Principles of Health Science Final
Exam Review Multiple Choice
Complete Solutions
A level of education for health occupations that usually requires at least three to four
years of college plus work experience is - ANSWER-Technologist or therapist
An individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business is a/an -
ANSWER-Entrepreneur
A dental specialty that treats and prevents diseases of the gingiva or gums, bone,
and structures supporting the teeth is - ANSWER-periodontics
A dental specialty that treats diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots
of teeth is - ANSWER-Endodontics
A medical specialist who treats disease of the skin is a/an - ANSWER-Dermatologist
A medical specialist who treats diseases of elderly individuals is a/an - ANSWER-
Gerontologist
A medical specialist who treats tumors and cancer is a/an - ANSWER-Oncologist
A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the eye is a/an -
ANSWER-Opathalmologist
A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of muscles and bones is a/an
- ANSWER-Orthopedist
An example of a health career in the NHCSS health informatics services cluster is -
ANSWER-Medical illustrator
An example of a health career in the NHCSS therapeutic services cluster is -
ANSWER-Dental hygienist
An example of a health career in the NHCSS biotechnology research and
development process - ANSWER-Forensic science technician
A/an ___ Identifies and tracks diseases as they occur in a group of people and
develops methods to prevent or control the spread of diseases - ANSWER-
Epidemiologist
The NHCSS standards that specify the knowledge and skills required of workers in
health care careers involved with documentation of patient care are the - ANSWER-
Health informatics services
, Being able to identify with and understand another person's feelings, situation, and
motives demonstrates - ANSWER-Empathy
The ability to be tolerant, to be understanding, and to control your temper indicates -
ANSWER-Patience
Enjoying your work and displaying a positive attitude displays - ANSWER-
Enthusiasm
Using good judgement in what you say and do and making sure that the patient's
rights are not violated demonstrates - ANSWER-Discretion
Being qualified and capable of performing a task while striving for accuracy in all you
do shows - ANSWER-Competence
Being prompt when reporting to work, avoiding absences, and completing assigned
tasks on time demonstrates - ANSWER-Dependability
The exchange of information, thoughts, ideas, and feelings is - ANSWER-
Communication
An example of a psychological barrier to communication is - ANSWER-Negative
attitude
A physical change that occurs when a stressor causes the body to go into an alarm
or warning mode is - ANSWER-Pupils dilate
To establish effective short and long term goals, - ANSWER-State positive goals and
avoid negative goals
The part of a cell that condenses to form chromosomes during cell reproduction is
the - ANSWER-Chromatin
A stack of membrane layers that produces, stores, and packages secretions for
discharge from the cell is the - ANSWER-Golgi apparatus
The four main groups of tissues are - ANSWER-Nerve, connective, epithelial, and
muscle
The tissue that produces power and movement in the body is - ANSWER-Muscle
The body system that carries some tissue fluid and wastes to the blood and assists
with fighting infection is the - ANSWER-Lymphatic system
The body system that protects the body from injury, infection, and dehydration is the
- ANSWER-Integumentary system
The body system that filters blood to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the
body is the - ANSWER-Urinary system
Exam Review Multiple Choice
Complete Solutions
A level of education for health occupations that usually requires at least three to four
years of college plus work experience is - ANSWER-Technologist or therapist
An individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business is a/an -
ANSWER-Entrepreneur
A dental specialty that treats and prevents diseases of the gingiva or gums, bone,
and structures supporting the teeth is - ANSWER-periodontics
A dental specialty that treats diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots
of teeth is - ANSWER-Endodontics
A medical specialist who treats disease of the skin is a/an - ANSWER-Dermatologist
A medical specialist who treats diseases of elderly individuals is a/an - ANSWER-
Gerontologist
A medical specialist who treats tumors and cancer is a/an - ANSWER-Oncologist
A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the eye is a/an -
ANSWER-Opathalmologist
A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of muscles and bones is a/an
- ANSWER-Orthopedist
An example of a health career in the NHCSS health informatics services cluster is -
ANSWER-Medical illustrator
An example of a health career in the NHCSS therapeutic services cluster is -
ANSWER-Dental hygienist
An example of a health career in the NHCSS biotechnology research and
development process - ANSWER-Forensic science technician
A/an ___ Identifies and tracks diseases as they occur in a group of people and
develops methods to prevent or control the spread of diseases - ANSWER-
Epidemiologist
The NHCSS standards that specify the knowledge and skills required of workers in
health care careers involved with documentation of patient care are the - ANSWER-
Health informatics services
, Being able to identify with and understand another person's feelings, situation, and
motives demonstrates - ANSWER-Empathy
The ability to be tolerant, to be understanding, and to control your temper indicates -
ANSWER-Patience
Enjoying your work and displaying a positive attitude displays - ANSWER-
Enthusiasm
Using good judgement in what you say and do and making sure that the patient's
rights are not violated demonstrates - ANSWER-Discretion
Being qualified and capable of performing a task while striving for accuracy in all you
do shows - ANSWER-Competence
Being prompt when reporting to work, avoiding absences, and completing assigned
tasks on time demonstrates - ANSWER-Dependability
The exchange of information, thoughts, ideas, and feelings is - ANSWER-
Communication
An example of a psychological barrier to communication is - ANSWER-Negative
attitude
A physical change that occurs when a stressor causes the body to go into an alarm
or warning mode is - ANSWER-Pupils dilate
To establish effective short and long term goals, - ANSWER-State positive goals and
avoid negative goals
The part of a cell that condenses to form chromosomes during cell reproduction is
the - ANSWER-Chromatin
A stack of membrane layers that produces, stores, and packages secretions for
discharge from the cell is the - ANSWER-Golgi apparatus
The four main groups of tissues are - ANSWER-Nerve, connective, epithelial, and
muscle
The tissue that produces power and movement in the body is - ANSWER-Muscle
The body system that carries some tissue fluid and wastes to the blood and assists
with fighting infection is the - ANSWER-Lymphatic system
The body system that protects the body from injury, infection, and dehydration is the
- ANSWER-Integumentary system
The body system that filters blood to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the
body is the - ANSWER-Urinary system
