SkillsUSA Health Knowledge Bowl written test with latest updated test.

SkillsUSA Health Knowledge Bowl written test with latest updated test. The federal government health insurance program for people older than 65 years of age or those with certain disabilities or condition is known as A. Medicaid B. Medicare C. Social security D. Private insurance - correct answer.Medicare The healthcare provider recognizes that a system of healthcare delivery aimed at managing the cost and quality of access to healthcare is known as A. Medicaid B. Medicare C. Managed care D. Private insurance - correct answer.Managed care Which disease should not be reported to the health department A. Syphilis B. Hepatitis C. Influenza D. Emphysema - correct answer.Emphysema A patient's spouse asks the health care provider about hospice. The healthcare provider educates that hospice is A. A service that provides care to the terminally ill patient only B. Warranted when the patient still seeks a cure for his or her terminal illness C. A program that focuses on palliative treatment and emotional support D. Appropriate when the patient is expected to live fewer than 9 months - correct answer.A program that focuses on palliative treatment and emotional support In caring for a patient with increasing dyspnea the most appropriate healthcare worker to collaborate with is the A. Physical therapist B. Respiratory therapist C. Occupational therapist D. Speech and language therapist - correct answer.Respiratory therapist In caring for a patient with impaired physical mobility me the most appropriate healthcare worker to collaborate with is The A. Physical therapist B. Respiratory therapist C. Occupational therapist D. Speech and language therapist - correct answer.Physical therapist A 17-year-old patient injured during a football game is in the emergency room prior to treatment it is the responsibility of the healthcare provider to A. Have the stepparent sign the informed consent B. Have the patient sign the informed consent C. Obtain the custodial parents signature on the informed consent D. Solicit the signature of the noncustodial parent on the informed consent - correct answer.Obtain the custodial parent's signature on the informed consent The health care provider explains to a patient that an instructional directive means A. A family member has been appointed as having power of attorney B. A patient's wishes must be followed in the event of a major illness C. There is a DNR order for emergency personnel D. There are written guidelines specifying care desired and under what circumstances - correct answer.There are written guidelines specifying care desired and under what circumstances A patient request that the nurse copy his chart for his daughter the medical records clerk replies A. I'll get you a copy made right away. How many copies do you need B. Only your lawyer can request a copy so you Ned to contact her C. The chart belongs to the hospital but if you have written permission a copy can be made for you D. HIPPA prevents the hospital from copying your chart, but you could speak to your physician about it - correct answer."The chart belongs to the hospital but if you give written permission a copy can be made for you" The healthcare worker recognizes that in order to effectively meet the goal of shared meaning in communication verbal and nonverbal language should be A. Absent B. Congruent C. Equally direct D. Noncongruent - correct answer.Congruent The ancient practice of inserting fine needles into carefully selected points located along meridians, or energy pathways in the body is called A. Holism B. Acupressure C. Acupuncture D. Allopathic medicine - correct answer.Acupuncture The patient states that he takes an herb called chamomile. chamomile is used as an aide against A. Insomnia B. Migraine headaches C. Hypercholesterolemia D. Irritable bowel syndrome - correct answer.Insomnia A national standard for patient safety has been established by the organization that is responsible for evaluating and accrediting health care organizations and programs in the United States. This organization is known as A. The joint commission B. The state board of Health care C. The national league medical doctors D. The American nurses association - correct answer.The joint commission You find an unconscious person on the floor. Your first action is to A. Wash your hands B. Activate EMS C. Ventilate the unconscious person D. Put on disposable gloves - correct answer.Activate EMS While working at a hospital, a fire begins in the break room. The nurse immediately removes patients from the room adjacent to the break room and sound the fire alarm. Next the employee should A. Call the fire department B. Obtain a fire extinguisher C. Confine the fire to one area