Midterm Review

Question 1

what are some occupations in Health Informatic Services?

Answer 1

health unit coordinator, medical records clerk, health information file clerk, medical librarian, medical illustrator, human resources assistant, human resources technician, human resources manager, etc..

Question 2

What is suicide contagion?

Answer 2

The copying of suicide attempts after hearing about another person’s suicide.

Question 3

What are airborne precautions?

Answer 3

Airborne precautions require that the patient be placed in a private room or with another patient who has the same disease. The door to the room must be kept closed and the room must have special ventilation.

Question 4

It is illegal for an interview to ask you about what?

Answer 4

race, national origin, religion, disabilities, personal (age, photo, children), sex, marital status, organizations.

Question 5

What kind of college can you obtain an associate’s degree?

Answer 5

Community College

Question 6

What is health literacy?

Answer 6

An individuals ability to obtain, communicate, and understand basic health information and services, allowing him or her to make appropriate health decisions

Question 7

What does the word “medial” mean?

Answer 7

The middle or midline of the body

Question 8

Why isn’t the Trendelenburg Position used as much now?

Answer 8

It increases the risk of the patient chocking on fluids or vomit

Question 9

How many minutes of aerobic exercise do you need a week?

Answer 9

20 minutes a day, for three to four days

Question 10

What benefits come from adequate sleep?

Answer 10

A healthy lifestyle including your heart, weight, mind, and more

Question 11

What is substance abuse?

Answer 11

The use of drugs or alcohol or misuse of prescription medication

Question 12

Define prioritizing

Answer 12

The act of making decisions about the best order in which to perform multiple tasks so the most important tasks are completed first

Question 13

Define multitasking

Answer 13

Performing several jobs at a time

Question 14

Define competence

Answer 14

The ability to do your job well

Question 15

Describe autocratic

Answer 15

Autocratic Prefers to be the soul ruler

Question 16

Describe democratic

Answer 16

Democratic not afraid to share responsibility with other team members

Question 17

Describe laissez-fraire

Answer 17

Laissez-faire allows team members to operate on their own

Question 18

What kind of college can you obtain a doctorate from?

Answer 18

Four-Year College or University

Question 19

What tools are helping in planning for a career in healthcare?

Answer 19

Self Assessment, Job Shadowing, Clinical Internships

Question 20

What is important during decision making?

Answer 20

Research the decision carefully ,get advice if you are not sure how to proceed, and then follow through.

Question 21

What are droplet precautions?

Answer 21

Patients should be placed in a private room or with a patient who has the same diagnosis. Masks should be worn within three feet of the patient. Because the droplets do not remain suspended in air, no special air handling or ventilation is required.

Question 22

Define therapeutic services

Answer 22

Career path that offers hands-on experience with patients and focuses on changing the health status of a patient over time.

Question 23

What are contact precautions?

Answer 23

Whenever possible, patients should be placed in a private room or with another patient with the same condition.

Question 24

A medical term must have which two word parts?

Answer 24

Prefix and word root

Question 25

Which word root means heart?

Answer 25

Cardi

Question 26

What should you include in your resume?

Answer 26

job objective, education, work/volunteer experience, honors/ activities, special skills/ related courses.

Question 27

What should you NOT wear on the job?

Answer 27

heavy make up, high heels, tight pants, tattoos, piercings, cologne/perfume.

Question 28

What is the dress code for working in a healthcare setting?

Answer 28

clothes should be clean, neat, and ironed. Shoes in good condition. One step above what you will be wearing on the job.

Question 29

When trying to reach a team consensus, the team leader should?

Answer 29

- allow all members to participate in discussion. - allow all members to give their input for all proposals - the team leader should make every attempt to reach a fill agreement among all members. - team members should encourage to keep the good of the whole team in mind. - individual preferences should not prevent the progress of the team.

Question 30

What occurs with poor team dynamics?

Answer 30

- leadership is weak, leading to lack of direction and potential disagreements between team members. - team members do not express their opinions, but simply agree with the leaders to avoid possible conflict. - team members are uncooperative, refuse to participate, dominate the discussion, or use humor inappropriately.

Question 31

What is a suicide cluster?

Answer 31

Multiple suicides that occur within a community during a relatively short period of time.

Question 32

What is the purpose of meditation?

Answer 32

Meditation is designed to promote relaxation and harmony with your environment.

Question 33

Describe the three personality types

Answer 33

Type A: Ambitious, organized, impatient, and sometimes take on more than is manageable Type B: Patient, relaxed, easygoing, and not plagued by a sense of urgency Type C: Suppresses emotional expression, denies strong emotional reactions, has trouble coping with stress, and feels hopeless or helpless

Question 34

Define body Mechanics:

Answer 34

the proper use of body movements to prevent injury during the performance of physical tasks, such as lifting and sitting.

Question 35

What steps should you take when LIFTING a patient?

Answer 35

communicate with the patient to let them know what you are doing. if possible, have the patient help you by moving her body as much as she can.

Question 36

Define quality improvement:

Answer 36

term for policies that motivate or require health care facilities to monitor and evaluate their services based on predetermined criteria for the purpose of improving those services

Question 37

Define the National Institutes of Health: (NIH)

Answer 37

an agency of the united states department of health and human services.

Question 38

Which prefix means across or beyond?

Answer 38

Trans-

Question 39

Which is the most common combining vowel?

Answer 39

The letter O

Question 40

The Dorsal cavity contains which two cavities?

Answer 40

Cranial cavity and spinal cord

Question 41

What does the word distal mean?

Answer 41

The farthest area from the point of attachment

Question 42

What does the word proximal mean?

Answer 42

Closer to the point of attachment

Question 43

Define soft skills

Answer 43

personal characteristics that enable a person to have pleasant, effective interactions with others

Question 44

Define tact

Answer 44

the ability to avoid giving offense through your words and actions

Question 45

Define compassion

Answer 45

deep awareness and concern for the suffering of others coupled with the desire to relieve this suffering

Question 46

Define empathy

Answer 46

the act of identifying with and understanding another person's feelings or situation

Question 47

What does an effective leader demonstrate?

Answer 47

a leader must exhibit honest and ethical behavior