INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE
STUDY GUIDE 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
1) Name the two federal health insurances - ANSWER Medicare & Medicaid
2) Which federal health insurance is for people over 65 and older and the disabled? - ANSWER Medicare
National Institute of Health - ANSWER Supports Medical Research
Antibiotic - ANSWER Medications that destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms
Advance Directive - ANSWER Written instructions containing patient's desires regarding health care.
Gives specific people authority to make health care decisions on their behalf if they cannot make a
decision themselves. Procedure patient wants done or not done. DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) DNT (Do Not
Treat).
What are some ways to safeguard patients confidentiality - ANSWER Do not release patient's information
to anyone without his/her written consent this includes relatives, friends, insurance companies and any
others who may claim that they have a right to know
Scope of Practice - ANSWER Performing those duties they have been trained to do
Who is required to get patient consent? - ANSWER Anyone who is working on the patient
Opportunistic Infections - ANSWER An infection that occurs in an individual due to a weakened immune
system. (age, other diseases, stress, medications).
Normal rate of respiration for infants - ANSWER 30-60
Normal Respiration for Adults - ANSWER 60-120
, Environmental Safety - ANSWER Environmental safety is the practice of policies and procedures that
ensure that a surrounding environment, including work areas, laboratories or facilities, is free of dangers
that could cause harm to a person working in those areas. A safe place to work is the key element of
environmental safety
What is JCAHO and what does it regulate - ANSWER Sets the standards by which health care quality is
measured in America and around the world
palliative care - ANSWER Relieving pain and providing care not curing it
What is meant by professional integrity? - ANSWER Do own work, *Be Honest, *Respect privacy of
others *Be loyal to employer * Accept responsibility for one's action
What should be one of the first actions to take when arriving on the scene of an emergency? - ANSWER
Assess the situation: make sure it is safe (loose wires; potential for sudden fire or explosion; the smell of
gas or any hazard that could put the Good Samaritan at risk.) Call 911, find out the nature of the
emergency; keep yourself safe.
Obtain consent to treat: identify yourself and your intent to give assistance. If the victim is conscious
permission must be given.
What is the Golden Rule? - ANSWER Provide first aid is to "do no further harm
Assessment is a term used in health care that means - ANSWER Gathering information like height weight,
vital signs and family history
Body Mechanics - ANSWER Correct positioning of the body for a given task
Ergonomics - ANSWER Science of designing and arranging work and living environments to maximize
efficiency, health, and safety
Neutropenic Precautions - ANSWER Reverse isolation for patient who are susceptible to infection;
repressed immune system
STUDY GUIDE 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
1) Name the two federal health insurances - ANSWER Medicare & Medicaid
2) Which federal health insurance is for people over 65 and older and the disabled? - ANSWER Medicare
National Institute of Health - ANSWER Supports Medical Research
Antibiotic - ANSWER Medications that destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms
Advance Directive - ANSWER Written instructions containing patient's desires regarding health care.
Gives specific people authority to make health care decisions on their behalf if they cannot make a
decision themselves. Procedure patient wants done or not done. DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) DNT (Do Not
Treat).
What are some ways to safeguard patients confidentiality - ANSWER Do not release patient's information
to anyone without his/her written consent this includes relatives, friends, insurance companies and any
others who may claim that they have a right to know
Scope of Practice - ANSWER Performing those duties they have been trained to do
Who is required to get patient consent? - ANSWER Anyone who is working on the patient
Opportunistic Infections - ANSWER An infection that occurs in an individual due to a weakened immune
system. (age, other diseases, stress, medications).
Normal rate of respiration for infants - ANSWER 30-60
Normal Respiration for Adults - ANSWER 60-120
, Environmental Safety - ANSWER Environmental safety is the practice of policies and procedures that
ensure that a surrounding environment, including work areas, laboratories or facilities, is free of dangers
that could cause harm to a person working in those areas. A safe place to work is the key element of
environmental safety
What is JCAHO and what does it regulate - ANSWER Sets the standards by which health care quality is
measured in America and around the world
palliative care - ANSWER Relieving pain and providing care not curing it
What is meant by professional integrity? - ANSWER Do own work, *Be Honest, *Respect privacy of
others *Be loyal to employer * Accept responsibility for one's action
What should be one of the first actions to take when arriving on the scene of an emergency? - ANSWER
Assess the situation: make sure it is safe (loose wires; potential for sudden fire or explosion; the smell of
gas or any hazard that could put the Good Samaritan at risk.) Call 911, find out the nature of the
emergency; keep yourself safe.
Obtain consent to treat: identify yourself and your intent to give assistance. If the victim is conscious
permission must be given.
What is the Golden Rule? - ANSWER Provide first aid is to "do no further harm
Assessment is a term used in health care that means - ANSWER Gathering information like height weight,
vital signs and family history
Body Mechanics - ANSWER Correct positioning of the body for a given task
Ergonomics - ANSWER Science of designing and arranging work and living environments to maximize
efficiency, health, and safety
Neutropenic Precautions - ANSWER Reverse isolation for patient who are susceptible to infection;
repressed immune system
