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Unit 1- Healthcare Today
Unit 1- Healthcare Today
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An important result of learning to think effectively is that when learners become health care professionals they will:
impress patients and employers with what they know.
never make mistakes.
rapidly move up the career ladder.
apply what they learned in school to situations encountered on the job.
2
How can learners best take advantage of their dominant learning style?
Avoid taking classes that require the use of other styles.
Avoid taking classes that require the use of other styles.
Develop personalized study techniques.
Use only that style when studying for tests.
3
A true statement about using the five-step problem-solving process is that it:
leads to decisions based on opinions.
A true statement about using the five-step problem-solving process is that
sometimes requires confronting difficult issues.
is simple to do.
4
Which of the following advice to new students will BEST help them become highly competent health care workers?
Concentrate on learning what is needed to do well on tests.
Always study for understanding.
Memorize all the information in their class notes.
Always study for understanding.
5
The educational requirements for obtaining certification in all health care professions are similar.
False
True
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Which of the following is a true statement about health care professional exams?
Only students who earn high grades can take them.
Specific edu. requirements & clinical exp. must be completed before taking
They are required to work in all occupations that involve patient care
Only students who earn high grades can take them.
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Who specializes with the skin
dermatologist
perfusionist
radiologist
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Who Provides preventive care of the teeth?
dermatologist
nurse
dcotor
dental hygenist
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Who Performs eye and vision tests?
dermatologist
physician assistant
proctologist
Ophthalmic assistant
10
Finding the time to study is a problem for many adult learners who have returned to school.
True
False
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What is the most imp. reason why health care professionals should identify potential problems when working with patients
Prevent wasting expensive supplies and employee time.
Help their employers avoid being sued for malpractice.
Prevent wasting expensive supplies and employee time.
Ensure patient safety and well-being.
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Who carries out prescribed treatments, using exercise, massage, and electrical stimulation.
physical therapist assistant
doctor
nurse
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The first step in the five-step problem-solving process is to ____________ the problem.
hypothesize
identify
describe
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When collecting info. about a patient, which term best describes the results of tests, measurements, & observations?
diagnosis
symptoms
data
signs
15
Who specializes in Muscles and bones
orthopedist
radiologist
16
Which of the following best describes the purpose of diagnostic occupations?
Help patients regain movement
Assist patients in maintaining their health
Which of the following best describes the purpose of diagnostic occupations
Determine the cause of an illness
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Who Performs x-ray procedures?
radiologist
radiologic technician
18
When a person is licensed in a health care profession, this means that he or she:
graduated from an accredited school.
has been granted permission to legally perform specific acts.
earned at least a bachelor’s degree.
can work in any state
19
Most adults who return to school to pursue a career in health care:
find school easier than younger learners.
lack the self-confidence to do well in school.
have life experiences that help them as learners.
have difficulty competing with younger learners.
20
Erin has always enjoyed working with her hands and wants to work directly with patients. Which should she consider?
Massage therapist
Home health aide
Pharmacy technician
Dental assistant
21
The fastest-growing health care career today, influenced by the increasing number of older adults, is __________________
nursing
physical therapy
home health aide
occupational therapy
22
Who provides quick response to victims with medical problems?
physician assistant
doctor
paramedic
nurse
23
Who
Coordinates the overall care of patients?
dentist
physical therapist
respiratory therapist
registered nurse
24
An important quality of health care professionals is integrity, which means that they:
are always honest.
earned a college degree.
can work without direct supervision.
are always honest.
25
Which of the following terms describes being placed on an official list after meeting the edu. & testing requirements?
Certification
Recognition
Registration
Licensure
26
Who Provides patients with oxygen?
respiratory therapist
physical therapist
speech therapist
occupational therapist
27
Moving up the career ladder usually requires getting additional education in one’s occupational area.
True
False
28
Who Collects and organize patient data?
health information technician
receptionist
29
Who specializes in Kidney, bladder, or urinary system
urologist
cardiologist
radiologist
30
Growth in the health care industry is expected to slow down over the next 10 years.
False
True
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who specializes in The elderly
physician assistant
radiologist
gerontologist
32
On-the-job training for many health care occupations is being replaced by formal classroom education.
True
False
33
A medical asst. who believes the physician made an error when prescribing a treatment would demonstrate good thinking by
A medical assistant who believes the physician made an error when prescribi
assuming that the physician is correct and giving the treatment.
refusing to give the treatment and dismissing the patient.
asking the physician before giving the treatment.
34
Assessment” is a term used in health care that means:
creating alternatives for solving a problem.
learning to perform procedures
gathering facts and information
avoiding the use of opinions.
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Which of the following is an example of subjective data?
Reliable sources of information about a topic
Patients’ reports about how they feel
Observations of a patient’s condition
The opinions of experts
36
Characteristics of students who are learning to think like healthcare professionals include all EXCEPT
looking for ways to increase their personal efficiency.
considering the impact of their actions on others.
relating new information to what they already know.
expecting their instructors to supply answers to all questions.
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The first step in the five-step problem-solving process is to ____________ the problem.
identify
describe
guess
hypothesize
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The goal of _______________ careers is to help patients regain and maintain good health.
therapeutic
diagnostic
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_______________ is the general term that means an individual has met certain professional standards.
degree
certification
registration
licensure
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Ken is a _______________ learner, which means that he masters new information best when he performs hands-on activities.
auditory
visual
kinesthetic
spatial
41
The main purpose of occupational therapy is to:
assist people in choosing the best occupations for themselves.
increase muscle strength following surgery or accidents.
care for the basic needs of hospitalized patients.
help patients become as self-sufficient as possible.
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who specializes in Cancer
radiologist
oncologist
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Scope of practice refers to tasks that a health care professional can legally perform as part of a specific occupation
False
True
