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MTX Careers Prof Comm QA test review

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A nursing home hires a nursing assistant whose previous employer describes as “very competent.” You would expect the new assistant to be:
a)
Highly skilled
b)
On time to work
c)
Helpful to other assistants
d)
The first to get her work done
2.

Barbara is a medical assistant who is always doing little things to keep all areas of the medical practice neat and clean. What personal trait does her behavior represent?

a)

Patience

b)

Willingness to learn

c)

Enthusiasm

d)

Self-motivation

3.

A loud, complaining patient asks the dental assistant, “Am I being a baby?” The assistant replies “Oh no. Some people have very sensitive teeth.” This response is an example of:

a)

Competence

b)

Enthusiasm

c)

Patience

d)

Tact

4.

Identify the subjective information from the following options:

a)

Blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg

b)

Patient reports feeling dizzy

c)

Temperature of 98.6°F

d)

X-ray showing a fracture

5.

Explain how cultural differences can impact communication between a healthcare provider and a patient.

a)

They can lead to misunderstandings if not acknowledged

b)

They have no impact on communication

c)

They always improve communication

d)

They only affect nonverbal communication

6.

In communication, what is the role of feedback?

a)

To initiate the communication process

b)

To confirm the message was understood

c)

To deliver the message

d)

To act as a barrier

7.

A strategy to overcome language barriers when communicating with a non-English speaking patient, includes:

a)

Use hand gestures only

b)

Speak louder and slower

c)

Use a professional interpreter

d)

Avoid communication

8.

Which of the following is an example of objective information?

a)

The patient feels anxious

b)

The patient has a fever of 101°F

c)

The patient thinks they have a cold

d)

The patient reports feeling tired

9.

What is the act of sharing a message, thought, or idea so that it is accurately received or understood?

a)

Feedback

b)

Communication

c)

Listening

d)

Body Language

10.

In healthcare, effective communication is crucial for:

a)

Improving patient outcomes

b)

Reducing medical errors

c)

Enhancing team collaboration

d)

All of the above

11.

Effective communication in a diverse healthcare setting requires:

a)

Using complex medical jargon

b)

Ignoring cultural differences

c)

Cultural sensitivity and awareness

d)

Speaking loudly to all patients

12.

Which of the following is an example of a barrier to effective communication in healthcare?

a)

Using simple language

b)

providing written instructions

c)

language differences

d)

Active listening

13.

As the sender of a message, why is it important to pay attention to nonverbal cues?

a)

They can contradict what is being said verbally

b)

They are more important than verbal communication

c)

They can tell us about the speaker's lab results

d)

They are not important

14.

Which of the following is NOT part of the problem-solving process?

a)

Clearly define the problem

b)

Identify the circumstances that affect the problem.

c)

Brainstorm 1 possible solution

d)

Evaluate

15.

Which of the following exemplifies a quality assurance mindset (select all that apply)

a)

"That is above my pay-grade, I can't do anything about it"

b)

"We can always do better"

c)

"We should figure out how to make this process easier"

d)

"This is just the way things are"

16.

You overhear a fellow healthcare worker make the following comments. Which statements reflect that they understand their role in healthcare? (select all that apply)

a)

"I will never be done learning and expanding my knowledge"

b)

"I am not allowed to do certain skills, even if my supervisor asks me to"

c)

"I will do what I am told and no more"

d)

"I do not have any biases therefore I do not have to worry about interacting with other cultures, races, or ethnicities"

17.

An undergraduate degree includes:

a)

Associates

b)

Career/technical certification

c)

Bachelors

d)

Masters

18.

A Master's degree is awarded after completion of two or more years of work beyond a ________.

a)

High school diploma

b)

Associate's degree

c)

Bachelor's degree

d)

Certification

19.

A Doctorate or doctoral degree is awarded after completion of how many years of work beyond high school?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6-7 years

d)

8 or more years

20.

A Bachelor's degree is awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts for ________.

a)

Two years

b)

Four or more years

c)

One year

d)

Three years

21.

A Master's degree is awarded after completion of one or more years of work beyond a ________.

a)

High school diploma

b)

Associate's degree

c)

Bachelor's degree

d)

Certification

22.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are: (select 2)

a)

required to renew licenses or maintain certification or registration in many states.

b)

courses offered for college credit

c)

educational credits earned while you are working in a profession.

d)

courses offered by a technical/vocational school.

23.

Which degree can you earn at a Community College?

a)

Doctoral

b)

Associates

c)

Masters

d)

Bachelors

24.

Which of the following is not one of the healthcare career pathways?

a)

  biotechnology research and development

b)

nursing services

c)

health informatics services

d)

diagnostic services

25.

Pathway that is directed toward changing the health status of the patient over time

a)

Diagnostic

b)

Biotechnology Research

c)

Therapeutic

d)

Support Services

26.

Pathway that creates a picture of the health status of a patient at a single point in time

a)

Health Informatics

b)

Diagnostic

c)

Therapeutic

d)

Biotechnology Research

27.

Pathway that involves documenting patient records and health information

a)

Support Services

b)

Health Informatics

c)

Therapeutic

d)

Diagnostic

28.

Pathway that involves using living cells and their molecules to make useful products

a)

Biotechnology Research

b)

Diagnostic

c)

Health Informatics

d)

Support Services

29.

The following careers fall within the ________ pathway: Athletic Trainer, Physician (Doctor), and Chiropractor

a)

Therapeutic

b)

Health Informatics

c)

Biotechnology Research

d)

Support Services

30.

Which of the following college degrees takes approximately 4 years beyond a traditional bachelor's degree?

a)

Associates

b)

Bachelors

c)

Masters

d)

Doctorate

31.

Which post-secondary plan would lead someone to acquiring a certification such as EMT, EKG Tech, or Surgical Tech?

a)

Traditional 4-year University

b)

Technical College

c)

1-day Class

d)

All are correct

32.

Which healthcare pathway would a MRI Technician be categorized?

a)

Therapeutic

b)

Diagnostic

c)

Health Informatics

d)

Biotechnology Research

33.

Which TWO healthcare pathways would a Dentist be categorized?

a)

Diagnostic

b)

Support Services

c)

Health Informatics

d)

Therapeutic

34.

Which healthcare pathway would an individual in Quality Data Analytics be categorized?

a)

Health Informatics

b)

Diagnostics

c)

Therapeutic

d)

Biotechnology Research

35.

Which healthcare pathway would a Central Supply Technician be categorized?

a)

Therapeutic

b)

Diagnostic

c)

Health Informatics

d)

Support Services

36.

Which of the following is done incorrectly in this chart note example? (SATA)

a)

Time, date, and signature

b)

Use of objective charting

c)

Correcting errors

d)

Use of approved abbreviations

e)

Using the proper writing utensil.

37.

Which of the following is done incorrectly in this chart note example? (SATA)

a)

Time, date, and signature

b)

Use of objective charting

c)

Charting chronologically

d)

Use of approved abbreviations

e)

Charting in 'real' time

38.

Which of the following are subjective data? (SATA)

a)

Pt reports a temp of 102 last night.

b)

Headache

c)

Nausea

d)

Vomiting

e)

Sore throat

39.

One day, a nurse decides that she is going to solve the problem of coworkers taking too many smoke breaks. She IDs the problem, brainstorms contributing circumstances, makes a goal, and implements a new rule; "Staff must schedule only 1 smoke break per 8 hours". In the end, she is very excited that she was able to implement a change. What is missing?

a)

Identify several possible solutions

b)

Analyze the possible solutions

c)

Evaluate the effectiveness of the solution

d)

Creating a committee/team