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WorksheetsHealth Science Final Fall 2025
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 32mins
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is concerned with the causes, spread, and control of diseases.
True
False
Type of health care or facility that focuses on the terminally ill?
hospital
nursing home
assisted living
hospice
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires the standardization of electronic healthcare records in all healthcare agencies.
True
False
Managed care is a concept that has developed in response to rising health care costs.
True
False
A respiratory therapist's career falls under which Health Science Pathway?
Diagnostic and Therapeutic
Support and Health Informatics Services
Physician assistants and medical assistants have the same level of education and perform similar tasks.
True
False
The level of training for a technician usually requires at least three to four years of college.
True
False
A DNR order means that cardiopulmonary resuscitation is not performed when the person stops breathing.
True
False
If information is on a patient’s record, it can be released to other healthcare facilities without the patient’s written consent.
True
False
A patient’s living will can be witnessed by his or her spouse and son or daughter.
True
False
Battery is a threat or attempt to injure another individual, whereas assault includes the unlawful touching of another person without consent.
True
False
A designation of health care surrogate can only be given to a spouse, child, or relative.
True
False
In some cases, a healthcare worker is allowed to accept tips or gifts for care that has been provided.
True
False
Modern healthcare advances have created some ethical dilemmas for healthcare providers.
True
False
A patient has the right to withdraw consent at any time.
True
False
Patients have the right to obtain information regarding the relationship of a hospital to any other health care and educational institutions.
True
False
An individual who organizes, manages, and assumes risk of a business is known as:
Technician
Investor
Entrepreneur
Inventor
Long nails can interfere with the use of gloves while performing procedures.
True
False
Nonverbal behavior may contradict what a speaker is saying.
True
False
Perfumes and aftershave lotions provide a pleasant aroma and should be used daily to avoid body odor.
True
False
Everyone experiences a certain degree of stress on a daily basis.
True
False
Insurance for individuals injured on the job?
Tricare
Worker's Compensation
PPO
HMO
Earrings with hoops or dangling earrings should be avoided in healthcare settings.
True
False
National Healthcare Standards specify the professional regulations that must be followed in healthcare careers.
True
False
A master’s degree is awarded by a college or university after completion of one or more years of a prescribed course of study beyond a bachelor’s degree.
True
False
Mortuary assistants prepare a body for interment by washing the body and replacing the blood with embalming fluid.
True
False
Phlebotomists collect blood and prepare it for testing.
True
False
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ____.
True
False
A specialty hospital that provides care for cancer patients is a/an ____ hospital.
orthopedic
oncology
pediatric
rehabilitative
The main type of care provided by hospice is ____ care.
prophylactic care
palliative care
nursing care
rehabilitative care
The specific amount of money a patient pays for a particular service regardless of the total cost of that service that is required by some health insurance plans is called a ____.
deductible
premium
co-insurance
co-payment
A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of children is a/an ____.
internist
pathologist
pediatrician
neurologist
A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestine is a/an ____.
pathologist
gerontologist
gastroenterologist
endocrinologist
A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the eye is a/an ____.
optician
dermatologist
oncologist
oncologist
A/an ____ provides information to individuals and families on genetic diseases or inherited conditions.
health information technician
medical translator
biomedical (clinical) engineer
genetic counselor
A degree awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts four or more years is a/an ____.
associate’s degree
doctor’s degree
master’s degree
bachelor’s degree
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
A medical specialist who treats diseases of the female reproductive system is a/an ____.
internist
oncologist
gynecologist
geriatrician
A process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation after the person has completed an approved education program and passed a state board test is ____.
registration
certification
licensure
authorization
The exchange of information, thoughts, ideas, and feelings is ____.
listening
empathy
communication
nonverbal behavior
Being qualified and capable of performing a task while striving for accuracy in all you do shows ____.
competence
discretion
willingness to learn
dependability
Who was the “Father of Medicine”?
James Watson
Benjamin Franklin
Hippocrates
Rene Laennec
The ability to be tolerant, to be understanding, and to control your temper indicates ____.
empathy
enthusiasm
patience
honesty
Being willing to be held accountable for your actions is ____.
discretion
self-motivation
responsibility
acceptance of criticism
Showing truthfulness and integrity and being willing to admit mistakes so they can be corrected is ____.
willingness to learn
acceptance of criticism
honesty
tact
An example of a subjective observation is ____.
Mr. Mendez says he is very warm
Mr. Mendez has a temperature of 102°F
Mr. Mendez’s skin is red and flushed
Failure to give care that is normally expected of a person in a particular position, resulting in injury to another person is ____.
malpractice
negligence
abuse
defamation
Who founded the American Red Cross?
Elizabeth Blackwell
Clara Barton
Florence Nightingale
Rene Laennec
Any care that results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish can lead to a charge of ____.
invasion of privacy
defamation
false imprisonment
abuse
A legal document that allows an individual to state what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when a condition is terminal is a ____.
living will
Durable Power of Attorney
Patient Self-Determination Act
right-to-die declaration
If a physician fails to use a degree of skill and learning commonly expected and the person receiving care is injured, the physician can be sued for ____.
negligence
defamation
malpractice
assault and battery
Which of the following are signs or symptoms of abuse?
poor personal hygiene
aggressive or withdrawn behavior
unexplained bruises, fractures, burns, or injuries
A long-term care facility designed to provide services to patients who need rehabilitation to recover from a major illness, treatment for cancer, dialysis for kidney disease, or heart monitoring is called a/an ____.
nursing or geriatric home
assisted living facility
extended care facility
independent living facility
Growth refers to:
Emotional changes
Physical changes
Mental development
Social relationships
Development refers to:
Physical growth only
The process of aging
Intellectual, mental, and emotional changes
Loss of function
According to Maslow, the highest level of need is:
Safety
Love and belonging
Esteem
Self-actualization
An outbreak of a disease across a large geographical area is called a pandemic.
True
False
Identify the correct order of the 5 stages of grief.
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
Anger, Denial, Bargaining, Acceptance, Depression
Bargaining, Denial, Anger, Depression, Acceptance
Acceptance, Depression, Bargaining, Anger, Denial
Fill in the blank - What Healthcare occupation does the abbreviation CNA stand for?
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Nutrition Advisor
Clinical Nurse Associate
Certified Neurology Assistant
Fill in the blank - What Healthcare occupation does the abbreviation RT stand for?
Respiratory Therapist
Radiology Technician
Registered Technologist
Radiation Therapist
Fill in the blank - What Healthcare occupation does the abbreviation DDS stand for?
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Doctor of Dermatological Science
Doctor of Diagnostic Sonography
Doctor of Dietetic Science
What Healthcare occupation does the abbreviation MD stand for?
Medical Doctor
Medical Director
Medical Dispatcher
Medical Dietitian
Fill in the blank - What Healthcare occupation does the abbreviation RN stand for?
Registered Nurse
Radiology Nurse
Respiratory Neurologist
Resident Nutritionist
a person who is trained to prepare and give out medicines in a hospital.
nurse
pharmacist
surgeon
