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Final Exam 4/31/25 Flashcards

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A vaccination for smallpox was developed in 1796 by ____.

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Edward Jenner

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Bifocals for glasses were invented by ____.

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Benjamin Franklin

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Disinfectants and antiseptics were first used to prevent infection during surgery by ____.

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Joseph Lister

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The CAM practitioner who believes that a life energy flows through every living person in an invisible system of meridians is a/an ____.

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Chinese medicine practitioner

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The CAM therapy that uses breathing and muscle relaxation techniques to quiet the mind by focusing attention on obtaining a sense of oneness is ____.

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meditation

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The founder of the American Red Cross in 1881 was ____.

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Clara Barton

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Ways to promote physical wellness include ____.

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avoiding alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, drugs, and risky sexual behavior

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Which of the following viruses is the cause of avian (bird) flu?

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H5N1 virus

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A long-term care facility designed to provide services to patients who need rehabilitation to recover from a major illness, treatment for cancer, dialysis for kidney disease, or heart monitoring are called ____.

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extended care facilities

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For whom does TRICARE provide coverage for health care expenses?

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all of the above

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Genetic counseling centers often deal with the genetic disease called ____.

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Downs syndrome

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The agency sponsored by the United Nations that compiles statistics on disease and publishes health information is the ____.

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World Health Organization (WHO)

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The federal medical assistance program that pays for the health care of individuals with low incomes and individuals who are physically disabled or blind is ____.

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Medicaid

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ____.

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provides strict guidelines for maintaining confidentiality of health care information

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The main type of care provided by hospice is ____ care.

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palliative care

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The specific amount of money a patient pays for a particular service regardless of the total cost of that service that is required by some health insurance plans is called a/an ____.

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co-payment

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Which of the following is not a purpose for an organizational chart?

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provides a sliding scale of responsibilities to determine salary

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A degree awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts four or more years is a/an ____.

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bachelor’s degree

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A medical specialist who treats disease and disorders of the stomach and intestine is a/an ____.

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gastroenterologist

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A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of children is a/an ____.

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pediatrician

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A process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation after the person has completed an approved education program and passed a state board test is ____.

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licensure

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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.

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epidemiologist

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An example of a health career in the NHCSS therapeutic services cluster is ____.

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dental hygienist

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An individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business is a/an ____.

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entrepreneur

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A leader who sets minimal rules and allows individuals in a group to function in an independent manner is a/an ____.
laissez-faire leader
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Being able to identify with and understand another person's feelings, situation, and motives demonstrates ____.
empathy
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Being prompt when reporting to work, avoiding absences, and completing assigned tasks on time demonstrates ____.
dependability
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Being qualified and capable of performing a task while striving for accuracy in all you do shows ____.
competence
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Being willing to be held accountable for your actions is ____.
responsibility
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Having the ability to say or do the kindest or most fitting thing in a difficult situation shows ____.
tact
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Learning to work well with others demonstrates ____.
team player
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Showing truthfulness and integrity and being willing to admit mistakes so they can be corrected is ____.
c. honesty
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A false written statement that causes a person to be ridiculed or damages the person's reputation is known as ____.
b. libel
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A legal document that allows an individual to state what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when a condition is terminal is a ____.
a. living will
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A set of principles relating to what is morally right or wrong are known as ____.
c. ethics
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An example of a tort is ____.
b. slapping a patient
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Failure to give care that is normally expected of a person in a particular position, resulting in injury to another person is ____.
b. negligence
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If a healthcare worker sends information to an insurance company without the patient's written consent, this can be ____.
a. invasion of privacy
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If a patient is physically restrained without proper authorization or justification, this can lead to a charge of ____.
c. false imprisonment
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If a physician fails to use a degree of skill and learning commonly expected and the person receiving care is injured, the physician can be sued for ____.
c. malpractice
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A doctor who studies and treats conditions of the skin would be a _____.
a. dermatologist
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A person can experience dysphagia if they have a _____.
a. sore throat
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A hernia of the fallopian tube and ovary is often called _____.
b. salpingo-oophorocele
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A urinary tract infection can sometimes cause difficulty or painful urination. This condition is known as _____.
b. dysuria
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Coal miners often get _____ (condition of blackness in the lung) due to inhalation of dust particles.
b. pneumonomelanosis
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The prefix in the term gastritis refers to the _____.
b. stomach
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What procedure would involve cutting a hole in the skull?
c. craniotomy
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Which term refers to inflammation of the membranes of the brain and spinal cord?
a. meningitis
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Ergonomics includes all of the following except ____.
determining which repetitive movements will be most effective
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How many inches apart should the feet be to maintain a broad base of support?
8 to 10
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If a particle gets in your eye, ____.
report it immediately
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If a solution such as acetic acid spills on a counter, ____.
report it immediately
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If you find a piece of damaged or malfunctioning equipment, ____.
report it immediately
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In case of fire in a healthcare facility, the most important thing to do is ____.
remain calm
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The three things needed in order for a fire to start are ____.
fuel, heat, oxygen
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The use of correct body mechanics is needed to ____.
use the strongest muscles
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A hantavirus affecting primates and rodents that mutated and spread to humans is ____.
monkeypox
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In the chain of infection, a pathogen leaving the body through sexual secretions is an example of ____.
portal of exit
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In the chain of infection, an instrument contaminated with blood acts as a ____.
reservoir
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Parasitic microorganisms carried by fleas, lice, ticks, and mites are ____.
rickettsiae
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Standard precautions were developed by ____.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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The virus that causes swine flu is ____.
H1N1
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Threadlike projections that are similar to tails and allow an organism to move are ____.
flagella
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Which of the following diseases is not caused by a virus?
tuberculosis
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A factor that does not increase blood pressure is ____.
shock
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A pulse site at the neck is the ____.
carotid
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Another term for fever is ____.
pyrexia
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Heart sounds are caused by ____.
closing of the valves in the heart
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The measurement of the balance between heat produced and heat lost is ____.
temperature
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The most accurate method for taking a temperature is ____.
rectal
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Which of the following does not lead to increased body temperature?
starvation or fasting
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Which of the following is not considered one of the four main vital signs?
apical pulse
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A wound caused by a sharp object such as a knife, scissors, or a razor is a/an ____.
incision
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Call first for EMS before starting CPR for ____.
an unconscious adult or child who has reached puberty
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If a poison has been swallowed, the first step of care is to ____.
call a poison control center
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If an adult victim is unconscious and has an obstructed airway, ____.
start CPR
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If you are caring for a critical adult accident victim and determine that the victim is unconscious, ____.
call EMS immediately
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The first step of first aid is to ____.
recognize that an emergency exists
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The type of burn characterized by a red or mottled color, a wet appearance, and a blister or vesicle is a ____.
partial-thickness burn
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What is the ratio of chest compressions to ventilations when one person is performing CPR on an adult victim?
30:2
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A major use of internet in health care is for ___.
obtaining information
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A scanning procedure in which a slightly radioactive substance is injected into the patient and then detected by the scanner as an image on a screen is ____.
positron emission tomography
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A surgeon watching a computerized video and using a robotic arm to perform surgery on a patient in another city is an example of ____.
telemedicine
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Flash drives provide an important means of ____.
backing up data
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Health care providers use spreadsheets to do all of the following except ____.
record appointments for patients
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The machine components of the computer, including the keyboard, disk drive, and monitor, are called ____.
hardware
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The noninvasive scanning procedure that is used to determine the size, position, sex, and even abnormalities of a fetus is ____.
ultrasonography
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Which action is most likely to result in damage to your computer hardware?
drinking ice tea while entering data
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A physical therapist earns $22.00 per hour. If she works 50 hours in one week and receives 1 1/2 times the hourly wage for any hours over 40 per week, what is her gross pay for the week?
$1210.00
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How early should you arrive for a job interview?
5 to 10 minutes
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The main purpose of a cover letter is to ____.
obtain an interview
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The total amount of money earned for hours worked is ____.
gross wage
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Which of the following are usually not good people to use as references?
relatives
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Which of the following is a good example of the type of question you should ask an employer at the end of the interview?
What type of uniform is required?
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Which of the following statements is not true about a resume?
at least 3 references should be listed on a resume
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While participating in a job interview, you should not ____.
sit down in the nearest chair immediately after greeting the employer
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10:00 AM is expressed in military time as ____.
1000
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3/8 =
37.5%
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9853 rounded to the nearest 1000 = ____.
10,000
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A gram is the basic metric unit for measuring which of the following?
weight
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All of the following are examples of how math is used in health care except.
varifying a verbal order
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If 2 fluid ounces = 60 milliliters, how many milliliters are in 7 ounces of cough syrup?
210
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If 5 ml = 1 tsp, how many teaspoons are in 85 ml?
17
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If a physician orders that a patient be given 45 grams of a medication and it is only available in 15-gram tablets, how many tablets should the patient be given?
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