent.
True
False
Patient's confidentiality must be maintained for all patients at all times.
True
False
Patients are not able to participate in their discharge planning from the hospital.
True
False
Consents for the release of records should be:
kept in a release of records file
kept with the director
thrown away after the records request is completed
kept with the medical record
The patient has the right to refuse care.
True
False
All patients have the right to privacy in the hospital.
True
False
The HIPPA is applicable to:
in use or stored records
computerized records
written records
all of the above
When contacting a patient, a medical assistant should:
leave a detailed message with a spouse if the patient is not available
leave lab results on the patient's answering machine
leave a name and number for a return call
call repeatedly until the patient is available
Employees in healthcare facilities must be trained so that they understand procedures related to HIPAA compliance.
True
False
What is PHI?
Private Health Insurance
Protected Health Information
Patient Hidden Information
Privately Hidden Insurance
Patients are given a copy of this explanation of privacy practices at their first contact.
HIPAA Directive
Advanced Directive
Health Care Information Sheet
Notice of Privacy Practices
Except in certain circumstances individuals have the right to obtain & obtain a copy of their protected health information (PHI)
True
False
What does HIPPA stand for?
Health Information and Patient Accounting Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Privacy Accounting Access
Health Information Privacy Act of America
Match the pulses to their locations:
side of the neck and often used in CPR
carotid
femoral
radial
Match the pulses to their locations:
at wrist and most commonly used to take pulse
carotid
femoral
radial
Match the pulses to their locations:
inner aspect of upper thigh
carotid
femoral
radial
A respiration is one inhalation and one_________.
breath
exhalation
beat
degree
What word is another name for fever?
palpitation
pyrexia
hypothermia
auscultate
Joe Bob is over 300 lbs, and has COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). He has difficulty breathing when sleeping, so he chooses to sleep in a recliner so he can breathe better. The medical term for this type of breathing is:
dyspnea
orthopnea
bradypnea
tachypnea
A pulse rate over 100 beats per minute, except in children, is________.
bradycardia
tachycardia
dyscardia
arrhythmia
While taking blood pressure, the health assistant hears the first sound when the needle on the aneroid blood pressure gauge is at 130 and the final sound at 92. The 130 reading represents what pressure?
pulse
blood
diastolic
systolic
Which of the following blood pressures falls in the normal healthy range?
[Hint:
Normal: Diastolic (less than 80), Systolic (less than 120)]
Systolic 136 Diastolic 76
Diastolic 84 Systolic 188
Systolic 210 Diastolic 118
Diastolic 70 Systolic 110
The most accurate place to take temperature is in the:
groin
mouth
rectum
ear
If you a have difficult time taking a blood pressure, take it as many times as you need on the same arm.
True
False
A pulse rate below 60 beats per minute is bradycardia.
True
False
A rectal clinical thermometer usually is marked with a blue tip and has a long, slender bulb.
True
False
Having the forearm rest on the chest makes it easier to count respirations after taking a pulse.
True
False
Diastolic pressure occurs when the heart is contracting and pushing blood into the arteries.
True
False
What is considered the 5th vital sign (really a symptom)?
pain
temperature
medical history
blood pressure
What is a new painless "vital sign" that measures the oxygen saturation in the body?
arterial blood gas test
pulse oximetry
lung diffusion
spirometry
Which of the following blood pressures falls in the normal healthy range?
Systolic 136 Diastolic 76
Diastolic 70 Systolic 110
Systolic 210 Diastolic 118
Diastolic 84 Systolic 188
The metric system is the most common system of measurement in the United States.
True
False
Neonatal nurses go through special training programs to become experts on taking care of very small, very sick infants.
True
False
Which factor is the most important in calculating a dosage of fluid or medication for a tiny infant?
Available Technology
Duration of illness
Weight
Age
Which of the following describes the dedication of citizens to the common welfare of their community?
Civic Virtue
Environmental Responsibility
Honesty
Stewardship
Which of the following is NOT an example of citizenship within the workplace?
Being kind and courteous to clients and co-workers
Promoting "green" practices
Sharing company trade secrets
Developing professional skill
What is the purpose of professional organizations?
To enhance your professional network and broaden your professional knowledge
To take specialized high school courses
To learn about advocacy
To establish a way to serve the community
Which of the following is the emotion of caring for people and other living things?
Honesty
Compassion
Respect
Humor
Which of the following is the act of providing services to populations of those in need?
Leadership
Stewardship
Advocacy
Community outreach
Which of the following is the public support or recommendation of a particular cause or policy?
Stewardship
Advocacy
Leadership
Extension
Antibiotics:
Are used to fight bacterial infections
Are used to treat viruses such as influenza
Are the bodies natural disease-fighting hormones
Are what makes up the nucleus of the human brain cell
If a patient on antibiotics begins to feel better, but still has several days of medication left, they should:
Continue taking the medication for as long as it is prescribed
Stop taking the medication immediately
Reduce the dosage for a couple of days and then stop taking the medicine
Stop taking the prescription for a few days and start again if the illness returns
Marcus is a top sprinter on his track team. At a recent track meet, he twisted his ankle and is experiencing difficulty in performing some tasks. The team doctor examined him and referred him to a physical therapist. The PT works with Marcus to:
Do specific exercises to build strength in his lower leg and ankle
Take X-rays
Talk about how he feels
Do more splints on the field
A living will tells the doctor what medical treatment the patient wants at the end of life
True
False
A healthcare worker cannot do CPR on a patient that has a DNR
True
False
When making a POWER OF ATTORNEY, neither the agent of the principal need actually be an attorney.
True
False
A patient can not obtain a copy of his/her medical health record under any circumstance
True
False
A patient has the right to designate someone as his/her health care proxy to make decisions for the patient if the patient is unable to do so.
True
False
All patients should be treated with respect and be informed of all staff's names and roles and how they will be helping the patient.
True
False
All of the following explain joint movement EXCEPT:
Flex
Adduct
Extend
Press
One purpose of physical therapy is to relieve and reduce pain.
True
False
A patient's history of illness and injury has NO effect on the treatment plan for a physical therapist.
True
False
A goniometer measures a patient's:
Strength
Pain
Determination
Range of Motion
Occupational therapists help patients:
With limited strength and mobility accomplish specific everyday tasks
Decide what they want to do as a career
Rebuild muscles and walk after a major surgery
Decide between generic and trade prescription drugs
Which part of the stethoscope is "b" pointing to?
bell
biaurals
ear tips
tubing
Paralysis is:
A partial loss of muscle strength
The ratings system for muscle strength
The process of measuring muscle strength
A complete loss of muscle strength
What tooth number is the arrow pointing to?
[Hint: Teeth are counted from the top from left to right, then continue to the bottom from right to left.]
12
18
24
28
Note: This is how teeth are counted
Teeth are counted from the top( left to right ) then the bottom is counted from (right to left)
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What teeth are the arrows pointing to?
incisors
cuspids
bicuspids or premolars
molars
Note: Sets of teeth
These are the molars, they are located at the back and they grind the food you eat
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Note: Sets of teeth
These are the premolars AKA bicuspids, they are located right before the molars, they are used for chewing food
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Note: Sets of teeth
These are the canines, they look especially sharp on some people, they are used to rip and tear food
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Note: Sets of teeth
These are the incisors, they are located at the very front, they are used to cut through food and are thin and sharp
Don't choose this answer
One example of why neonatal nurses must be skilled at math is:
They place bets and must figure out the odds of when a baby will be born
They have to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit on the nursery thermometer
They must calculate the correct doses for premature babies' medications
They deliver room service to the parents and have to count back change
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of arthritis?
Stiffness in joints
Chest pain
Joint pain
Reduced range of motion in joints
A sprain is:
An injury to a muscle
A broken bone
A severe headache
An injury to a ligament
