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WorksheetsMid-Term Review_PHS
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which situation is an example of culturally competent care?
Adjusting communication based on a patient’s cultural needs
Ignoring cultural beliefs to save time
Expecting all patients to follow the same routines
Avoiding patients from different cultures
Which should be included in a career portfolio?
All school homework
Résumé and letters of recommendation
Personal social media comments
Video game scores
Negligence is when a healthcare worker:
Intentionally harms a patient
Receives a promotion
Abandons a job
Fails to perform duties correctly
Which statement best describes cultural competency in healthcare?
Avoiding discussion about cultural beliefs
Expecting patients to adapt to the healthcare provider’s culture
Understanding and respecting differences in beliefs, values, and practices
Treating every patient exactly the same
Which task best demonstrates a core skill of a medical laboratory technologist during routine specimen handling?
Labeling samples with unique identifiers
Explaining diagnoses to admitted patients
Scheduling surgical procedures for clinics
Approving medication orders for wards
A patient refuses treatment due to cultural beliefs. What is the most appropriate response?
Force the treatment for safety
Respect the patient’s decision and document it
Ignore the patient’s wishes
Discharge the patient immediately
Match each career to its pathway:
3.Health Informatics C.Radiologic technologist
2.Support Services B.Physical therapist
4.Therapeutic Services D.Medical coder
5.Biotechnology R&D E.Biomedical scientist
1.Diagnostic Services A.Dietitian
Which patient right ensures that medical information is kept private and shared only with those involved in care?
Right to refuse treatment
Right to respectful care
Right to continuity of care
Right to confidentiality
HIPAA protects:
Biotechnology safety
Patient medical information
Paychecks
Food services safety
Which organization is responsible for setting workplace safety standards in healthcare?
CDC
FDA
OSHA
HIPAA
A diagnostic worker measuring a patient’s vital signs needs:
Forceps only
Surgical saw
Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope
A spatula
Patient confidentiality means a healthcare worker must avoid sharing patient information with unauthorized individuals.
True
False
Which measurement is included when taking vital signs?
Visual acuity scores
Serum glucose levels
Lung capacity volumes
Blood pressure readings
Which employability skill most helps a new medical assistant handle multiple urgent tasks in a clinic?
Time management and prioritization
Artistic creativity in chart design
Advanced calculus problem solving
Competitive sports performance
Ethical behavior in healthcare includes which practice when documenting patient care?
Leave details out to save time
Document accurately and maintain confidentiality
Share notes widely to improve transparency
Record only positive outcomes to protect morale
Which role is most aligned with the Health Informatics pathway in healthcare?
Phlebotomist drawing blood specimens
Radiologic technologist performing X-rays
Respiratory therapist managing ventilators
Medical coder assigning diagnosis codes
What practice demonstrates culturally competent care by a healthcare worker?
Using one standard approach for all patients
Declining interpreters to save appointment time
Adjusting communication to match patient beliefs
Ignoring family involvement preferences
A patient’s treatment plan involves nurses, lab staff, and therapists coordinating tasks. What is the primary benefit of effective teamwork in this situation?
Reduced facility cleaning and laundry needs
More menu choices for hospital meals
Improved patient outcomes through coordinated care
Faster billing with fewer coding errors
Which statement best describes holistic healthcare in patient care?
Focuses solely on lab results and imaging
Considers body, mind, and social factors
Prioritizes cost reduction over patient needs
Treats physical symptoms only and quickly
A nurse finds a patient’s blood pressure is unusually high compared to the last reading. What is the most appropriate next step?
Wait and retake in twenty-four hours
Recheck using proper cuff and position
Record it and ignore the change
Immediately call for emergency transport
Which action most directly breaks the chain of infection in a clinic?
Wearing jewelry under gloves regularly
Skipping surface disinfection between patients
Using hand hygiene before and after care
Reusing gowns to conserve supplies
The development of antiseptics and improved hygiene practices during the 19th century significantly reduced infections and deaths in hospitals.
True
False
Unknown
Sometimes
Which worker belongs to the Support Services pathway?
Paramedic
Dietitian
Radiographer
Phlebotomist
Which patient right ensures that medical information is kept private and shared only with those involved in care?
Right to speedy discharge
Right to second opinions
Right to confidentiality
Right to free parking
Standard Precautions apply to:
Only known infectious cases
All patients at all times
Only emergency situations
Only surgical procedures
Which scenario requires Contact Precautions?
Patient with seasonal allergies
Patient with mild anemia
Patient with MRSA wound drainage
Patient with healed fractures
Which role is most aligned with Health Informatics?
Biomedical equipment tech
Environmental services aide
Orthopedic surgeon
Medical records technician
Which historical advancement most reduced surgical infections?
Phrenology mapping
Humorism balances
Bloodletting techniques
Antiseptics and asepsis
Which law primarily protects the privacy of health information?
HIPAA
EMTALA
OSHA Act
Affordable Care Act
Which patient right allows viewing and obtaining copies of medical records?
Access to medical records
Right to experimental drugs
Right to priority scheduling
Right to unlimited visitors
Which organization provides guidelines for disease prevention and public health?
DEA
CDC
OSHA
CMS
Which ethical principle emphasizes doing good for the patient?
Fidelity
Autonomy
Justice
Beneficence
Which action violates patient confidentiality?
Limiting information to care team
Storing records with encryption
Discussing a case in public areas
Using secure charts with access controls
Which is a key step in the chain of infection to target?
Visitor parking zones
Room paint selection
Color of linens
Mode of transmission
Which pathway focuses on research and development of medical technologies?
Therapeutic Services
Diagnostic Services
Support Services
Biotechnology R&D
Which response best respects cultural competence?
Assume all patients share beliefs
Ignore religious practices entirely
Avoid translators to speed visits
Ask about preferences and adapt care
Which agency regulates food and drug safety?
FDA
OSHA
NIH
CMS
Which patient right protects against treatment without consent?
Right to informed consent
Right to visitor meals
Right to hospital amenities
Right to premium insurance
Which principle requires honesty and keeping promises to patients?
Nonmaleficence
Fidelity
Autonomy
Veracity
Which is an example of negligence in healthcare?
Failing to raise bed rails for fall risk
Following safety protocols
Providing timely pain management
Documenting care thoroughly
Which consequence can result from violating HIPAA?
Automatic job promotion and raise
Only verbal warning from supervisor
Fines and potential criminal charges
No action if patient is discharged
Which behavior improves infection control during coughing?
Share masks among coworkers
Skip hygiene if tissue was used
Cough openly into the air
Cover with tissue and perform hygiene
Which action demonstrates respect for cultural diversity?
Using one-size-fits-all care plans
Ignoring religious holidays
Assuming identical health beliefs
Accommodating dietary restrictions
Which career belongs to Health Informatics?
Medical records technician
Surgical technologist
Physical therapist assistant
Phlebotomy technician
Which example shows proper chain of infection break?
Skip vaccination programs
Cover portals with dressings
Share equipment without cleaning
Reuse gloves between patients
Which principle supports fair treatment in care?
Beneficence requires disclosure
Autonomy mandates paternalism
Justice ensures equity in care
Nonmaleficence supports profit
Which is the correct response to a fire alarm in a clinic?
Follow RACE: Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish
Hide in storage until all clear
Continue appointments as scheduled
Wait for management emails only
Which code of conduct element is essential for professionalism?
Accountability for actions
Disregard for policies
Preference for gossip
Resistance to feedback
Which action aligns with ethical veracity?
Create false reassurances
Provide truthful information
Withhold lab results
Give partial facts only
Which step is part of the Aseptic Handwashing procedure?
Skip drying with clean towels
Rinse quickly for 3 seconds
Scrub for at least 20 seconds
Apply lotion before rinsing
Which document outlines scope of practice for healthcare roles?
Hospital cafeteria menu
Community event flyer
State practice acts and licensure
Insurance premium statement
Which action is appropriate if a patient lacks decision capacity?
Ignore advance directives
Ask any staff to authorize
Proceed without any consent
Use a legally authorized surrogate
Which example reflects acceptable time management?
Avoid planning breaks fully
Start late and skip handoff
Delay charting until tomorrow
Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Which step helps prevent cross-contamination with equipment?
Store unclean items together
Use same device all day
Cover with cloth without cleaning
Disinfect between each patient
Which term defines the spread of disease within a community?
Endemic confined to animals
Sporadic limited to one person
Pandemic across continents
Epidemic affecting a population
Which is the best first step if a spill exposes blood on a surface?
Apply approved disinfectant promptly
Wipe dry with paper towels
Ignore unless someone complains
Cover and leave for housekeeping
Which advancement led to reduced surgical infections?
More colorful scrubs
Shorter visiting hours only
Increased room temperature
Sterile techniques and handwashing
Which is a primary responsibility of a healthcare worker regarding patient confidentiality?
Leave records unattended in public areas
Post updates on social media
Share information only with authorized personnel
Discuss patient details with friends
Which action best demonstrates adherence to infection control protocols?
Reusing disposable masks
Ignoring isolation signs on patient doors
Sanitizing hands before and after patient contact
Wearing gloves only when convenient
Which organization is responsible for setting workplace safety standards in healthcare facilities?
FDA
OSHA
NIH
CDC
