National Consortium for Health Science Education Questions and Answers 100%

In what blood vessel would the blood contain the highest level of oxygen? - ANSWER-Artery If blood is analyzed and is found to contain twice as many leukocytes as normal, what is MOST LIKELY the cause? - ANSWER-The person has an infection A young girl has a sore throat. When she feels her neck, she notices a few tiny pea-sized lumps in her neck. What are they? - ANSWER-Lymph Nodes Which of the following bones are in the correct order from head-to-toe? - ANSWER-Skull, sternum, femur What muscle would be found in the neck? - ANSWER-Sternocleidomastiod The endometrium, fundus and cervix are all parts of the: - ANSWER-Uterus Gene therapy is an approved treatment for: - ANSWER-Cystic fibrosis Acromegaly, gigantism, and dwarfism are all disorders of what endocrine gland? - ANSWER-Pituitary What are the main symptoms of diabetes mellitus? - ANSWER-Hyperglycemia, polyphagia, polydipsia What is the MOST common sign of prostatic hypertrophy? - ANSWER-Difficulty in starting to urinate There is no cure for which sexually transmitted disease? - ANSWER-Herpes What disorder would cause hematuria, pyuria, and dysuria? - ANSWER-Urinary tract infection A premature baby is born weighing 1.135 kg. How many pounds did the baby weigh? (1kg=2.2lbs) - ANSWER-2 1/2 lbs Five grams is equal to how many milligrams? - ANSWER-5000 mg What is the temperature of 98.6 degrees F equal to in Celsius? (F-32) x 5/9 = C - ANSWER-37.2 degrees C A drug is ordered to be taken every six hours. If a first dose is taken at 2200 hours, when is the next dose due? - ANSWER-0400 While the pharmacy manager is explaining about service expectations, the new pharmacy assistant is daydreaming about the prom. Communication breakdown occurred at what element? - ANSWER-Message The active listener facilities communication by: - ANSWER-Maintaining appropriate eye contact -algia - ANSWER-Pain The medical abbreviation p.o. means: - ANSWER-By mouth Hepato is the root for: - ANSWER-Liver What procedure traces the electrical activity of the heart? - ANSWER-EKG What is an accepted practice when correcting an entry on a medical form? - ANSWER-Leave the incorrect information, write the correct information, and initial A healthcare worker has learned to control his/her temper in difficult situations and to be more tolerant of elderly patients. Which personal trait describes this quality? - ANSWER-Patience What personal traits are displayed by a healthcare worker who enjoys his/her work, notices and completes unfinished tasks, and has a good attendance record? - ANSWER-Enthusiasm, motivation, dependability A healthcare worker tells a client, "You are wearing way too much cologne." What personal trait does the healthcare worker need to improve? - ANSWER-Tact What veterinary school career USUALLY requires eight years of education after high school? - ANSWER-Veterinarian What career in the therapeutic services has the highest average yearly earnings? - ANSWER-Physical therapist What level of nursing can be achieved at a community college? - ANSWER-Licensed practical nurse Licensure, registration, and certification are methods used to ensure the competence of healthcare personnel and to protect the patient. What healthcare worker must earn a license to practice his or her profession? - ANSWER-Physician Why do healthcare professional organizations establish a code of ethics for their profession? - ANSWER-To set the standard of professional practice When is it ethical to share information about a client? - ANSWER-NEVER What is an appropriate response to a client who says he thinks you are attractive and wants to kiss you? - ANSWER-Advise the client that the behavior is unacceptable A client confides he/she is having suicidal thoughts, but states you are not allowed to tell anyone. What should you do? - ANSWER-Inform your supervisor When a healthcare worker accepts money from a patient as a tip, what is the worker doing? - ANSWER-Acting unethically When a healthcare worker finds alcohol or medications with a patients belongings, what is the best course of action? - ANSWER-Inform a supervisor immediately When obtaining personal information from a person who is of another culture it is best to: - ANSWER-Have someone from the same culture obtain the information A healthcare worker in a city known for its diversity is aware that many of her patients from different cultures avoid eye contact. She knows this usually indicates: - ANSWER-Respect BMI provides a reliable measurement of: - ANSWER-Body fat Holistic medicine focuses care: - ANSWER-On the whole body, mind, and spirit Mr. Smith wishes to avoid developing hypertension. He should control his stress, exercise regularly, and: - ANSWER-Decrease fat and salt in his diet Vitamins A, D, E, and K are examples of: - ANSWER-Fat-soluble vitamins A healthcare worker tells others about a mutual friend who was admitted to the hospital for depression. This is a violation of: - ANSWER-HIPAA A healthcare worker tells a 15 year old patient that if she doesn't stay in bed, she is going to tie her to the bed. This is an example of: - ANSWER-Assault While transferring a patient to a wheelchair, the healthcare worker is frustrated at how slow the patient is moving and shoves the patient. The patient falls to the floor and sustains a hip fracture. The healthcare worker could be charged with: - ANSWER-Battery Stealing expensive jewelry from a patient is a violation of: - ANSWER-Civil law