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WorksheetsHealth and Wellness Quiz
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 29mins
Holistic health care promotes physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being.
True
False
The ancient Chinese began the development of sanitary systems by building sewers and aqueducts.
True
False
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is an international agency sponsored by the United Nations.
True
False
Medicare is a medical assistance program for individuals with low incomes and individuals who are physically disabled or blind.
True
False
Hospice agencies provide support to the family following a patient’s death.
True
False
An associate’s degree is awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts four or more years.
True
False
For most health careers, graduation from an accredited program is required before certification, registration, and/or licensure will be granted.
True
False
Good posture puts less stress on muscles, easing fatigue.
True
False
Personal characteristics are a part of the personality and are almost impossible to change.
True
False
All health care workers should present an appearance that inspires confidence and portrays a positive self-image.
True
False
Obtaining continual learning and using common sense are examples of ways to promote ____.
spiritual wellness
emotional wellness
mental and intellectual wellness
social wellness
The Father of Medicine is ____.
Hippocrates
Aristotle
Rhazes
Galen
The founder of the American Red Cross in 1881 was ____.
Clara Barton
Dorothea Dix
Lillian Wald
Elizabeth Blackwell
Which of the following types of care can be offered by a home health care agency?
speech therapy
house cleaning
nursing care
all of the above
The main type of care provided by hospice is ____ care.
prophylactic care
palliative care
nursing care
rehabilitative care
The agency sponsored by the United Nations that compiles statistics on disease and publishes health information is the ____.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
World Health Organization (WHO)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS)
In order to renew licenses or maintain certification, individuals must obtain additional hours of education called ____.
secondary education units
post-secondary education units
continuing education units
certification units
Being able to identify with and understand another person’s feelings, situation, and motives demonstrates ____.
empathy
tact
patience
responsibility
The ability to be tolerant, to be understanding, and to control your temper indicates ____.
empathy
enthusiasm
patience
honesty
Enjoying your work and having a positive attitude displays ____.
honesty
willingness to learn
dependability
enthusiasm
Being willing to be held accountable for your actions is ____.
discretion
self-motivation
responsibility
acceptance of criticism
The ability to begin or follow through with a task and to determine things that need to be done indicates ____.
competence
self-motivation
dependability
willingness to learn
Being qualified and capable of performing a task while striving for accuracy in all you do shows ____.
competence
discretion
willingness to learn
dependability
Showing truthfulness and integrity and being willing to admit mistakes so they can be corrected is ____.
willingness to learn
acceptance of criticism
honesty
tact
Being prompt when reporting to work, avoiding absences, and completing assigned tasks on time demonstrates ____.
competence
dependability
self-motivation
team player
Learning to cooperate and function well with others demonstrates ____.
teamwork
self-motivation
willingness to learn
dependability
Match the following
Invented the stethoscope in 1816
Rene Laennec
Invented the mercury thermometer
Gabriel Fahrenheit
Discovered penicillin in 1928
Alexander Fleming
Became the first female physician in the United States in 1849
Established efficient and sanitary nursing units during the Crimean War
Match the following organizations with their functions
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Controls disease & promotes health
WHO (World Health Organization)
Coordinates global health efforts
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
Regulates food, drugs, &medical products
NIH (National Institutes of Health)
Supports medical research
Which personal quality is most important for maintaining confidentiality in health care?
patience
teamwork
enthusiasm
discretion
Which of the following is an example of emotional wellness?
Managing stress effectively
Exercising regularly
Eating a balanced diet
Attending religious services
Match the following
Dental Hygienist
Cleans teeth teaches oral care
EMT
Gives emergency care
Pharmacist
Prepares medications
Radiologic Technologist
Takes x-rays
Medical Laboratory Technician
Performs tests on body fluids & tissues
