GA-Introduction to Healthcare Science (Part II)

Dr. Rhames asks a doctor at a different hospital to help him diagnose a patient. He emails the doctor a copy of this patient's records. In this case, is Dr. Rhames using technology appropriately?

No because he is sharing confidential patient information.

Take 25 mg q.a.m. and q.h.s. Which statement best summarizes this prescription?

Take 25 mg of medication each day.

Which is an appropriate use of technology in a healthcare field?

Tara, a hospital employee, uses a machine for which she is certified.

EEGs, or electroencephalograms, are often conducted to diagnose epilepsy. The word "electroencephalogram" means

"a record of electrical activity in the brain."

Which terms are related to the torso region?

"cervical" and "lumbar"

A word that means "the study of cells in the nervous system" is

"neurocytology."

The chart below shows the average patient wait times in a doctor's office on a specific day. mc004-1.jpg The office aims to have patients wait less than twenty minutes. How many patients waited less than twenty minutes on 10/30/12?

38 patients

According to the 24-hour clock, a patient arrived in the emergency room at 16:15. At what time on the 12-hour clock did the patient arrive?

4:15 p.m.

Ming is studying to be a surgeon and works in a teaching hospital. He wants to join several student organizations to help network, volunteer, and connect with people of similar interests. Which groups would best fit his needs?

AMA, HOSA, and FEA

Louisa is aspiring to be a pharmacist. Her advisor suggested that she join the AMSA and HOSA. Why would the advisor suggest that she join these organizations?

AMSA and HOSA will help her focus on her professional goals.

Herman is a slim man who is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. However, he has diabetes, a disease that usually occurs in obese individuals. Which most likely explains Herman's condition?

Factors other than weight can cause diabetes.

Carson accidentally leaves a patient record open on his computer when he goes home. Several people in the office read his screen, including the janitor, a medical supplier, and other patients. Has Carson committed a HIPAA violation?

Yes because he failed to protect a patient's records.

What best describes the purpose of the Recycle Bin (Microsoft Windows) and Trash (Apple Mac) features?

to enable users to recover accidentally deleted files and folders

What would be the most likely consequence of incorrectly documenting test results?

Patients would receive improper treatment.

Which practice must be used to prepare a scalpel for a surgery in which the scalpel will cut through skin and other body tissue?

sterilization

Which is the best example of medical forensics?

DNA fingerprinting

Which is an example of documentation?

writing down a patient's temperature

A nurse used a 0.02-mg/L solution of disinfectant to clean a patient's wound. What is the concentration of the solution expressed as a percentage?

0.2%

A doctor prescribes her patient a 20-mg dose of medicine, and the medicine has a concentration of 80 mg/ml. How much medication will the patient receive?

0.25 ml

A child needs to take 1/2 teaspoon of medicine three times a day. How many total teaspoons of medicine does the child need to take each day?

1 1/2 teaspoons

Sasha has a fever of 103°F. What is Sasha's fever in degrees Celsius?

39.4°C

Examine the chain of infection and the labels below. http://media.edgenuity.com/evresources/3601-09-03/mc002-1.jpg Which examples could match the labels A, B, C, and D in the diagram?

A could be a human; B could be a virus; C could be the nose; and D could be mucous membranes of the eye.

In one research study, 17 out of 100 (17/100) participants were given test drug X. In another study, 135 out of 1,000 (135/1000) participants were given test drug Y. Which statement correctly compares the number of participants that were given the test drugs?

A greater percentage of people received test drug X than test drug Y.

A nurse becomes infected when she breathes in the bacteria that cause the disease tuberculosis. As she becomes sick, she starts to cough and releases some of that bacteria. Examine the diagram below that shows the chain of infection regarding this nurse. mc002-1.jpg What do the labels A, B, C, and D represent in the case of this nurse?

A is the nurse, B is the bacteria, C is the mouth, and D is the mouth.

Mr. Lopez has been advised to watch his cholesterol intake to prevent a myocardial infarction. Which describes the relationship between cholesterol and myocardial infarction?

A low cholesterol diet will reduce cholesterol. Cholesterol is strongly attracted to plaque. Plaque can build up and block the coronary arteries.

How is biotechnology related to better preventative health?

Biotechnology can create applications that diagnose and prevent diseases.

Esmerelda is in a play group with a child that has chicken pox. Esmerelda's father does not have to worry about his daughter contracting chicken pox because she had a vaccine when she was a baby. How was biotechnology involved in Esmerelda's preventative health?

Biotechnology helped create the vaccine that prevented her from contracting chicken pox.

Which is the definition of "biotechnology"?

Biotechnology is the intersection of biology and technology that uses the study of living things to create processes or systems to solve problems.

How did the process of a CBC (complete blood count) change with the invention of the automatic cell counter?

Cell counts are done using a machine instead of a microscope.

What is the difference between CPR and using an AED?

CPR pumps blood through the body, and an AED restarts the heart.

Rosali is suffering from severe chest pain, severe dizziness, and tightening of neck and jaw muscles. After a few moments, these symptoms subside. What should Rosali do?

Call 9-1-1, or have a friend drive her to the hospital.

Cindy goes into the ER with a broken leg, and her doctor orders an X-ray. At the X-ray, Cindy meets the technician, who is wearing a medical scrub uniform. The X-ray technician places a lead vest on Cindy and has her lie down to position the leg for the image. The X-ray technician then goes into another room and takes the image. Which accurately describes the radiographic safety measures that were taken for Cindy and the technician?

Cindy was protected by the lead shield, and the technician was protected by going in another room.

Urine, blood, or tissue samples that are going to be analyzed are called

specimens.

Which are ways to avoid ineffective communication?

Engage in active listening. Wait until you are calm before talking. Remain open-minded.

What are the advantages of electronic reports over written reports?

Electronic reports can be sent to physicians quickly and can be shared easily.

A tourist to the United States from Honduras is involved in a car accident and is taken to the hospital. Her family says that her insurance does not cover her in the United States. Nevertheless, she will still be treated because of the

Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act.

Which scientifically investigable question is relational?

How are the causes of type I diabetes and type II diabetes similar?

John and Fiona are both nurses at the same hospital. When Fiona was talking to John, John was very short with her and visibly upset. To prevent any problems, Fiona asked the nurse practitioner for a meeting to work out any conflict. John was upset with the way Fiona had treated one of his patients. Which best describes the conflict?

John had a professional conflict, and the nurse practitioner was the mediator.

Which is the most likely example of a consequence that could occur in a hospital that has a lack of asepsis?

MRSA could spread through contaminated surfaces.

Which represents a win-win solution between Alexei, who wants a pay raise, and his boss Marla?

Marla grants him a raise, and Alexei in turn is motivated to work harder for her.

A healthcare worker is looking at a biopsy of the liver and notices clumps of abnormal-looking liver cells. What will most likely happen next?

More tests will be done to determine if the cells are cancerous.

A deleted file or folder is not permanently deleted from a computer until which event occurs?

The Recycle Bin or Trash is emptied.

A burglar breaks into a store through a window and sets off the alarm. A raccoon injures his foot on the glass and leaves some blood on the sidewalk. When the police get there, they collect the sample and decide to analyze the blood to see if it comes from the burglar. During the test, rabbit antibodies are mixed with the blood. What is most likely to be the outcome of this test?

The blood will not clot, and the police will determine it is not human.

A pharmacist explains to a doctor that two medications he has prescribed interact negatively. The doctor listens, summarizes what the pharmacist has said, and asks for a suggestion of another drug to prescribe. The pharmacist makes a recommendation that works for the patient.

The doctor summarized what was said and asked a follow-up question.

What is the main reason that personal protective equipment (PPE) is used by first responders?

The first responder is protected from diseases.

Which is an example of biotechnology?

The genes of a crop are manipulated to be insect resistant.

Which is the most likely reason for storing patient information in a database?

The information is centralized and shared, which reduces errors, increases efficiency, and increases data integrity.

Which is the correct relational terminology for the knee and for the ankle?

The knee is proximal to the ankle, and the ankle is distal to the knee.

Stanimar is staying in the hospital after surgery. He starts to suffer from a fever, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. How did Stanimar most likely contract his nosocomial infection?

The surgical instruments that were used during his surgery were not properly cleaned before his procedure.

Julianna and Audrey come across a person who collapsed, who has no heartbeat, and who is not breathing. Since they are certified, Julianna runs to get the nearest AED, and Audrey starts CPR. When Julianna returns, she starts to follow the verbal instructions on the AED. What mistake did the girls make?

They should have made sure that someone called 911 first.

Using Effective Communication In a healthcare setting, effective communication can make the difference between life and death. It can also help a patient feel more comfortable and informed. Effective communication benefits doctors, nurses, and staff by making expectations and needs clear. It also makes their work easier by providing them with an accurate understanding of situations. For example, if a patient is nervous about a treatment, a doctor should listen to the patient's concerns without immediately disagreeing with the patient. Then the doctor can summarize the patient's fears and respond by explaining why the treatment is the best option.

Why is effective communication particularly important in health care? Doctors understand patients' symptoms. Nurses are able to carry out doctors' instructions. Errors are avoided. It saves time and money. It puts patients at ease.

Which is an example of diagnostic equipment?

a MRI machine

A computer program that enables users to create and work with files and folders is called what?

a file manager

Icon view, list view, and details view are all common views provided by which kind of program?

a file manager to view files and folders

A nested folder can best be described as what?

a folder contained within another folder

A hospital employee that regularly uses the technical skills of interpreting X-rays, accurately prescribing medicine, and recording patient information in a chart would most likely be

a physician.

Evan has diabetes and was referred to a dietitian by his family doctor. The dietician suggested that in addition to a good diet, exercise can also help. Evan then went to a certified trainer. Within a year, Evan had his diabetes in control. Evan's situation is an example of

a positive collaboration.

John's grandmother was just diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. She needs to be admitted into a nursing home that specializes in Alzheimer's disease. John talked to the doctor about what type of medications she will need. John then spoke to the psychologist. In addition, he set up a payment plan with his insurance company. Who else should John speak with to make sure that his grandmother gets the best care from a care management team?

a social worker

Which type of computer program will best allow a healthcare worker to create a table, pie, bar or line chart from straightforward data?

a spreadsheet such as Microsoft Excel or Google Spreadsheet

A patient carrying an infectious disease is in the waiting room of a medical clinic. She coughs repeatedly and the man sitting across from her inhales the airborne droplets from her cough. The reservoir in this case is ___________________. This method of transmission is ________________ . Part of the reason people can get infections in medical settings is because those settings are full of infectious agents. To minimize the chance of spreading an illness, patients should cover their mouth and nose when they cough or sneeze.

airborne droplets direct

A medical intern enters a room and sees a patient, a surgeon, and nurses. In order for the surgical team to be complete, who else needs to be in the room?

anesthesiologist

Which is the least likely information to be included in a PIM system for an individual patient?

annual income

Which is the best example of using creativity during a scientific investigation?

discussing results with a coworker

What is the best way to protect against the loss of important files?

backup files

Which can be seen during a microscopic analysis of body fluids?

bacteria and fungi

Ricardo is a nurse at a hospital who is new to the cancer department. Ricardo has never used the machine to give out chemotherapy drugs before, so he reads the instructions on the machine and reviews a brochure about chemotherapy drugs. What else does Ricardo need to do before he can administer the drugs?

be trained on how to use the machine

Aseptic techniques that are used to prevent the spread of pathogens that live and reproduce in blood and other bodily fluids are called

body substance isolation.

Which is typically required on a health report?

doctor's diagnosis

Which is one way that medical offices comply with the HIPAA technology standards?

by encrypting patient records and other confidential information

Mariska is attending a meeting about how the staff can help patients feel more comfortable in the hospital. Mariska suggests that the staff should always try to actively listen to patients. Which best describes the leadership role that Mariska is exhibiting?

committee member

Two nurses, Anderson and Marta, work at the same hospital. Marta accidentally wrote down the wrong dosage on a patient's chart. Anderson noticed the error and confronted Marta. Which best explains how Marta can resolve the conflict?

by taking responsibility

Jules, a technician, is performing maintenance on the microscopes in a lab. She is testing each microscope to make sure that it magnifies to a standardized level and provides accurate results. What is the technician doing?

calibrating the microscope

Marianna, a dental hygienist, works together with Dr. Garcia, a dentist, to make sure that their patients have healthy teeth and gums. Which type of health-care team do Marianna and Dr. Garcia belong to?

care delivery team

Which terms refer to structures in the axial region of the body?

cephalic buccal lumbar

Which of these is an uncontrollable risk factor for myocardial infarction?

congenital heart deformities

Sebastian has the flu, which can be passed on through contaminated body fluids such as the mucous that is released during coughing and sneezing. What is the highest and most specific level of precautions that should be used in Sebastian's hospital room?

droplet precautions

A nurse is discussing a condition with a patient. The nurse is careful to give the patient enough time to process each treatment option that she presents. This is best described as a(n)

emotional consideration.

Which are factors of a successful therapeutic relationship between a doctor and a patient?

empathy, active listening, and professionalism

A failure that would necessitate a root-cause analysis includes

equipment failure, human error, and organization error.

A surgeon washes her hands with antiseptic soap, disinfects her hands and surgical instruments, and puts on gloves. What aseptic technique is being practiced by the surgeon?

general asepsis

Which term can substitute for "feet"?

extremities

Which best describes an emotional barrier between a health-care professional and a patient?

feelings that negatively affect communication

Remi, a nurse in charge of checking patient blood sugar levels, notices that all of his patient blood sugars are abnormally high. He goes back and checks them all again with a new glucose monitor, and only a few of the patients have high blood sugar this time. He tests them again with the first machine and they are all high again. What should Remi do next?

fill out a medical device report and stop using the first machine

Javier is a new nurse who is testing a blood glucose monitor to make sure that it is giving accurate results. What would be best for Javier to do when he is done?

fill out a quality-control log

Only a small drop of blood is needed for testing blood sugar. Which is the best method to collect the specimen for this test?

finger prick

A patient care technician (PCT), Marc, who is like a nurse's assistant, is in a patient's room. The intravenous (IV) machine starts to beep because the IV line gets tangled. The PCT helps the patient to untangle the line, but the beeping continues. Only nurses are trained to work with IV machines, but the nurse, Aerin, is busy with another patient. Marc knows that since the line is now clear, all Aerin will need to do is hit a button to stop the beeping . What should Marc do?

go get the nurse so she can stop the beeping on the IV machine

Which is the most likely focus of observation for a nurse who works with an eye doctor?

headaches resulting from vision problems

Which of these are common symptoms during a myocardial infarction?

heartburn, chest pain, and pain in left arm

Collaborative applications use groupware, which allows people to work together, because the programs are primarily designed to

help health-care workers connect, share information, and make decisions together.

Which is the least likely benefit of using computers in the health-care field?

helps provide high technology jobs in the health-care industry

Physical therapists would most likely need to know which technical skill?

how to use exercise equipment

Anajali is studying for her Health Science test, and she needs to remember the sequence of events that lead to cardiac arrest. Which is the correct sequence? i. The heart beats erratically and often stops completely. ii. Ischemia progresses to an infarction. iii. Blockages occur in the right and left coronary arteries. iv. Insufficient blood supply to the heart happens.

iii, iv, ii, i

An employee at a hospital accidentally emails several patients' records to a medical supplier. This type of security breach is called

interception.

A patient asks her doctor to send a copy of her records to another medical office. However, the records are not transmitted because her doctor's electronic patient database is malfunctioning. This type of security failure is called

interference.

A baby needs an X-ray of his skull, so the X-ray technician places a lead shield over the baby's body to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure. The baby needs to be still for the X-ray but does not like the lead shield and keeps moving to try to get out from under it. What would be best for the technician to do in this case?

leave the shield on and help the baby calm down before taking the image

When rounding numbers, round down if the number to the right is

less than 5.

Nichole has a heart arrhythmia, which means that her heart does not beat to the correct rhythm. She has a pacemaker, a machine that connects to the heart and helps it beat at a regular rhythm and pace. What kind of medical equipment is Nichole using?

life support

A patient received a topical medication from his doctor. Which form of medication did the patient most likely receive?

lotion

Abbreviations allow

medical personnel to use quick, concise communication.

What is the most frequent cause for a sentinel event?

medication errors

Which prefix means "middle" or "intermediate"?

meso-

Which unit of measurement is commonly used to measure liquid medications?

milliliter (mL)

Two types of conflict resolution techniques are interpersonal techniques and behavioral techniques. What other technique could be used for conflict resolution?

negotiation techniques

Some scientists propose that osteoporosis, a disease characterized by weakening bones, originates in the brain's hypothalamus region. In which body system would these scientists classify osteoporosis?

neuroskeletal

A wide range of activities fall within the category of nonverbal communication. Select the actions that are nonverbal forms of communication.

nodding your head waving goodbye crying shrugging

Which abbreviations would be opposites?

not "top" and "AAO"

Jeff, a newly hired nurse, asks his supervisor if he can schedule a training meeting with the nursing staff. He would like to discuss strategies for helping patients and families who experience a tragedy. Which type(s) of goal(s) does the nurse wish to discuss?

only a professional goal

The label on Dominique's medicine bottle indicates that the medicine concentration is 20 mg per tablet. Which is the most likely administration route of this medication?

oral

Which of the following groups of people should be educated about asepsis strategies in a hospital? Select all that apply.

patients healthcare workers hospital custodial staff

The first step in the problem-solving process is defining the problem. What is the next step?

researching the problem

Due to his beliefs, Jakob refuses to have an operation in which animal parts would be used in his body. Which type of conflict did the patient have?

personal

Kaila is treating a patient at the scene of an automobile accident. She is having difficulty hearing the patient over the sound of police sirens. This is best described as a(n)

physical barrier.

A patient and her doctor speak different languages, so the doctor requests an interpreter. This is best described as a(n)

physical consideration.

Healthcare workers analyze data in the form of tables and charts in order to

provide solutions to healthcare problems.

Caleb was voted president of the local chapter of AMSA. Which skill(s) will he develop as the leader of the student organization?

public speaking, moderating, and presenting

Kristen is taking vital signs. She counts 10 beats/10 seconds and determines a rate of 60 beats/minute. What is she measuring?

pulse

Rank the following technical skills from the most basic to the most advanced.

read patient charts, calibrate microscopes, perform an MRI, repair an EEG machine

PIM is computer technology that is used to

record, store, and track patient information.

Computer and electronic technology are used in every stage of health care including

records, support and organizational systems, research, equipment, and communication technologies

When you cut and then paste a file, what are you doing?

removing it from its current location and placing it in another

When a medical device malfunctions or is suspected to have a defect, a healthcare worker is required to

report the device to the manufacturers and federal authorities.

Kendrick is responsible for organizing supplies in a health-care facility. Several staff members inform him that, in order to maintain safety and cleanliness, paper towels must be easily accessible at all times. As a result, Kendrick distributes extra paper towels to each treatment room, instead of storing them in the supply closet. Which best describes the leadership quality that Kendrick is exhibiting?

resilience

A doctor has to take a class about blood-borne pathogens as a part of his job at the hospital. What technique is being used by the hospital to prevent the spread of diseases?

safety training

Which plane divides the body into left and right portions?

sagittal

Most doctors agree that women over the age of 40 should have a professional breast exam every year. This is best described as a(n)

scientific recommendation.

A nurse practioner is assigning responsibilities to the other nurses. He assigns himself the job of emptying bedpans, a job that most of his staff dislikes. Which best describes the leadership skill that the nurse practioner is exhibiting?

setting an example

Which of the following best describes a computer virus?

software that can spread itself

Which of the following lists the processes from the most infectious agents killed to the least infectious agents killed?

sterilization, disinfection, cleaning

A doctor wrote a prescription stating, "8 mg tab qd." Which describes what the patient is supposed to do?

take 8 milligrams of medication in a tablet every day

Mindy notices that many new staff members do not know how to properly clean up hazardous waste. She organizes a meeting and invites all the new staff members so she can teach them the safe and appropriate procedure. Which best describes the leadership quality that Mindy is exhibiting?

taking initiative

What does evidence-based medicine (EBM) encourage healthcare workers to use?

the best available medical tests and treatments

A hospital administrator emailed an agenda to all the staff employees for an upcoming meeting. The agenda listed the points below. -Discuss the change in policy for dealing with patient privacy rights. -Discuss the possible solutions to overcrowding in the waiting rooms. -Discuss possible fundraising ideas for the purchase of a spectrophotometer. What part of the meeting is being effectively communicated to staff members?

the objectives of the meeting

Dr. Fern is a doctor that works in the ER. A patient, Hunter, comes in with chest pains. Dr. Fern asks the patient his family history and then asks questions about his symptoms, such as how long they have been occurring. Dr. Fern takes Hunter's blood pressure and runs an EEG, which is a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart and then uses software to show the results. Dr. Fern then diagnoses that Hunter has an issue with his heart's rhythm and prescribes a medication. What technical information is being used in this scenario?

the patient's blood pressure and EEG

The Event Viewer (Microsoft Windows) or Console (Apple Mac OS X) is used for what purpose?

to view incidents recorded in the Application, Security, and System logs

The prefix "carcin(o)-" in the word carcinogen refers to which?

tumors

Which specimen is typically collected by the patient unless he or she has a catheter?

urine

A patient returns to a doctor for a follow-up, and the doctor determines that the patient has not been taking his medication. The doctor sarcastically says, "You've done a good job taking care of yourself!" When the patient tries to explain why he has not followed the doctor's instructions, the doctor interrupts and tells him there is no acceptable excuse for not taking his medication. Which behaviors in this situation are typical of ineffective communication?

using sarcasm not listening to someone's explanation

Before testing a treatment for a patient suffering from frequent leg cramps, which must Dr. Panza specify? Check all that apply.

what a successful outcome is how the outcome will be measured how long the solution will be tried before making a judgment

Which best describes professionalism in a therapeutic relationship?

when a health-care worker is able to remain both caring and objective with a patient

When is a verbal report usually needed?

when results are urgent

After speaking with Laurence, a patient, two doctors determine two possible treatments for his condition, but they disagree about which would likely be the most effective. Each treatment can be started and stopped quickly without leaving side effects. Which is the best way for the doctors to resolve their conflicting opinions?

Decide on a balanced timeframe for each treatment and note which is more effective.

After a scientist formulates an investigable question, which is the correct order of steps in an investigation?

Develop a hypothesis, collect data, draw a conclusion, and communicate results.

Which is the best example of a health-care worker using good observational skills to treat a patient?

A nurse feels a patient's pulse and notes that he has red eyes.

Which health-care worker is using the best documentation strategy?

A nurse uses approved abbreviations.

Training meetings can be used to accomplish personal, professional, and organizational goals. Which best describes an example of a training meeting that will meet a personal goal?

A pregnant woman attends a class on proper nutrition during pregnancy.

Which may appear on the chart for a patient who has heart issues?

ACLS, AMI, CAD, EKG

Which best describes a benefit of being a member of HOSA?

HOSA creates partnerships between students and instructors.

Ayla went to the emergency room. After she was placed in an exam room, a male doctor went in to see her. She immediately was uncomfortable and showed many nonverbal cues to indicate her discomfort. What best describes what the doctor should do?

He should ask if she is uncomfortable with a male doctor and offer to get her a female doctor.

Rico is applying to medical school. On his resume, he includes his four student service organizations. During the application and acceptance process, what benefit might Rico receive from being part of these organizations?

It could increase his chance of getting a scholarship into medical school.

Jana went to the doctor feeling sick. The doctor diagnosed her with a bacterial infection and prescribed penicillin. Jana stopped the doctor and said that she was allergic to penicillin. What best describes what would have happened if Jana did not communicate with her doctor?

She could have had a sentinel event.

Which is the main reason that hospitals prohibit employees from downloading software onto hospital computers?

Software may carry viruses.

A doctor enters the exam room and has the following conversation with his patient. Doctor: "How are you feeling today?" Patient: "I am ok, but I have some pain in my ear." Doctor: "Let me take a look at it. It looks like you have an ear infection." Patient: "What can I do about it?" Doctor: "We will put you on antibiotics to treat it." Which best describes what happened in the conversation?

The doctor was the receiver, and the patient was the sender.

Derek, a lab technician, is looking at a blood specimen under a microscope. While completing a CBC (complete blood count), he notices that the red blood cell count is normal but that the white blood cell count is high. According to this specimen, what is most likely occurring in the patient?

The patient has a viral infection.

Tana, a medical student, is analyzing a tissue specimen under a microscope and sees a microorganism that she thinks is causing the patient's illness. Her instructor tells her that she is incorrect. What was most likely the medical student's error?

The student identified the microorganism as a virus, which cannot be seen under a microscope.

A company trains dolphins to be gentle enough to swim with people. The company prefers female dolphins and can use biotechnology to be sure that female dolphins are born during breeding. This gender-selection technology would be almost identical in humans. Why is this technology most likely not available to people?

The technology has ethical concerns.

During one day, an emergency room received 20 different patients that had a Salmonella infection. Salmonella is a bacteria that is found in undercooked meat or contaminated salads. According to the patients' histories, a majority of the patients lived in the same area. Which best describes what the hospital should do?

Warn the local grocery store that there may be contamination.

Mechanics of Myocardial Infarction A myocardial infarction occurs when one of the main coronary arteries, or one of the smaller branches, is unable to deliver oxygen-rich blood to the main muscle layer of the heart. Ischemia is the insufficient blood supply to an organ, usually used in reference to a heart with a blocked artery. Blockages can occur in the right coronary artery (RCA) and left coronary artery (LCA). If the blockage is not remedied quickly, usually in a matter of minutes, the ischemia progresses into an infarction (tissue destruction). The heart then beats erratically, and often stops completely.

Which of the following is true regarding a myocardial infarction? myocardium is affected

After meeting with a patient, Dr. Cedar reads several scholarly articles online about her patient's symptoms. In this case, is Dr. Cedar using technology appropriately?

Yes because she is performing research that will help her make an accurate diagnosis.

A lab technician observes a yeast-like microorganism in a blood specimen from a patient under a microscope. What is most likely occurring in the patient's body?

a fungal infection

Which is most needed in order for groupwork technology to succeed?

an agreement from everyone on the collaborative team to share equally in the work load

Which of the following is a system management tool?

an event viewer

After an emergency surgery, a nurse counts all the supplies and notices that a sponge is missing. The surgeon asks the nurse if she removed the sponge, and she replies that she thinks the surgeon removed it. Nobody on the team can account for the missing sponge. What best describes this scenario?

an undesirable outcome caused by poor teamwork

Hank is undergoing thoracic surgery. This means he is having an operation on his

chest.

Which is the process of generating meaning while exchanging verbal and nonverbal messages?

communication

A doctor is explaining treatment options to a patient by using complicated medical jargon, and the patient appears to be confused. This is best described as a(n)

communication barrier.

A set of mental habits that involve questioning and reasoning to come up with the best solutions is called

critical thinking

Which terms refer to structures in the appendicular region of the body?

plantar cubital axillary

An experiment showed that, on average, cell phones have 18 times the number of infectious agents as a toilet handle. In the chain of infection, the cell phone would represent a

reservoir.

Which form of personal protective equipment (PPE) should ideally be worn when a nurse treats a patient who has chicken pox?

respirator

A patient is in the emergency room for the fifth time in one month. He has rosy cheeks and feels warm. The patient weighs 187 pounds, and his heart rate is 72 beats per minute. Which is qualitative data about the patient?

rosy cheeks and feels warm