Deck 1: Understanding Health and Medical Concepts

Question 1

A patient is limited to 2000 millilitres (ml) of liquid intake per day. If the patient has 250 ml of juice for breakfast and 500 ml of milk for lunch, how much liquid can the patient have for the rest of the day?

A) 250 ml
B) 750 ml
C) 1250 ml
D) 1750 ml

Answer 1

1250 ml

Question 2

If a person takes 10 breaths in 30 seconds, what is the average number of breaths per minute?

A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20

Answer 2

20

Question 3

If a person is 63 inches tall, how tall is the person in feet (ft) and inches (in)?

A) 5 ft 3 in
B) 5 ft 6 in
C) 6 ft 1 in
D) 6 ft 3 in

Answer 3

5 ft 3 in

Question 4

A nursing assistant counts pulses for 30 seconds and records a pulse rate of 72 beats per minute. How many pulses were counted in 30 seconds?

A) 30
B) 36
C) 60
D) 72

Question 5

A person's height is measured at 4 feet 3 inches during a well-child visit. The same child was measured at 3 feet 10 inches during the previous visit. How much did the child grow between visits?

A) 5 inches
B) 4 inches
C) 3 inches
D) 2 inches

Question 6

A person drank 180 millilitres (ml) of coffee for breakfast, 240 ml of juice for lunch, and 250 ml of diet coke for dinner. What is the total liquid intake for these three meals?

A) 550 ml
B) 570 ml
C) 660 ml
D) 670 ml

Question 7

A person who takes 11 breaths in ________ seconds has a respiratory rate of 22 breaths per minute.

A) 15 seconds
B) 30 seconds
C) 45 seconds
D) 60 seconds

Question 8

A person's daily food intake is to be reduced by one-fourth. If the person previously consumed 4000 calories per day, how many calories per day may the person now consume?

A) 3000
B) 2000
C) 1000
D) 500

Question 9

A height of 5 feet 8 inches is equal to ________ inches.

A) 58
B) 68
C) 72
D) 80

Question 10

A unit conversion table indicates that 1 ounce of fluid is equal to 30 millitres. According to this conversion, an 8-ounce serving of milk is equal to ________ millilitres.

A) 24
B) 38
C) 160
D) 240

Question 11

If a person's heart beats 52 times in 30 seconds, what is the average number of beats per minute?

A) 52
B) 82
C) 104
D) 156

Question 12

Add or subtract as indicated.
-1349 + 72 = ________

Question 13

Add or subtract as indicated.
-134 + 82 + 14 = ________

Question 14

Add or subtract as indicated.
-976 - 594 = ________

Question 15

Add or subtract as indicated.
-849 - 688 = ________

Question 16

Multiply or divide as indicated
-27 x 4 = ________

Question 17

Multiply or divide as indicated
-102 x 6 = ________

Question 18

Multiply or divide as indicated
-143 x 224 = ________

Question 19

Multiply or divide as indicated
-845 ÷ 5 = ________

Question 20

Multiply or divide as indicated
-120 ÷ 80 = ________

Question 21

Please read passage and answer the questions that follow.
The medical record (chart, clinical record) is the legal account of a person's condition and response to treatment and care. Medical records are written using paper forms or electronically through use of computers. An electronic health record (EHR) or electronic medical record (EMR) is an electronic version of the person's medical record. More and more agencies are using EHRs (EMRs). In time, all medical records will be electronic

-Which statement best describes the medical record?

A) It is a paper record of a person's current medical conditions.
B) It is stored in a computer in case the paper record is lost.
C) It is a legal record of a person's medical history.
D) It contains legal information about a person.

Question 22

Please read passage and answer the questions that follow.
The medical record (chart, clinical record) is the legal account of a person's condition and response to treatment and care. Medical records are written using paper forms or electronically through use of computers. An electronic health record (EHR) or electronic medical record (EMR) is an electronic version of the person's medical record. More and more agencies are using EHRs (EMRs). In time, all medical records will be electronic

-According to the passage, all medical records will eventually exist in what form?

A) Electronic
B) Paper
C) Written
D) Oral

Question 23

Please read passage and answer the questions that follow.
Staff must provide care in a manner that maintains privacy of the person's body. Expose the person's body only as necessary. Only staff members directly involved in care and treatment are present. Consent is needed for others to be present. For example, a student wants to observe a treatment. The person's consent is needed for the student to observe.
Leaving the person without a gown, clothing, or bed covers violates the right to privacy. So does leaving the door open when the person uses the bathroom, commode, urinal, or bedpan.

-According to the passage, when should staff members allow a client's body to be exposed?

A) Never
B) As often as possible
C) When others are present
D) Only when necessary

Question 24

Please read passage and answer the questions that follow.
Staff must provide care in a manner that maintains privacy of the person's body. Expose the person's body only as necessary. Only staff members directly involved in care and treatment are present. Consent is needed for others to be present. For example, a student wants to observe a treatment. The person's consent is needed for the student to observe.
Leaving the person without a gown, clothing, or bed covers violates the right to privacy. So does leaving the door open when the person uses the bathroom, commode, urinal, or bedpan.

-What must be obtained from the client before a student can observe a treatment?

A) Medical history
B) Consent
C) Privacy
D) Payment

Question 25

Please read passage and answer the questions that follow.
Staff must provide care in a manner that maintains privacy of the person's body. Expose the person's body only as necessary. Only staff members directly involved in care and treatment are present. Consent is needed for others to be present. For example, a student wants to observe a treatment. The person's consent is needed for the student to observe.
Leaving the person without a gown, clothing, or bed covers violates the right to privacy. So does leaving the door open when the person uses the bathroom, commode, urinal, or bedpan.

-Failing to provide clients with gowns and bed covers is considered a violation of what right?

A) Right to privacy
B) Right to informed consent
C) Right to medical treatment
D) Right to confidentiality

Question 26

Please read passage and answer the questions that follow.
Clients have the right to make phone calls in private. The calls must not be overheard. Therefore phones are not used in offices or at the nurses' station. Centers provide cordless phones or phone jacks in client rooms. Phones are at the correct height for use by persons in wheelchairs. Phones for hard-of-hearing persons are also available.

-Which statement best summarizes this passage?

A) Clients have the right to be placed in private rooms.
B) Phones are at the correct height for clients in wheelchairs.
C) Phones are available for people with hearing problems.
D) Clients have the right to make phone calls in private.

Question 27

Please read passage and answer the questions that follow.
Clients have the right to make phone calls in private. The calls must not be overheard. Therefore phones are not used in offices or at the nurses' station. Centers provide cordless phones or phone jacks in client rooms. Phones are at the correct height for use by persons in wheelchairs. Phones for hard-of-hearing persons are also available.

-In which location must phones be placed so that clients' phone calls are not overheard?

A) Inside clients' rooms
B) At the nurses' station
C) At the front desk
D) Inside offices

Question 28

Please read passage and answer the questions that follow.
Oxygen, food, water, elimination, rest, and shelter are needed to live and survive. A person dies within minutes without oxygen. Without food or water, weakness and illness occur within a few hours. The kidneys and intestines must function. If not, poisonous wastes build up in the blood and can cause death. Without enough rest and sleep, a person becomes very tired. Without shelter, the person is exposed to extremes of heat and cold.

-Without oxygen, a person will die within a few ________.

A) seconds
B) minutes
C) hours
D) days

Question 29

Please read passage and answer the questions that follow.
Oxygen, food, water, elimination, rest, and shelter are needed to live and survive. A person dies within minutes without oxygen. Without food or water, weakness and illness occur within a few hours. The kidneys and intestines must function. If not, poisonous wastes build up in the blood and can cause death. Without enough rest and sleep, a person becomes very tired. Without shelter, the person is exposed to extremes of heat and cold.

-What must a person do to avoid the effects of extreme temperatures?

A) Eat food.
B) Find shelter.
C) Drink water.
D) Get plenty of sleep.

Question 30

Please read passage and answer the questions that follow.
Stress is the response or change in the body caused by any emotional, physical, social, or economic factor. Stress is normal. It occurs every minute of every day. It occurs in everything you do.
A stressor is the event or factor that causes stress. Many stressors are pleasant-watching a child play, planning a party, laughing with family and friends, enjoying a nice day. Some are not pleasant-illness, injury, family problems, death of loved ones, divorce, and money concerns.

-Which statement is true regarding stress?

A) Stress must be avoided.
B) Stress occurs every day.
C) Stress is always bad.
D) Stress is abnormal.

Question 31

Please read passage and answer the questions that follow.
Stress is the response or change in the body caused by any emotional, physical, social, or economic factor. Stress is normal. It occurs every minute of every day. It occurs in everything you do.
A stressor is the event or factor that causes stress. Many stressors are pleasant-watching a child play, planning a party, laughing with family and friends, enjoying a nice day. Some are not pleasant-illness, injury, family problems, death of loved ones, divorce, and money concerns.

-Which is an example of a pleasant stressor?

A) Divorce
B) Family problems
C) Watching a child play
D) Death of a loved one

Question 32

Please read passage and answer the questions that follow.
A person may acquire a disability any time from birth through old age. For example, children can develop hearing problems from ear infections. Head injuries can impair cognitive function. Spinal cord injuries can affect movements. And loud noise (music, machines) is linked to hearing loss. The cause or the age of onset does not matter. The person does not choose to have a disability.

-Cognitive function may be impaired by an injury to the ________.

A) spinal cord
B) muscles
C) head
D) ear

Question 33

Please read passage and answer the questions that follow.
A person may acquire a disability any time from birth through old age. For example, children can develop hearing problems from ear infections. Head injuries can impair cognitive function. Spinal cord injuries can affect movements. And loud noise (music, machines) is linked to hearing loss. The cause or the age of onset does not matter. The person does not choose to have a disability.

-Listening to loud music may lead to a loss of ________.

A) movement
B) hearing
C) vision
D) smell

Question 34

Please read passage and answer the questions that follow.
You need a balanced diet. Eat a good breakfast. To maintain your weight, balance your calorie intake with your energy needs. To lose weight, have fewer calories than your energy needs. Avoid foods high in fat, oil, and sugar. Also avoid salty foods and "crash" diets.
Most adults need 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily. Fatigue, lack of energy, and being irritable mean you need more rest and sleep.

-Which two factors must be balanced to maintain a person's body weight?

A) Calorie intake and energy needs
B) Diet and exercise
C) Food and sleep
D) Fats and oils

Question 35

Please read passage and answer the questions that follow.
You need a balanced diet. Eat a good breakfast. To maintain your weight, balance your calorie intake with your energy needs. To lose weight, have fewer calories than your energy needs. Avoid foods high in fat, oil, and sugar. Also avoid salty foods and "crash" diets.
Most adults need 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily. Fatigue, lack of energy, and being irritable mean you need more rest and sleep.

-How many hours of sleep do most adults need each day?

A) 3 to 4
B) 5 to 6
C) 7 to 8
D) 9 to 10

Question 36

Please read passage and answer the questions that follow.
You need a balanced diet. Eat a good breakfast. To maintain your weight, balance your calorie intake with your energy needs. To lose weight, have fewer calories than your energy needs. Avoid foods high in fat, oil, and sugar. Also avoid salty foods and "crash" diets.
Most adults need 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily. Fatigue, lack of energy, and being irritable mean you need more rest and sleep.

-According to the passage, a lack of sleep may cause ________.

A) weight loss
B) disease
C) hunger
D) irritability

Question 37

A person who is sick goes to the doctor for ________.

A) charity
B) work
C) food
D) treatment
E) money

Question 38

To REFUSE means to say " ________."

A) no
B) yes
C) hello
D) goodbye
E) help

Question 39

A person who cannot walk may need a ________ to move about.

A) bed
B) table
C) ladder
D) wheelchair
E) bench

Question 40

To CONSENT means to give ________.

A) attention
B) permission
C) shelter
D) advice
E) support

Question 41

Combing the hair and trimming the fingernails are examples of ________.

A) thinking
B) speaking
C) exercising
D) eating
E) grooming

Question 42

The nurse takes a patient's ________ to check for a fever.

A) temperature
B) history
C) pulse
D) blood pressure
E) medicine

Question 43

Information that is CONFIDENTIAL must be ________.

A) shared
B) ignored
C) kept private
D) destroyed
E) forgotten

Question 44

A person who has difficulty seeing may need ________.

A) dentures
B) hearing aids
C) eyeglasses
D) crutches
E) braces

Question 45

A good DIET means ________.

A) clear communication
B) healthy eating
C) regular exercise
D) quality care
E) restful sleep

Question 46

Meals are often served on a ________.

A) gown
B) chair
C) floor
D) bed
E) tray

Question 47

A patient's blood sample is sent to a ________.

A) cafeteria
B) bathroom
C) school
D) laboratory
E) bank

Question 48

ORAL COMMUNICATION is accomplished by ________.

A) talking
B) listening
C) writing
D) looking
E) touching

Question 49

A ________ is an electronic device used to process and store information.

A) desk
B) thermometer
C) document
D) computer
E) telephone

Question 50

An example of TARDINESS is being ________.

A) ready to help
B) early for school
C) well behaved
D) right on time
E) late for work