Foundations of Health Science Practice Test

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• Which of the following is not typically considered part of the medical office team?
• What do the initials HMO stand for?
• Which behavior demonstrates self-motivation in health care workers?
• HIPAA standards relate to which of the following?
• A person with disability or low income would typically seek which state-administered program?
• HOSA is classified as a:
• Boma says hello and Marta smiles. Using the communication model, what is the feedback?
• What agency would respond when there is an outbreak of West Nile Virus in North Carolina?
• What type of long-term care facility functions as a bridge between hospital and home?
• CDC is the acronym for the:
• Which program primarily benefits elderly Americans and certain low-income individuals?
• Which prefix indicates a bad or abnormal condition?
• The acronym OSHA stands for:
• The 20th century saw the development of kidney dialysis. What does this device do?
• Which facility would be most appropriate for rehabilitation after acute care?
• Medicare Part B typically requires paying what percentage after the deductible?
• Which item in appearance would most likely be considered inappropriate for a nursing assistant in a clinical setting?
• Which root means chest?
• If someone has Type B Medicare, what must the consumer pay for services?
• Which facility would be most appropriate for a patient needing regular physical therapy after burns?
• The shift toward infection control in the 19th century included practices such as sterilization and aseptic technique. Which term best describes this shift?
• A patient is frowning and tapping his fingers. What message is he sending?
• Who are the two scientists credited with developing methods to prevent infections through antiseptic practices?
• Which condition would be treated by a hematologist?
• The letter L in medical shorthand commonly stands for which unit?
• Which technology enables a surgeon to perform a procedure on a patient who is geographically distant?
• In medical abbreviations, PRN means:
• In a progress note, which entry is an example of subjective data?
• What statement is true for most medical offices?
• Which action best protects patient privacy in a shared workspace?
• Observation with touch for a patient with the flu would include which finding?
• If Jay works out excessively in the weight room, he will most likely experience:
• Which medical specialty studies blood disorders?
• Roentgen's discovery in the 19th century contributed to the advancement of medicine by enabling physicians to view what?
• OBRA regulations primarily ensure what when hiring nursing assistants?
• A patient with right hemiplegia would most likely be unable to:
• First formal training program for nurses was developed by
• Which abbreviation is used for a unit of mass in medication dosing?
• What discovery forms the foundation for understanding genetic diseases?
• What is the abbreviation for milligram?
• Salk and Sabin's discovery led to the:
• In a patient's progress notes, which entry would be considered a subjective observation?
• The international health organization sponsored by the United Nations is:
• Which culture contributed to Roman sanitation knowledge, leading to public health improvements?
• What does the suffix -emia mean?
• Which term best describes the overall state of health and well-being, including physical, mental, and social aspects?
• What behavior would best demonstrate a clinician's listening skills when a patient expresses fear?
• In a 17th-century apothecary, what would you most likely purchase?
• What was the leading cause of death in the 16th century?
• A major difference in the medical practice of primitive civilizations and that of the Greek civilization is that the Greeks believed disease was caused by:
• Trephining in primitive times was used to treat which conditions, sometimes prompting the remark 'You have a hole in your head'?
• Which reproductive technology milestone occurred in the 20th century?
• Which type of practitioner would most likely discuss Chi in their practice?
• Why was Sir Alexander Fleming's discovery in 1928 considered one of the most important discoveries in the 20th century?
• Which ancient Indian practice is used to categorize a person's predominant body type?
• The ancient Greeks were the first to observe the human body and the effects of disease. They used therapies such as:
• A law that caps malpractice awards is an example of what concept?
• Under Medicare DRG pricing, who pays the extra $40?
• EKG is the abbreviation for which medical test?
• Crick and Watson contributed to understanding which macromolecule's structure?
• A mammogram screens for which condition?
• The first successful test-tube baby demonstrates advancements in which field?
• Which disease occurred during the Middle Ages and killed 75% of the population in Europe and Asia?
• Which root means nose?
• Joseph Lister and Louis Pasteur developed methods to prevent:
• What is wrong with asking a 13-year-old girl if she has been NPO since midnight?
• A person who is blind is eligible for which state-administered assistance program?
• The agency most associated with responding to outbreaks of vector-borne diseases, like West Nile Virus, in the United States is:
• A local agency that provides immunizations, inspections for environmental health and sanitation, and clinics for health care prevention is:
• In a patient progress note, which item is objective data?
• Which event marked the beginning of the Dark Ages when the study of scientific medicine stopped?
• During the Renaissance, which practice was accepted that contributed to understanding anatomy?
• A patient reports feeling lightheaded and nauseated; this is an example of which data type?
• The abbreviation PO indicates administration by which route?
• Where would a textile mill worker with a work-related injury most likely receive initial care?
• Which trio would MOST LIKELY provide home health care?
• Which response best demonstrates dependability for a job as a veterinary assistant?
• In a conversation, which term describes the recipient's response to the message, such as a nod or smile?
• Which international health agency is sponsored by the United Nations?
• The prefix mal means:
• What is the medical abbreviation for milliliter?
• The energy concept Chi is most closely associated with which cultural tradition?
• Which condition may cause brain damage if untreated?
• Most small town hospitals are classified as
• The abbreviation PO indicates administration by which route?
• Melanie's communication is appropriate if Mr. Jones is:
• Which term describes the surgical removal of the uterus?
• The suffix algia means:
• The prefix dys means:
• Acceptance of dissection of the body, invention of the printing press, and renewed interest in the science of medicine all occurred during the:
• Which root means skull?
• The root word gastro means?
• Which statement best describes a major Renaissance shift in medical knowledge?
• Using knowledge obtained from the Greeks, what did the Romans develop to prevent disease?
• Which root means stomach?
• Mr. Ono is a new patient. When his doctor talks to him, he looks down at the floor. What communication barrier most likely explains his lack of eye contact?
• Which surgical procedure would be physically impossible for a typical male patient?
• Medicare is best described as health insurance for the ...
• Which century saw the development of the kidney dialysis machine to perform external kidney function?
• To communicate effectively with a patient who is hearing impaired, the nurse should:
• What service would MOST LIKELY be provided by the American Diabetes Association to someone who has diabetes?
• In the basic communication model, which role describes the person who initiates the message?
• Managed care networks are required to provide quality care at the lowest possible what?
• The receptionist, physician, nurse and office manager are all part of what health care team?
• In the 19th century, a major development came from the realization that microorganisms cause disease, leading to which public health practice?
• Which statement best describes the importance of professional appearance in healthcare settings?
• Which factor can interfere with effective communication when a patient is anxious or distressed?
• In dosage notation, the abbreviation tsp stands for which unit?
• What is the root word for red?
• What is the prefix for new?
• Before hiring a nurse assistant, a facility should ensure she holds a current certification.
• The root word osteo means:
• Which discovery enabled physicians to diagnose diseases by viewing internal anatomy without invasive procedures?
• Which prefix means difficult or painful?
• In medical orders, what does STAT indicate you should do?
• What is the root word for nose?
• What does VS stand for in medical shorthand?
• Which term describes a high blood pressure condition?
• What form of non-verbal communication would best convey care to a patient?
• DNR means Do Not which of the following?
• The Duke Children's Hospital in Durham is an example of what type of hospital?
• A worker injures an arm at a textile mill. Where would the worker go FIRST?
• Worker's compensation is administered by which level of government?
• If a man came to Hippocrates complaining of a stomach ache, Hippocrates would MOST LIKELY say the cause of the problem is:
• The root word cardio means what?
• The NIH and CDC are divisions of the:
• Which suffix denotes inflammation?
• A nurse is giving instructions to a mother who is holding her screaming baby. The nurse should understand that:
• Which term describes a swelling due to fluid accumulation in tissues?
• What suffix means inflammation?
• The root word cranio means?
• The prefix hyper means:
• Dr. Marcie Marshall spends time asking about work, family, diet, and physical activity. She is trying to determine the patient's level of:
• In primitive times, tribal witch doctors treated illness with ceremonies to:
• Which term describes a high blood sugar level?
• Responding to a patient's son with 'Your mother speaks her mind and knows what she wants' demonstrates which personal characteristic?
• What does DRG stand for in Medicare terminology?
• Salk and Sabin are best known for their work in preventing which disease?
• The amount of money that must be paid by the patient for medical services before the policy begins to pay is the:
• In a work exchange, if Janice writes asking Jack to come in early and Jack confirms, using the communication model, Jack is the:
• Which agency would most likely oversee immunization programs at the local level?
• Which option correctly expands the abbreviation PO?
• The development of what device enabled physicians to listen to sounds inside the body?
• What sign indicates a patient is NPO (nothing by mouth)?
• What can patients do at a hospital that they CANNOT do at a clinic?
• In primitive times, which source did witch doctors use for remedies to relieve pain or illness?
• MOST non-profit healthcare organizations focus on specific:
• Which plan is designed for active military personnel and their families?
• Which professional uses hands to realign bones in a person's back and restore energy flow?
• A person who believes in holistic healthcare would most likely treat a cold with
• What diagnosis is most common among hospice patients?
• The FDA regulates:
• Which medical milestone is the most recent among these options?
• An example of a government hospital is which facility?
• In medical shorthand, what does 'D/C' stand for?
• Which statement describes a specialty hospital?
• Five teaspoons would be written as:
• In primitive times, people believed that the cause of disease and illness was:
• The prefix a or an means:
• Which discovery enabled physicians to view internal aspects of the body?
• Which program is funded by the U.S. Government to provide health coverage for active duty military personnel and their families?
• Mrs. Carter must pay $15 each time she visits her physician. This payment is called a what?
• Which 20th-century act aimed to assure that everyone has access to quality health care?
• Insulin is a drug discovered in the 20th century to treat which condition?
• A child with a common cold will usually have:
• A STAT chest x-ray should be completed in which timeframe?
• If an internal organ is larger than normal, the condition is called:
• Which organization would primarily offer disease information and referrals for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes?
• In which century did women begin to take an active role in providing health care?
• Mr. Smith would most likely benefit from which facility for vision-related issues?
• 'Founder of Medicine' During the Golden Age in Greece he was a scientist that believed all diseases came from natural causes. He also had high ideals for physicians & an oath was made that is still used today.
• If a patient cannot see a non-network doctor because the doctor is not on the approved providers list, this indicates the patient is in what type of plan?
• The 16th century faced high death rates due to which major health issue?
• What procedure involves withdrawing fluid from a body cavity?
• Janet's burns require ongoing care and physical therapy; she would be transferred to a (an):
• The suffix '-itis' means:
• What is a hallmark of ancient Greek medicine mentioned in the material?
• If a patient says he cannot stay in the hospital, what is the most appropriate first step a nurse should take to respond?
• Which abbreviation indicates a twice-daily dosing schedule?
• During primitive times, what might the witch doctor give a person to relieve pain or illness?
• What does NPO stand for in preoperative instructions?
• Which health system is characterized by practices such as acupuncture and herbal remedies?
• The root word thorac means?
• An example of a government hospital is
• A person with a history of chest pain and hypertension would benefit from seeing a:
• What does the root 'osteo' mean?
• Why was the invention of the printing press during the Renaissance important to health care?
• TRICARE is a health insurance plan funded by the U.S. Government for:
• When communicating with a patient who is hard of hearing, the best approach is to:
• The invention of which diagnostic instrument confirmed diseases were caused by microorganisms and not angry Gods?
• Which pairing is correct?
• What historical figure developed a vaccine to prevent smallpox?
• Worker's compensation is administered by the:
• Of the following, which is a non-profit agency?
• Which abbreviation indicates dosing twice daily?