INTRO TO HEALTH ULTIMATE STUDY GUIDE
______________ use a solution that the patient must drink, allowing visualization of soft tissues in the body.
fluoroscopies
___________ ________________ _________________ is at the heart of health care, because health records and health information systems serve as the backbone of healthcare systems, hospitals, clinics, and healthcare provider offices.
health information management
_________________ social workers provide psychosocial support to individuals, families, or vulnerable populations so they can cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer, or HIV/AIDS.
healthcare
What do they do? Mental health and substance abuse social workers
help clients with mental illness or addictions
Because of the ________ emotional demands and ________ pay, many personal care aides leave the occupation and therefore, job prospects for this occupation remain high. 1)
high
Although ____________ are expected to continue to be the major employer of clinical laboratory workers, employment is expected also to grow rapidly in medical and diagnostic laboratories, offices of physicians, and all other ambulatory healthcare services.
hospitals
Job opportunities are expected to continue to grow for respiratory therapists with the vast majority of those openings in _________________.
hospitals
Which of the following job locations are applicable to clinical laboratory scientists and technicians?
hospitals
During a cardiac catheterization procedure, the cardiovascular technologist is responsible for which of the following?
monitoring the patient for signs of arrhythmia
___ therapy began after WW1.
music
__________ understand music psychology and specialize in using music to accomplish treatment goals involving the restoration, maintenance, and improvement of mental and physical health.
music psychologists
Often work with cats and dogs in animal shelters
nonfarm animal caretakers
_____ and _____ specialize in imaging of the female reproductive system. 2)
obstetric sonographers
Look after animals in their own homes while their owner is away
pet sitters
Many employers prefer to hire transcriptionists who have completed _______________ training in medical transcription offered by many vocational schools and community colleges.
postsecondary
Child, family, and school social workers may be known as child welfare social workers, family services social workers, or child or adult _________________ social workers.
protective services
___________ is a physician who interprets radiographs.
radiologist
Which of the following best describes what is most needed for a genetic counselor to be successful in the field?
A strong scientific background and counseling skills
The main reasons the demand for genetic counselors has increased over the past decade includes which of the following?
All of these are correct
____ can track blood supply conditions and assist in the accurate biopsy of breast tissue.
Breast sonographers
Which of the following first-responders are more likely to provide basic life support to someone who is having a medical emergency?
Emergency medical technician
In order to perform advanced airway management, paramedics must be trained in which of the following?
Endotracheal intubation procedures
They study how environmental factors impact human health.
Environmental health specialists
They assess polluted sites and determine the cost and activities necessary to clean up the area.
Environmental restoration planners
(T/F) All states, with the exception of Florida, require that respiratory therapists be licensed.
False
(T/F) Chemo and radiation therapy are always used in conjunction when treating cancer.
False
(T/F) Licensure and certification is required for occupational health and safety technicians by many employers.
False
(T/F) Respiratory therapy technicians assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments and diagnostic procedures.
False
(T/F) Respiratory therapy technicians use oxygen or oxygen mixtures and chest physiotherapy to treat patients.
False
(T/F) School psychologists often observe children in the classroom and at play and advise school administrators as to what grade level the child should be assigned to during the next school year.
False
(T/F) Substance abuse counselors are also known as addict resource officers
False
(T/F) Technologists and technicians wear badges that deflect radiation and minimize their exposure.
False
(T/F) Two specialty areas for nuclear medicine technologists are cardiology and obstetrics / gynecology.
False
Athletic trainers can also be referred to as fitness or personal trainers
False
True or False? In healthcare facilities, health educators help organize the physician's schedule and facilitate the patient appointment times throughout the daylight hours.
False
True or False? Psychiatric technicians help patients to dress, bathe, and groom, and they may play card games or other games with patients.
False
In which of the following industries would a nursing assistant most likely make a higher annual salary?
General surgical hospital
Which of the following psychologists most likely deals with the special mental health problems faced by the elderly?
Gerophyschologists
What do they do? Medical social workers
Help patients and their families by linking patients with resources in the hospital and in their own community
What is the name of the project which has uncovered the genetic basis for many diseases and increased the demand for genetic counselors to assist individuals, families, and physicians in making decisions regarding health care treatment?
Human genome project
Community health educators often educate which of the following groups with information related to the importance of funding health programs?
Legislators
______________________ produces multiple cross-section images to create a three-dimensional image
MRI
________________ use low-dose X-ray systems to produce images of the breast.
Mammographers
Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for the Certified Genetic Counselor licensure examination?
Master's degree
What is the standard credential for most health service managers?
Master's degree in public health
Child, family, and school social workers
May also be known as child welfare social workers or family services social workers; often work for schools or local government
Who is most likely to perform administrative and clinical tasks in order to keep the medical office running smoothly?
Medical Assistant
What are the three highest paying areas of employment for genetic counselors?
Medical and diagnostic laboratories, management of companies and enterprises, specialty hospitals
Who would provide chair-side assistance and possibly show patients how to insert, remove, and care for contact lenses?
Optometric Assistant
Which of the following healthcare support personnel would most likely be responsible for nonmedical care of patients?
Orderlies
The greatest number of employment opportunities for medical assistants are in which of the following places?
Physician offices
An example of the coursework required for a career in genetic counseling includes which of the following?
Population genetics
What is the name of the genetic screening test that is recommended for all pregnant women over the age of 35?
Prenatal screening
Child and family social workers
Provide assistance to improve the social psychological functioning of children and their families
What does the clinical scientist do with the results after testing and examining a specimen?
Relay the results to the physician
(T/F) A dosimetrist is a technician who is responsible for calculating the dose of radiation that is used in a cancer treatment.
True
(T/F) All states require a license for any substance abuse or behavioral disorder counselor who wishes to work in a private setting.
True
(T/F) Experimental or research psychologists study the behavior of both human beings and animals
True
(T/F) Individual states determine licensure requirements and most states do not require phlebotomists to be licensed.
True
(T/F) Kinesiotherapists use rehabilitative exercises, reconditioning, and physical education to treat patients who have problems moving.
True
_____ aid mammography in the detection of breast cancer.
breast sonographers
Radiation therapy is sometimes used as the sole treatment for ____________, but it is usually used in conjunction with chemotherapy or surgery.
cancer
Assistant administrators direct activities in ________________ areas such as nursing, surgery, and therapy.
clinical
___ psychologists apply scientific knowledge of human behavior to the care and treatment of the handicapped and the disturbed. Their purpose is to help the individual who is maladjusted learn new and better habits of behavior so as to find a more satisfactory way of living.
clinical
Which of the following would prepare patients for examination and assist with medical histories and vital signs?
clinical medical assistant
HMO managers perform all the functions of administrators and managers in large medical group practices as well as establishing a comprehensive _________________ package.
medical benefits
New veterinarians can expect to find better job prospects in which of the follow areas?
-public health -disease control -corporate sales -population studies
Qualifications specific to phlebotomists include which of the following?
-work in stressful situations -accuracy and coordination -excellent eyesight
How many clinical training hours are included in the minimum bachelor degree requirement for certified music therapists?
1,200 hours
What does certification of a medical assistant indicate?
A medical assistant meets certain standards of competence
A veterinarian technician would be responsible for which of the following?
All of these are correct
Genetic counseling is experiencing an increase in certain fields of specialization that include which of the following?
All of these are correct (cardiovascular health, Genomic medicine, assisted reproductive technologies)
The chief administrator of a group practice is responsible for which of the following?
All of these are correct (providing overall management direction, maintaining its competitive position, negotiating contracts)
Social workers assist people by helping in many ways. Which of the below are examples of ways they help others.
All of these are correct.
The ___________ ___________ _____________ ___________ was founded in the 1950s to gain professional status for music therapists who used vocal and instrumental music with individuals and groups to promote social, emotional and cognitive function.
American Music Therapy Association
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) requires personnel who perform highly complex tests to have at least which of the following?
Associate's degree
Which of the following professional roles focuses on improving athletic performance or treating muscle or bone injuries?
Athletic trainers
Which of the following best describes a nursing home administrator?
B) May wear various hats such as director of finance, facilities, and personnel director C) Often have only one or two assistant administrators but sometimes none E)Typically involved in day-to-day management decisions
What is the most common entry-level degree necessary for social workers?
Bachelor's degree
Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for the Certified Health Education Specialist examination?
Bachelor's degree
____________ produces a substantial number of cross-sectional X-rays of an area of the body.
CT scans
Technologists who use ultrasound to examine the heart chambers, valves, and vessels are referred to as which of the following?
Cardiac sonographers
Which of the following facilities make recommendations for the safety of pet food as well as drug safety for animals?
Centers for Veterinary Medicine (CVM)
They study effects on ecosystems caused by the changing climate.
Climate change analysts
Which of the following would be considered core competencies that are typically covered during a brief period of on-the-job training for community health workers?
Communication, Health information specific to the job duties, outreach skills
Aside from their job training, what other skills set would surgical technologists most likely need to have?
Conscientious, have manual dexterity, be emotionally stable
Completed by the cardiovascular technician, a basic electrocardiograph (EKG) requires which of the following? 2)
Defibrillator paddles
A veterinarian would be expected to perform which of the following tasks?
Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries in animals
Which of the following areas employ the largest numbers of health educators?
Governments
Specialize in maintaining a pet's appearance
Groomers
_____ and _____ can examine the fetus and track the baby's growth.
Gynecologic & obstetric sonographers
_____ and _____ specialize in imaging of the female reproductive system. 1)
Gynecologic sonographers
Work in locations that use radiation and radioactive material
Health physicists
Which of the following psychologists promote good health through health maintenance counseling programs designed to help people achieve health-oriented goals?
Health psychologists
What do they do? Geriatric social workers
Help elderly and their families find services for older adults
What do they do? Hospice and palliative care social workers
Help patients adjust to serious, chronic, or terminal illnesses
Which of the following may lead to job growth for specialists to maintain both the power plant workers and the surrounding environment?
Increased adoption of nuclear power as a source of energy
Which of these are top four employers for child, family, and school social workers?
Individual and family services, state governments, local governments, elementary and secondary schools
They work with industry to increase the efficiency of their operations and thereby limit the impacts these activities have on the environment.
Industrial ecologists
Identify workplace health hazards, such as lead, asbestos, noise, pesticides, and communicable diseases
Industrial or occupational hygienists
Which of the following responsibilities is important for the chief administrator?
Institutional planning
Which health professional uses rehabilitative exercises, reconditioning, and physical education to treat patients who have problems moving in any way?
Kinesiotherapists
For the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), veterinarians do which of the following?
Monitor food borne illness
Which of the following psychologists often work in stroke and head injury programs and study the relationship between the brain and behavior?
Neuropsychologists
_____ focus on the nervous system, including the brain.
Neurosonographers
_____ may scan blood vessels to assess for abnormalities.
Neurosonographers
Which educator position is primarily concerned with the school environment?
School health educator
School social workers
Serve as the link between students' families and the school
Identify which component would be considered "outside" of a massage therapist's scope of practice.
Skeletal manipulation
Which of the following areas employ the lowest numbers of health educators?
Social assistance programs
Healthcare social workers
Support individuals and families so they can cope with illness
Which employment field would a health information technician most likely have the highest annual salary?
Surgical hospital
(T/F) The ACVREP provides certification for orientation and mobility specialists who meet specified education and experience standards and successfully complete the certification exam.
True
(T/F) The diagnosis-related groups system determines the amount for which Medicare or other insurance programs will reimburse the healthcare provider.
True
(T/F) True or False? Community health workers advocate for the health needs of community members.
True
While performing their job duties, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) typically work in what type of setting?
Variable
Train animals for riding, security, performance, obedience, or assisting people with disabilities
animal trainers
___ therapy, and dance therapy began after WW2.
art
Health service managers advance by moving into positions with more responsibility such as _______________ or associate administrator.
assistant
Phlebotomists primarily ____________, which is then used for different kinds of medical laboratory testing.
draw blood
Personal and home care aides are not required to meet formal __________ requirements, but most have a high school diploma.
educational
The emergency medical responder has the __________________ to assess a patient's condition and manage respiratory, cardiac, and trauma emergencies.
emergency skills
Health information technicians usually work in a(n) _______________that is pleasant and comfortable, and they have little or no physical contact with patients.
environment
They study the effects that various chemicals have on ecosystems.
environmental chemists
Consider the design of industrial, office, and other equipment to maximize workers' comfort, safety, and productivity
ergonomists
Health _____________ professionals work to develop more efficient, effective, and intuitive ways of controlling stored health information, managing clinical workflow tasks, and improving the general security of health information.
informatics
Psychiatric technicians and aides are prone to _________ due to the performance of physically demanding tasks, such as lifting patients.
injury
Care for animals in zoos where they plan diets, feed, and monitor the eating patterns of animals
keeper
Care for pets while their owners are working or traveling
kennel attendants
A master of ______________ degree is necessary for librarian positions in most public, academic, and special libraries, and in some school libraries.
library science
Because of the ________ emotional demands and ________ pay, many personal care aides leave the occupation and therefore, job prospects for this occupation remain high. 2)
low
Which of the following professions uses touch to manipulate the soft-tissues—muscles, tendons, and connective tissue?
massage therapists
A ____________degree in social work is typically required for positions in healthcare facility and school settings, and is required for clinical work.
master's
Students interested in applying to respiratory therapy programs should take courses in health, biology, _______________, chemistry, and physics.
mathematics
Athletic trainers instruct athletes in exercises to improve balance and ___________ and in home exercises and therapy programs.
strength
Completed by the cardiovascular technician, a basic electrocardiograph (EKG) requires which of the following? 1)
the attachment of electrodes to the patient's chest
Medical transcriptionists ___________and edit recorded dictation by physicians and other healthcare providers regarding patient assessment and treatment.
translate
Veterinarians check animals for _____________ ___________ such as Escherichia coli and advise owners on the treatment of their animals.
transmissible diseases
Some paramedics work as part of a helicopter's flight crew and transport critically ill or injured patients to ___________ _____________.
trauma centers
Respiratory therapists connect patients who cannot breathe on their own to _____________ that deliver pressurized oxygen into the lungs.
ventilators
While most career EMTs and paramedics work in metropolitan areas, _____________ EMTs and paramedics are more common in small cities, towns, and rural areas.
volunteer
EMTs and Paramedics typically have irregular working hours because emergency services function ___________ a day.
24 hours
Genetic counselors perform the following duties as part of their job.
All of these are correct
Recommended qualities for all athletic trainers consist of which of the following?
All of these are correct
Which of the following associations offers certification for phlebotomists?
All of these are correct
Which of the following use phlebotomists to perform blood draws?
All of these are correct
Social workers may be employed in a variety of settings, including which of the follow?
All of these are correct (Child welfare agencies, colleges, hospitals)
Which of the following levels of administration are found in hospitals and other large facilities?
All of these are correct (Internal management, Specialized staff, executive)
A health service manager would be responsible for which of the following?
All of these are correct (Planning, Organizing, and Coordinating delivery of healthcare)
The minimum requirements for environmental scientists and specialists would be which of the following?
Bachelor's degree in biology
(T/F) A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement for social and human service assistants, but employers often seek individuals with relevant work experience or education beyond high school.
True
(T/F) An arterial blood sample is drawn when a respiratory therapist needs to analyze the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the patient.
True
(T/F) As people become more aware of sports-related injuries at a young age, demand for athletic trainers is expected to increase.
True
(T/F) Because doctor and other healthcare professionals require blood work for analysis and diagnosis, demand for phlebotomists will remain high.
True
(T/F) Clinical laboratory tests play a role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
True
(T/F) Correctional facilities will see an increase in the need for psychiatric technicians and aides because of the aging prison population.
True
(T/F) Nurses and dietitians are examples of health professionals that specialize in sports medicine by working in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation.
True
(T/F) One credential for medical assistants is the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
True
(T/F) Psychiatric technicians and aides socialize with patients and lead them in educational and recreational activities.
True
(T/F) Psychiatric technicians, also known as mental health technicians, provide therapeutic care to patients who are mentally impaired or emotionally disabled.
True
(T/F) Respiratory therapists use ventilators to deliver pressurized oxygen into the patients' lungs.
True
(T/F) Vascular exam studies have become used more routinely related to the rules governing reimbursement.
True
Health information technicians that use various classification systems to code, categorize, and report patient information for insurance reimbursement are often referred to as ______________.
coders
Top administrators in smaller facilities handle more details of the ______________ operations.
daily
For the treatment of mental or emotional disorders, ___________ use body posture and movement to evaluate patients who have experienced physical or psychological trauma.
dance therapists
A ________________ degree usually is required for independent practice as a psychologist.
doctoral
Radiation oncologists and __________________ (technicians who calculate the dose of radiation that will be used for treatment) review the patient records to ensure that the treatment plan is working, monitor the amount of radiation exposure that the patient has received, and help keep side effects to a minimum.
domsimetrists