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WorksheetsMedical Occupations- Study Guide for Mid Term Exam
Total questions: 78
Worksheet time: 39mins
The first development of public health and sanitation systems was by:
Romans
Greeks
Egyptians
Chinese
The Father of Medicine is:
Hippocrates
Galen
Aristotle
Avicenna
Disinfectants and antiseptics were first used to prevent infection during surgery by ________?
Joseph Lister
Louis Pasteur
Robert Koch
Alexander Fleming
The Founder of the American Red Cross is:
Clara Barton
Florence Nightingale
Dorothea Dix
Elizabeth Blackwell
Penicillin was discovered by:
Alexander Fleming
Louis Pasteur
Marie Curie
Joseph Lister
Jonas Salk developed ______ in 1952.
the polio vaccine
penicillin
insulin
the smallpox vaccine
Ways to promote physical wellness include:
Regular exercise and a balanced diet
Skipping meals and avoiding sleep
Excessive screen time and inactivity
Ignoring hydration and rest
Which CAM therapy encourages the use of certain vitamins to neutralize free radicals?
Antioxidant therapy
Acupuncture
Aromatherapy
Chiropractic therapy
Which CAM therapy is based on the belief that illness and pain occur when Qi (life energy) is blocked as it flows through meridians?
Acupuncture
Homeopathy
Chiropractic
Aromatherapy
Which CAM practitioner believes that a life energy flows through every living person in an invisible system of meridians?
Acupuncturist
Homeopath
Chiropractor
Naturopath
Which CAM therapy uses special machines to produce negatively charged air particles or ions which are used to treat common respiratory disorders?
Aromatherapy
Ionization therapy
Acupuncture
Magnet therapy
A home health care facility provides which of the following types of services?
Medical care, personal care, therapy, and assistance with daily activities
Only emergency medical services
Long-term hospital stays
Surgical procedures only
The main type of care offered by hospice is:
Curative care
Palliative care
Emergency care
Preventive care
Two examples of genetic disorders that genetic counseling centers offer counseling for are:
Thalassemia and Hemophilia
Diabetes and Hypertension
Asthma and Tuberculosis
Malaria and Dengue
Name each of the following federal agencies and briefly describe its function: a. CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; responsible for protecting public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability.
Central Data Commission; responsible for managing federal data resources.
Civil Defense Corps; responsible for national emergency preparedness.
Consumer Drug Council; responsible for regulating pharmaceuticals.
The FDA is a federal agency. Briefly describe its function.
Regulates food and drug safety in the United States
Manages the nation's monetary policy
Oversees national parks and wildlife
Handles foreign intelligence and espionage
NIH is a federal agency that is primarily responsible for which of the following functions?
Conducting and supporting medical research
Regulating food and drugs
Overseeing workplace safety
Managing national parks
OSHA is a federal agency responsible for which of the following functions?
Ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for employees
Regulating food and drug safety
Managing national parks and forests
Overseeing the nation’s monetary policy
The USDHHS is:
The United States Department of Health and Human Services, responsible for protecting the health of all Americans.
The United States Department of Homeland Security, responsible for national security.
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, responsible for housing policies.
The United States Department of Human Resources, responsible for employment services.
Name each of the following federal agencies and briefly describe its function: WHO.
World Health Organization – responsible for international public health.
World Housing Organization – responsible for global housing policies.
World Heritage Organization – responsible for preserving world heritage sites.
World Humanitarian Organization – responsible for global humanitarian aid.
What is the specific amount of money that a patient pays for a particular service regardless of the total cost of that service and is required by some health insurance plans?
Copayment (or copay)
Premium
Deductible
Coinsurance
The purpose of an organization chart is:
to show the structure and hierarchy of an organization
to display financial performance
to list company products
to outline marketing strategies
Individuals who are provided with Medicare include:
People aged 65 and older
Children under 12
All employed individuals
Only military veterans
Who receives coverage for health care expenses from TRICARE?
Active duty military personnel and their families
All U.S. citizens
Federal government employees
State government employees
Which law provides strict guidelines for maintaining confidentiality of health care information?
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act)
Empathy is defined as:
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Ignoring the emotions of others.
Feeling happy all the time.
Only caring about your own feelings.
The 5 vital signs are:
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure, Oxygen Saturation
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Sugar, Oxygen Saturation
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Heart Rate, Blood Sugar
The normal adult ranges for vital signs are:
Temperature: 36.5-37.5°C, Pulse: 60-100 bpm, Respirations: 12-20/min, Blood Pressure: 90/60-120/80 mmHg
Temperature: 38-39°C, Pulse: 40-60 bpm, Respirations: 25-35/min, Blood Pressure: 140/90-160/100 mmHg
Temperature: 35-36°C, Pulse: 100-120 bpm, Respirations: 8-12/min, Blood Pressure: 80/40-100/60 mmHg
Temperature: 37-38°C, Pulse: 120-140 bpm, Respirations: 20-30/min, Blood Pressure: 100/70-130/90 mmHg
Which of the following lists three ways to control body odor?
Bathing regularly, using deodorant, wearing clean clothes
Eating spicy foods, avoiding water, skipping showers
Wearing heavy perfumes, not changing clothes, avoiding exercise
Using scented candles, eating garlic, wearing tight clothes
Who established the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
How many chambers are in the heart?
4 chambers
2 chambers
3 chambers
5 chambers
The layer that contains the heart muscle is:
Epicardium
Myocardium
Endocardium
Pericardium
Vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart are known as ________________.
Arteries
Veins
Capillaries
Venules
Vessels that carry deoxygenated blood toward the heart are known as ________________.
Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Aorta
Capillaries are:
the smallest blood vessels in the body
large arteries that carry blood away from the heart
veins that return blood to the heart
organs that filter blood
The function of plasma is:
To transport nutrients, hormones, and waste products
To produce red blood cells
To fight infections directly
To clot blood
The function of Erythrocytes is:
Transport oxygen in the blood
Produce antibodies
Clot the blood
Regulate body temperature
The function of Leukocytes is:
to fight infections and protect the body against foreign invaders
to transport oxygen throughout the body
to help in blood clotting
to carry nutrients to cells
The function of Thrombocytes is:
to help in blood clotting
to transport oxygen
to fight infections
to produce hormones
The function of blood is:
Transporting oxygen and nutrients
Producing hormones
Digesting food
Controlling body temperature
The function of the pulmonary artery is to:
carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
supply oxygen to the heart muscle
remove carbon dioxide from the lungs
What is a DNR?
A directive to not perform CPR or resuscitation
A type of medical insurance
A routine diagnostic test
A prescription for antibiotics
A living will is:
a legal document stating a person's wishes regarding medical treatment in situations where they are unable to communicate
a document used to transfer property after death
a type of insurance policy for health emergencies
a contract for organ donation only
A patient has the right to withdraw consent for treatment.
Yes, a patient can withdraw consent for treatment at any time.
No, a patient cannot withdraw consent once given.
Only if the doctor agrees can a patient withdraw consent.
A patient can withdraw consent only in emergency situations.
The radial and axillary pulse is located at:
the wrist and armpit
the neck and ankle
the chest and thigh
the elbow and knee
Know the parts of the male and female reproductive system.
Testes and ovaries
Heart and lungs
Kidneys and bladder
Stomach and intestines
The human body contains how many bones?
206
205
210
201
It is acceptable to restrain a patient if they are harmful to self and others.
Yes, it is acceptable in such situations.
No, it is never acceptable.
Only if the patient gives consent.
Only if family members are present.
A patient health information can be shared with:
Anyone without restriction
Only the patient and authorized individuals
Any healthcare worker regardless of authorization
Insurance companies without patient consent
A procedure can be performed without consent.
Yes, in emergencies only
Yes, always
No, never
Only with verbal consent
A long-term care facility is:
A place that provides extended care for people who cannot care for themselves due to chronic illness or disability.
A hospital for emergency medical treatment only.
A clinic for routine check-ups and vaccinations.
A rehabilitation center for short-term recovery.
For a non-English speaking person, what must be done?
Provide an interpreter
Ignore their language needs
Assume they understand English
Refuse to communicate
Define Assault.
Assault is the intentional act of causing another person to fear imminent bodily harm.
Assault is the act of taking someone’s property without consent.
Assault is the unlawful killing of another person with malice aforethought.
Assault is the act of entering someone’s property without permission.
Define Battery.
Battery is the intentional and unlawful physical contact with another person without consent.
Battery is the legal agreement between two parties to exchange goods.
Battery is the process of charging an electronic device.
Battery is the act of verbally insulting another person.
Define Defamation of character.
Defamation of character is the act of making false statements about a person that damage their reputation.
Defamation of character is the act of praising a person in public.
Defamation of character is the act of making true statements about a person that improve their reputation.
Defamation of character is the act of ignoring a person's achievements.
Define False imprisonment.
False imprisonment is the unlawful restraint of a person against their will.
False imprisonment is the legal right to detain someone for any reason.
False imprisonment is the act of providing shelter to a person in need.
False imprisonment is the process of arresting a person with a valid warrant.
Define PROXIMAL (anatomical position).
Proximal means closer to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body.
Proximal means farther from the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body.
Proximal means towards the surface of the body.
Proximal means away from the midline of the body.
Define DISTAL (anatomical position).
Distal means farther from the point of attachment or from the trunk of the body.
Distal means closer to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body.
Distal means on the same side of the body as another structure.
Distal means above another part or closer to the head.
Define CAUDAL (anatomical position).
Caudal means toward the tail or lower part of the body.
Caudal means toward the head or upper part of the body.
Caudal means toward the front of the body.
Caudal means toward the side of the body.
Define CEPHALIC (anatomical position).
Cephalic means toward the head or upper part of the body.
Cephalic means toward the feet or lower part of the body.
Cephalic means toward the back of the body.
Cephalic means toward the side of the body.
Define SUPERFICIAL (anatomical position).
Superficial means toward or at the body surface.
Superficial means away from the body surface.
Superficial means toward the midline of the body.
Superficial means at the center of the body.
Define BILATERAL (anatomical position).
Bilateral means on both sides of the body.
Bilateral means on only one side of the body.
Bilateral means above the body.
Bilateral means below the body.
Define ANTERIOR (anatomical position).
Anterior means toward the front of the body.
Anterior means toward the back of the body.
Anterior means toward the side of the body.
Anterior means toward the top of the body.
Define POSTERIOR (anatomical position).
Posterior means toward the back of the body.
Posterior means toward the front of the body.
Posterior means toward the side of the body.
Posterior means toward the top of the body.
Define MIDSAGITTAL PLANE (anatomical position).
Midsagittal plane is the vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves.
Midsagittal plane is the horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower halves.
Midsagittal plane is the plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.
Midsagittal plane is the plane that divides the body diagonally.
Define TRANSVERSE PLANE (anatomical position).
Transverse plane is the horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts.
Transverse plane is the vertical plane that divides the body into right and left parts.
Transverse plane is the plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.
Transverse plane is the plane that divides the body diagonally.
What is the meaning of the medical term '-RRHEXIS'?
Rupture
Inflammation
Enlargement
Surgical removal
What is the meaning of the medical term '-CENTESIS'?
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
Inflammation of an organ
Surgical removal of a part
Abnormal condition
What is the meaning of the medical term '-ERYTHRO'?
Red
Blue
White
Yellow
What is the meaning of the medical term '-SUPRA'?
Above or excessive
Below or deficient
Within or inside
Around or surrounding
What is the meaning of the medical term '-OTOMY'?
Cutting into or incision
Removal of
Inflammation of
Study of
What is the meaning of the medical term '-POLIO'?
Gray matter
White blood cell
Muscle tissue
Nerve fiber
What is the meaning of the medical term '-ECTOMY'?
Surgical removal
Inflammation
Study of
Abnormal condition
What is the meaning of the medical term '-STENOSIS'?
Narrowing
Enlargement
Inflammation
Hardening
What is the meaning of the medical term '-OSTOMY'?
Creating an opening
Removal of a part
Inflammation
Suturing
What is the meaning of the medical term '-RRHEA'?
Flow or discharge
Inflammation
Tumor
Pain
What is the meaning of the medical term 'BRADYCARDIA'?
Slow heart rate
High blood pressure
Rapid breathing
Irregular heartbeat
What is the meaning of the medical term 'APNEA'?
Absence of breathing
Rapid heartbeat
Excessive sweating
Loss of appetite
