100 Questions - HEALTH SCIENCE Final Exam NCHSE

100 Questions - HEALTH SCIENCE Final Exam NCHSE Which of the following is the least complex? Ribosome Which body cavity is superior to the thoracic cavity? Cranial cavity A midsagittal plane cuts the body into: Right and left halves. Cardiac muscle allows for: Contractions of the heart. The pectoralis major muscle is found in the: Chest. What part of the eye is made of nerve cells that transmit light impulses to the optic nerve? Retina If a cotton swab is pushed too far inside the ear, it could puncture the: Tympanic membrane. Where does blood go when it leaves the right atrium? Right ventricle A blood sample from someone who has lack of dietary iron would MOST LIKELY show a decrease in: Erythrocytes What disorder of the skeletal system would considered a traumatic injury? Dislocation What two signs or symptoms in a child are MOST LIKELY caused by otitis media? Fever and earache Mr. Jerrell is 70 years old and notices that when he attempts to urinate, he has difficulty getting started. This is likely a sign of: Prostatic hypertrophy What hospital acquired disease is caused by a strain of staph bacteria that does not respond to the antibiotics that are most commonly effective against staph infections? MRSA What biomedical therapy focuses on unspecialized human cells that are capable of renewing themselves through cell division? Stem cell research A patient from Scotland tells you he is 175 cm tall. How tall is he? (1 in = 2.54 cm) 5 ft 9 in A physician tells her patient to take 30 ml of Maalox every 8 hours. How many tablespoons of Maalox would the patient take in 24 hours? (1 tbsp = 15 ml) 6 tbsp Based on the chart, what individual would burn the MOST calories ACTIVITY CALORIES BURNED IN 30 MINUTES Walking 225 Running 290 Dancing 240 Golf 160 Betty, who walks a 10K in 90 minutes A physician leaves the house at 0700, drives 30 minutes to the hospital, makes rounds for one hour, and then drive 25 minutes to the office. His/her first patient should be scheduled at: 0900 Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication? Saying "I'm not worried" with a shaky voice while staring wide-eyed at a needle. In the active listening model, who provides the initial message? Sender A customer tells her pharmacist, "I have some concerns about this pharmacy." An active listening strategy would be to: Try and see the customer's point of view. What is the medical root word for bladder Cyst Someone with tachycardia has: A rapid heart rate. What two prefixes have similar meaning? Poly- and multi- Leslie broke her nose and needs to have it fixed. what is the medical term for the procedure that should be performed? Rhinoplasty If the term, eupnea, is used to describe someone's breathing, you would expect the person to be: Breathing normally An ambulatory patient tells his nurse he wants to take a walk in the hallway. The order on the patient's chart reads: OOB ad lib. How should the nurse respond? That is fine. (Note: OOB = out of bed, ad lib = freely as desired) What medical professional would measure a patient's FBS, Hgb and Hct? (Note: FBS = Fasting Blood Sugar, Hgb = Hemoglobin, Hct = Hematocrit) Medical laboratory Technician Older adults are living longer and are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases. This leads to a dramatic increase in the number of: Health providers need to care for them. In the past few years, what statistic has caused the GREATEST health concern, and has driven the actions of consumer health advocates in the United States? 66% of adult Americans are overweight or obese. DRAW & LABEL The Respiratory System DRAW & LABEL The Respiratory System on back of answer sheet What is the largest source of funding for the medical care of Americans with low income? Medicaid If a healthcare worker tries to imagine how she would feel if, like her patient, she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the worker is demonstrating: Empathy In most settings, what should ALL healthcare providers wear on the job? Name badge A massage therapist works for a touring dance company. Tonight she is about to leave the theater to have dinner with friends when a dancer sends her a text message requesting help with a sudden, severe calf spasm. The therapist should: Call her friends and let them know she will be 20 minutes late. Healthcare workers can take an active role in controlling healthcare costs by: Being careful not to waste supplies. What level of emergency medical services credential is usually earned in two years from a community college? Paramedic Which of the following is an example of a college that would award a BSN degree? A State College What health informatics professional would listen to recorded tapes from physicians and translate them into recorded text? Medical transcriptionist What medical specialist cares for someone with otitis media, nasal polyps, or chronic laryngitis? Otolaryngologist Which of the following is an entry-level career in therapeutic services? Nursing assistant When preparing your resume, where should you list special courses you have taken that directly relate to the job requirements? Education When writing a cover letter, you should be sure to: Be brief, specific, and include your contact information. When requesting a letter of recommendation, be sure to: Tell the person why you need the letter. What should you bring with you to a job interview? Copies of your resume and contact information for your references. What should you do within 24 hours after a job interview? Send a thank you letter. Which is the BEST answer to the job interview question: "Do you have any questions for us?" "Yes, are there opportunities for advanced training with this position?" A home care aide ties a confused patient to the bed to keep her from getting up. The aide could be guilty of: Battery. A patient goes into surgery for a right hip replacement and the surgeon replaces the left hip. The surgeon would MOST LIKELY be charged with: Malpractice. What statement about health care records is true? The patient has the right to obtain copies of his chart. What legislation enacted in 1996 protects the security and privacy of health data?