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SCCTC Skills USA
Health Knowledge Bowl Jeopardy Questions.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A _______________disease is a subset category of communicable diseases which are easily transmitted by direct or indirect contact | contagious |
| All ingested carbohydrates are converted to __________ in order to be used by the body. | glucose |
| The ________plane divides the body lengthwise into anterior and posterior portions. | frontal (coronal) |
| What is the amount of money that is available to you before all payroll deductions have been taken out of your salary? | gross income |
| What is the most abundant inorganic compound in the body? | water |
| The first medical law recorded stated: “If a physician makes a large incision with an operating knife, and kills [the patient], his hands shall be cut off.” This law is known as the Code of _____________. | Hammurabi |
| What is the term for the principle that one should keep one’s promises? | fidelity (or honesty) |
| What is the written documentation that serves as a legal document and record of the care given to the patient? | chart (patient chart or record) |
| Which body system ingests, breaks down and absorbs nutrients? | gastrointestinal system (digestive) |
| What Federal Act provides protection to U.S. employees from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin? | civil rights act |
| What type of communication is conveyed through physical means, like, tone of the voice, touch, smell and body motion? | non- verbal communication |
| In health care, what is the dynamic process involving two or more healthcare professionals w/complementary backgrounds & skills, sharing common health goals & exercising concerted physical and mental effort in assessing, planning/evaluating patient care? | teamwork |
| Sir Alexander Fleming was a Scottish biologist, pharmacologist and botanist who was best known for his discovery of what in 1928? | penicillin (or antibiotics) |
| According to 2012 CDC estimates there are more than 1.1 million people in the U.S. living with ______ infection. Almost 1 in 5 are unaware of their infection. | HIV |
| What is the generic name for the common drugs Advil©, Midol©, Motrin© and Genpril©? | ibuprofen |
| You work 39.0 hours per week and earn $12.15 per hour. Your employer deducts 15.0% from your gross income for federal tax. What is your net income for one week? (Round to the nearest cent.) | $402.77 |
| What are the three essential elements of communication? | sender, receiver, and message |
| How many bones are in each adult foot? | 26 |
| What is the general term for the substance found on the surface of every red blood cell which is used to determine blood type? | antigen |
| Using military notation what is the correct way to write 9:34 AM? | 0934 |
| The term for penalties or other means of enforcement used to provide incentives for obedience with the law, or with rules and regulations. | sanctions |
| The third phase or level of health care, concerned with promotion of independent function and prevention of further disease-related deterioration is the _____________ level. | tertiary |
| The vessels that carry blood away from the heart are known as _____________. | arteries |
| According to Psychologist Jean Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development, the stage that is characterized by egocentrism and in which the child is concerned with the development of language is the ________________ stage. | preoperational stage |
| According to the CDC, race-walking, swimming laps, riding a bike 10+ mph, playing singles tennis, or jumping rope is considered __________-intensity aerobic activity. | vigorous |
| The form, or collection of forms, that an individual seeking employment must fill out as part of the process of informing an employer of one’s desire for employment is known as a(n) ______________. | job application |
| Brain swelling from a head injury can compress this nerve and interfere with the ability of the pupils to react to light. | oculomotor |
| A __________ disease is a subset category of communicable diseases which are easily transmitted by direct or indirect contact. | contagious |
| The measure of human body shape based on an individual’s weight and height is known as ______________. | Body mass index (BMI) |
| Which substance allows red blood cells (RBCs) to transport oxygen? | hemoglobin |
| The term for the taking of a child into one’s family, creating a parent to child relationship, and giving him/her the rights and responsibilities of one’s child is known as ________________. | adoption |
| Within a health care facility, the lines of authority and communication are demonstrated by means of a(n) ___________________. | organizational chart |
| Fundamental beliefs (or a set of beliefs) or guiding principles are known as a(n) __________________. | credo |
| All ingested carbohydrates are converted to ___________ in order to be used by the body. | glucose |
| The term for making choices that are consistent with each other and with the stated and operative values on espouses is __________________. | integrity |
| The U.S. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration found that the # of emergency room visits involving ____ ______ rose from 10,000 in 2007 to 20,000 in 2011. This convenience store commodity can cause insomnia, fast heartbeat & seizures. | energy drinks |
| Fertilization normally occurs in the ____________. | fallopian tube |
| What is the term for an organism’s total response to environmental demands or pressure? | stress |
| Individuals who express documented permission for posthumous donation of internal organs are known as: _______ _______. | organ donors |
| What is the term for the ingestion of a liquid into a cell by the budding of small vesicles from the cell membrane. | pinocytosis |
| One of the top ten sought-after employment skills is the ability to adapt successfully to changing situations and environments. This skill is known as ____________. | flexibility |
| Prior to surgery, medical professionals have the responsibility to explain all treatment & both the possible positive & negative repercussions. The patient must then sign a _____ form acknowledging their understanding of the procedure. | consent |
| What is the term for the ratio of the amount of light that induces redness of protected skin to the amount of light that produces redness in unprotected skin? | sun protection factor (SPF, sunscreen protection factor) |
| This Federal Act requires hospitals to provide care to anyone needing emergency healthcare treatment regardless of citizenship, legal status or ability to pay is the ______________________. | Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act |
| Name the type of joint in which a projection from one bone articulates with the ring- shaped structure of another bone or bone and ligament, allowing the bone to rotate on its long axis is known as a(n) __________. | pivot joint |
| What is the name of the organic substance that changes the rate of chemical reactions without being changed themselves? | enzyme |
| This term refers to a very concrete, research-based, set of actions that are taken as precautionary measures in the face of potential disasters. | preparedness |
| The ________ plane divides the body lengthwise into anterior and posterior portions. | frontal (coronal) |
| The two-word term for the ongoing, voluntary & self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for either personal or prof. reasons. It not only enhances social inclusion, active citizenship & personal development, but also competitiveness & employability is _______ | lifelong learning (continuing education) |
| According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million people in the U.S. have Diabetes. Diabetics traditionally do not produce enough insulin. This hormone is produced where? | pancreas |
| What is the amount of money that is available to you after all payroll deductions have been taken out of your salary? | net income |
| What is the most prescribed antidepressant in the 1990s? | Prozac |
| The process for getting permission before conducting a healthcare intervention is called: | informed consent |
| What is the term for the principle that one should not cause harm or do evil? | maleficence |
| What is the written documentation that serves as a legal document and record of the care given to the patient? | patient chart or record |
| Which body system has the largest sensory organ and regulates fluid and blood loss. | Integumentary System |
| What Federal Act requires establishment of national standards for electronic health care transactions and identifiers for providers, health insurance plans, and employers. | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) |
| What is the general term for the substance that plays a major role in many allergic reactions, dilating blood vessels and making vessels abnormally permeable. | histamine |
| Using military notation what is the correct way to write 9:34 pm? | 2134 |
| The term for “bad practice” and is commonly called professional negligence. | malpractice |
| A systematic, deliberative and interactive process by which nurses use critical thinking to collect, validate, analyze and synthesize the collected information in order to make judgment about health status. | assessment |
| The vessels that carry blood from body to the heart are known as _____________. | veins |
| With a blood pressure reading of 146/86, 146 represents __________, 86 represents ____________ | systolic, diastolic |
| The term used to describe communicating with people you know or meet to share information about jobs | networking |
| A minor traumatic brain injury that may occur when the head hits an object, or a moving object | concussion |
| Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. | blood borne pathogens |
| What is term used for white blood cells that protect the body from infection? | leukocytes |
| Document that allows individuals to state what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when their condition is terminal . | living will |
| Term used to make a statement of an organization’s goals | mission statement |
| Term used to make a statement of an organization’s goals | collaboration |
| A hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood. | insulin |
| The doing of active goodness, kindness or charity, including all actions intended to benefit the patient | beneficence |
| What hereditary blood defect is known as “the royal disease”? | hemophilia |
| What arthritic disorder occurs due to increased uric acid in the blood? | gout |
| What's the itchy skin condition Tinea Pedis better known as? | athlete's foot |
| A medical device used to measure amount of hemoglobin that is saturated by oxygen in the blood. | pulse oximeter |
| What is the term used for difficulty in swallowing | dysphagia |
| Condition that refers to a category of movement disorders that are characterized by involuntary muscle movements | dyskinesia |
| Leaving a patient without turning over his care to another qualified healthcare professional | abandonment |
| What is most likely to occur when a human diaphragm becomes spastic? | hiccups |
| The threadlike extensions of the cytoplasm of a neuron | dendrites |
| What does HIPAA stand for? | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| Patients who use tobacco are at higher risk for oral ____________ | cancer |
| A substance that causes or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected. | catalyst |
| This term refers to a very concrete, research-based, set of actions that are taken as precautionary measures in the face of potential disasters. | preparedness (or disaster plan) |
| The ________ plane divides the body lengthwise into left and right halves. | median |
| A set of infection control practices used to prevent transmission of disease. | standard precautions |
| Name the body plane that divides the body into right and left sides. | Sagittal, Median, Midsagittal |
| Melanoma is a cancer originating in which body system? | Integumentary system |
| Where are erythrocytes produced? | Red Marrow, Bone Marrow |
| Dysuria, hematuria and lower back pain are symptoms of cystitis. What is cystitis? | Inflammation of the bladder |
| Chemical substances secreted by the endocrine glands are called? | Hormones |
| Diastole : ventricular relaxation. __?__ : ventricular contraction | systole |
| Name the three sections of the small intestine. | Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum |
| The mitral valve connects what two structures? | Left atrium and left ventricle |
| Name the three main types of muscle. | cardiac, smooth/visceral, skeletal |
| Respiration is controlled by the respiratory center in which part of the brain? | Medulla Oblongata |
| Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear. What is the name of the procedure of cutting into the tympanic membrane to relieve pressure and allow fluid drainage from the area? | Myringotomy |
| Facial expressions such as a frown or a scowl are examples of what type of communication? | Non-verbal |
| Write the meaning of the doctor’s order“NPO p MN” | nothing by mouth after midnight |
| What does the abbreviation “DNR” mean? | Do not resuscitate (do not perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation) |
| Write the proper medical term and abbreviation for the recording of electrical activity of the heart. | Electrocardiogram, ECG or EKG |
| What is the proper term for a surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest? | Thoracentesis |
| Three essential elements of communication are sender, message, and receiver. Name three physical disabilities that act as barriers to clear communication between the sender and receiver | deafness/hearing loss, blindness/impaired vision, aphasia/speech impairments |
| In 1946 a new division of the U.S. DHHS was created, & employed a group of entomologists & engineers w/ previous experience studying malaria. What is the full name of this agency concerned w/ causes, spread, & control of diseases in populations? | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Name a group of Americans who are eligible to receive Medicare insurance benefits | most individuals over age 65, disabled person who has received social security for at least 2 years, person with end-stage renal disease. |
| What is the term for a graphic that shows how each department fits into the system and identifies the line of authority within the health care facility called? | organizational chart |
| What's the name of the fed. government method of reimbursing health care facilities for medicare and medicaid expenses, established in 1983 to attempt to contain the cost that is based on an approved grouping of medical conditions, & its standard tx. | Diagnostic Related Groups |
| Federal government involvement in health care decisions is common. The Supreme Court recently in a 6-3 decision cancelled a provision that exempts medical users from federal prosecution. Medical users of what? | Marijuana or Medical-marijuana |
| Health care workers must be able to identify with and understand another person’s feelings, situation, and motives. What is the name for this essential quality of a health care worker? | Empathy |
| Employers will ask applicants for a list of contacts who can verify the accuracy and honesty of the resume and application data. What are these contacts called? | References |
| During an interview you may be asked to provide proof of work eligibility. Name two types of proof of identity accepted by employers. | driver’s license, photo ID, birth certificate, social security card, passport, immigration card |
| Essential job-keeping skills include reporting to work on time, having a positive attitude, being willing to learn, teamwork, and accepting responsibility for your actions. What is the appropriate action to take if you make a mistake in the workplace? | Report it to your supervisor immediately, make every effort to correct error |
| What is the primary purpose of a letter of application or a cover letter? | To obtain an interview |
| A confused, elderly patient falls out of the hospital bed after the nursing assistant leaves the side rail down. The failure of the nursing assistant to provide expected care resulted in injury. What is this an example of? | Negligence |
| What is the name for a written document that allows an individual to state what medical treatment he wants or does not want if he becomes incapacitated and can’t express his wishes regarding medical care? | Advanced Directive (Living Will ) |
| Health care records are considered privileged, confidential and legal documents. HIPAA is the abbreviation of the federal government privacy act of 1996 that protects patient records. What does “HIPAA” stand for? (use current wording) | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| You are working in an emergency department when you note that a pediatric patient is withdrawn, has poor hygiene, an unexplained fracture to the arm, and bruises to her torso. What do these signs/symptoms indicate the possibility of? | Physical Abuse (Child Abuse) |
| A LPN administers an inappropriate dose of a medication which the average nurse with similar training and experience would clearly have known was not correct. This failure to perform to the standard of a professional nurse is an example of what? | Malpractice |
| Talking about patients in the cafeteria is a breach in? | confidentiality (ethics) |
| Failure to provide equal care between AIDS patients and cancer patients due to prejudice is a breach in? | Ethics |
| Most professions have developed a list of what the profession considers to be a standard of conduct & accepts as morally right.They often include saving life and promotion of health above all else, respect the pt’s choices etc.What is this list called? | Code of Ethics |
| Values such as demonstrating a spirit of service, performing your duties with excellence, treating all patients and co-workers fairly, arriving at work on time, calling in sick only when truly ill are examples of what? | Work Ethic |
| Gloves, gowns, and protective eyewear are examples of personal protective equipment. Name the government agency that establishes and enforces standards that protect workers from job related injuries and illnesses, such as wearing PPE. | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) |
| A microorganism that causes disease is called a _________. | Pathogen |
| Keeping your back straight, bending from the knees, and turning your whole body in one motion when moving a patient are three basic rules of what? | Proper Body Mechanics |
| A patient contracts a urinary tract infection as a result of a contaminated catheter insertion while in the hospital. What is the name of an infection acquired in a health care facility? | Nosocomial Infection |
| When performing CPR, where do you check for a pulse on an infant? | Brachial Artery |
| According to American Red Cross Community First Aid training, what does the pneumonic “FAST” stand for when recognizing signs of a stroke? | FAST = Face, Arm, Speech, Time |
| What is the process that destroys all microorganisms, both pathogenic and nonpathogenic, including spores and viruses? | Sterilization |
| OSHA requires that employers inform employees of all chemicals in the workplace. Chemicals must have information provided about the product identification, precautions to use when handling the chemical, etc. What is the document used to inform employees? | Material Data Safety Sheet (MSDS) |
| The acronym “RICE” is used in American Red Cross Community First Aid training as a way to remember treatment steps for muscle, bone, and joint injuries. What does “RICE” stand for? | Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate |
| Hepatitis B and HIV are examples of viruses. Name the other four classes of microorganisms? | Bacteria, Protozoa, Fungi, Rickettsiae |
| Members of your health care team may come from very different backgrounds of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and political views. What term describes these differences? | Cultural Diversity |
| What is the term for many professionals with varying levels of education, backgrounds, and interests working together for the benefit of the patient? | Teamwork, Health Care Team |
| Describe two responsibilities of a leader of a team. | Organizing and coordinating the team’s activities Encouraging all team members to share their ideas Motivating team members to work toward established goals Assisting to work through problems Monitoring the progress of the team |
| Write two benefits of teams over working as an individual | More opinions result in better care Share the work load More fun Utilize the strengths of team members |
| When considering the health care team, who is considered to be the center of the team? | The patient or the patient and his/her family |
| Hospitals require employees to receive influenza vaccines annually. What type of wellness care are immunizations examples of? | Disease Prevention, Preventative health care, physical wellness |
| Biofeedback, acupuncture, and reflexology are examples of what types of health care? | Alternative or Complimentary Therapies |
| Taking a walk, counting to 10, and meditation are three examples of what kind of health maintenance practice? | positive stress management techniques, stress management, relaxation techniques. |
| How does the World Health Organization define health? | The state of physical, mental, and social well-being |
| Adequate rest is frequently considered a part of healthy living habits. How much sleep is appropriate for the average adult? | 6-8 hours |
| Name 3 of the 4 tissues that make up the organs of the body. | Epithelial, connective, nerve, muscle (Blood) |
| Name the body plane that divides the body into right and left sides. | sagittal or median (midsagittal) |
| Which body system performs the following functions: framework of the body, protection for internal structures, storage area for calcium, and produces blood cells | Skeletal |
| Name the two major organs located in the thoracic cavity. | Heart & Lungs |
| Name the disease process that is characterized by softening or increased porosity of the bones which causes them to break more easily. It is often seen more often in post-menopausal women due to the decrease in estrogen production. | osteoporosis |
| Which type of muscle makes up the muscles of the body that are voluntary? | skeletal/striated |
| Skeletal muscles may move a body part away from the midline of the body. What is this movement called? | abduction/abduct |
| What is medical term for the tissue that makes up the thick middle layer of the heart? | myocardium |
| Name the type of blood vessel that has thin (one-cell layer thick) wall that allows for the exchange of oxygen and nutrients, carbon dioxide and metabolic products. | Capillaries |
| Name the valve in the heart that prevents the back flow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium. | Tricuspid Valve/ Right Atrioventricular (AV) Valve |
| Name the structure of the longs that allows the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the capillaries surrounding these structures. | Alveoli |
| The small intestine is approximately 20 feet in length. What is the name given to the first 10 inches (approximately) of the small intestine? | Duodenum |
| Name the four primary structures that make up the urinary system. | Urinary bladder( or just bladder) , ureters, kidneys, Urethra |
| Name the disease process that is characterized by impaired production of insulin by the pancreas which results in hyperglycemia. | diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus) |
| The nervous system is divided into two parts. Name the part that includes the brain and the spinal cord. | Central Nervous System |
| Name the gonads for both the male and female reproductive systems. | testes, & ovaries |
| Facial expressions such as frown or a scowl are examples of what type of communication? | non-verbal |
| Name 3 things that will promote active listening or "good" listening skills | Show interest, "hear" the message by repeating what you think you heard, allow the sender to give the entire message (do not interrupt), patience, eye contact, be at the same level as the sender, etc... |
| State the three essential elements to communication. | Message, Sender, Receiver |
| When documenting on the medical record the health care worker writes observations that can be seen, heard, felt, smelled or otherwise measured by all who make the observation. What type observations are these? | Objective |
| Describe the proper way to sign an entry in a medical record. | First initial, last name, and your title |
| Write the proper medical term for the surgical removal of the uterus. | hysterectomy |
| Write the proper term for hardening of an artery. | arteriosclerosis |
| Write the proper medical term for the recording of electrical impulses of the brain. | electroencephalgraphy - process electroencephalgraph - machine used electroencephalgram - record itself |
| Write the proper medical term for enlargement of the liver spleen. | hepatosplenomegaly |
| Write the medical abbreviation for after meals. | pc |
| Write the medical abbreviation for three times a day. | tid |
| Write the meaning of the medical abbreviation "prn" | as needed or whenever necessary |
| What is the term for a graphic chart that shows how each department fits into the system and identifies the line of authority within the health care facility called? | organization chart |
| What is the primary purpose of a letter of application or a cover letter? | to obtain an interview |
| On the application the applicant will list people the employer may contact to validate the honesty and accuracy of the resume and application. What are these people called? | References |
| When completing an application what should you do if you do not have a response to include in a section of the application | put the word "none" or the letters"NA" |
| What is the amount of money that is available to you after all payroll deductions have been taken out of your salary is called? | net income |
| Many health careers require that students complete an educational program, pass a state board exam, and may require that those certain standards be maintained. Upon successful completion of the state board exam the student will receive what credential? | licensure |
| What is an advanced directive that designates a person to make health care decisions for himself? | Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care |
| What is a legal term for permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind after the procedure and all the risks have been explained in terms the person can understand? | informed consent |
| What is the legal term for writing of defamatory matters about an individual or a group? | Libel |
| What is the legal term for failing to complete a task that another health professional with similar training would have done or doing a task incorrectly compared to usual standards which results in injury to the patient? | Negligence |
| State the legal term for placing an Alzheimer's patient into a wheelchair and putting a vest restraint on him so he will not fall without trying other less restrictive alternatives. | false imprisonment |
| You are working in an Emergency Department when you note a patient that you are concerned might have been physically abused. List 3 signs/symptoms that might signal physical abuse. | Unexplained bruises, fracture, or injuries A change in personality Poor personal hygeine withdrawn behavior patient statements that indicate abuse burns in the shape of cigatettes |
| Values such as demonstrating s spirit to service, performing your duties with excellence, treating all patients and co-workers fairly, arriving at work on time, calling in sick only when truely ill are examples of what? | work ethics |
| What is a disease-causing microorganism called? | pathogenic |
| The streptococci microorganism is classified as what type of microorganism? | bacteria |
| An indwelling catheter is contaminated during the insertion process and subsequently causes an infection. What mode of transmission is this? | indirect |
| List 3 rules of basic body mechanics | Maintain broad base of support Keep back straight, bend from hips and knees Use strongest muscles of the legs carry heavy objects close to the body avoid twisting your body push or pull whenever possible size up the load and get help if needed |
| What is an important safety precaution, when a patient in on oxygen therapy? | post a "no smoking" sign |
| What is the first step in controlling heavy bleeding(after donning on gloves)? | Apply direct pressure with a sterile dressing |
| Describe 2 responsibilities of a leader of a team. | organize and coordinating the team's activities encouraging all team members to share their ideas motivating team members to work toward established goals assisting to work through problems monitoring the progress of the team |
| Write 2 benefits of teams over working as an individual. | More opinions results in better care Share the work load More fun Utilize the strengths of team members |
| When considering the health care team, who is considered to be the center of the team? | The patient or the patients and his/her family |
| Why are carefully worded goals important to the effectiveness of a team? | Everyone is working toward the same target or able to evaluate the effectiveness by evaluating progress toward the goal. |
| What is the name of the body system that includes the skin, associate glands, hair and nails? | integumentary |
| What is the term used for the ends of the long bones which contain red bone marrow. | Epiphysis |
| What is name of the bone that is at the tip of the sternum? This tip is vital in hand placement for CPR. | XIphoid Process |
| Name the structure that is a connective tissue, cord like extension from the muscle, which connects muscle to bone? | Tendon |
| Name four of the 10 Cranial Nerves? | Olfactory optic oculomotor trochlear trigeminal abducens facial vestibulocochlear (auditory/acoustic) Glossopharyngeal vagus accessory (spinal accessory) |
| State the number of number of decidous teeth in the primary dentition. | 20 |
| State the number of number of decidous teeth in the secondary dentition. | 32 |
| There are 5 types of leukocytes. Name the leukocyte that is one of the two agranulocytes, is the largest in size, and functions in phagocytosis. | Monocytes |
| Which blood type has both A and B antigens on the surface of the red blood cell and has no bodies circulating in the plasma part of the blood. | AB |
| Which has only the B antigen on red cells (and A antibody in the plasma)? | B |
| Which has only the A antigen on red cells (and B antibody in the plasma)? | A |
| has neither A nor B antigens on red cells (but both A and B antibody are in the plasma)? | O |
| What is the name of the tissue located int he upper wall of the right atrium of the heart that is known as the pacemaker for the heart that is known as the pacemaker of the heart because it initiates the heartbeat (NO Abbrev.) | Sinoatrial node |
| Name two of the three arteries that branch directly off the arch of the aorta. Be specific as to right or left. | Brachiocephalic Artery Left Common Carotid Artery Left Subclavian Artery |
| State the name of a disease process that is described as a localized weakness in the wall of an artery that results in a bulging sac when the heart beats. | Aneurysm |
| What is the name of the continuous double sac that covers each lung called? | Pleura |
| COPD is a term that describes a patient affected by 2 or more lung diseases (emphysema, bronchitis, or asthma.) What does COPD stand for? | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. |
| You are working with a patient who has just told you that his father died of a heart attack at the age of 50. He states, "I'm afraid I am going to die. You respond with " Yes, go on." This response is an example of what therapeutic techniques? | General Leads |
| You read a physicians's order that states to give morphine 10 mg IM q4hr prn pain. Write out the instructions from the physician. | Give Morphine 10 milligrams intramuscular every 4 hours as needed for pain. |
| What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the uterus and fallopian tubes? | hysterosalpingectomy |
| You believe a patient is hallucinating because he says he sees butterflies on the wall and is hearing voices. Write the narrative note in the medical record for this observation. | Patient states he sees butter flies on the wall and is hearing voices. (proper signature) |
| What are 2 methods of protecting a patient's private health information when using computers? | Use of a UserID or password Make sure screens are not left visble to the general public |
| You read the following entry in a medical record. What 2 things are incorrect about the following entry? Noted a small sore on the left leg. Done dressing change as ordered. | Notation about the wound should be more specific as far as size location. "done" should be "did" - improper grammar. |
| A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that a new vaccine can reduce this disease is more than half of people 60 older. This new vaccine is 20 times more concentrated than the chicken pox vaccine used in children. What is this? | Shingles Vaccine |
| A government agency calls a TV commercial for Enbrel, a drug used to treat psoriasis, "misleading." This agency has a drug-marketing enforcement office that reviews more than 30,000 pieces of promotional material each year. What is this gov. agency? | Food and Drug Administration |
| The institute of Medicine releases a landmark report in 2000. As a result, health care has been pushed to focus on pt safety.Even after changes such as team training, computerized Rx and adding a pharmacist to the teams, the rate is still high. What rate? | American who die because of medical errors |
| Personal characteristics are important to becoming a quality health professional. Using good judgment in what you say and do is an example of what personal characteristic? | Discretion |
| State two things that will make a positive first impression during a job interview. | Dress conservatively or professionally Firm Handshake Arrive on time Eye Contact Smile |
| To give focus to your career planning, you write statements that state what you want to accomplish w/ time limiting targets. When you write one of these statements that indicates something you want to accomplish w/in the next 10 yrs? What are these? | Long-term Goal |
| One particular trait/characteristic seen by employers as important according to the SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook. It includes showing interest in your coworkers, keeping an open mind, being cheerful, avoiding gossip/jokes that hurt others. What is it? | Getting along with others |
| You are on a job search. You have a collection of items that represent your education, & career information. They include a resume, listing of competencies, letters of reference, copies of special awards/recognitions, & photos of you work. What is this? | Employment Portfolio |
| In the salary portion of the job application, what does the SkillsUSA PDP say you should write unless you are absolutely certain of the wages paid for this position? | Negotiable |
| Confidentiality has become a huge issue in health care today. New regulations designed to protect the private health information of patients has been implemented. This legislation is called what? (do not abbreviate) | Health Information Portability and Privacy Act |
| The American Hospital Association created a document that states pts should receive considerate, respectful care, be allowed to participate in decision, have medical information private,& be informed of the hospital policies, etc.What is this document? | Patient’s Bill of Rights |
| A licensed nurse administers an inappropriate dose of a medication which the average nurse with similar training and experience would clearly have know was not correct. Failure to perform to the standard of a professional nurse is an example of what? | malpractice |
| You are caring for a patient who is difficult to work with. You overhear a coworker state, “If you don’t take these pills right now, I am going to shove them down your throat.” What is the legal term for this type of threat? | Assault |
| A significant ethical issue facing health care today, according to USA Today, is affected by restrictions in federal funds for research on stem-cell technology. What is the ethical issue at the center of the debate? | Destruction of human embryos to obtain stem cells. |
| What is the difference between legal and ethical? | Legal responsibilities are determined by laws. Ethics is a set of principles relating to what is morally right or wrong. |
| You may not agree w/ a pt’s decision. It is important to be able to “hear” both sides of an issue. Write one statement in favor & one against the decision to continue w/ tube feedings for a pt in a persistent vegetative state. | In Favor: No right to play God, Cure might be found to allow for recovery Against: Cost to keep person alive in persistent vegetative state, no quality of life |
| What is a Professional Code of Ethics? | A code of conduct representing ideal behavior for a group of people. |
| An infection that develops as a result of the personâs weakened body defenses is considered what type of infection? | oppurtunitstic |
| You are caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with Tuberculosis and has been placed on Airborne Precautions. What PPE must you wear when entering this room? | N95 Respirator Mask or Special Mask for TB |
| The acronym “RACE” is commonly used to remember the steps to follow in case of a fire in a health care facility. What does “RACE” stand for? | R = Rescue anyone in immediate danger A = Activate the alarm C = Confine the fire E = Extinguish the fire |
| When performing CPR, what is the correct technique that should be used to open the airway | Head-tilt, Chin-lift |
| You come upon a burn victim. The scene is safe, you already called 911, have BSI & there are no life-threatening injuries. The pt appears to have 1st-degree & mild 2nd-degree burn of the Rt arm & leg. What is appropriate next first aide step ? | Cool the burn by flushing it with large amounts of cool water |
| Write three characteristics that contribute to an effective team. | All members contribute Members are committed to the goal Good interpersonal communication skills Honesty among team members Willing to try different solutions |
| What must be included when writing a goal? | What you want to accomplish, stated using clear and precise terms When you want to accomplish the goal Specific tasks that need to be completed to accomplish the goal |
| Visualize a graphic with the pt and his/her family is in the center & consisting of nursing staff, rehab staff, physicians, dietary staff, & in LTC, social services & activities staff contributing to the plan of care for the pt. What is this describing? | Health Care Team (Plan of Care) |
| The employees you work w/ may be very different. These differences include gender, race, ethnic background, age, lifestyle, dress, religion, political beliefs, dietary practices which are important to be sensitive to. These differences are called what? | Cultural Diversity |
| How does the World Health Organization define health? | The state of physical, mental, and social well-being |
| Write three examples of positive stress management techniques | Take a walk Count to 10 Relaxation Techniques Do an activity that relaxes you such as read a book, play the piano etc. Meditation |
| Why is maintaining healthy living habits particularly important for health care providers? | Patients are more likely to believe our teaching when we practice what we teach |
| A wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability. | Tort |
| Air spaces in the bones of the skull that act as a resonating chambers for the voice are called the: | Sinuses |
| The somatic nervous system is composed of how many cranial nerve pairs? | 12 |
| Inflammation of the glomerulus of the kidney is called: | glomerulonephritis |
| ___________ is a chronic, progressive, disabling condition resulting from a degeneration of myelin sheath in the CNS. | Multiple Sclerosis |
| The dorsal cavity is one long, continuous cavity located on the back of the body. It is divided into two sections which are the ______cavity and the __________cavity | Cranial and Spinal |
| Inflammation of the bone which is usually caused by a pathogenic organism is called. | Osteomyelitis |
| The levels of the complexity in the human organism are organized how? | atoms, molecules, organelles, cells, organs, tissues, organ systems, organism |
| Rod- shaped organelles located throughout the cytoplasm are called? | mitochondria |
| This plane divides the body into right and left sides is called the: | midsagittal Place (median, or sagittal) |
| What is a reddish color of the skin that can be caused by either burns or a congestion of blood vessels? | erythema |
| The shoulder, or pectoral, girdle is made of two ________ and two ______. | clavicles and scapulas |
| When a muscle attaches to a bone, the end that does not move is called the? | origin |
| A severe tightening of a flexor muscle resulting in bending of a joint is called. | Contracture |
| The lowest part of the brain stem. This structure is responsible for regulating heartbeat, respiration, swallowing, coughing, and blood pressure, What is this structure? | Medulla Oblongata |
| This occurs when a blockage in the coronary arteries cuts off the supply of blood to the heart. (No Abbreviations) | Myocardial Infarction |
| What are legal rules that must be followed? | law |
| What focuses on behaviors that deal with wrongs against a person, property or society? | criminal law |
| Who are laws created and enforced by? | Federal, State, and Local government |
| What focuses on the legal relationships between people and the protection of a person's rights? | civil law |
| Failure to meet your legal responsibilities can result in legal action to who? | you and your employer |
| A cover letter usually contains how many paragraphs. | 3-4 paragraphs |
| What is used to provide an employer with basic information that makes you appear qualified as an employee? | resume |
| You should include at least how many references on your resume? | 3 |
| Skills should be included on your resume. These skills are helpful on resumes when? | work experience is limited |
| What legal document allows an individual to state what medical treatment they may or may not want in the event they are unable to express their wishes? | advance directive |
| What documents allow individuals to state what measures should or not be taken to prolong life when their condition is terminal? | living will |
| What document states that a resident has a free choice regarding physician, freedom of abuse, and right to privacy, among other rights? | residents bill of rights |
| What is based not on law but what is morally right and wrong? | Ethical Responsibilities |
| Residents in a long term care facility are guaranteed certain rights under this act (no abbreviations) | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act |
| What website can tax charts for federal taxes be found at? | www.irs.gov |
| Social Security Tax, Federal Tax, Insurance, and Union Dues are examples of what? | deductions |
| You must multiply your wage per hour by this to determine gross income. | number of hours worked |
| What color of ink should be used on all handwritten applications? | black |
| Looking at the middle of the interviewers forehead can help when you have difficulty maintaining this? | eye contact |
| It is best to arrive how many minutes early for a job interview? | 5-10 minutes |
| When an employer asks questions regarding race, religion, age or culture, this could be a form of what? | discrimination |
| Improper handling or treatment of patient while providing care is referred to as | assault and battery |
| A physicians order must be obtained to restrain a patient, or it would be defined as: | false imprisonment |
| A patient has poor hygiene and is withdrawn. This is a sign of what type of abuse. | neglect |
| What is a process that destroys all microorganisms, both pathogenic and nonpathogenic, including spores and viruses? | sterilization |
| Name the type of blood vessel that has a thin (one layer thick) wall that allows for the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, carbon dioxide, and other metabolic products | capillary |
| name two types of communication | verbal and non-verbal |
| What is a disease causing microorganism called? | pathogen |
| Name the superficial muscle that forms most of the calf of the leg | gastocnemius |
| You are caring for a pt who has chosen not to accept blood transfusions based on religious beliefs even though it would clearly save her life. You don't have those same beliefs, but accept & understand the pt's choice. What's the term that describes this? | Empathy |
| What is the term that literally means "the process of eating of cells?" | phagocytosis |
| A good employee demonstrates the ability to think and select an action without being told. This is called what? | initiative |
| What is the term for a spoken defamation? | slander |
| What is the term for the process of destroying all microorganisms? | Sterilization |
| Name the four (4) chambers of the heart. | left atria, right atria, left ventricle, right ventricle |
| State the legal term for placing an Alzheimer's patient into a wheelchair and putting a vest restraint on him so he will not fall without trying other less restrictive alternatives. | false imprisonment |
| Name the fiber through which nerve impulses move toward a cell body. | dendrite |
| Name the part of the brain that coordinates muscle activity and balance. | cerebellum |
| Which body organ can store up to two cups of blood for release during emergency situations? | Spleen |
| Many licenses and certifications require students to complete CEUs. What are these? | continuing education units |
| A recent government survey reported that nearly 25 million children are suffering from what condition? | obesity |
| The exchange of information by sending and receiving messages, which results in understanding between the sender and the receiver | communication |
| Five elements of communication | Sender Message Channel of Transmission Receiver Response |
| Words that sound alike | hononyms |
| Intentional effort to hear a message and understand its meaning | active listening |
| Weakness/Paralysis of muscles of the lips, tongue, and throat due to brain damage from a stroke or accident | Dysarthria |
| Language disorder where the client has difficulty saying what they are thinking/want to say | expressive asphasia |
| Language disorder where the client cannot understand what is being said to them either through written or spoken word and gestures | receptive asphasia |
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