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Health Science EOC
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| “Assessment” is a term used in health care that means: | gathering facts and information |
| When collecting information about a patient, which term best describes the results of diagnostic tests, measurements, and observations made by health care professionals? | signs |
| When a person is licensed in a health care profession, this means that he or she: | is granted permission to legally perform specific acts. |
| Which of the following describes one of the primary responsibilities of local health departments? | Inspect and regulate the services that affect public health |
| Which statement best describes the meaning of complementary medicine? | Used together with Traditional Western Medicine |
| Which of the following best describes palliative care? | comfort and pain control |
| assisted living | housing, meals, help with personal care |
| cardiac care unit | specialized care/equipment for patients with serious heart conditions |
| continuing care community | variety of living arrangements from individual to regular nursing |
| emergency room | care for seriously ill or injured people |
| general unit | care for seriously injured or ill people who need constant care |
| hospice | care and support for dying patients |
| intensive care unit | specialized care for seriously ill/injured patients |
| intermediate care facility | personal care, social services and nursing as needed |
| traditional care unit | care and assessment to determine long term needs |
| psychiatric hospital | care for mental and/or behavioral issues |
| rehab unit/ | therapies to regain mental or physical function |
| skilled nursing facility | 24 hr nursing services for long term care |
| acupuncture | tiny needles inserted into bodys energy pathways |
| chirpractic | relieve pressure on nerves coming from spinal column |
| holistic medicine | all aspects of healthcare are considered when treating |
| homeopathy | small doses that cause symptoms can cure disease |
| massage therapy | pressure on muscles increases blood circulation and healing |
| osteopathy | body can protect itself if the musculoskeletal system is in good condition |
| reflexology | pressure points in the feet |
| therapeutic touch | hands moved just above the surface of the body to direct energy flow |
| Every health care professional is likely to face occasional ethical dilemmas, which have: | no clear answers |
| Health care professionals should be familiar with the code of ethics for their occupational area in order to: | know standards of behavior for their occupations. |
| The term “euthanasia” means: | deliberate actions that result in death. |
| Which of the following patient care examples is both legal and demonstrates respect for a patient’s autonomy? | Refuse a treatment even if it will negatively affect their health. |
| Which of the following is an example of implied consent? | Patient makes and appointment and shows up for it. |
| What does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protect? | Patient’s private health information. |
| Advance Directive: | Written instructions prepared by patient to be followed if incapacitated |
| Agent | acts on behalf of another. |
| Assault | procedure performed whether the patient wants it or not. “For their own good.” |
| Battery | Healthcare worker touches patient or performs a task without patient’s permission |
| Breach of Contract: | failure to do what is agreed upon in the contract. |
| Confidentiality | right to privacy |
| Contract | formalized promises enforceable by law. |
| Defamation of Character: | act of harming one’s reputation. |
| Durable Power of Attorney: | Patient designates a specific person to act on behalf of them for healthcare decisions |
| Express Consent: | written consent |
| False Imprisonment: | held against their will. |
| Fraud | cheating or trickery |
| Implied Consent: | consent through behaviors and cooperation. |
| Informed Consent: | consent given after an explanation. |
| Libel | Writing untrue or damaging things about someone |
| Living Will: | Advanced directive that outlines types of treatment the patient wants / doesn’t want. |
| Slander | Saying untrue or damaging things about someone. |
| The phrase “human development” refers to physical or emotional development?: | increased intellectual skills, increased social skills, and increased coping skills. NOT increase in height |
| Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development are based on the theory that: | Conflicts must be resolved for growth to happen. |
| An important task of the health care professional who provides care to dying patients is to: | be willing to listen to their stories. |
| premium | amount paid by the customer to the insurance in exchange for coverage |
| copay | amount patients who are covered must pay themselves for healthcare services |
| ppo | group of healthcare professionals who offer benefit packages |
| medicaid | state administered program to pay healthcare costs for low income/disabled |
| deductible | amount to be paid by insured before benefits become payable |
| coinsurance | cost sharing provision where insured pays a percentage of the costs |
| main cause of medical errors | poorly coordinated care |
| best def of charting | records observations and information about patients |
| dyspnea | difficulty breathing |
| ADLs | activities of daily breathing |
| tachycardia | increased HR |
| apical pulse | sthethoscope used for highest part of the heart |
| hypertension | elevated blood pressure |
| afebrile | no fever |
| cheyne-stokes | breathing patterns with anywhere from 10-60 seconds of no breathing |
| bradypnea | decreased respiratory rate |
| exhalation | air being expelled from the lungs |
| sphygmomanometer | instrument used to measure blood pressure |
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