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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
An A1C test measures:
average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months
cholesterol levels in the blood
the amount of oxygen in the blood
kidney function
Select the plain term that should be used instead of “acute care.”
Short-term care
Chronic care
Long-term care
Preventive care
Behavioral health care includes which of the following?
Mental health and substance use treatment
Only physical health care
Dental care only
Vision care only
The plain language for “cerebrovascular accident” is:
stroke
heart attack
seizure
migraine
Body mass index (BMI) is best described as:
a measure of body fat based on height and weight
a measure of muscle strength
a type of diet plan
a vitamin supplement
Instead of “hypertension,” use:
High blood pressure
Low blood sugar
Rapid heartbeat
Shortness of breath
Metabolic syndrome refers to:
A combination of weight, cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar challenges
A rare genetic disorder affecting only the liver
A condition caused solely by vitamin deficiency
A temporary illness due to dehydration
Instead of “myocardial infarction,” use:
Heart attack
Stroke
Arrhythmia
Hypertension
Palliative care focuses on:
Managing symptoms for serious illnesses
Curing all diseases completely
Only providing end-of-life care
Preventing illnesses in healthy people
What is the plain term for “postsurgical complications”?
Warning signs after an operation
Medical equipment used in surgery
Types of anesthesia
Surgical team roles
“Benign” means cancerous.
True
False
Opioids are highly addictive even when taken as directed.
True
False
Urgent care is for life-threatening emergencies only.
True
False
Diabetic retinopathy can only be detected through an eye exam.
True
False
Immunization and “vaccination” can be used interchangeably in plain language.
True
False
Instead of “acute,” we should say a condition _______.
comes on suddenly
lasts for years
is always mild
is hereditary
SMART goals stand for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and _______.
Time-bound
Transparent
Tangible
Tolerant
A specialist is a health care provider who treats a specific type of illness or _______.
condition
medication
surgery
appointment
Instead of “edema,” use the word _______.
swelling
pain
redness
itching
A living will provides instructions for medical care when a person is unconscious or near the _______ of life.
end
beginning
middle
peak
Instead of “adverse determination,” we should say a service was _______.
denied
approved
delayed
scheduled
Coinsurance is:
Your share of the cost after meeting your deductible
A fixed amount you pay for a covered health care service
The total amount you pay for insurance each month
The maximum amount you will pay in a year for covered services
The No Surprises Act protects patients from _______ billing.
surprise
routine
scheduled
preventive
A network refers to:
A group of health care providers under contract
A type of computer virus
A single hospital building
A medical insurance policy
“Virtual care” refers to connecting with a health care provider by ______ or ______ using technology.
video or phone
mail or fax
letter or telegram
in-person or mail
