Deck 1: Your Career in Health Care

Question 1

Which of the following advice to new students will BEST help them become highly competent health care workers?​

A) ​Concentrate on learning what is needed to do well on tests.
B) ​Always study for understanding.
C) ​Identify their learning style.
D) ​Memorize all the information in their class notes.

Answer 1

​Always study for understanding.

Question 2

The educational requirements for obtaining certification in all health care professions are similar.​

Answer 2

False

Question 3

An important quality of health care professionals is integrity, which means that they:​

A) ​earned a college degree.
B) ​are always honest.
C) ​received high grades in school.
D) ​can work without direct supervision.

Answer 3

​are always honest.

Question 4

On-the-job training for many health care occupations is being replaced by formal classroom education.​

Question 5

Which of the following terms describes the condition of being placed on an official list after meeting the educational and testing requirements for an occupation?​

A) ​Certification
B) ​Licensure
C) ​Recognition
D) ​Registration

Question 6

Scope of practice refers to the tasks that a health care professional can legally perform as part of a specific occupation.​

Question 7

Moving up the career ladder usually requires getting additional education in one's occupational area.​

Question 8

An important result of learning to think effectively is that when learners become health care professionals they will:​

A) ​never make mistakes.
B) ​apply what they learned in school to situations encountered on the job.
C) ​impress patients and employers with what they know.
D) ​rapidly move up the career ladder.

Question 9

Finding the time to study is a problem for many adult learners who have returned to school.​

Question 10

A true statement about using the five-step problem-solving process is that it:​

A) ​ensures finding the correct solution.
B) ​is simple to do.
C) ​sometimes requires confronting difficult issues.
D) ​leads to decisions based on opinions.

Question 11

"Assessment" is a term used in health care that means:​

A) ​gathering facts and information.
B) ​avoiding the use of opinions.
C) ​creating alternatives for solving a problem.
D) ​learning to perform procedures.

Question 12

The main purpose of occupational therapy is to:​

A) ​help patients become as self-sufficient as possible.
B) ​assist people in choosing the best occupations for themselves.
C) ​increase muscle strength following surgery or accidents.
D) ​care for the basic needs of hospitalized patients.

Question 13

A medical assistant who believes the physician made an error when prescribing a treatment would demonstrate good thinking skills by:

A) ​giving the treatment and asking the physician about it at the next convenient opportunity.
B) ​assuming that the physician is correct and giving the treatment.
C) ​asking the physician before giving the treatment.
D) ​refusing to give the treatment and dismissing the patient.

Question 14

What is the most important reason why health care professionals should identify potential problems when working with patients?​

A) ​Help their employers avoid being sued for malpractice.
B) ​Ensure patient safety and well-being.
C) ​Prevent wasting expensive supplies and employee time.
D) ​Earn a good employee evaluation.

Question 15

When a person is licensed in a health care profession, this means that he or she:​

A) ​graduated from an accredited school.
B) ​earned at least a bachelor's degree.
C) ​can work in any state.
D) ​has been granted permission to legally perform specific acts.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of subjective data?​

A) ​Reliable sources of information about a topic
B) ​The opinions of experts
C) ​Observations of a patient's condition
D) ​Patients' reports about how they feel

Question 17

When collecting information about a patient, which term best describes the results of diagnostic tests, measurements, and observations made by health care professionals?​

A) ​Signs
B) ​Symptoms
C) ​Diagnoses
D) ​Data

Question 18

How can learners best take advantage of their dominant learning style?​

A) ​Use only that style when studying for tests.
B) ​Develop personalized study techniques.
C) ​Avoid taking classes that require the use of other styles.
D) ​Ask instructors to use teaching methods that coordinate with their style.

Question 19

Growth in the health care industry is expected to slow down over the next 10 years.​

Question 20

Characteristics of students who are learning to think like health care professionals include all of the following EXCEPT:​

A) ​considering the impact of their actions on others.
B) ​expecting their instructors to supply answers to all their questions.
C) ​relating new information to what they already know.
D) ​looking for ways to increase their personal efficiency.

Question 21

Match each occupation with the correct duties below.​
​Collect and organize patient data.

A)​Registered nurse
B)​Radiologic technician
C)​Ophthalmic assistant
D)​Paramedic
E)​Respiratory therapist
F)​Dental hygienist
G)​Health information technician
H)​Physical therapist assistant

Question 22

Match each physician with the correct specialty below.​
​Muscles and bones

A)​Dermatologist
B)​Oncologist
C)​Gerontologist
D)​Urologist
E)​Orthopedist

Question 23

Match each physician with the correct specialty below.​
​Cancer

A)​Dermatologist
B)​Oncologist
C)​Gerontologist
D)​Urologist
E)​Orthopedist

Question 24

Match each physician with the correct specialty below.​
​Skin

A)​Dermatologist
B)​Oncologist
C)​Gerontologist
D)​Urologist
E)​Orthopedist

Question 25

Match the following terms with the correct definition below.​
​Process to determine if an individual has met certain standards

A)​Associate's degree
B)​Bachelor's degree
C)​Career ladder
D)​Certification
E)​License
F)​Registration
G)​Standard

Question 26

Erin has always enjoyed working with her hands and wants to work directly with patients.Which of the following occupations would be the best choice for her to consider?​

A) ​Pharmacy technician
B) ​Dental assistant
C) ​Home health aide
D) ​Massage therapist

Question 27

Most adults who return to school to pursue a career in health care:​

A) ​have difficulty competing with younger learners.
B) ​have life experiences that help them as learners.
C) ​find school easier than younger learners.
D) ​lack the self-confidence to do well in school.

Question 28

Match each occupation with the correct duties below.​
​Carry out prescribed treatments, using exercise, massage, and electrical stimulation.

A)​Registered nurse
B)​Radiologic technician
C)​Ophthalmic assistant
D)​Paramedic
E)​Respiratory therapist
F)​Dental hygienist
G)​Health information technician
H)​Physical therapist assistant

Question 29

Match each occupation with the correct duties below.​
​Provide preventive care of the teeth.

A)​Registered nurse
B)​Radiologic technician
C)​Ophthalmic assistant
D)​Paramedic
E)​Respiratory therapist
F)​Dental hygienist
G)​Health information technician
H)​Physical therapist assistant

Question 30

Match each physician with the correct specialty below.​
​Kidney, bladder, or urinary system

A)​Dermatologist
B)​Oncologist
C)​Gerontologist
D)​Urologist
E)​Orthopedist

Question 31

Match each occupation with the correct duties below.​
​Provide quick response to victims with medical problems.

A)​Registered nurse
B)​Radiologic technician
C)​Ophthalmic assistant
D)​Paramedic
E)​Respiratory therapist
F)​Dental hygienist
G)​Health information technician
H)​Physical therapist assistant

Question 32

Match each physician with the correct specialty below.​
​The elderly

A)​Dermatologist
B)​Oncologist
C)​Gerontologist
D)​Urologist
E)​Orthopedist

Question 33

Which of the following is a true statement about health care professional exams?​

A) ​Only students who earn high grades can take them.
B) ​Students who graduate from accredited programs are not required to take them.
C) ​Specific educational requirements and clinical experience must be completed before taking them.
D) ​They are required in order to work legally in all occupations that involve direct patient care.

Question 34

Match the following terms with the correct definition below.​
​Academic rank that generally requires 4 years of study

A)​Associate's degree
B)​Bachelor's degree
C)​Career ladder
D)​Certification
E)​License
F)​Registration
G)​Standard

Question 35

Match each occupation with the correct duties below.​
​Coordinate the overall care of patients.

A)​Registered nurse
B)​Radiologic technician
C)​Ophthalmic assistant
D)​Paramedic
E)​Respiratory therapist
F)​Dental hygienist
G)​Health information technician
H)​Physical therapist assistant

Question 36

Match each occupation with the correct duties below.​
​Provide patients with oxygen.

A)​Registered nurse
B)​Radiologic technician
C)​Ophthalmic assistant
D)​Paramedic
E)​Respiratory therapist
F)​Dental hygienist
G)​Health information technician
H)​Physical therapist assistant

Question 37

Which of the following best describes the purpose of diagnostic occupations?​

A) ​Assist patients in maintaining their health
B) ​Ensure that medical equipment functions properly
C) ​Determine the cause of an illness
D) ​Help patients regain movement

Question 38

Match each occupation with the correct duties below.​
​Perform x-ray procedures.

A)​Registered nurse
B)​Radiologic technician
C)​Ophthalmic assistant
D)​Paramedic
E)​Respiratory therapist
F)​Dental hygienist
G)​Health information technician
H)​Physical therapist assistant

Question 39

Match each occupation with the correct duties below.​
​Perform eye and vision tests.

A)​Registered nurse
B)​Radiologic technician
C)​Ophthalmic assistant
D)​Paramedic
E)​Respiratory therapist
F)​Dental hygienist
G)​Health information technician
H)​Physical therapist assistant

Question 40

Match the following terms with the correct definition below.​
​Predetermined level of quality

A)​Associate's degree
B)​Bachelor's degree
C)​Career ladder
D)​Certification
E)​License
F)​Registration
G)​Standard

Question 41

Match the following terms with the correct definition below.​
​Placement on a list after meeting certain requirements

A)​Associate's degree
B)​Bachelor's degree
C)​Career ladder
D)​Certification
E)​License
F)​Registration
G)​Standard

Question 42

List at least five skills that demonstrate the type of thinking ability needed by health care professionals.​

Question 43

Match the following terms with the correct definition below.​
​Academic rank that usually requires 2 years of study

A)​Associate's degree
B)​Bachelor's degree
C)​Career ladder
D)​Certification
E)​License
F)​Registration
G)​Standard

Question 44

Match the following terms with the correct definition below.​
​Permit to legally perform certain tasks

A)​Associate's degree
B)​Bachelor's degree
C)​Career ladder
D)​Certification
E)​License
F)​Registration
G)​Standard

Question 45

Explain the importance of evaluation, the last step in the problem-solving process.​

Question 46

The first step in the five-step problem-solving process is to ____________ the problem.​

Question 47

List at least five essential qualities that should be demonstrated by all health care professionals.​

Question 48

Describe ways that learners can begin to develop and practice the qualities needed by health care professionals while they are in school.​

Question 49

Ken is a _______________ learner, which means that he masters new information best when he performs hands-on activities.​

Question 50

_______________ is the general term that means an individual has met certain professional standards.​

Question 51

The fastest-growing health care career today, influenced by the increasing number of older adults, is __________________.​

Question 52

The goal of _______________ careers is to help patients regain and maintain good health.​

Question 53

List at least four factors that learners should consider when choosing a health care career.​

Question 54

Match the following terms with the correct definition below.​
​Levels within an occupation that require different amounts of education and/or training

A)​Associate's degree
B)​Bachelor's degree
C)​Career ladder
D)​Certification
E)​License
F)​Registration
G)​Standard