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DHO Chapter 3: Careers in Health Care

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one of the five health career pathways is directed towards changing the health status of the patient over time?

a)

Support Services Careers

b)

Therapeutic Services Careers

c)

Diagnostic Services Careers

d)

Health Informatics Careers

e)

Biotechnology Research and Development

2.

Which one of the five health career pathways is involved with creating a picture of the health status of a patient at a single point in time?

a)

Support Services Careers

b)

Therapeutic Services Careers

c)

Diagnostic Services Careers

d)

Health Informatics Careers

e)

Biotechnology Research and Development

3.

Which one of the five health career pathways is involved with the documentation of patient records and health information?

a)

Support Services Careers

b)

Therapeutic Services Careers

c)

Diagnostic Services Careers

d)

Health Informatics Careers

e)

Biotechnology Research and Development

4.

Which one of the five health career pathways involves bioscience research and development as it applies to human health?

a)

Support Services Careers

b)

Therapeutic Services Careers

c)

Diagnostic Services Careers

d)

Health Informatics Careers

e)

Biotechnology Research and Development

5.

Which one of the five health career pathways is involved with creating a therapeutic environment to provide direct or indirect patient care?

a)

Support Services Careers

b)

Therapeutic Services Careers

c)

Diagnostic Services Careers

d)

Health Informatics Careers

e)

Biotechnology Research and Development

6.

What is the largest and fastest-growing industry in the United States?

a)

Retail Services

b)

Hospitality Services

c)

Health Science

d)

Agricultural Science

7.

Students interested in the world of health science need to have a solid background in what subjects?

a)

English & Math

b)

Math & Science

c)

Science & History

d)

Math & History

8.

Which programs can prepare a student for immediate employment in many health care careers or additional education after graduation?

a)

Political Studies Education

b)

Formal Education

c)

Health Science Education

d)

Non-formal Education

9.

Workers who can perform a variety of health care tasks are known as:

a)

medical technicians

b)

nurse practitioners

c)

health care assistants

d)

multicompetent/multiskilled workers

10.

The degree that is awarded by a career/technical school or community college after completion of a prescribed two-year course of study is a/an:

a)
Bachelor's degree
b)
Certificate program
c)
Diploma in vocational training
d)
Associate's degree
11.

The degree that is awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts for four or more years is a:

a)
diploma
b)
master's degree
c)
bachelor's degree
d)
associate's degree
12.

The degree that is awarded by a college or university after completion of one or more years of work beyond a bachelor’s degree is a:

a)
certificate program
b)
diploma
c)

doctorate/doctoral degree

d)
associate degree
13.

What is the number of pathways health science careers are divided into?

a)
Four pathways
b)
Two pathways
c)
Three pathways
d)
Five pathways
14.

Identify the names of the five health science career pathways:

a)

Therapeutic Services

b)

Diagnostic Services

c)

Health Informatics

d)

Support Services

e)

Biotechnology Research and Development

15.

What is required to renew licenses or maintain certification or registration in many states?

a)

Continuing education units

b)

Completion of a background check only

c)

Remediation course

d)

Payment of a fee only

16.

What is known as a process whereby a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation?

a)

Licensure

b)
Accreditation
c)
Registration
d)
Certification
17.

Identify the Physician Title for medical specialties: Diseases of the skin

a)
Cardiologist
b)
Pediatrician
c)
Neurologist
d)
Dermatologist
18.

Identify the Physician Title for medical specialties: Diseases of the heart and blood vessels

a)
Cardiologist
b)
Pediatrician
c)
Neurologist
d)
Dermatologist
19.

Identify the Physician Title for medical specialties: Use of X-rays and radiation to diagnose and treat disease

a)

Cardiologist

b)

Oncologist

c)

Neurologist

d)

Radiologist

20.

Identify the Physician Title for medical specialties: Diagnosis and treatment of tumors (cancer)

a)
Pathologist
b)
Oncologist
c)
Surgeon
d)
Radiologist
21.
Which of the following would be a career in the Health Science career cluster?
a)
School Counselor
b)
Travel Agent
c)
Pharmacist
d)

School Receptionist

22.

An example of a health career in the diagnostic pathway?

a)

transcriptionist

b)

x-ray technician

23.

Which of the following is not an example of a certified position?

a)
Certified project manager
b)

Certified dental assistant

c)
Certified electrician
d)
General laborer
24.

Which of the following is not an example of a registered position?

a)

Registered dietitian

b)

Production supervisor

c)

Registered respiratory therapist

d)

Registered radiologic technologist

25.

All of these are career pathways in Health Science, except...

a)

Health Informatics

b)

Biotechnology Research and Development

c)

Supportive Therapies

d)

Diagnostic Services

26.

What is the primary focus of therapeutic services careers in health science?

a)
Educating patients about health insurance options.
b)
Managing hospital administrative tasks.
c)
Conducting research on medical technologies.
d)
Providing care and treatment to improve patient health and well-being.
27.

Which health career pathway focuses on the management of health care agencies and patient data?

a)

Diagnostic Services

b)

Health Informatics

c)

Support Services

d)

Biotechnology Research and Development

28.

Which of the following is a primary focus of the Therapeutic Services career pathway?

a)

Providing direct patient care

b)

Managing health information

c)

Conducting laboratory research

d)

Maintaining healthcare facilities

29.

What is the term for a professional who assists in the preparation and administration of medications under the supervision of a pharmacist?

a)

Pharmacy technician

b)

Medical assistant

c)

Laboratory technician

d)

Radiologic technologist

30.

Which health career pathway is primarily involved in conducting laboratory tests to diagnose diseases?

a)

Therapeutic Services Careers

b)

Diagnostic Services Careers

c)

Health Informatics Careers

d)

Support Services Careers

31.

Which health career pathway focuses on providing a safe and supportive environment for patient care?

a)

Support Services Careers

b)

Therapeutic Services Careers

c)

Diagnostic Services Careers

d)

Health Informatics Careers

32.

What is the primary role of a health informatics professional?

a)

Conducting laboratory tests

b)

Providing direct patient care

c)

Managing patient data and information systems

d)

Developing new medical technologies

33.

Which health career pathway is responsible for developing new medical devices and treatments through scientific research?

a)

Support Services Careers

b)

Therapeutic Services Careers

c)

Diagnostic Services Careers

d)

Biotechnology Research and Development

34.

Which degree is typically required for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs)?

a)

Associate's degree

b)

Bachelor's degree

c)

Master's degree

d)

Doctoral degree

35.

Identify the Physician Title for medical specialties: Disorders of the nervous system

a)

Neurologist

b)

Cardiologist

c)

Dermatologist

d)

Oncologist

36.

Which health career pathway is primarily involved in the rehabilitation and recovery of patients?

a)

Therapeutic Services Careers

b)

Diagnostic Services Careers

c)

Health Informatics Careers

d)

Support Services Careers

37.

Which of the following is not typically required for a career in health informatics?

a)

Strong computer skills

b)

Knowledge of medical terminology

c)

Ability to perform surgeries

d)

Understanding of data management