Health Science Final

To lift an item from the floor, a person should bend at the waist and use the back muscles to lift the item. A true B false

B

Medical technology can be thought of as the equipment, processes, and procedures that the health sciences professionals employ when researching, diagnosing, and treating aspects of our health and wellbeing A true B false

A

Living wills outline what a procedures or treatments a person wants healthcare professionals to perform if the patient is no longer able to make the decisions. A true B false

A

Many health science professionals aim to make ethical decisions easier for practitioners by establishing a code of ethics for professionals to follow. A true B false

A

Healthcare professionals should maintain a professional stance and not self-disclose their feelings to patients. A true B false

A

Healthcare workers are on the groups identified by OSHA as being most at high risk for bloodborne pathogens A true B false

A

A de-emphasizing approach to conflict can often deflate a situation and allow individuals to come at the problem from a less antagonistic stance A True B False

A

Active listening requires that we let the other individual speak without interruption and with our full attention. A true B false

A

An example of a community-acquired infection is which of the following? A influenza B MRSA C cancer D staph infection

A

Before HIPAA, a person could be denied health insurance based on the presence of an existing condition. A true B false

A

Body mechanics are the ways in which our bodies move during activity. A true B false

A

Closing doors can help reduce the spread of fire and smoke. A true B false

A

Confirming responses can include listening to a person without interrupting, acknowledging what the person has shared, and responding in a way that shows that the information has been heard and understood. A true B false

A

Culturally sensitive care is based on respect, knowledge, and negotiation A true B false

A

Effective communication is information that is sent and received in the manner in which it was intended A true B false

A

Healthcare professionals need to pay close attention to the body language of patients. A true B false

A

Mutual respect on a healthcare team can be built by which of the following? A being open to the differences between team members B making sure that everyone always agrees on a decision C communicating face-to-face the majority of the time D all of the above

A

One characteristic that healthcare studies have identified as contributing to effective health science teams is a clear purpose that relates not only to patients, but also to the team's place in the organization A true B false

A

One common component in a Patient's Bill of Rights is that patients have the right to participate in their own treatment, through receiving information and making decisions about their treatment A true B false

A

One of the major issues with living wills is that many living wills failed to capture the complexity of medical situations, health, and advancing medical knowledge and technology. A true B false

A

Proper spelling, grammar, and writing is important in health communication A true B false

A

The agreement of all team members on decisions is called which of the following? A consensus B contingency C collaboration D competition

A

The delegation of tasks and decisions can help build a team. A true B false

A

The first record of patient confidentiality dates to which society? A ancient greeks B ancient egypt C china in the mid-1400s D none of the above

A

Title I of HIPAA deals with which of the following topics A health insurance B privacy C standard of care D negligence

A

Washing one's hands is one of the best ways to prevent infections A true B false

A

What is the failure of taking reasonable actions to protect others from harm? A negligence B malpractice C liability D due care

A

Which of the following is a benefit of e-prescribing? A it reduces errors associated with illegible handwritten prescriptions B it requires little training C it is faster than handwriting prescriptions D all of the above

A

Why is a technique that involves the listener restating what the speaker has said in order to confirm understanding? A active listening B confirmation C self-disclosure D transactional approach

A

With a de-emphasizing approach to conflict, the focus is put on which of the following? A areas of agreement B differences in personality C points of contention D all of the above

A

Active listening involves which of the following? A confrontation B clarification C misunderstanding D all of the above

B

Communication always involves which of the following? A nonverbal language B senders and receivers C confirmation D all of the above

B

Computer viruses create a risk for the retrieval of paper health records A true B false

B

Conflict within a team has no benefit for the team and should be avoided if at all possible. A true B false

B

Deontological ethics are based on which of the following? A emotion B obligation C laws D the outcome

B

E-mails should not be used in health sciences due to confidentiality issues. A true B false

B

E-mails that rouse strong emotions like anger should always be responded to immediately before the emotion wears off A true B false

B

Empathy is the same as sympathy. A true B false

B

Health communication consists of oral communication, but not written communication A true B false

B

If a fire, occurs, what is the first step a person should take? A activate the fire alarms B rescue anyone in immediate danger C confine the fire D extinguish the fire

B

In a given year, about what percentage of all hospitals patients in the US contract an infection while at the hospital? A 2% B 10% C 14% D 22%

B

In which conflict style do people often have a firm idea of what they want to see happen and they will fight to make that happen? A collaborative B competitve C compromising D accomodating

B

Most patients are able to maintain their personal privacy in healthcare settings to the same degree that they had before entering the setting. A true B false

B

Stress is never good response for a person as it is an unnatural response. A true B false

B

The idea of patient privacy first began in the late 1800s A true B false

B

The words "boss" and "leader" mean the same things A true B false

B

Title II of HIPAA deals with which of the following topics? A standard of care B medical records C malpractice complaints D health insurance

B

What is an advantage of paper medical records? A they are more easily accessible than electronic records B there are fewer risks of catastrophic loss than electronic records C they are easier to read than electronic records D all of the above

B

Which form of telemedicine involves the recording of patient information, which is then forwarded on to a doctor or other healthcare professional who assesses the information offline? A interactive B store-and-forward C remote monitoring D telesurgery

B

Which group of leadership theories argues that leaders have particular characteristics that make them more suited to leadership individuals without these characteristics? A contingency theories B trait theories C behavioral theories D situation theories

B

Which of the following can help reduce stress for healthcare professionals? A sleeping less B meditation C working overtime D all of the above

B

Which of the following is a common characteristic of effective health communication A inhibition B empathy C control D all of the above

B

Why is body language important in healthcare settings? A it is often too noisy to use spoken language B patients often use it to gain information and sense honesty C it increases confidentiality D all of the above

B

A surgeon who amputated the wrong leg might be an example of which of the following? A euthanasia B due care C malpractice D all of the above

C

A transactional approach to communication means that information does what? A travels from sender to receiver B is mediated before reaching the receiver C travels back and forth between sender and receiver D travels from the channel to the receiver

C

In order for data and information to be useful, it needs to be which of the following? A handwritten B incomplete C accessible D all of the above

C

Management theories of leadership focus on which of the following? A situations B leader's style C rewards and punishments D relationships

C

NIOSH was created by the same acts as which other health organization? A CDC B WHO C OSHA D FDA

C

Privileged communication means that a physician does not have to disclose private information in which location? A hospital B insurance company C court of law D home

C

When carrying an item, it should be carried where, according to ergonomic principles? A on the hip B on the shoulder C as close to the body as possible D as low as possible

C

Which is the following is true about electronic health data? A it is less accessible than paper records B it is less prone to catastrophic loss than paper records C It has more confidentiality risks than paper record D it has substantially more errors than paper records

C

Which of the following can help reduce trips and falls in a healthcare settings? A keeping floors wet B using electrical outlets located in walkways C using flashlights in low-level light situations D all of the above

C

Which theories had an almost mythical explanation for leadership, claiming that leaders were born and would arise when the world needed them? A contingency theories B behavioral theories C "Great Man" theories D situational theories

C

Any information that a person communicates to another about themselves is known as which of the following? A empathy B trust C confirmation D self-disclosure

D

Approximately how many people are harmed each year by prescription errors in the United States each year? A 130,000 B 460,000 C 3 million D 1.5 million

D

In the United States, about what percentage of physicians in "high-risk" specialties are the subjects of medical malpractice suits at some point in their careers? A 10% B 35% C 55% D 100%

D

Robots are sometimes used in which form of telemedicine? A telepsychiatry B telepathology C teleradiology D telesurgery

D

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that about how many employees are injured each year in nursing homes and personal care facilities? A 3,000 B 50,000 C 200,000 D 1,500,000

D

To improve the security of health e-mails, health professionals should do which of the following? A change passwords frequently B limit the number of people that receive an e-mail C use personal email addresses for patients whenever possible D all of the above

D

Transformational theories of leadership focus on which of the following? A situations B style of leadership C rewards and punishments D relationships

D

What adjective is used to describe teams that have a commitment to each other and a shared sense of pride and accomplishment in what the team achieves? A competitive B collaborative C consensus D cohesive

D

What is one issue with the use of living wills? A everyone uses them B they are always upheld in legal courts C healthcare experts do not recommend their use D they may not remain up-to-date with medical advances

D

What is the skill of bridging any gaps between traditional medical communication and the particular cultural aspect that patients carry with them? A cultural bridging B cultural communication C cultural joining D cultural brokerage

D

Which of the following can be used to help build an effective healthcare team? A delegation of tasks B making team members feel valuable C having a clear purpose D all of the above

D

Which of the following is a way to reduce the risks associated with hazardous materials? A wear protective clothing B use proper ventilation C know what to do in the case of exposure D all of the above

D