HPA 310 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) - Answer- Uptake of 18F cyclotron
-radiation
-brain studies
-metabolic activity
Increasing taxes on tobacco sales can improve population health by reducing the
number of people using tobacco products. This is an example of what type of population
health determinants? - Answer- A. Policymaking (local, state, federal level)
-multiple determinant questions on exam
ex: Asbestos in house=Social & physical
This population health intervention actively engages patients through goal setting and
collaborative decision making - Answer- C. Patient Self-Care
-few on population health on exam because everything pretty much the same idea
-focus on shift to "outside of the hospital doors"
This type of hospital delivers care & services presenting with a broad array of medical
conditions - Answer- A. General
Sandford Spine Center in Sioux Falls, S,D,, is an example of what type of hospital? -
Answer- Specialty
Which of the following is true of non profits hospitals? - Answer- D. All of the above
-can't distribute profits to shareholders
-earnings & property are exempt from federal & state taxes
-must complete a community needs assessment
A written statement detailing a person's desires regarding their medical treatment in
circumstances in which they are no longer able to express informed consent - Answer-
C. Living Will
-advanced directive is umbrella term (has 2 components=living will & durable power of
attorney)
EMTALA stands for: - Answer- B. Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
Which modality offers superior contrasts between soft tissues in the body? - Answer-
MRI
, Providing an appropriate level of care during first hour=greater chance of survival. This
treatment window is referred to as: - Answer- B. Golden Hour
Inpatient, Outpatient hospital pharmacy functions may include: - Answer- D. All of the
above
-dispensing facilities
-dispensing system
-medication counseling
A common method of dispensing medication to patients is the: - Answer- B. Unit Dose
system
Health care expenditures in the US are currently about what percent of gross domestic
product (GDP)? - Answer- 18%
Which of the following would be a "sign":
Pain
Blisters
Nausea
Dizziness - Answer- B. Blisters
-must be something we can see
-fever
-elevated blood pressure
Fatigue is an example of a symptom. True or False? - Answer- A. True
-can't be measured
-can't be seen
-subjective
The Medical model is coined the sickness care system. T or F? - Answer- A. True
What is the most frequent imaging exam? - Answer- Chest Radiograph
Compare the two functions of the clinical lab. - Answer- Anatomical Pathology: typically
autopsies
Clinical Pathology: examples=urine & blood samples
What is CLIA? What did it establish? - Answer- Clinical Laboratory Improvements Act
-minimum standards for clinical labs
-minimum education & experience requirements for personnel
-proficiency testing
What is proficiency testing and why is it important? - Answer- CLIA requires labs to
perform complex testing to be approved for program
-samples sent on regular basis of each test performed
WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) - Answer- Uptake of 18F cyclotron
-radiation
-brain studies
-metabolic activity
Increasing taxes on tobacco sales can improve population health by reducing the
number of people using tobacco products. This is an example of what type of population
health determinants? - Answer- A. Policymaking (local, state, federal level)
-multiple determinant questions on exam
ex: Asbestos in house=Social & physical
This population health intervention actively engages patients through goal setting and
collaborative decision making - Answer- C. Patient Self-Care
-few on population health on exam because everything pretty much the same idea
-focus on shift to "outside of the hospital doors"
This type of hospital delivers care & services presenting with a broad array of medical
conditions - Answer- A. General
Sandford Spine Center in Sioux Falls, S,D,, is an example of what type of hospital? -
Answer- Specialty
Which of the following is true of non profits hospitals? - Answer- D. All of the above
-can't distribute profits to shareholders
-earnings & property are exempt from federal & state taxes
-must complete a community needs assessment
A written statement detailing a person's desires regarding their medical treatment in
circumstances in which they are no longer able to express informed consent - Answer-
C. Living Will
-advanced directive is umbrella term (has 2 components=living will & durable power of
attorney)
EMTALA stands for: - Answer- B. Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
Which modality offers superior contrasts between soft tissues in the body? - Answer-
MRI
, Providing an appropriate level of care during first hour=greater chance of survival. This
treatment window is referred to as: - Answer- B. Golden Hour
Inpatient, Outpatient hospital pharmacy functions may include: - Answer- D. All of the
above
-dispensing facilities
-dispensing system
-medication counseling
A common method of dispensing medication to patients is the: - Answer- B. Unit Dose
system
Health care expenditures in the US are currently about what percent of gross domestic
product (GDP)? - Answer- 18%
Which of the following would be a "sign":
Pain
Blisters
Nausea
Dizziness - Answer- B. Blisters
-must be something we can see
-fever
-elevated blood pressure
Fatigue is an example of a symptom. True or False? - Answer- A. True
-can't be measured
-can't be seen
-subjective
The Medical model is coined the sickness care system. T or F? - Answer- A. True
What is the most frequent imaging exam? - Answer- Chest Radiograph
Compare the two functions of the clinical lab. - Answer- Anatomical Pathology: typically
autopsies
Clinical Pathology: examples=urine & blood samples
What is CLIA? What did it establish? - Answer- Clinical Laboratory Improvements Act
-minimum standards for clinical labs
-minimum education & experience requirements for personnel
-proficiency testing
What is proficiency testing and why is it important? - Answer- CLIA requires labs to
perform complex testing to be approved for program
-samples sent on regular basis of each test performed
