Skills USA Health Knowledge Bowl Practice Questions Set #2 Q&A

Name the body plane that divides the body into right and left sides. - ANSWER Sagittal, Median, Midsagittal Melanoma is a cancer originating in which body system? - ANSWER Integumentary System Where are erythrocytes produced? - ANSWER Red Marrow, Bone Marrow Dysuria, hematuria and lower back pain are symptoms of cystitis. What is cystitis? - ANSWER Inflammation of the bladder Chemical substances secreted by the endocrine glands are called? - ANSWER Hormones Diastole: ventricular relaxation. _?_ : ventricular contraction. - ANSWER Systole Name the three sections of the small intestine. - ANSWER Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum The mitral valve connects what two structures? - ANSWER Left atrium and left ventricle Name the three main types of muscle. - ANSWER cardiac, smooth/visceral, skeletal Respiration is controlled by the respiratory center in which part of the brain? - ANSWER Medulla Oblongata Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear. What is the name of the procedure of cutting into the tympanic membrane to relieve pressure and allow fluid drainage from the area? - ANSWER Myringotomy The inflammatory disease of the central nervous system presents as sudden onset of high fever, headache, stiff neck, delirium, convulsions, and can quickly lead to death. The CDC recommends vaccination against it. What is the name of this potentially fatal disease? - ANSWER Meningitis Facial expressions such as a frown or a scowl of examples of what type of communication? - ANSWER Non-verbal Write the meaning of the doctor's order "NPO p MN" - ANSWER Nothing by mouth after midnight What does the abbreviation "DNR" mean? - ANSWER Do not resuscitate Write the proper medical term and abbreviation for the recording of electrical activity of the heart? - ANSWER Electrocardiogram What is the proper term for a surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest? - ANSWER Thoracentesis Three essential elements of communication are sender, message, and receiver. Name three physical disabilities that act as barriers to clear communication between the sender and receiver. - ANSWER deafness, blindness, aphasia In 1946 a new division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was created, and employed a group of entomologists and engineers with previous experience studying malaria. What is the current full name of this Atlanta-based governmental agency concerned with causes, spread, and control of diseases in populations? - ANSWER Center for Disease Control and Prevention Name a group of Americans who are eligible to receive Medicare insurance benefits. - ANSWER most individuals over age 65, disabled person who has received social security for at least 2 years, person with end-stage renal disease What is the term for a graphic that shows how each departments fits into the system and identifies the line of authority within the health care facility called? - ANSWER Organizational Chart What is the name of the federal government method of reimbursing health care facilities for medicare and medicaide expenses, established in 1983 to attempt to contain the cost of health care. Under this plan reimbursement is based on an approved grouping of medical conditions, the reasonable cost for each condition, and its standard treatment. - ANSWER Diagnostic Related Groups Federal government involvement in health care decisions is common. The Supreme Court recently in a 6-3 decision cancelled a provision that exempts medical users from federal prosecution. Medical users of what? - ANSWER Marijuana or Medical-marijuana Health care workers must be able to identify with and understand another person's feelings, situation, and motives. What is the name for this essential quality of a health care worker? - ANSWER Empathy Employers will ask applicants for a list of contacts who can verify the accuracy and honesty of the resume and application data. What are these contacts called? - ANSWER References During an interview you may be asked to provide proof of work eligibility. Name two types of proof of identity accepted by employers. - ANSWER driver's license, photo ID, birth certificate, social security card, passport, immigration card Essential job-keeping skills include reporting to work on time, having a positive attitude, being willing to learn, teamwork, and accepting responsibility for your actions. What is the appropriate action to take if you make a mistake in the workplace? - ANSWER Report it to your supervisor immediately, make every effort to correct error What is the primary purpose of a letter of application or a cover letter? - ANSWER To obtain an interview A confused, elderly patient falls out of the hospital bed after the nursing assistant leaves the side rail down. The failure of the nursing assistant to provide expected care resulted in injury. What is this an example of? - ANSWER Negligence What is the name for a written document that allows an individual to state what medical treatment he wants or doesn't want if he becomes incapacitated and can't express his wishes regarding medical care? - ANSWER Advanced Directive or Living Will Health care records are considered privileged, confidential and legal documents. HIPAA is the abbreviation of the federal government privacy act of 1996 that protects patient records. What does "HIPAA" stand for? - ANSWER Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act You are working in an emergency department when you note that a pediatric patient is withdrawn, has poor hygiene, an unexplained fracture to the arm, and bruises to her torso. What do these signs/symptoms indicate the possibility of? - ANSWER Physical Abuse or Child Abuse A licensed nurse administers an inappropriate dose of a medication which the average nurse with similar training and experience would clearly have known was not correct. This failure to perform to the standard of a professional nurse is an example of what? - ANSWER Malpractice Talking about patients in the cafeteria is a breach in..? - ANSWER confidentiality, ethics Failure to provide equal care between AIDS patients and cancer patients due to prejudice is a breach in..? - ANSWER Ethics Most professions have developed a list of what the profession considers to be a standard of conduct or what the members of that profession accept as morally right and good conduct. These lists often include tings such as saving life and promotion of health professions is called what? - ANSWER Code of Ethics Values such as demonstrating a spirit of service, performing your duties with excellence, treating all patients and co-workers fairly, arriving at work on time, calling in sick only when truly ill are all examples of what? - ANSWER Work Ethic Gloves, gowns and protective eyewear are examples of personal protective equipment. Name the government agency that establishes and enforces standards that protect workers from job-related injuries and illnesses, such as wearing personal protective equipment. - ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration A microorganism that causes disease is called a ___. - ANSWER Pathogen Keeping your back straight, bending from the knees, and turning your whole body in one motion when moving a patient are three basic rules of what? - ANSWER Proper Body Mechanics A patient contracts a urinary tract infection as a result of a contaminated catheter insertion while in the hospital. What is the name of an infection acquired in a health care facility? - ANSWER Nosocomial Infection When performing CPR, where do you check for a pulse on an infant? - ANSWER Brachial Artery According to American Red Cross Community First Aid training, what does the pneumonic "FAST" stand for when recognizing signs of a stroke? - ANSWER Face, Arm, Speech, Time What is the process that destroys all microorganisms, both pathogenic and nonpathogenic, including spores and viruses? - ANSWER Sterilization OSHA requires that employers inform employees of all chemicals and hazards in the workplace. Hazardous products must have information provided about the product identification, precautions to use when handl