PRACTICE ASSESSMENT 2026 CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION EXPERT CHECKED
◉ Health care proxy. Answer: A person designated to make medical
decisions on behalf of another individual
◉ Living will. Answer: A legal document that outlines a person's
preferences for medical treatment in case they become unable to
communicate
◉ Oral statement. Answer: A spoken declaration of a person's
wishes regarding medical treatment
◉ Premenopausal. Answer: Referring to the period of time before
menopause, during which a woman still has regular menstrual
periods
◉ Papanicolaou test. Answer: A screening test for cervical cancer
that involves collecting cells from the cervix for examination
◉ Breast self-examination. Answer: A technique for checking the
breasts for lumps or other abnormalities
,◉ Estrogen levels. Answer: The amount of estrogen hormone
present in the body
◉ BMI. Answer: Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on
height and weight
◉ Calorie intake. Answer: The amount of calories consumed in a day
◉ Abdominal girth. Answer: The measurement around the waist at
the level of the navel
◉ Blood pressure. Answer: The force of blood against the walls of
the arteries
◉ Peak flow meter. Answer: A handheld device used to measure how
well air moves out of the lungs
◉ Client's knowledge. Answer: The understanding a client has about
the use of a peak flow meter
◉ Video demonstration. Answer: A visual presentation showing how
to use a peak flow meter
, ◉ Observation. Answer: The act of watching a client use a peak flow
meter to ensure proper technique
◉ Importance of daily use. Answer: The significance of using a peak
flow meter every day as prescribed
◉ Oral care. Answer: The practice of cleaning and maintaining the
mouth and teeth
◉ Dentures. Answer: Artificial teeth and gums that replace missing
natural teeth
◉ Mouth sores. Answer: Painful ulcers or lesions in the mouth
◉ Denture care. Answer: The proper cleaning and maintenance of
dentures
◉ Denture soaking. Answer: The process of placing dentures in a
liquid solution for cleaning and disinfection
◉ Denture adhesive. Answer: A substance used to hold dentures in
place