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WorksheetsPrinciples of Health Science GCA1 Review
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which civilization was the earliest to maintain accurate health records?
Egyptians
Romans
Chinese
Greeks
True or False: The Greeks began public health and sanitation systems.
True
False
Ancient Chinese used therapies such as __________ and believed in healing body & spirit.
acupuncture
yoga
aromatherapy
chiropractic
Which one of the following did the Chinese NOT believe in to be healthy?
monitoring the pulse
acupuncture
curing the mind and the body
the use of amulets
What activities allowed the Black Death to spread so far?
The shipping of goods
Poor living conditions
Lack of medical understanding
All of the above
After the first antibiotics were created, life expectancy increased by how many years?
5
10
15
20
Who was the first to discover penicillin?
Louis Pasteur
Alexander Fleming
Jonas Salk
Joseph Lister
When a leader effectively leads a team, they likely cause patient care to ____________.
improve
deteriorate
remain unchanged
become chaotic
Which of the following is NOT an example of a trait effective leaders may exhibit?
Humility
Advanced education
Mentorship
Vision
Conflict management is the ability to constructively address and _____ tension between two parties.
resolve
ignore
escalate
avoid
Tara, a lead nurse, regularly holds team meetings to encourage the sharing of ideas which sometimes include others from different departments. By doing so, she is facilitating _________.
Humility
Project management
Collaboration
Vision
Staffing shortages are an example of collaboration barriers.
True
False
Collaboration is most effective when a team tackles complex problems instead of working towards smaller, less time-consuming goals.
True
False
Successful leaders in healthcare have a unique set of skills and traits to enable them to lead a team, maintain a positive and supportive work environment, and ultimately provide high-quality patient care.
True
False
Collaborative environments achieve _________ outcomes and new _________ to solve problems.
innovative; approaches
predictable; methods
ordinary; solutions
traditional; techniques
Which of the following is the purpose of collaboration?
contribute to a team
communicate information
develop creative solutions
all of the choices are correct
Collaboration in health science ensures quality patient care.
True
False
Health science education can start as early as middle or high school.
True
False
Health science _______ ensure professionals demonstrate specific knowledge and skills.
Licensures
Registrations
Certifications
Degree
Health science _______ is granted to professionals to show they are legally able to practice.
Licensure
Registration
Certification
Degree
The renewal of health science certifications and licensures often require __________ to be completed.
Continuing Education
Annual Physical Exam
Professional Networking
Community Service
________ focus on responsibilities such as maintaining a proper environment for providers to treat patients, increasing positive patient care outcomes, helping patients navigate healthcare options, and assisting in routine clinical tasks.
Support Services Careers
Administrative Careers
Technical Careers
Research Careers
________ focus on responsibilities such as analyzing data.
Health Informatics careers
Graphic Design careers
Culinary Arts careers
Performing Arts careers
________ foods are those prepared for you quickly and easily and sold by restaurants ready to eat.
Fast
Slow
Gourmet
Homemade
________ foods are those pre-prepared commercially, made to last long, and requiring little preparation by the consumer.
Convenience
Organic
Gourmet
Fresh
What are preservatives?
Flavors added to foods to make them taste better
Chemicals added to foods to keep them fresh longer
Nutrients added to foods to make them healthier
Chemicals added to foods to change their texture
You consume a day’s portion of ________ in just one fast food hamburger.
Calories
Vitamins
Minerals
Sodium
Which of the following was NOT one of Jennifer Gorman’s tips on how to consume fast food in a healthful manner?
Avoid condiments
Try healthier options
Order smaller portions
Cut down on frequency
How many essential nutrients are needed to fuel our bodies?
Two
Six
Five
Four
What two classes are vitamins broken into?
Fat-soluble and animal-soluble
Water-soluble and food-soluble
Fat-soluble and water-soluble
Oil-soluble and liquid-soluble
What are the two forms of energy from carbohydrates?
Starches, sugars
Flour, salt
Minerals, carbohydrates
Vitamins, proteins
Proteins are building blocks for what?
Bones
Cartilage
Blood
All of the above
What is the most important substance to our bodies?
Water
Vitamins
Minerals
Proteins
Who was the Father of Medicine?
Jonas Salk
Hippocrates
Alexander Fleming
Ben Carson
