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Principles of Healthcare Chapter 2 Test

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A lab worker who draws blood from patients is called:

(a)  

2.

The experience of classroom instruction and skill practice combined with hands-on training is called:

(a)  

3.

Recognition given by a state agency allowing that person to practice a healthcare profession after passing an examination is called:

(a)  

4.

The progression from an entry-level position to ones with higher levels of pay, skill, and responsibility is known as?

(a)  

5.

A food service professional that has a degree in nutrition and helps patients newly diagnosed with disorders like diabetes and kidney failure manage their specialized diets is a(n):

(a)  

6.

A doctor that does not have patients of their own, but instead conducts laboratory tests to diagnose diseases in the patients of other doctors is a(n):

(a)  

7.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Medical Assistant

Pharmacist

Paramedic

Nurse

Optician

X-Ray Technician

Radiologist

Cardiologist

Admissions

Health Education

Unit Coordinator

Human Resources

Food Service

Housekeeping

Maintenance

Central Supply

Therapeutic Services
Diagnostic Services
Health Informatics
Support Services
8.

Reorder the following based on the amount of education required

a)

Associate's Degree

b)

Bachelor's Degree

c)

Master's Degree

d)

Doctoral Degree

1)
2)
3)
4)
9.

Match the following

a)

Two-Year College Degree

1.

Associate's Degree

b)

Four-Year College Degree

2.

Bachelor's Degree

c)

Requires 1-2 Years of Study beyond Bachelor's Degree

3.

Master's Degree

d)

Requires 2-6 Years of Study beyond Bachelor's Degree

4.

Doctorate Degree

10.

A​ ​ (a)   is awarded by a state agency when a person meets qualifications. A​ (b)   is awarded after the completion of a specific course of study or passing an exam.

Choose from the below words
licensure
certification
11.

Which of the following careers requires a master's or professional degree?

a)

Nurse Practitioners

b)

Optician

c)

Respiratory Therapists

d)

Dental Assistant

12.

Which career option is available to a high school graduate with no further degree post high school graduation?

a)

Laboratory Technologist

b)

Physician Assistant

c)

X-Ray Technician

d)

Home Health Aide

13.

Nurses, doctors, dentists, and therapists are all examples of which type of healthcare services?

a)

Therapeutic Services

b)

Diagnostic Services

c)

Health Informatics Services

d)

Health Facility Support Services

14.

Which of the following is an example of a career in diagnostic services?

a)

Occupational Therapists

b)

Medical Receptionist

c)

Biomedical Equipment Technician

d)

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

15.

Which type of healthcare job is on the highest level of the career ladder?

a)

Technologist

b)

Physician

c)

Technician

d)

Assistant

16.

Healthcare employees must successfully complete a state examination to receive a what?

a)

Certification

b)

Doctorate

c)

Licensure

d)

Technical Degree

17.

Doctors who specialize in cancer treatment are known as what?

a)

Ophthalmologists

b)

Radiologists

c)

Pathologists

d)

Oncologists

18.

What does EMR stand for?

a)

Emergency Medical Responder

b)

Electronic Magnetic Resonance

c)

Electronic Medical Records

d)

None of the Above

19.

What is an act approved by the U.S. Congress to ensure the privacy of patients and their health records?

a)

AHIMA

b)

HIPAA

c)

RHIT

d)

HIPPA

20.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a career in health informatics?

a)

Diagnostic Coding Specialist

b)

Medical Clerical Worker

c)

Food Service Worker

d)

Health Unit Coordinator

21.

A strong background in and love of science is required for which career?

a)

Biotechnology Researcher

b)

Biomedical Equipment Technician

c)

Diagnostic Coding Specialist

d)

Health Informatics Specialist

22.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a career in therapeutic services?

a)

Paramedic

b)

Registered Nurse

c)

Dentist

d)

Microbiologist

23.

Which of the following is NOT a task of a respiratory care worker?

a)

Testing a patient's lung capacity

b)

Teaching patients with chronic lung conditions to care for themselves

c)

Providing rehabilitative care to patients who have been injured

d)

Checking oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in their patient's blood

24.

All of the following EXCEPT which career would require an associate's degree from a community college?

a)

EMT

b)

Veterinarian

c)

Medical Assistant

d)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

25.

A career as an occupational therapist requires which of the following degrees?

a)

Industry Certification

b)

Associate's Degree

c)

Bachelor's Degree

d)

Master's Degree

26.

A career as a dental assistant requires which of the following degrees?

a)

High School Diploma/On-the-Job Training

b)

Associate's Degree

c)

Bachelor's Degree

d)

Master's Degree

27.

A career as a speech and language pathologist requires which of the following degrees?

a)

Industry Certification

b)

Associate's Degree

c)

Bachelor's Degree

d)

Master's Degree

28.

A career as a paramedic requires which of the following degrees?

a)

High School Diploma

b)

Associate's Degree

c)

Bachelor's Degree

d)

Master's Degree

29.

What are the educational requirements needed to become a radiation oncologist?

a)

High School Diploma

b)

Associate's Degree

c)

Bachelor's Degree

d)

Master's Degree/Doctoral Degree

30.

What are the educational requirements needed to become a x-ray technician?

a)

High School Diploma

b)

Associate's Degree

c)

Bachelor's Degree

d)

Master's Degree

31.

A doctor that conducts laboratory tests to diagnose diseases in the patients of other doctors is called a:

a)

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

b)

Phlebotomist

c)

Radiologist

d)

Pathologist

32.

Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic services career?

a)

Ophthalmologist

b)

Respiratory Therapist

c)

Veterinarian

d)

Physical Therapist

33.

What biotechnical career involves improving existing medical devices like pacemakers and defibrillators?

a)

Microbiologist

b)

Bioengineer

c)

Biological Technician

d)

Biological Scientist

34.

Which of the following is NOT a career in biotechnology?

a)

Biological Scientist

b)

Radiation Oncologist

c)

Microbiologist

d)

Chemical Technician

35.

A job as a medical illustrator is an example of what kind of healthcare career?

a)

Health Informatics

b)

Support Services

c)

Diagnostic Services

d)

Therapeutic Services

36.

The medical professional that provides rehabilitative care to patients after an injury or surgery is known as:

a)

Occupational Therapist

b)

Respiratory Therapist

c)

Physical Therapist

d)

Registered Nurse

37.

Internships are often part of community college programs. Which of the following is NOT another name for an internship?

a)

Job Shadowing

b)

Externship

c)

Clinical Rotations

d)

Community Classroom

38.

Which career has the job of helping create brand-new medical devices like artificial organs?

a)

Microbiologist

b)

Bioengineer

c)

Biomedical Equipment Technician

d)

Biological Scientist

39.

Which healthcare career pathway focuses on safety, sanitation, and food preparation in healthcare facilities?

a)

Therapeutic Services

b)

Diagnostic Services

c)

Health Informatics

d)

Support Services

40.

All of following are areas of therapeutic careers EXCEPT:

a)

Physician

b)

Mental Health

c)

Audiology

d)

EMT

41.

Diagnostic services careers are focused primarily on:

a)

Hands-On Experiences with Patients

b)

Determining the cause of diseases and disorders

c)

Managing healthcare information

d)

Services that support the function of healthcare facilities

42.

True or False: Job Shadowing allows you to experience the day-to-day demands of a job in healthcare that you find interesting by following an employee as they complete their daily tasks.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

True or False: A cardiologist is a career that falls under both therapeutic and diagnostic services.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

True or False: HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Protection and Accountability Act

a)

True

b)

False

45.

True or False: A license is required to practice as a registered nurse.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

True or False: All healthcare careers involve dealing with patients.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

True or False: Technical schools often guarantee job placement after graduation.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

True or False: Community colleges offer graduate and doctoral programs.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

True or False: Most medical offices in the U.S. use electronic medical records

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Match the following

a)

Low energy x-ray machine used to help diagnose and screen for breast cancer.

1.

Mammography

b)

Used for detailed imaging of the brain, muscles, heart, and tumors.

2.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

c)

Uses sound waves at high frequencies to create images.

3.

Ultrasound

d)

Used to define normal and abnormal structures in the body using combined x-ray images

4.

Computer Axial Tomography (CT) Scan