
POHS- Fall Final Exam Review
Quiz by Kathryn Barnett
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What is the most important reason why healthcare professionals should identify potential problems when working with patients?
"Assessment" is a term used in healthcare that means:Â
An important result of learning to think effectively is that when students become healthcare professionals, they will:Â
An important quality of healthcare professionals is integrity, which means that they:Â
Which of the following healthcare services is expected to provide the largest number of employment opportunities for today's healthcare graduates?Â
Encouraging a patient to follow a healthy diet and an exercise program is an example of the growing emphasis on the concept of :Â
Which statement best describes the meaning of complementary medicine?Â
Which of the following best describes palliative care?Â
What is the meaning of antibiotic resistance?Â
Every healthcare professional is likely to face occasional ethical dilemmas, which are:Â
Which is the best action for healthcare professionals to take if they believe that their facility has a policy that is not in the best interest of the patients?Â
It is becoming more acceptable in our society to discontinue the use of artificial means of life support because:Â
Which of the following patient care examples is both legal and demonstrates respect for a patient's autonomy?
What is the recommended way to decipher the meaning of an unfamiliar medical term?Â
Which of the following is a true statement about the use of medical abbreviations in written healthcare documentation?Â
Which of the following is an instrument used to examine the ear?Â
Five drops of medication to 1 cup of water is the same as:Â
If a physician orders that a patient be given 45 grams of a medication and it is only available in 15-gram tablets, how may tablets should the patient be given?Â
Homeostasis means that the body is:
Which series correctly lists the organizational levels of the body from the smallest to the largest?Â
Which of the following is contained in the buccal cavity?Â
The femur is a major bone in the:Â
Blood is carried away from the heart to carry oxygen to the rest of the body by the:
A major function of the lymphatic system is to:Â
Etiology refers to the _____________________________.Â
Thought, awareness, and the ability to comprehend meaning are referred to as ____________________________ abilities.
Erikson's stages of psychosocial development are based on the theory thatÂ
An important task fo the healthcare professional who provides care to dying patients is to
During prenatal development, when does the heart start to beat?Â
What is the most common reason that long-term antibiotic therapy can cause new infections?Â
Why are diseases caused by viruses often very difficult to treat?Â
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts visits at healthcare facilities in order to
What is the principle purpose of a rise in body temperature?Â
The modern hospital typically offers a full range of services for patients needing care until they are ready to go home.
If an individual provides appropriate emergency assistance to a consenting victim fo an accident, it is likely the person giving aid will be protected by ________________ laws.Â
Saying untrue or damaging remarks about another person is referred to as _______________________.Â
Performing patient care duties that you have not been trained to do, even if done in good faith, can result in charges of ______________________.
Which of the following terms means to not discuss patients' care with anyone not directly related to their care?Â
Obesity is the cause of which of the following conditions?Â
The fastest-growing healthcare career today, influenced by the increasing number of older adults, is ___________________________.
Covering the cost of long-term care will be a major challenge in the near future.
Adult foster care provides 24-hour nursing care in a home-like environment.Â
Which of the following claims is a sign that a healthcare produce or service may be fraudulent?Â
Which type of healthcare facility provides specialized care and equipment for patients with very serious illnesses and injuries?Â
Which type of healthcare facility provides therapies to regain physical and mental function?Â
What type of facility provides housing, meals, and help with personal care?Â
Which type of facility provides 24-hour nursing services for patients who need long-term care?Â
Which type of healthcare facility is best described as providing care and supporting dying patients?Â
Insurance companies can legally refuse to pay for certain services if they are not preauthorized.
Medicare will pay for all medications that are prescribed by the patient's primary physician.
Controlling the costs in a healthcare facility is the responsibility of the facility administration.
A major concern in the United States today is how to effectively control dramatically rising healthcare costs.
Healthcare costs are evenly distributed among all patients.
The youth of this nation are showing an alarming increase in obesity, poor diet, and lack of physical fitness, which is resulting in the onset of chronic conditions at a very young age.
One response to rising costs has been the development of managed care plans which contain specific built-in cost controls.
Which category of expenses is often the highest for a healthcare organization?Â
The amount required to be paid by the insured before benefits become payable is known as a(an):Â
In the United States, the increasing incidents of ___________________, a disease characterized by insulin resistance, costs several billion dollars a year to treat.
The cost of healthcare does not necessarily reflect its quality or effectiveness.
The single most important practice for healthcare workers to prevent the spread of an infection is ________________________.
Scope of practice refers to tasks that a healthcare professional can legally perform as part of a specific occupation.Â
An ophthalmologist ________________________________.Â
Which of the following best describes the purpose of diagnostic occupations?
The main purpose of occupational therapy is to _______________________________________.
Which statement most accurately describes the result of increased specialization of medicine?Â
Which of the following describes one of the primary responsibilities of local health departments?Â
The majority of outpatient services are provided by ___________________________________.Â
The modern hospital typically offers a full range of services for patients needing care until they are ready to return home.
The process to determine if an individual has met specific standards is:Â
Registration is __________________________________.Â
Licensure is _________________________________.Â
The educational requirements for obtaining certification in all healthcare professions are similar.
The combining form hepato/o means liver.Â
Many Americans prefer treatment with prescription drugs rather than making lifestyle changes to improve their health.