Deck 9: Developing Your Practical Skills

Question 1

Good advice for students who suffer from math anxiety is to

A) avoid taking math classes whenever possible.
B) choose careers that don't require much math.
C) attend all math class sessions and keep up with the homework.
D) accept the fact that math is difficult and that some people just never get it.

Answer 1

attend all math class sessions and keep up with the homework.

Question 2

Which of the following students is likely to benefit most from his or her externship experience?

A) Sam wrote a list of goals he hoped to achieve during his externship.
B) Amy made an effort to be friends with her co-workers.
C) Will let his supervisor know that he hoped to be hired at the facility.
D) Teresa made cookies for the staff on the holidays that occurred during her externship.

Answer 2

Sam wrote a list of goals he hoped to achieve during his externship.

Question 3

You have gone through the six-step problem solving process, but a problem you are having in school is still not resolved. What should you do next?

A) Evaluate the solution you tried and choose another alternative.
B) Ask your instructor to suggest a solution.
C) Start with step one and repeat the process.
D) Learn to live with the problem because if the process does not work, there is no solution.

Answer 3

Evaluate the solution you tried and choose another alternative.

Question 4

When working at your clinical site, which behavior is most likely to benefit your future career?

A) Try to fit in by dressing and acting like the employees.
B) Do your best and ask the employer to hire you after you graduate.
C) Take advantage of every learning opportunity.
D) Ask lots of questions so your supervisor will know you are interested in learning.

Question 5

Juan is starting his clinical experience at a local clinic. Which of the following is the most important thing he can do the first week to increase his chances of success?

A) Be on time every day.
B) Be friendly with the people who work there.
C) Let the supervisor know he is able to perform any tasks she assigns.
D) Be proactive and able to work without supervision.

Question 6

The best way to get maximum benefit from lab sessions is to

A) perform every procedure as if you were actually working in a health care facility.
B) attempt to do every procedure perfectly on the first attempt.
C) spend extra time practicing each procedure.
D) keep in mind there is usually only one correct way to perform a task.

Question 7

The most important reason for learning the specialized vocabulary used in math is to

A) make it easier to understand and discuss math operations.
B) help you get all A's in math.
C) give you the self-confidence to work math problems.
D) overcome math anxiety.

Question 8

The metric system works on a base of 10. This means that

A) the system has 10 units of measurement.
B) the units of each type of measurement are multiples of 10.
C) metric units are about 10 times the size of the equivalent units in the English system.
D) you always divide by 10 to convert from one metric number to another.

Question 9

Brainstorming is a good technique for

A) generating as many ideas as possible for solving a problem.
B) identifying the true nature of a problem.
C) determining the best solution for a problem.
D) evaluating the results of a solution.

Question 10

A good reason for using the six-step problem solving process is to

A) make problem solving easy.
B) make sure you find the correct solution.
C) help you make decisions based on facts.
D) solve problems without help from others.

Question 11

The last step in the six-step problem solving process is to _____ the solution.

A) choose
B) apply
C) try out
D) evaluate

Question 12

Lab classes in health care programs can best be described as

A) more important than theory classes.
B) less important than theory classes.
C) opportunities to practice on-the-job skills.
D) designed for students who are hands-on learners.

Question 13

Health care workers use both Fahrenheit and Celsius graded thermometers to measure body temperature. Which temperature expressed in Celsius is equivalent to 98.6° F?

A) 32° C
B) 37° C
C) 66.6° C
D) 212° C

Question 14

The top number in a fraction is called the _____.

A) denominator
B) factor
C) numerator
D) quotient

Question 15

The first step when trying to solve a problem is to

A) ask questions.
B) clearly identify the problem.
C) determine the importance of the problem.
D) gather information.

Question 16

A common reason students have trouble with math in their health care classes is they

A) don't know how to concentrate and study.
B) are not smart enough to understand it.
C) did not master the basic concepts in their previous math classes.
D) never had good math teachers.

Question 17

Creating a personal reference guide is a good way to

A) demonstrate your organizational skills to future employers at job interviews.
B) keep your class notes and handouts from instructors in one place.
C) save and organize information you may use on the job.
D) ensure that you have what you need for lab classes.

Question 18

Which of the following is the basic metric unit for measuring length?

A) Centimeter
B) Millimeter
C) Meter
D) Kilometer

Question 19

A major component of critical thinking is

A) looking at things with a negative attitude.
B) being judgmental of people with whom you disagree.
C) looking for faults and errors.
D) using logic and reasoning to make decisions.

Question 20

A _____ is the basic metric unit for measuring weight.

A) degree
B) gram
C) liter
D) meter

Question 21

It's a good idea to take a short break if you find yourself really stuck when doing math.

Question 22

The six-step problem solving method is specifically designed for dealing with workplace problems.

Question 23

No one can be perfect, so perfection is never expected from health care workers.

Question 24

The information you learn from your instructors' lectures is really more important than the hands-on activities you do in the lab or during practice sessions.

Question 25

You should always treat your classmates as you would the people you will work with on the job.