HSC0003 Midterm set with Questions
and correct/verified Answers
1. Which of the following is the best example of the meaning of integrity?
a. Noah consistently earns good grades in his classes
b. Hal is friendly and easy to get along with
c. Liam is flexible and willing to change work schedules as necessary
d. Alan strives to tell the truth at all times - ANSWER-a. Alan strives to tell the truth at all times
_____________________ means being placed on an official list after meeting educational and testing
requirements. - ANSWER-Registration
Working well with other people is necessary only in health care jobs that involve working directly with
patients. - ANSWER-False
Most occupational licenses granted by states have both educational and testing requirements. -
ANSWER-True
The Occupational Outlook Handbook contains a list of accredited schools for various health care
occupations. - ANSWER-False
Good instructors should include everything students need to know for their future careers in their
lectures. - ANSWER-False
Students must acquire more information in their classes than that needed to pass tests in their classes. -
ANSWER-True
Brenda has just started a dental assisting program. She wants to do well in school, but she needs to find
reliable daycare for her two young children. She decides to use the five-step problem-solving process.
What would she do as the last step in the process? - ANSWER-Evaluate how her chosen solution has
worked out
1. Alex has received poor grades on his Math for Medical Assistants class. If he uses the five-step
problem-solving process, what should be his first step? - ANSWER-a. Identify the real problem
Which of the following is an advantage that many adult students have over younger students? -
ANSWER-They have life experiences they can apply to their studies.
On the job, you should use thinking and problem-solving skills - ANSWER-at all times.
A patient's temperature reads 101.6°F. This is an example of __________________ data. - ANSWER-
objective data
Karina is a surgical technologist. The patient she is preparing for surgery seems extremely nervous and is
crying. As a thinking health care professional, Karina should - ANSWER-use questions to determine why
the patient is nervous and upset
When choosing a career, which of the following consideration is most likely to lead to career success? -
ANSWER-your personality and natural abilities
medical assistant, occupational therapy assistant, dental assistant - ANSWER-Therapeutic and treatment
certified coding specialist - ANSWER-Health information management
biomedical equipment technician - ANSWER-Environmental
medical lab technician, phlebotomist - ANSWER-Diagnostic
, There are many ways you can start to practice the qualities of health care professionals while you are in
school. - ANSWER-True
Which of the following health care certifications is never voluntary? - ANSWER-Licensure
The best way to prepare for a test is to - ANSWER-Spend some time studying every day
Which of the following individuals is expressing an opinion? - ANSWER-Mike: "People who don't have
jobs and lack medical insurance are just too lazy to work."
Which of the following occupations would likely require the highest degree of manual dexterity? -
ANSWER-Dental hygienist
return from lunch or break on schedule - ANSWER-Be dependable
read articles that relate to your career area - ANSWER-Be willing to learn
never take supplies of your employer for your own use - ANSWER-Strive to be cost conscious
exchange work days to help at a weekend flu clinic - ANSWER-Be flexible
use courtesy with coworkers - ANSWER-Work well with others
Use DNA as treatment - ANSWER-Gene therapy
drugs to prevent growth of cancer cells - ANSWER-Targeted drug therapy
reduce symptoms without curing - ANSWER-Palliative
medications that reduce pain - ANSWER-Opioids
decline in memory and/or thinking skills - ANSWER-Dementia
rub and knead muscles - ANSWER-Massage therapy
assist body to use own healing power - ANSWER-Naturopathy
balance and maintain body's energy flow - ANSWER-Chinese medicine
insert tiny needles into the body - ANSWER-acupuncture
manipulate spine - ANSWER-Chiropractic
Which of the following is the principal purpose of hospice? - ANSWER-Provide pain-relief and care for
dying patients
As a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, every American can now afford to
pay for health insurance and medical care. - ANSWER-False
Vitamins and their effect on the human body were not discovered until the 20th century. - ANSWER-True
The work of the National Institutes of Health includes - ANSWER-supporting medical research
Kathy's mother, age 86, has fallen twice in the last six months. Kathy is worried that her mother should
not be living alone in her home. What type of facility would be most appropriate for her mother? -
ANSWER-assisted living residence
Which of the following is NOT true about Medicare? - ANSWER-it covers all the costs of health care for
seniors
Which of the following is true about influenza? - ANSWER-it results in the death of tens of thousands of
people each year
It is estimated that as many as _______ of patients do not take their prescription medications as
directed. - ANSWER-50%
and correct/verified Answers
1. Which of the following is the best example of the meaning of integrity?
a. Noah consistently earns good grades in his classes
b. Hal is friendly and easy to get along with
c. Liam is flexible and willing to change work schedules as necessary
d. Alan strives to tell the truth at all times - ANSWER-a. Alan strives to tell the truth at all times
_____________________ means being placed on an official list after meeting educational and testing
requirements. - ANSWER-Registration
Working well with other people is necessary only in health care jobs that involve working directly with
patients. - ANSWER-False
Most occupational licenses granted by states have both educational and testing requirements. -
ANSWER-True
The Occupational Outlook Handbook contains a list of accredited schools for various health care
occupations. - ANSWER-False
Good instructors should include everything students need to know for their future careers in their
lectures. - ANSWER-False
Students must acquire more information in their classes than that needed to pass tests in their classes. -
ANSWER-True
Brenda has just started a dental assisting program. She wants to do well in school, but she needs to find
reliable daycare for her two young children. She decides to use the five-step problem-solving process.
What would she do as the last step in the process? - ANSWER-Evaluate how her chosen solution has
worked out
1. Alex has received poor grades on his Math for Medical Assistants class. If he uses the five-step
problem-solving process, what should be his first step? - ANSWER-a. Identify the real problem
Which of the following is an advantage that many adult students have over younger students? -
ANSWER-They have life experiences they can apply to their studies.
On the job, you should use thinking and problem-solving skills - ANSWER-at all times.
A patient's temperature reads 101.6°F. This is an example of __________________ data. - ANSWER-
objective data
Karina is a surgical technologist. The patient she is preparing for surgery seems extremely nervous and is
crying. As a thinking health care professional, Karina should - ANSWER-use questions to determine why
the patient is nervous and upset
When choosing a career, which of the following consideration is most likely to lead to career success? -
ANSWER-your personality and natural abilities
medical assistant, occupational therapy assistant, dental assistant - ANSWER-Therapeutic and treatment
certified coding specialist - ANSWER-Health information management
biomedical equipment technician - ANSWER-Environmental
medical lab technician, phlebotomist - ANSWER-Diagnostic
, There are many ways you can start to practice the qualities of health care professionals while you are in
school. - ANSWER-True
Which of the following health care certifications is never voluntary? - ANSWER-Licensure
The best way to prepare for a test is to - ANSWER-Spend some time studying every day
Which of the following individuals is expressing an opinion? - ANSWER-Mike: "People who don't have
jobs and lack medical insurance are just too lazy to work."
Which of the following occupations would likely require the highest degree of manual dexterity? -
ANSWER-Dental hygienist
return from lunch or break on schedule - ANSWER-Be dependable
read articles that relate to your career area - ANSWER-Be willing to learn
never take supplies of your employer for your own use - ANSWER-Strive to be cost conscious
exchange work days to help at a weekend flu clinic - ANSWER-Be flexible
use courtesy with coworkers - ANSWER-Work well with others
Use DNA as treatment - ANSWER-Gene therapy
drugs to prevent growth of cancer cells - ANSWER-Targeted drug therapy
reduce symptoms without curing - ANSWER-Palliative
medications that reduce pain - ANSWER-Opioids
decline in memory and/or thinking skills - ANSWER-Dementia
rub and knead muscles - ANSWER-Massage therapy
assist body to use own healing power - ANSWER-Naturopathy
balance and maintain body's energy flow - ANSWER-Chinese medicine
insert tiny needles into the body - ANSWER-acupuncture
manipulate spine - ANSWER-Chiropractic
Which of the following is the principal purpose of hospice? - ANSWER-Provide pain-relief and care for
dying patients
As a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, every American can now afford to
pay for health insurance and medical care. - ANSWER-False
Vitamins and their effect on the human body were not discovered until the 20th century. - ANSWER-True
The work of the National Institutes of Health includes - ANSWER-supporting medical research
Kathy's mother, age 86, has fallen twice in the last six months. Kathy is worried that her mother should
not be living alone in her home. What type of facility would be most appropriate for her mother? -
ANSWER-assisted living residence
Which of the following is NOT true about Medicare? - ANSWER-it covers all the costs of health care for
seniors
Which of the following is true about influenza? - ANSWER-it results in the death of tens of thousands of
people each year
It is estimated that as many as _______ of patients do not take their prescription medications as
directed. - ANSWER-50%
