Health Science Semester Exam Spring

A temperature considered febrile and would likely prompt a physician to administer fever reducing medications?

An oral temperature of 100.5°F

Iron or vitamin B12 supplements may be a treatment for which of these diseases?

Anemia

What should health care workers strive for when on the phone?

Clear voice with normal volume

Women have a higher rate of ____ than men, because they have a shorter ____ than men.

Cystitis, Urethra

An average normal range of less than 80 mm Hg is the standard for which blood pressure measurement?

Diastolic

Which of the following is the best method for communicating team goals?

Discuss goals in a group meeting

Which of the following describes the correct use of a tympanic thermometer?

Use plastic covers to prevent the spread of infection

Which muscles of the respiratory system are located between the ribs?

Intercostal

After entering a patient's room, what should you do first?

Introduce yourself

Which of the following in NOT a method that health care workers and patients can use to overcome a hearing challenge?

Look at the patient's chart when speaking

Which body system's main function is to protect the body by fighting infection and disease?

Lymphatic

SMART Goals

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time Bound

Which of the following respiration rates is normal for a 6 year old girl?

20

Holistic health care uses therapies from biomedical, complementary, and what other source?

Alternative medicine

With an ulcer, what causes the damage to the lining of the digestive tract?

An increase in the amount of stomach acid

When taking blood pressure, how should the patient's arm be positioned?

At heart level, supported, with palm facing up

Patient is having difficulty breathing, respiration rate of 5 bpm. Which of the following describes your patient?

Bradypnea

What is the name of the world's first pandemic, which occurred during the Dark Ages?

Bubonic Plague (Black Death)

Brad gave a boring presentation. Fred made fun of him in front of everyone. This is an example of _____?

Bullying

What is the body's main source of energy?

Carbohydrates

Which body system's main function is to carry oxygen and nutrients to body tissue and remove waste from them?

Cardiovascular

A team member is out sick. You do the presentation yourself. What type of role are you taking on the team?

Chameleon

Which of the following is true of alternative and complementary therapies?

Complementary therapies combine alternative and biomedical therapies

Medical facility in which all employees are required to wear white shoes. Some don't agree. What should you do?

Comply with the rule and wear appropriate shoes

When solving a problem in a group situation, which of the following traits should be demonstrated?

Compromise

Which of the following is true of blood borne pathogens?

Testing is only way to know if a patient is infected with HPV, HCV, or HIV

Which of the following is true about a PPO?

The insured person does not need to choose a primary care physician

What should an employee do if a goal fails to be accomplished?

Evaluate the goal and determine the reason for failure

Aid uses the problem solving method. After implements her solution, her strategy didn't work. What should she do next?

Evaluate the results and create a new solution

What should be done if you are concerned about a patient's ability to understand important information?

Get permission from the patient to speak with a family member

What can be done to help prevent brain damage from a stroke?

Give the patient drugs to break up clots within the first 3 hours

In addition to height and weight, taking infant body measurements includes which of the following?

Head Circumference

Which of the following is a benefit of oral communication over written communication?

It provides immediate feedback

What part of long bones stores bone marrow?

Medullary Canal

Why is geriatric care in high-demand?

People are living longer

Which of these items is NOT included in the formed elements of blood?

Plasma

Which body system's main functions are to take in nutrients from food, absorb water, and eliminate solid waste?

Digestive

How should subjective statements by the patient be documented?

Exact words in quotation marks

Which of these INCREASES a person's pulse rate?

Fever

Why do HMOs encourage healthy lifestyle practices?

It is cheaper to prevent illness than to treat an illness

What is a therapeutic diet?

Modification of a normal diet for a health reason

A patient is farsighted. This means the patient can see which of the following well?

Objects that are further away

You've been asked to fix a design team. The team argues a lot. Team leader is controlling. What would you recommend?

Replace the leader with someone who has a more laissez-faire leadership style

Which body system's main function is to give shape to and protect the body?

Skeletal

What type of wellness is acquired through good relationships with other people?

Social

Medicaid is run by the ____ government

State

What is another term for "symptom"?

Subjective observation

In what type of circulation does the oxygenated blood flow between the heart and the cells of the body?

Systemic

Why are some costae called "false ribs?"

They only attach to other ribs via cartilage or have no attachments

What is the purpose of a routine physical exam?

To diagnose, treat, immunize, order tests, and encourage healthy living style