HSC EXAM 1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Which of the following is the best example of the meaning of integrity?
a. Noah consistently earns good grades in his classes.
b. Hal is friendly and easy to get along with.
c. Alan strives to tell the truth at all times.
d. Liam is flexible and willing to change work schedules as necessary. - Answer -c.
Alan strives to tell the truth at all times.
means being placed on an official list after meeting educational and testing
requirements. - Answer -Registration
True or False
Working well with other people is necessary only in health care jobs that involve working
directly with patients. - Answer -False. All jobs in health care require working well with
others
True or False
Most occupational licenses granted by states have both educational and testing
requirements. - Answer -True
True or False
The Occupational Outlook Handbook contains a list of accredited schools for various
health care occupations. - Answer -False. The Occupational Outlook Handbook
contains detailed descriptions of job titles and their requirements but does not list
schools.
True or False
Good instructors should include everything students need to know for their future
careers in their lectures. - Answer -False. Instructors cannot cover everything during
class time. Students must take responsibility for their own learning.
True or False
Students must acquire more information in their classes than that needed to pass tests
in their classes. - Answer -True.
Brenda has just started a dental assisting program. She wants to do well in school, but
she needs to find reliable daycare for her two young children. She decides to use the
five-step problem-solving process. What would she do as the last step in the process?
a. Evaluate how her chosen solution has worked out
b. Choose an alternative solution
c. Take action by implementing a likely solution
d. Implement the solution that seems most practical - Answer -a. Evaluate how her
chosen solution has worked out
, Alex has received poor grades on his Math for Medical Assistants class. If he uses the
five-step problem-solving process, what should be his first step?
a. Identify the real problem
b. List as many alternative solutions as possible
c. Decide if the problem is worth trying to solve
d. Gather information he might use to solve the problem - Answer -a. Identify the real
problem
When choosing a career, which of the following consideration is most likely to lead to
career success?
a. The amount you have saved to pay for your education
b. The kinds of jobs your friends are doing and enjoying
c. How interesting and exciting the work sounds to you
d. Your personality and natural abilities - Answer -d. Your personality and natural
abilities
True or False
There are many ways you can start to practice the qualities of health care professionals
while you are in school. - Answer -True
Which of the following health care certifications is never voluntary?
a. Certification
b. Licensure
c. Registration
d. Approval - Answer -b. Licensure
The best way to prepare for a test is to
a. spend some time studying every day.
b. do the most studying in the two days before the test so it will be fresh in your mind.
c. ask the instructor for details about what will be on the test.
d. memorize the most important concepts in your textbook, MindTap, or class notes. -
Answer -a. spend some time studying every day.
Which of the following individuals is expressing an opinion?
a. Mike: "People who don't have jobs and lack medical insurance are just too lazy to
work."
b. James: "According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the current unemployment rate
in the United States is 5.5 percent."
c. Craig: "The percent of Americans who are obese continues to increase."
d. Dan: "According to a study I read that was published by the U.S. Department of
Human Services, the best way to help the homeless is to volunteer at a local community
center." - Answer -a. Mike: "People who don't have jobs and lack medical insurance are
just too lazy to work."
Which of the following is the best example of the meaning of integrity?
a. Noah consistently earns good grades in his classes.
b. Hal is friendly and easy to get along with.
c. Alan strives to tell the truth at all times.
d. Liam is flexible and willing to change work schedules as necessary. - Answer -c.
Alan strives to tell the truth at all times.
means being placed on an official list after meeting educational and testing
requirements. - Answer -Registration
True or False
Working well with other people is necessary only in health care jobs that involve working
directly with patients. - Answer -False. All jobs in health care require working well with
others
True or False
Most occupational licenses granted by states have both educational and testing
requirements. - Answer -True
True or False
The Occupational Outlook Handbook contains a list of accredited schools for various
health care occupations. - Answer -False. The Occupational Outlook Handbook
contains detailed descriptions of job titles and their requirements but does not list
schools.
True or False
Good instructors should include everything students need to know for their future
careers in their lectures. - Answer -False. Instructors cannot cover everything during
class time. Students must take responsibility for their own learning.
True or False
Students must acquire more information in their classes than that needed to pass tests
in their classes. - Answer -True.
Brenda has just started a dental assisting program. She wants to do well in school, but
she needs to find reliable daycare for her two young children. She decides to use the
five-step problem-solving process. What would she do as the last step in the process?
a. Evaluate how her chosen solution has worked out
b. Choose an alternative solution
c. Take action by implementing a likely solution
d. Implement the solution that seems most practical - Answer -a. Evaluate how her
chosen solution has worked out
, Alex has received poor grades on his Math for Medical Assistants class. If he uses the
five-step problem-solving process, what should be his first step?
a. Identify the real problem
b. List as many alternative solutions as possible
c. Decide if the problem is worth trying to solve
d. Gather information he might use to solve the problem - Answer -a. Identify the real
problem
When choosing a career, which of the following consideration is most likely to lead to
career success?
a. The amount you have saved to pay for your education
b. The kinds of jobs your friends are doing and enjoying
c. How interesting and exciting the work sounds to you
d. Your personality and natural abilities - Answer -d. Your personality and natural
abilities
True or False
There are many ways you can start to practice the qualities of health care professionals
while you are in school. - Answer -True
Which of the following health care certifications is never voluntary?
a. Certification
b. Licensure
c. Registration
d. Approval - Answer -b. Licensure
The best way to prepare for a test is to
a. spend some time studying every day.
b. do the most studying in the two days before the test so it will be fresh in your mind.
c. ask the instructor for details about what will be on the test.
d. memorize the most important concepts in your textbook, MindTap, or class notes. -
Answer -a. spend some time studying every day.
Which of the following individuals is expressing an opinion?
a. Mike: "People who don't have jobs and lack medical insurance are just too lazy to
work."
b. James: "According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the current unemployment rate
in the United States is 5.5 percent."
c. Craig: "The percent of Americans who are obese continues to increase."
d. Dan: "According to a study I read that was published by the U.S. Department of
Human Services, the best way to help the homeless is to volunteer at a local community
center." - Answer -a. Mike: "People who don't have jobs and lack medical insurance are
just too lazy to work."
