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WorksheetsDHO Chapter 3: Careers in Health Care
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 37mins
Which one of the five health career pathways is directed towards changing the health status of the patient over time?
Support Services Careers
Therapeutic Services Careers
Diagnostic Services Careers
Health Informatics Careers
Biotechnology Research and Development
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?
Support Services Careers
Therapeutic Services Careers
Diagnostic Services Careers
Health Informatics Careers
Biotechnology Research and Development
Which one of the five health career pathways is involved with the documentation of patient records and health information?
Support Services Careers
Therapeutic Services Careers
Diagnostic Services Careers
Health Informatics Careers
Biotechnology Research and Development
Which one of the five health career pathways involves bioscience research and development as it applies to human health?
Support Services Careers
Therapeutic Services Careers
Diagnostic Services Careers
Health Informatics Careers
Biotechnology Research and Development
Which one of the five health career pathways is involved with creating a therapeutic environment to provide direct or indirect patient care?
Support Services Careers
Therapeutic Services Careers
Diagnostic Services Careers
Health Informatics Careers
Biotechnology Research and Development
What is the largest and fastest-growing industry in the United States?
Retail Services
Hospitality Services
Health Science
Agricultural Science
Students interested in the world of health science need to have a solid background in what subjects?
English & Math
Math & Science
Science & History
Math & History
Which programs can prepare a student for immediate employment in many health care careers or additional education after graduation?
Political Studies Education
Formal Education
Health Science Education
Non-formal Education
Workers who can perform a variety of health care tasks are known as:
medical technicians
nurse practitioners
health care assistants
multicompetent/multiskilled workers
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:
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:
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:
doctorate/doctoral degree
What is the number of pathways health science careers are divided into?
Identify the names of the five health science career pathways:
Therapeutic Services
Diagnostic Services
Health Informatics
Support Services
Biotechnology Research and Development
What is required to renew licenses or maintain certification or registration in many states?
Continuing education units
Completion of a background check only
Remediation course
Payment of a fee only
What is known as a process whereby a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation?
Licensure
Identify the Physician Title for medical specialties: Diseases of the skin
Identify the Physician Title for medical specialties: Diseases of the heart and blood vessels
Identify the Physician Title for medical specialties: Use of X-rays and radiation to diagnose and treat disease
Cardiologist
Oncologist
Neurologist
Radiologist
Identify the Physician Title for medical specialties: Diagnosis and treatment of tumors (cancer)
School Receptionist
An example of a health career in the diagnostic pathway?
transcriptionist
x-ray technician
Which of the following is not an example of a certified position?
Certified dental assistant
Which of the following is not an example of a registered position?
Registered dietitian
Production supervisor
Registered respiratory therapist
Registered radiologic technologist
All of these are career pathways in Health Science, except...
Health Informatics
Biotechnology Research and Development
Supportive Therapies
Diagnostic Services
What is the primary focus of therapeutic services careers in health science?
Which health career pathway focuses on the management of health care agencies and patient data?
Diagnostic Services
Health Informatics
Support Services
Biotechnology Research and Development
Which of the following is a primary focus of the Therapeutic Services career pathway?
Providing direct patient care
Managing health information
Conducting laboratory research
Maintaining healthcare facilities
What is the term for a professional who assists in the preparation and administration of medications under the supervision of a pharmacist?
Pharmacy technician
Medical assistant
Laboratory technician
Radiologic technologist
Which health career pathway is primarily involved in conducting laboratory tests to diagnose diseases?
Therapeutic Services Careers
Diagnostic Services Careers
Health Informatics Careers
Support Services Careers
Which health career pathway focuses on providing a safe and supportive environment for patient care?
Support Services Careers
Therapeutic Services Careers
Diagnostic Services Careers
Health Informatics Careers
What is the primary role of a health informatics professional?
Conducting laboratory tests
Providing direct patient care
Managing patient data and information systems
Developing new medical technologies
Which health career pathway is responsible for developing new medical devices and treatments through scientific research?
Support Services Careers
Therapeutic Services Careers
Diagnostic Services Careers
Biotechnology Research and Development
Which degree is typically required for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs)?
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral degree
Identify the Physician Title for medical specialties: Disorders of the nervous system
Neurologist
Cardiologist
Dermatologist
Oncologist
Which health career pathway is primarily involved in the rehabilitation and recovery of patients?
Therapeutic Services Careers
Diagnostic Services Careers
Health Informatics Careers
Support Services Careers
Which of the following is not typically required for a career in health informatics?
Strong computer skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to perform surgeries
Understanding of data management
