Introduction to Healthcare Science Final Study Guide
1. The Father of Medicine isHippocrates
2. A degree by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that lasts 4
Or more years is a/anBachelor’s Degree
3. A process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a
Specific occupation after the person has completed an approved education
Program and passed a state exam isLicensure
4. A medical specialist who treats disease of the skin is a/anDermatologist
5. A medical specialist who treats diseases & disorders of children is
Pediatrician
6. A medical specialist who uses X-Rays & radiation to diagnose & treat disease isRadiologist
7. A medical specialist who treats heart disease is a/anCardiologist
8. A medical specialist who treats diseases of the brain & nervous system is a/anNeurologist
9. Insurance to pay for injuries that occur while at a job is calledWorkers Compensation
10. The Government Insurance Plan to pay the medical care for people over 65years of age isMedicare
11. The amount of money you must pay before your insurance company will
Start to cover medical costs Deductible
12. Failure to give care that is normally expected of a person in a particular position,
Resulting in injury to another person is calledNegligence
13. If a healthcare worker sends information to an insurance company without
The patients consentInvasion of Privacy
14. Any care that results in physical harm, pain or mental anguish can lead to a
Charge of Abuse
15. A set of principles relating to what is morally right or wrong are known asEthics
16. A legal document that allows an individual to state what measures should be
To prolong life when a condition is terminal Living Will
17. The exchange of information, thoughts, ideas & feelings is Communication
18. In military time 1 o’clock in the afternoon would be written as1300
19. A subjective observation is felt only by the patient & cannot be measured or observed
20. The basic needs required by every human to sustain life physiological
21. When a human has attained their full potential they have reached need forSelf Actualization
22. The reflex that occurs when an infant reacts to a loud noise Moro
23. Your supervisor yelled at you because you did not fill out the incident report correctly. You go home and yell at your children. This is calledDisplacement
24. When you make a error on a medical record what should you do?Cross it out with a single line & pit initials next to it
25. Which of the following factors does not interfere with the communication process?
a. using medical terminologyb. properly working hearing aids
c. soft-muted voiced. loud noises & distractions
26. An example of emotional development is
a.creating a relationship with another individual b.making sound judgments
c. learning correct study techniques d.expressing fear and excitement
27. An example of mental development Solving Math Problems
28. In the chain of infection hands are considered a Mode of Transmission
29. Bacteria that can occur in pairs, clusters, or chains are calledCocci
30. The correct order of the chain of infection is
Pathogen
Reservoir
Portal of exit
Mode of Transmission
Portal of Entry
Susceptible Host
31. A person who is not vaccinated against a disease is a considered Susceptible Host
32. A surgical instrument contaminated with blood is considered aReservoir
33. Standard precautions were developed by theCDC
34. The process that destroys all pathogenic organisms isSterilization
35. Wiping the skin alcohol prior to a procedure is a method ofAntisepsis
36. Ringworm is a type of Fungi
37. MRSA is a bacteria that has become resistant to Mycillan Antibiotics
38. Hands should be washedBefore & after Patient Care, After using the rest room, before & after putting on gloves, before eating or preparing foods
39. When washing hands they should be pointed downward
40. When washing hands soap is used to Reduce Friction
41. The first step of first aide is toRecognize that an emergency exists
42. The correct ratio for compressions to breaths for CPR is30:2
43. During CPR on an adult the chest is compressed 2 inches
44. When using an AED the first thing you need to do is turn it on
45. Where are the pads of an AED placed on the victim? Upper right chest & lower Left Chest
46. If a conscious choking victim cannot cough what should you do?Abdominal Thrusts
47. Does each life stage create different needs in individuals?Yes
48. Are friends of their own age important to 2 year olds?No
49. Is adolescenceoften a stormy time of life?Yes
50. Are there many individuals do not show significant signs of aging until their 70’s & 80’s?Yes
51. What is a Need as defined by Maslow? Something that is required or desired to live
52. Does illness interferes with meeting physiological needs? Can it cause changes in
A person’s behaviorYes to both
53. Are standard precautions used on all patients?Yes
54. Are microorganisms that cause infection & disease called nonpathogens? No, they are called pathogens
55. Can viruses reproduce if they are not inside another living cell?No
56. What environment do microorganisms prefer to live?Warm, dark , & Moist
57. Should every pt be considered a source of infection?Yes
58. Should gloves be worn during any procedure that is likely to cause splashing of
blood or any body fluids?Yes
59. Should a cut, or needle stick, no matter how small, be reported immediately ?Yes
60. Do you always check the scene for safety before you approach an accident scene?Yes
61. How long do you look, listen & feel for breathing in an unconsciousness person?No more than 10 seconds
62. If a victim is choking and can cough what should you do? Encourage him to keep coughing
63. c with
64. PRN whenever needed
65. ITISInfection or inflammation
66. Have patient take ampicillin 250 milligrams by mouth three times a day
With food
Ampicillin 250mg PO TID c food
67. Discharge patient after giving 1 gram of keflex intravenous
D/C p 1 GM Keflex IV
68. Nothing by mouth before surgery after midnight
NPO pre-op p 2400
69. Whirlpool for patient every morning before meals
W/P qam ac
70. 5 milliliter of KCL per kilogram of body weight intravenous
5ml of KCL /kg body wt IV
71. Patient can walk whenever desired four times a day
Amb ad lib qid