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Healthcare and Nursing Vocabulary

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Responsible for the entire nursing staff. Fill in the blank: ________

a)

D.O.N

b)

C.N.A

c)

L.P.N

d)

M.A

2.

The acronym for Alzheimer's disease. Fill in the blank: ________

a)

AD

b)

AZ

c)

ALZ

d)

AMD

3.

A healthcare program for dying persons. Normally have a diagnosis of terminally ill with a life expectancy of six months or less to live. Fill in the blank: ________

a)

Hospice

b)

Rehabilitation

c)

Pediatrics

d)

Orthopedics

4.

The acronym OBRA stands for ________.

a)

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

b)

Occupational Benefits Regulation Act

c)

Official Board Review Association

d)

Organizational Budget Reform Act

5.

Nursing centers must hire ombudsman.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Negligence by a professional person is called ________.

a)

Malpractice

b)

Negligence

c)

Fraud

d)

Libel

7.

Knowledge of what is right or wrong conduct is called ________.

a)

Ethics

b)

Etiquette

c)

Law

d)

Tradition

8.

An unintentional wrong is called ________.

a)

Negligence

b)

Fraud

c)

Coercion

d)

Breach of Contract

9.

Making false statements in print or pictures is called ________.

a)

Libel

b)

Slander

c)

Forgery

d)

Plagiarism

10.

Making false statements orally is called ________.

a)

Slander

b)

Libel

c)

Forgery

d)

Plagiarism

11.

This healthcare team provides supportive services for the overall goal of quality resident care. Fill in the blank: ________

a)

Interdisciplinary

b)

Surgical

c)

Administrative

d)

Pharmaceutical

12.

The unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's freedom of movement is called ________.

a)

False imprisonment

b)

Negligence

c)

Defamation

d)

Assault

13.

Behavior in the workplace is called ________.

a)

Work ethics

b)

Job title

c)

Salary package

d)

Office location

14.

A wrong committed against a person or the person's property is called ________.

a)

Tort

b)

Contract

c)

Crime

d)

Agreement

15.

Intentionally threatening to touch a person's body without their consent is called ________.

a)

Assault

b)

Battery

c)

Negligence

d)

Defamation

16.

Touching a person's body without their consent is called ________.

a)

Battery

b)

Negligence

c)

Assault

d)

Defamation

17.

These separate helpful behaviors from behaviors that are not helpful are called ________.

a)

Professional boundaries

b)

Personal opinions

c)

Work schedules

d)

Job titles

18.

A document that tells you what an employer expects is called a ________.

a)

Job description

b)

Resume

c)

Reference letter

d)

Pay stub

19.

What is it called when a person has the right to decide what will be done to his or her body?

a)

Informed consent

b)

Medical malpractice

c)

Patient abandonment

d)

Negligence

20.

The response or change in the body caused by an emotional, physical, social, or economic factor is called ________.

a)

Stress

b)

Digestion

c)

Infection

d)

Growth

21.

To trouble, torment, offend, or worry a person by one's behavior or comments is called ________.

a)

Harassment

b)

Appreciation

c)

Assistance

d)

Encouragement

22.

Spreading rumors or talking about private matters of others is called ________.

a)

Gossip/slander

b)

Debate

c)

Discussion

d)

Advice

23.

Trusting others with personal and private information is called ________.

a)

Confidentiality

b)

Transparency

c)

Vulnerability

d)

Accountability

24.

A polite, considerate, or helpful comment or act is called ________.

a)

Courtesy

b)

Negligence

c)

Rudeness

d)

Disrespect

25.

The event or factor that causes stress is called a ________.

a)

Stressor

b)

Relaxant

c)

Motivator

d)

Suppressor

26.

A sudden illness from which a person is expected to recover from is called ________.

a)

Acute illness

b)

Chronic illness

c)

Terminal illness

d)

Congenital illness

27.

An ongoing illness, slow or gradual onset; it has no cure; the illness can be controlled and complications prevented with proper treatment is called ________.

a)

Chronic illness

b)

Acute illness

c)

Infectious disease

d)

Allergy

28.

A person who gives basic nursing care under the supervision of a licensed nurse is called a ________.

a)

Nursing assistant

b)

Pharmacist

c)

Surgeon

d)

Radiologist

29.

SNF stands for ________.

a)

Skilled Nursing Facility

b)

Special Needs Facility

c)

Senior Nutrition Fund

d)

Standard Nursing Form

30.

What is Medicare?

a)

The federal health insurance program for persons 65 years of age or older

b)

A private insurance plan for children under 18

c)

A state-run program for low-income families only

d)

A retirement savings account managed by the government

31.

What is the purpose of OBRA of 1987?

a)

To improve the quality of life of nursing center residents and is also a federal law.

b)

To regulate the prices of prescription drugs in hospitals.

c)

To establish guidelines for medical equipment manufacturing.

d)

To provide funding for medical research only.

32.

Name the eight role limits for nursing assistants.

a)

1. never give medication 2. never insert or remove anything including tubes 3. Never take oral or phone orders 4. never perform procedures that require sterile technique 5. never tell a patient or family member the patient's diagnosis 6. never diagnose or prescribe treatments or medications 7. never supervise others 8. never ignore an order or request

b)

1. Always give medication 2. Always insert or remove tubes 3. Always take oral or phone orders 4. Always perform procedures that require sterile technique 5. Always tell a patient or family member the patient's diagnosis 6. Always diagnose or prescribe treatments or medications 7. Always supervise others 8. Always ignore an order or request

c)

1. Only give medication when asked 2. Insert or remove tubes with supervision 3. Take phone orders if urgent 4. Perform sterile procedures with gloves 5. Tell family members the diagnosis if they ask 6. Prescribe treatments if the nurse is busy 7. Supervise others if short-staffed 8. Ignore orders if you disagree

d)

1. Give medication if the patient requests 2. Insert tubes if the doctor is present 3. Take oral orders from family 4. Perform sterile technique on weekends 5. Tell patients their diagnosis if they are upset 6. Prescribe medications for minor issues 7. Supervise new staff 8. Ignore requests if you are busy

33.

Name five circumstances when you as a nursing assistant have the right to refuse a task.

a)

1. the task is beyond the legal limits of your role 2. the task is not in your job description 3. you are not prepared to perform the task 4. the task could harm the person 5. the person's condition has changed

b)

1. the task is within your job description and you feel comfortable 2. the task is requested by a supervisor 3. the task is part of your daily routine 4. the task is something you have done before 5. the person is stable

c)

1. the task is requested by a family member 2. the task is not urgent 3. the task is part of the care plan 4. the task is supervised by a nurse 5. the person is cooperative

d)

1. the task is simple and quick 2. the task is for a short-term patient 3. the task is not physically demanding 4. the task is for a patient you know well 5. the task is scheduled for later

34.

What is an advanced directive?

a)

Written instructions about healthcare when the person is not able to make such decisions.

b)

A legal document for financial planning.

c)

A type of medical insurance policy.

d)

A prescription for medication.

35.

Residents have the right to personal privacy. Please give three examples of providing privacy during care.

a)

1. closing privacy curtains/doors 2. remove resident from public view 3. providing robes/drapes/blankets

b)

1. speaking loudly about resident's care 2. leaving doors open during care 3. sharing resident's information publicly

c)

1. ignoring resident's requests for privacy 2. allowing visitors without consent 3. not covering resident during care

d)

1. discussing resident's condition in hallways 2. not using privacy curtains 3. leaving resident exposed

36.

What is defamation?

a)

Injuring a person's name and reputation by making false statements to a third person.

b)

Praising a person in public.

c)

Helping someone in need.

d)

Writing a will for someone.

37.

What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?

a)

Identifying information and information about the person's healthcare that is maintained or sent in any form.

b)

A list of medical procedures performed in a hospital without patient names.

c)

General health statistics of a population.

d)

Information about healthcare providers' credentials.

38.

A person who is 18 years or older, who has disabilities or conditions that put them at risk to be wounded, attacked, or damaged is called a(n) ________.

a)

elder

b)

guardian

c)

minor

d)

offender

39.

Elder abuse is a knowing, intentional, or neglect act by a caregiver or any other person to an older adult.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Physical abuse involves inflicting or threatening to inflict pain. Examples include pinching, hair pulling, hitting, or slapping.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Neglect is the failure to provide treatment, food, clothing, or hygiene. An example is refusing to spend time with a slow eater.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Verbal abuse includes unkind gestures and threats of harm. An example is threats of punishment.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Involuntary seclusion is locking someone in a closet, bathroom, or bedroom. An example is putting them in their rooms and closing the door when you know they can't open it.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Financial exploitation or misappropriation is stealing money, property, or misusing their property. A lot of the times this is their own family.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Emotional or mental abuse includes humiliation, harassment, ridicule, and being threatened with punishment.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Objective/observed data is information that can be seen, heard, felt, or smelled by another person.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Subjective/said data is that which is reported by a person and can't be observed by using the senses.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Reporting is the oral account of Karyn observations. Whenever there is a change from normal or a change in a person's condition you must do this at once.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Recording is the written account of care and observation.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

How many regions does the abdomen divided into?

a)

4

b)

6

c)

8

d)

2

51.

The two forms of nonverbal communication are:

a)

body language and facial expressions

b)

written and spoken words

c)

emails and phone calls

d)

sign language and Morse code

52.

Nonverbal: This type of communication does not involve _____

a)

words

b)

gestures

c)

facial expressions

d)

body language

53.

The method nurses use to plan and deliver nursing care is called:

a)

Nursing process

b)

Medical diagnosis

c)

Therapeutic communication

d)

Patient assessment

54.

Select the correct five steps of the nursing process from the options below.

a)

Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation

b)

Assessment, Planning, Execution, Review, Feedback

c)

Diagnosis, Planning, Action, Evaluation, Reporting

d)

Assessment, Analysis, Planning, Execution, Evaluation

55.

Optimal level of function: The person's highest potential for ____ and ____ performance.

a)

mental and physical

b)

social and emotional

c)

economic and spiritual

d)

creative and artistic

56.

Nursing diagnosis: Describes a health problem that can be treated by ____ measures.

a)

nursing

b)

medical

c)

surgical

d)

pharmacological

57.

Medical diagnosis: the identification of a disease or condition by a _____

a)

doctor

b)

teacher

c)

engineer

d)

artist

58.

Holism: A concept that considers the ____ person.

a)

whole

b)

partial

c)

young

d)

sick

59.

Comatose: Being unable to respond to ____ stimuli.

a)

verbal

b)

visual

c)

auditory

d)

tactile

60.

Comprehensive care plan: A written guide about the care a person should _____

a)

receive

b)

ignore

c)

delay

d)

question

61.

Gerontology: The study of the ____ process.

a)

aging

b)

digestive

c)

respiratory

d)

reproductive

62.

Geriatrics: The care of ____ people.

a)

aging

b)

young

c)

wealthy

d)

athletic

63.

Communication: The exchanging of ____ or news.

a)

information

b)

furniture

c)

weather

d)

colors

64.

Body language: Messages sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, in hand and body _____?

a)

movements

b)

colors

c)

sounds

d)

words

65.

Abbreviations: ________ forms of words or phrases.

a)

Shortened

b)

Extended

c)

Complicated

d)

Repeated

66.

Conflict: A clash between ________ interests or ideas. (Fill in the blank)

a)

opposing

b)

similar

c)

friendly

d)

shared

67.

Assessment: ________ information. (Fill in the blank)

a)

Collecting

b)

Ignoring

c)

Hiding

d)

Destroying

68.

Planning: Involves setting ________ and goals. (Fill in the blank)

a)

priorities

b)

budgets

c)

schedules

d)

deadlines

69.

Minimum data sheet (MOS): An assessment and screening tool; it provides extensive ________ about the person.

a)

information

b)

medication

c)

transportation

d)

nutrition

70.

Implementation: Performing or carrying out nursing ________ in the care plan. (Fill in the blank)

a)

measures

b)

diagnoses

c)

medications

d)

appointments

71.

Evaluation: Involves measuring if the goals and the ________ step were met. (Fill in the blank)

a)

planning

b)

implementation

c)

assessment

d)

diagnosis

72.

Listening: An important communication method. This means you focus on ________ and nonverbal communication. (Fill in the blank)

a)

verbal

b)

written

c)

visual

d)

mathematical

73.

Mastectomy: ________ removal of a breast. (Fill in the blank)

a)

surgical

b)

chemical

c)

magnetic

d)

mechanical

74.

Sexuality: The physical, emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual factors that affect a person's feelings and attitudes about his or her ________.

a)

sex

b)

career

c)

education

d)

hobbies

75.

Married people are allowed to share the same room in nursing centers.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

Under OBRA residents have the right to know the information in their medical records.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

Observation: Using the senses of sight, hearing, touch, and smell to ________ information.

a)

collect

b)

ignore

c)

destroy

d)

forget

78.

Medical record (chart): A written or an electronic account of a person's condition or response to a ________ and care. (Fill in the blank)

a)

treatment

b)

diagnosis

c)

appointment

d)

medication

79.

What is a progress note?

a)

A written description of the caregiving and the person's response and progress.

b)

A list of medications prescribed to a patient.

c)

A schedule of daily activities for staff members.

d)

A financial report for the healthcare facility.

80.

What are some examples of things recorded in a progress note?

a)

Hygiene, food, fluids, elimination, rest, sleep, activities, walking, vital signs, behaviors, exhibited, and social interactions.

b)

Favorite movies, vacation plans, hobbies, and music preferences.

c)

Weather updates, news headlines, and sports scores.

d)

Personal opinions, political views, and fashion trends.

81.

What is the activities of daily living (ADL) flow sheet used for?

a)

To record a person's ability to perform ADL.

b)

To monitor a person's medication schedule.

c)

To track a person's dietary intake.

d)

To document a person's financial transactions.

82.

What does 'anterior (ventral)' mean?

a)

Toward the front of the body or body part.

b)

Toward the back of the body or body part.

c)

Away from the midline of the body.

d)

Closer to the point of attachment.

83.

What does 'distal' mean?

a)

The farthest from the center or from the point of attachment.

b)

The closest to the center or point of attachment.

c)

Located on the same side of the body as another structure.

d)

Situated above or on a higher level.

84.

What does 'lateral' mean?

a)

Away from the midline; at the side of the body or body part.

b)

Toward the midline; closer to the center of the body.

c)

Above or higher than another part of the body.

d)

Closer to the point of attachment or origin.

85.

What does 'medial' mean?

a)

At or near the middle or midline of the body or body part.

b)

Farther from the midline of the body or body part.

c)

On the surface of the body.

d)

Toward the back of the body.

86.

What does 'posterior (dorsal)' mean?

a)

At or toward the back of the body or body part.

b)

At or toward the front of the body or body part.

c)

At or toward the side of the body or body part.

d)

At or toward the head of the body or body part.

87.

What does 'proximal' mean?

a)

The part nearest to the center or to the point of origin.

b)

The part farthest from the center or point of origin.

c)

A structure located on the surface of the body.

d)

A direction toward the back of the body.

88.

Why do some centers not allow NA to carry their cell phones with them while they work?

a)

So they can give their full attention to the residency they are taken care of. Helps protect privacy of residence.

b)

Because cell phones are required for emergencies only.

c)

Because cell phones are too expensive to replace if lost.

d)

Because cell phones interfere with medical equipment.

89.

Is an NA allowed to take pictures or audio recordings of resident?

a)

No

b)

Yes, with supervisor's permission

c)

Yes, if the resident agrees

d)

Yes, for training purposes

90.

What is a 'need'?

a)

Something necessary or desired for maintaining life and well-being.

b)

A luxury item that is not essential.

c)

An activity done for entertainment only.

d)

A type of hobby or pastime.

91.

What are the five basic needs for life per Maslow?

a)

1. physical needs, food, water, O2, shelter 2. safety/security 3. love and belonging 4. self-esteem 5. self-actualization

b)

1. food, water, shelter, technology, entertainment 2. safety/security 3. love and belonging 4. self-esteem 5. self-actualization

c)

1. physical needs, food, water, O2, shelter 2. safety/security 3. wealth 4. self-esteem 5. self-actualization

d)

1. physical needs, food, water, O2, shelter 2. safety/security 3. love and belonging 4. self-esteem 5. creativity

92.

Fill in the blank: Disability is any lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function. It may be _______ or permanent.

a)

temporary

b)

seasonal

c)

imaginary

d)

reversible

93.

Fill in the blank: Culture refers to the characteristics of a group of people, including language, values, beliefs, habits, likes, dislikes, and _______.

a)

customs

b)

weather

c)

height

d)

currency

94.

Fill in the blank: Ethnicity is the classification of people based on national origin and _______ culture.

a)

shared

b)

economic

c)

political

d)

technological

95.

Fill in the blank: Physical changes to the integumentary system due to age include skin losing elasticity, strength, and _______ tissue.

a)

fatty

b)

muscular

c)

nervous

d)

connective

96.

Fill in the blank: Physical changes to the musculoskeletal system due to age include muscle cells decreasing in number, muscles shrinking, and strength _______.

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

remains the same

d)

multiplies

97.

Fill in the blank: Physical changes to the nervous system due to age include loss of nerve cells, nerve conduction, and _______ will slow.

a)

reflexes

b)

hormones

c)

blood pressure

d)

digestion

98.

Fill in the blank: Physical changes to the circulatory system due to age include the heart muscle weakening and pumping with less _______.

a)

force

b)

oxygen

c)

speed

d)

volume

99.

Fill in the blank: Physical changes to the respiratory system due to age include respiratory muscles weakening and lung tissue becoming less _______.

a)

elastic

b)

dense

c)

hydrated

d)

porous

100.

Fill in the blank: Physical changes to the digestive system due to age include celebratory glands producing less saliva and the stomach/colon emptying _______.

a)

slower

b)

faster

c)

louder

d)

softer