HSC Chapter 1

In health care, the term "sign" is used to designate something that can be seen or measured. It is a form of objective data. a. True b. False

True

Which of the following individuals best demonstrates the meaning of "thinking like a health care professional"? a. Dan, a surgical technologist, always uses a series of steps when preparing a patient for surgery. b. Angie, a laboratory technician, makes it a habit to collect the materials she will need before performing lab tests. c. Amy, a medical assistant, checks the label on medications at least three times before administering them to a patient. d. Jacob, a veterinary technician, brings to the veterinarian's attention what Jacob believes to be unusual behavior in a dog that was brought in for a check-up.

Jacob, a veterinary technician, brings to the veterinarian's attention what Jacob believes to be unusual behavior in a dog that was brought in for a check-up.

A/an ____ works with patients who have lung disorders or breathing problems.

Respiratory Therapist

Delegating tasks to family members is a good way to ensure you have adequate time to study. a. True b. False

True

It is projected that employment in the health care industry will grow by more than ____ by 2020. a. 10% b. 20% c. 30% d. 40%

30%

It is expected that between 2010 and 2020, ____ jobs will be created in the health care industry.

4.2 Million

Helping a classmate who needs a ride to school is one way to practice the "____" quality of a health care professional while you are still in school.

Be caring

Showing respect to a difficult patient is an example that demonstrates the "___" common core quality required by health care professionals to be effective in their jobs.

Care about others

_____ is the process of determining whether an individual has met predetermined standards.

Certification

A/an ____ operates equipment that uses sound waves to produce images of soft tissue.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

A good time management strategy is to complete your easiest tasks first. a. True b. False

False

All occupations that contain the designation "certified" in their title require about the same amount of education. a. True b. False

False

Becoming an occupational therapy aide requires more education than becoming an occupational therapy assistant. a. True b. False

False

Doing homework with your children in the room is not recommended because they can distract you from your work. a. True b. False

False

It is illegal for employers to require background checks and drug testing before hiring a new employee. a. True b. False

False

Learning for mastery means studying only the information necessary for passing tests. a. True b. False

False

Learning for mastery means studying the information needed to pass tests. a. True b. False

False

The majority of learning in a health care program involves memorizing facts, such as medical terms and the steps in performing a procedure. a. True b. False

False

The work of dietetic technicians focuses on helping patients lose weight. a. True b. False

False

Vomiting is an example of a symptom. a. True b. False

False

Working well with other people is necessary only in health care jobs that involve working directly with patients. a. True b. False

False

A physician who specializes in treating older persons is a/an ____ .

Gerentologist

Medical Transcriptionist

Medical Transcriptionist

Currently, more than 10% of the U.S. labor force works in health care. a. True b. False

True

Learners must acquire more information than that needed to pass tests in their classes. a. True b. False

True

Most occupational licenses granted by states have both educational and testing requirements. a. True b. False

True

On-the-job training is being replaced by formal education for most health care occupations. a. True b. False

True

Understanding why something is done in health care is as important as knowing how to do it. a. True b. False

True

Mr. Taylor, who is recovering from knee replacement surgery, tells Carla, a physical therapist assistant, that he is experiencing pain as he performs the exercises prescribed for him. How should Carla note this on Mr. Taylor's chart? a. as a symptom b. as a sign c. as an opinion d. as an assessment

as a symptom

Radiologic technologist is an example of a/an ___ occupation.

diagnostic

Which of the following is an example of a diagnostic occupation? a. electrocardiography technician b. pharmacy technician c. dietetic technician d. biomedical equipment technician

electrocardiography technician

home health aide

home health aide

Which of the following health care certifications is never voluntary? a. licensure b. certification c. approval d. registration

licensure

A patient's temperature reads 101.6°F. This is an example of ___ data.

objective

A pregnant woman would most likely have a/an ___ as her physician.

obstetrician

Prescriptions for eyeglasses are written by a/an ____.

optometrist

A ___ uses x-rays and radiation to diagnose and treat diseases.

radiologist

The career with the largest numerical increase in employment between 2010 and 2020 is

registered nurse

If a patient reports experiencing nausea, this would be recorded as a/an: a. symptom b. sign c. assessment d. opinion

symptom

As a physical therapist assistant, to whom at the clinic should Carla report Mr. Taylor's pain? a. the physical therapist b. the physical therapist aide c. the physical therapist technician d. the manager

the physical therapist

Nursing is an example of a/an ____ occupation.

therapeutic

It is important for adult learners who are parents to regularly spend some time with their children. a. True b. False

True

Paramedic is the highest level of emergency medical technician. a. True b. False

True

Pharmacists who are trained today must have a doctoral degree. a. True b. False

True

Some health care occupations have more than one form of approval or certification. a. True b. False

True

Which of the following is the best example of "thinking like a health professional"? a. applying what you know to new situations b. developing excellent technical skills c. being able to act quickly d. knowing all your employer's policies

applying what you know to new situations

Health care professionals must have integrity. This means that they: a. are honest at all times b. have compassion and care about their patients c. act as good team players d. have excellent communication skills

are honest at all times

When creating alternate solutions to problems, it is generally best to list: a. as many as possible, even if they seem impractical b. only those solutions that seem most likely to be successful c. solutions based on criteria you have developed, such as cost and time to implement d. only three or four to avoid confusion

as many as possible, even if they seem impractical

On the job, you should use thinking and problem-solving skills: a. when you are not too busy with your work and have the time b. in difficult situations in which your actions have significant consequences c. when you are hoping to be promoted d. at all times

at all times

Which of the following occupations is expected to have the highest increase in positions in the next few years? a. physicians b. medical assistants c. physical therapists d. registered nurses

nurse

refers to services that help patients regain and maintain wellness.

therapeutic

A good method for a/an ____ learner to master a list of medical terms would be to study a written list.

visual

Which of the following challenges is most likely to be faced by an adult returning to school? a. finding adequate time to study b. competing with younger students in the classroom c. memorizing important facts d. remembering the basics they learned in the past

finding adequate time to study

Which of the following careers should you investigate further if you enjoy working with detailed paperwork? a. ophthalmic laboratory technician b. magnetic resonance technologist c. health information technician d. dietetic technician

health information technician

Which of the following occupations is expected to have the largest percentage increase in the next few years? a. dental assistant b. home health aide c. physical therapist assistant d. surgical technologist

home health aide

Which study method would be the most effective for an auditory learner who is learning the names of the bones of the hand? a. listen to a lecture or recording of the names b. put together a model of the hand c. study drawings of the bones d. read the textbook chapter on bones

listen to a lecture or recording of the names

Most certifying organizations and licensing boards do not require that test applicants graduate from an accredited program. a. True b. False

False

Which of the following is an example of moving up the career ladder? a. A medical assistant who receives increased responsibilities. b. A registered nurse who is promoted to a supervisory position. c. A physical therapist assistant who returns to school to become a physical therapist. d. A dental hygienist who earns a raise in salary.

A physical therapist assistant who returns to school to become a physical therapist.

Phlebotomists perform laboratory tests on blood samples. a. True b. False

False

Which of the following is the best example of the meaning of integrity? a. Alan strives to tell the truth at all times. b. Noah consistently earns good grades in his classes. c. Liam is flexible and willing to change work schedules as necessary. d. Hal is friendly and easy to get along with.

Alan strives to tell the truth at all times.

Which of the following questions from a student best demonstrates that the student is thinking like a health care professional? a. Will we be tested on this procedure? b. Will we be likely to perform this procedure on the job? c. Can you tell me why it is important for the procedure to be performed in this way? d. Are they any short-cuts for performing this procedure?

Can you tell me why it is important for the procedure to be performed in this way?

______ ______are levels within an occupational area that require different amounts of education and training.

Career Ladders

Which of the following medical assistants best demonstrates "thinking like a health care professional"? a. Maria always follows the same procedure when taking a patient history. b. Craig makes sure that patients are comfortable when he shows them to the exam room. c. Carla notifies the physician when a long-time patient is displaying unusual behavior. d. Angie makes sure she has all the equipment she needs before starting a procedure.

Carla notifies the physician when a long-time patient is displaying unusual behavior.

Your school has a strict attendance policy and you know that if you miss one more day, you will fail your current classes. On Saturday, your car breaks down and you do not know how you will get to class on Monday. What should you do? a. Worry all weekend and complain to friends about your problem. b. Try calling your instructors to let them know you have an emergency. c. Gather information about your options and choose the option of carpooling with a friend. d. Drop your classes.

Gather information about your options and choose the option of carpooling with a friend.

Which is true for a person who has been convicted of certain crimes? a. He cannot practice certain health care occupations. b. He must graduate from an accredited program in order to practice certain occupations. c. He must show that he has been crime-free for at least five years. d. He must present three letters or recommendation describing his good character.

He cannot practice certain health care occupations.

What is the first step you should take when working to solve a problem? a. Gather the information needed to solve the problem. b. Identify the real problem. c. Decide if the problem is worth trying to solve. d. Think of as many alternative solutions as possible.

Identify the real problem.

Which of the following individuals is expressing an opinion? a. James: "According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the current unemployment rate in the United States is 5.5 percent." b. Dan: "According to a study I read published by the U.S. Department of Human Services, the best way to help the homeless is to volunteer at a local community center." c. Craig: "The percent of Americans who are obese continues to increase." d. Mike: "People who don't have jobs and lack medical insurance are just too lazy to work."

Mike: "People who don't have jobs and lack medical insurance are just too lazy to work."

___ means being placed on an official list after meeting educational and testing requirements.

Registration

Which of the following is an advantage that many adult learners have over younger learners? a. They have life experiences they can apply to their studies. b. They are more intelligent. c. They have more time to devote to their studies. d. They have better study skills.

They have life experiences they can apply to their studies.

A/an _____ administers medication to cause loss of sensation or feeling.

anesthesiologist

Brandon is interested in the field of nursing, but does not currently have a lot of time or the financial resources for training. Which of the following nursing careers would be best for him to pursue at this time? a. practical/vocational nurse b. registered nurse c. certified nursing assistant d. nurse practitioner

certified nursing assistant

What is the first step in a good problem-solving process? a. clearly identify the problem b. gather necessary information c. brainstorm solutions d. think about whether the problem can be solved

clearly identify the problem

Which of the following occupations would likely require the highest degree of manual dexterity? a. dental hygienist b. occupational therapy assistant c. pharmacy technician d. coding specialist

dental hygienist

Recall that Kevin wants to combine mechanical skills and working with patients. Which of the following careers is most likely a good fit for Kevin? a. diagnostic medical sonographer b. biomedical equipment technician c. medical laboratory technician d. pharmacy technician

diagnostic medical sonographer

Which of the following activities would most likely work best for a visual learner who is studying the characteristics of good medical documentation? a. practice creating samples of medical documentation b. say the characteristics out loud c. read about each the characteristics d. interview a medical information specialist

read about each the characteristics

When a license is required to practice a certain health care occupation, it is granted by the: a. school from which the student graduates b. occupation's professional organization c. federal government d. state government in which the professional wants to practice

state government in which the professional wants to practice

Once a health care professional has a few years of experience, he or she will be able to perform routine assignments automatically without much thought. a. True b. False

False

Only health care administrators are responsible for controlling costs in their facilities. a. True b. False

False

The Occupational Outlook Handbook contains a list of accredited schools for various health care occupations. a. True b. False

False

Which of the following students is best demonstrating dependable behavior? a. Ashley gets A's on all her tests. b. Madison is friendly with her classmates and instructors. c. Carlos always arrives to class on time. d. Jason asks questions in class when he does not understand something.

Carlos always arrives to class on time.

Which of the following nursing assistants is demonstrating bias in her actions? a. Emily is taking classes to learn more about working effectively with older patients. b. Cecilia believes that older patients are going to be more difficult to work with than younger patients. c. Brianna is working to improve her communication skills with patients of all ages. d. Kayla thinks that all patients deserve her full attention.

Cecilia believes that older patients are going to be more difficult to work with than younger patients.

Linda Stevens, LPN, works on the medical floor of a large hospital. One of her patients is Frank Gibbon, a recently diagnosed diabetic (diabetes is a condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin to control blood sugar levels). Early one morning when reviewing Mr. Gibbon's chart, Linda notices that Dr. Romero was in the previous evening and ordered the patient's blood sugar to be checked at 8:00 am. The results will determine if insulin is to be given. (The higher the level of blood sugar, the greater the amount of insulin to be given.) When Linda goes to check Mr. Gibbon's blood sugar level at 7:45 am, she discovers that he has just finished eating breakfast. She considers what she knows about diabetes: after eating, an individual's blood sugar normally increases for a few hours. What should Linda do about Mr. Gibbon's blood test? a. Perform the test as directed in the order. b. Ignore the order and take the blood test later. c. Contact Dr. Romero and inform him about the breakfast schedule. d. Wait until tomorrow and perform the blood test earlier before breakfast.

Contact Dr. Romero and inform him about the breakfast schedule.

Good instructors should include everything learners need to know for their future careers in their lectures. a. True b. False

False

Good instructors spend most of class time telling learners what they need to know to be successful in their occupations. a. True b. False

False

Most adult learners are at a disadvantage when they try to compete with younger learners. a. True b. False

False

Most of studying in health care will focus on memorizing facts. a. True b. False

False

Kevin Yang is a recent high school graduate who hopes to pursue a career in health care. He has enrolled to start classes at a local community college that offers many health care programs. Kevin knows that he wants to combine his mechanical aptitude with his desire to work with people, but he feels overwhelmed by the number of choices in the health care field. He is unsure how to make a decision that will significantly affect his life. How should Kevin start his search for the best career for him? a. Ask for his parents' opinion, because they know him well. b. Use resources such as the Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*Net to learn more about various health care careers. c. See what programs are available at the college closest to where he lives. d. Find out which occupations have the highest salaries.

Use resources such as the Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*Net to learn more about various health care careers.

Brenda has just started a dental assisting program. She wants to do well in school, but she needs to find reliable daycare for her two young children. She decides to use the five-step problem-solving process. What would she do as the last step in the process? a. choose an alternative solution b. evaluate how her chosen solution has worked out c. take action by implementing a likely solution d. implement the solution that seems most practical

evaluate how her chosen solution has worked out

Which of the following factors is most important for Kevin to consider as he makes a career choice? a. the amount of time necessary for education and training b. the cost of the necessary education c. his aptitude for the tasks he would be performing in the chosen career d. the number of jobs available in his geographic area

his aptitude for the tasks he would be performing in the chosen career

Jaime is trying to decide whether to study to become a surgical technologist or an emergency medical technician. Which of the following criteria would be best for making a decision that will most likely result in his being satisfied with his career? a. his preferences for workplace environment and conditions b. the length of time necessary to complete the required education c. the career choices of his friends d. which programs are offered at local schools

his preferences for workplace environment and conditions

Alex has received poor grades on his Math for Medical Assistants class. If he uses the five-step problem-solving process, what should be his first step? a. gather information he might use to solve the problem b. identify the real problem c. decide if the problem is worth trying to solve d. list as many alternative solutions as possible

identify the real problem

Jeff enjoys listening to his instructor's lectures in his Introduction to Health Care class and reading his textbook, but he is not interested in doing group projects with his classmates. He prefers to work alone and not communicate with others. How is this likely to affect his future career success if he chooses a career in health care? a. no effect as long as he performs his work b. negatively because work in health care requires communicating well with others c. positively because he will not waste time socializing with coworkers d. no effect because most health care professionals work on their own

negatively because work in health care requires communicating well with others

Jeff enjoys the lecture portion of his Introduction to Health Care class, but dislikes any kind of group work with his classmates. How is this likely to affect his future career success? a. no effect as long as he performs his work b. positively, because he will not waste his time socializing with coworkers c. negatively, because work in health care is performed by teams d. it depends on his employer

negatively, because work in health care is performed by teams

Brandon is interested in the field of rehabilitative therapy, but does not currently have a lot of time or the financial resources to attend school for many months or years. Which of the following careers would be best for him to choose under these circumstances? a. occupational therapist b. physical therapist aide c. physical therapist assistant d. occupational therapy assistant

physical therapist aide

A/an ____ works under the supervision of professionals who help patients develop their strength, range of motion, and movement

physical therapy assistant

Which of the following is an example of objective data? a. the instructor's opinion about the difficulty of a test b. the score a student earns on a test c. the nervousness the student experienced during a test d. the students' opinions about the fairness of a test

the score a student earns on a test

What is meant by "scope of practice" for a health care professional? a. the educational requirements for a health care occupation b. the tasks the professional can legally perform c. the skill requirements published by the corresponding professional organization d. the tasks assigned to an employee

the tasks the professional can legally perform

Karina is a surgical technologist. The patient she is preparing for surgery seems extremely nervous and is crying. As a thinking health care professional, Karina should: a. tell the patient not to worry, that everything will be fine b. use questions to determine why the patient is nervous and upset c. assume that all patients are nervous before surgery d. remain cheerful and ignore the patient's behavior

use questions to determine why the patient is nervous and upset

When choosing a health care occupation, which of the following factors should be given most consideration? a. the occupation that sounds most exciting b. the typical starting salary c. your natural abilities d. the availability of jobs

your natural abilities