Quizzes
The chart below shows the average patient wait times in a doctor's office on a specific day. 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
A doctor calculated that her patient needs to take 162 mg of medication each day. The pills that the patient needs only come in doses of 20 mg. How many pills should the patient take each day?
8
*56-80 CAREFUL 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.
What is the difference between a law and a regulation?
A law is a rule that is written by the government, and a regulation is a description of how the law should be implemented.
*94=117 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.
The chart below compares first aid for a drug overdose to first aid for an alcohol overdose. The information in one row is incorrect because the "Drug Overdose" column was mistakenly switched with the column for "Alcohol Overdose." Drug Overdose Alcohol Overdose A Information should be gathered on what type was ingested. Vital signs will be monitored. B The stomach may be pumped. The stomach may be pumped. C IV fluids may be given to prevent dehydration. Charcoal may be given to prevent absorption of the poison. D Vital signs will be monitored. Oxygen may be given. Which row is incorrect?
row C
Janet is a nurse in a hospital. When Janet attends to a patient who has a head wound, she follows a specific set of rules. Janet is practicing a(n)
safety procedure.
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
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.
Which makes the following statement true? A person cannot get a blood-borne disease by
sharing food and drinks
A hospital is evaluating its use of prevention methods for reducing worker exposure to blood-borne illnesses. The hospital uses many methods of disinfection and sterilization and labels every biohazard material appropriately. All employees are trained in first aid prevention and in how to clean up bodily fluids appropriately. What is missing from the hospital's plan?
sharps disposal containers
Urine, blood, or tissue samples that are going to be analyzed are called
specimens
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
Corine, a hospital administrator, is facilitating a meeting. She asks a volunteer to record what happens during the meeting. The volunteer writes down the start time, the end time, who attended, and a summary of the topics discussed. What important task did the facilitator give the volunteer?
taking minutes
A report was created that outlined the outbreak of a disease called fungal meningitis among patients who received contaminated steroid injections. Another report was published that outlined solutions to help prevent job injuries that could occur in the construction industry. The government agency that is responsible for documenting both of these reports is
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Avian influenza, a virus that can infect humans through contact with contaminated birds, was found in a patient who was living in Indonesia. The international agency that will most likely monitor this virus to prevent an outbreak is
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Many airports use security scanning equipment on passengers. A government organization that would oversee the safety performance of this technology would be
the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Which is an example of irrelevant data if a health-care worker is determining if a newborn patient should be released from a hospital?
the baby's eye and hair color
If a person is involved in an incident at a medical facility, where should a report be filed?
the facility or a federal agency
Which of the following is most likely a potential hazard for hospital staff?
the handling of violent patients
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
Which best describes biotechnology?
the use of machines to extract and recombine strands of DNA
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?
therapeutic
The following is a list of common safety practices in medical offices. 1. Wash hands. 2. Clean spills. 3. Wear personal protective equipment. 4. Throw away hazardous waste in a specific way. 5. Label chemicals. 5. Read and follow warning signs and labels. Which best describes the general purpose of this list?
to ensure employee and patient safety
Which nosocomial infection is most likely to be contracted from a catheter?
urinary tract infection
Which specimen is typically collected by the patient unless he or she has a catheter?
urine
After a disaster, CERT often springs into action. CERT consists of
volunteers trained in disaster response skills
The Heimlich maneuver (also called abdominal thrusts) is used primarily
when a foreign body airway obstruction occurs.
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
Which practice would most likely increase the level of cleanliness in a hospital?
workers washing their hands continuously throughout the day
Which is an example of documentation?
writing down a patient's temperature
A physical therapist has received her annual evaluation, and it suggests that she takes an AMA documentation workshop. What can she improve in this workshop?
written communication strategies
Which of the following Internet websites is most likely to provide reliable information?
www.anatomy.gov
Which is an example of diagnostic equipment?
a MRI machine
Read the list. - personal protective equipment, such as gloves and masks - pain medication - bandages, gauze, and tape - a blanket - antiseptic or alcohol wipes - a stethoscope and a blood pressure cuff This list is most likely
a basic emergency kit.
Which best defines medical asepsis?
a condition that is sterile or free from infection
*132- 156 Which type of computer program will best allow a healthcare worker to create a table, pie, bar or line chart from straightforward data?
a database program such as Microsoft Access or SQL Server
Dr. Saul treated Frederick for chronic bronchitis, but it was later proven that Frederick actually had emphysema. This mistake in determining what was wrong with Frederick is
a diagnostic error
The laundry room of a hospital houses various detergents and cleaning chemicals. Which of the following would be most helpful in increasing safety regarding accidental spills on an employee's body?
a facility for employees to quickly flush the chemicals from their eyes or body
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
An employee is treating a patient who has influenza. The employee should wear
a gown, latex gloves, and a face mask.
Surgeons had to reopen Carla's knee because a surgical sponge had been left inside. This type of error is
a human error
A disaster plan for a medical facility must include
a list of the roles and responsibilities of each staff member.
Medicine is an example of
a medical supply.
The normal temperature of a human is typically 37°C (98.6 °F). The chart below shows a patient's temperature over three days. What does the chart show?
a pattern of elevated temperature over the course of three days
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
Dr. Patel properly washes her hands before every surgery. Hand washing is an example of
a safeguard.
Read the quotation from a hospital's policy about employees wearing goggles. An employee should tighten goggle straps over his or her eyes until the goggles seal to his or her face. Which best describes this instruction?
a safety procedure
Which best defines trauma?
a serious physical or emotional wound
A poison is
a substance that can cause harm to the health of the body.
Hugo is complaining of a headache, and he is asking questions that show that he is confused. He appears to be having difficulty speaking and complains that his left arm is heavy and hard to move. What is most likely causing Hugo's symptoms?
abnormal electrical pattern in the brain
Which is most needed in order for groupwork technology to succeed?
an agreement from all the health-care workers that are involved to keep patient confidentiality
Being aware of other people's emotional cues such as body language makes you
an effective listener.
Which best describes an incident command system (ICS)?
an outline of who is responsible for different components of a disaster plan
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
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
Xavier's prescription reads "prn." This means that Xavier should take his medication
as needed.
Which is an example of an evaluation process in health care?
assessing the accuracy of the information and conclusions
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
In a health-care facility, a disaster plan should be developed
before an emergency occurs
A hospital safety manual details which materials are considered hazardous and nonhazardous. Which is considered a hazardous material?
blood
Which is one way that medical offices comply with the HIPAA technology standards?
by encrypting patient records and other confidential information
Which is a way that an employee could comply with a hospital safety policy?
by reporting an unsafe condition such as broken equipment
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
A health-care worker measures and records the volume of urinary output from a patient for two days and confirms that the output volume is declining even though the patient's intake has not changed. The health-care worker shares this information with a supervisor. Sharing the information is an example of
communicating the results of observations.
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.
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?
confidence
A set of mental habits that involve questioning and reasoning to come up with the best solutions is called
critical thinking
Glenbrook Hospital finds that wrist pain is common among its lab workers. The hospital determines that the lab workers use repetitive hand motions in sorting and storing test tubes. Glenbrook's next step should be to
devise a strategy to reduce the risk of wrist injury.
Lin suffers from pain in her right wrist. Several doctors check her wrist regularly over a period of time. Doctors' notes and MRI results confirm that Lin has carpal tunnel syndrome. Her successful diagnosis is made as a result of
direct observations
One of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's recommendations for how to prevent blood-born pathogens from infecting health-care workers is to
dispose of used needles promptly in appropriate sharps disposal containers.
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
Which is the least likely benefit of using computers in the health-care field?
elps provide high technology jobs in the health-care industry
*(16-40) Health-care providers must be prepared for emergencies. A person who can help bring order in an emergency situation is called an
emergency manager.
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
The Joint Commission may
evaluate a patient's complaint about a particular health-care organization
Which is an example of decontamination equipment?
eyewash
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
*170-195 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
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
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
In the waiting room of an emergency room, a patient has a facial expression that is twisted in agony and is hunching over, holding his stomach, and groaning. The nurse looked up and noticed that he needed to be seen immediately. What was the verbal communication that the patient gave to the nurse?
groaning
Which is the most likely focus of observation for a nurse who works with an eye doctor?
headaches resulting from vision problems
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 of the following is known to cause seizures?
high fever
Bentley found the notes below that he took during health science class in school. However, they are missing a title. Medical professionals are likely to give them during their career, for example, when delivering staff training. It is a good idea to use visual aids and give handouts. To be most effective, choose a topic you are familiar with, practice in advance, speak clearly, and provide opportunities for the audience to respond. What is the most accurate title for his notes?
how to prepare a verbal report
Physical therapists would most likely need to know which technical skill?
how to use exercise equipment
Formatting data into a pie chart may help determine
if the data show relative proportions.
The Ohio Surgery Center in Columbus, Ohio, is accredited by the Joint Commission. A benefit of the Joint Commission's accreditation is
instilling public confidence in the Ohio Surgery Center's efforts to provide high-quality health care.
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 burn is a type of trauma because
it involves physical injury to the body.
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
A patient received a topical medication from his doctor. Which form of medication did the patient most likely receive?
lotion
Which unit of measurement is commonly used to measure liquid medications?
milliliter (mL)
An employee at a hospital accidentally emails several patients' records to a medical supplier. This type of security breach is called
misappropriation.
Mei-Ling and Stefon have to give a presentation together. They disagree about what should be the main points of the presentation and begin to argue. After much disagreement, Mei-Ling suggests that they each make a list of points they like and don't like about each other's ideas. Then, they combine the liked points from each of these lists and make them into the main points of the presentation. Which type of conflict resolution did Mei-Ling use?
negotiation and compromise
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
An X-ray technician is giving a verbal report to a doctor. The doctor interrupts many times to ask questions about the report. However, these questions are spoken hastily, and the technician is not really sure if she's understood what she's being asked. The technician gets impatient with the interruptions, and she decides enough questions have been answered when she is done with her report. What does the doctor need to improve?
oral communication strategies
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
During an accident at a playground, a fence post pierces Jennifer's arm. This trauma would be classified as
physical and penetrating trauma.
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.
Using text that is only slightly modified from its original version without giving proper credit is a form of
plagiarism.
Which three steps must be followed if an employee is exposed to a blood-borne pathogen?
post-exposure prophylaxis, testing with follow-up, the employer writes an exposure report
To deliver an effective oral presentation, Aiko
practiced giving the presentation.
*Anticipating disaster and developing a plan before an emergency is an example of being
proactive
Read the passage below. The patient has been under our care for three weeks. The patient arrived for her follow-up appointment today in the main office location. The patient's stitches were removed, and the area was cleaned with antiseptic. A prescription was given to treat the area and prevent infections. A second follow-up appointment was scheduled two weeks from today. This passage is best described as
progress notes.
To avoid allergic reactions to latex gloves, the safest response from hospitals would be to
provide alternative gloves for hospital staff
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
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.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, President George W. Bush declared the Gulf Coast a federal disaster area, thereby allocating billions of dollars to help rebuild infrastructure. This financial aid is an example of which step in emergency management?
recovery
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.
Which form of personal protective equipment (PPE) should ideally be worn when a nurse treats a patient who has chicken pox?
respirator
What is the most frequent cause for a sentinel event?
retention of a foreign body
A medical student is in a class about specimen analysis. The instructor asks how a lab technician should look for a viral infection in a patient, and the student answers that molecular testing might be helpful. Which would be the best response from the instructor?
"That is incorrect because molecular testing analyzes a person's own DNA and does not look at viruses."
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
Edward must take 75 mg of medicine each morning. Each of his pills is 30 mg. How many pills should Edward take each day?
2.5
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.
The doctor emailed the pharmacist a question about the proper dose of medication to give a patient. Which is the best response that a pharmacist should give to the email?
A response asking for more clarification.
Which is an example of a problem with data collection in the health-care field?
A survey has relevant questions, but a low number of people respond.
A patient has a complaint against a certain doctor. To which organization should the patient complain?
American Hospital Association
Imagine that patients who are admitted to hospitals are getting sick by a general practice that most health-care professionals do. Which agency should work on getting laws passed against this practice?
American Hospital Association
Which act prevents discrimination against people who have HIV/AIDS?
Americans with Disabilities Act
While the doctor explains a diagnosis to a patient, the patient has a confused look on his face. What should the doctor do to ensure effective communication?
Ask if the patient understands, and if they don't, explain it again in different terms.
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
What is the difference between CPR and using an AED?
CPR pumps blood through the body, and an AED restarts the heart.
Mariana would like to include a reference to a journal article in her research paper. Which reference is presented in the correct format and contains the needed information?
Campos D. Lifestyle changes that impact obesity. National Journal of Health. March 2012; 10:7-10.
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.
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.
Which is the best example of medical forensics?
DNA fingerprinting
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.
Which are the steps to perform a root-cause analysis in health care?
Describe the problem, collect data and proof of the incident, name possible factors, determine the root cause of the problem, and advise and put into practice solutions to prevent the problem from reoccurring.
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.
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.
Sara does not do drugs and abstains from sexual activity. She has never had a blood transfusion and has not administered first aid to anyone. Sara starts to get sick frequently and goes to the doctor. The doctor reveals to Sara that she has HIV. Which of the following is most likely true about Sara?
Sara has many tattoos.
Dr. Stein used to wear a suit and tie to work at the hospital. Now he wears scrubs, protective attire that is common among health-care employees. What is a possible safety benefit to wearing scrubs?
Scrubs are disposable and easily replaced.
Mira is a college senior and wants to enter the healthcare field. She attended a HOSA meeting during which a surgeon hosted a question and answer session for future healthcare workers. How did Mira benefit from attending the HOSA meeting?
She was able to make friends, improve her skills, and network
Susie is Caucasian. She went to the doctor, who assumed that she had cystic fibrosis because cystic fibrosis is more common in Caucasians than in any other nationality. What best describes how the doctor diagnosed Susie?
She was stereotyped.
A student comes across a man who appears to have fallen off a ladder. He is not conscious and does not appear to be breathing. The student checks to see if the area is safe and decides that it is. What should the student do next?
Start CPR
The water in a certain town is being contaminated by a nearby industry. To which agency should the townspeople complain about the water contamination?
State Board of Health
Why is sterilization required for medical equipment that will be in contact with a patient's blood or other potentially infectious material?
Sterilization kills all infectious agents that could cause blood-borne or other illnesses.
Which is the best reason to use a table to organize data?
Tables are useful for presenting and analyzing simple numeric data collections.
Read the prescription. Take 25 mg q.a.m. and q.h.s. Which statement best summarizes this prescription?
Take 50 mg of medication each day
What is the main difference between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in relation to maintaining records about health-care issues?
The CDC collects data about patients, but OSHA collects data about workers.
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?
FEA, AMSA, and HOSA
Immanuel is worried that he might have a blood-borne disease after engaging in IV drug use but has little money and no health insurance. What is Immanuel's best course of action?
Find a nonprofit group that provides free testing.
A student is alone when he receives a minor chemical burn. How should he treat this trauma?
Flush with cool water
Rodrigo has edited these follow-up instructions a few times to make sure they are clear and accurate. Which version accomplishes this?
Follow-up care: 1. Follow up with physical therapy and occupational therapy. 2. Return to the neurology clinic about one month after discharge.
Which best describes a benefit of being a member of HOSA?
HOSA creates partnerships between students and instructors.
Charley is in the hospital visiting a friend who has a broken leg. Charley does not wash his hands after he leaved the room because his friend is injured but not sick. What did Charley do wrong?
He should have taken all standard precautions because they should be practiced in every case.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) decides to look at reports of how hospital nurse schedules relate to how frequently incidents occur. They notice that hospitals that have 10-hour shifts for nurses have 26% fewer incidents on average than hospitals that have 12-hour shifts. They reason that a nurse is more tired toward the end of a 12-hour shift. How could this research most benefit patients?
Hospitals may change the shift structure to try to reduce the number of incidents.
Which scientifically investigable question is relational?
How are the causes of type I diabetes and type II diabetes similar?
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.
A patient told his doctor that he has pain in his leg and that his ankle is swollen. The patient also mentioned that he had a fever the other day. Which statement best explains why the doctor needs to know the date on which each symptom occurred?
It helps the doctor determine whether one symptom was caused by another.
Why is the safe disposal of hazardous waste most important?
It protects the health of humans and the environment.
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.
Julio tripped on the stairs and fell. When his friend asked if he was OK, Julio said that he felt nauseous and then he lost consciousness. What do these symptoms most likely indicate about Julio?
Julio has a head injury.
June's 3-year-old son gets into the cabinet under the sink. When June finds him, he has vomited and is unresponsive. There are several open bottles of chemicals. June knows that putting a finger down a child's throat will make the child vomit, so she does this to help her son vomit out all the poison. June then calls 911. What mistake did June make?
June should not have made the child vomit.
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.
Ana is a hospital researcher. She wants to preserve organs for further study in a chemical that is called formalin. Prior to preserving the organs, Ana wants to familiarize herself with the hazards of using formalin. Ana should consult formalin's
Materials Safety Data Sheet.
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.
Two men, Moses and Harry, each experience strokes. Moses is overweight and has high cholesterol. His doctor had warned him that his arteries have blockages in them, which puts him at risk for a stroke. Harry is not overweight, but he has very high blood pressure, which his doctor had warned increases the risk of stroke. What most likely caused each stroke?
Moses had an ischemic stroke, and Harry had a hemorrhagic stroke
Which organization might study job-related stress and implement ways to promote healthy working conditions and reduce stress?
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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.
What would be the most likely consequence of incorrectly documenting test results?
Patients would receive improper treatment.
Which is an example of subjective information?
Rashi has pain in her joints.
Taden has made a chart of effective reading and writing skills. Which terms best complete the chart?
Reading skills: Evaluating quality, Writing skills: Organization
What role do regulatory agencies play in the health-care field?
Regulatory agencies write the regulations that are intended to enforce the law.
Which is an example of objective information?
Ryan has a scar on his leg.
A shipping company is tracking the number of employees' back injuries and notices that employees who wear back braces suffer fewer back injuries. How could this information be used to reduce incidents in the shipping company?
The company could require back braces.
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.
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.
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.
Below is a conversation between a nurse and a patient. Nurse (using eye contact): "Based on your test results, you have strep throat." Patient (weeping inconsolably): "I am never going to get better." Nurse: "We can prescribe antibiotics that will help you feel better." Patient: "Sure, like pumping me full of drugs will help." Nurse: "Try the antibiotics until they are finished, and see how you feel." Which best describes the communication between the nurse and the patient?
The patient is using only verbal communication.
A patient visits her doctor because she has been getting sick frequently, is often drowsy, and has stomach pain. The patient is an elderly woman who does not drink alcohol, but she does smoke and she takes various medications as prescribed. The doctor discovers that her stomach is bleeding and also notices liver and kidney problems. What is the most likely factor in the patient's life that is leading to her symptoms?
The patient takes various medications.
In her new job as a nurse, Denise has been instructed to divide her verbal reports into basic information, patient status, and interventions and response. Which statement provides information about the patient's status?
The patient's vital signs are normal.
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.
Why is it important for healthcare workers to remain professional in the wake of a disaster?
They may help calm victims who are in shock.
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.
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.
Marsha is a nurse at a hospital. She draws blood from a patient and then mislabels the tube by using information from another patient. This causes inaccurate reporting of lab results. Marsha recognizes her mistake and tells her supervisor, and then she relabels the blood. Does an incident report need to be filed?
Yes because a mistake was made.
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.
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.