Anatomical Directions, Planes, and Abbreviations
Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right sections?
Sagittal Plane
Which professional behavior is demonstrated when a healthcare worker admits to an error, even if no one saw them make it?
Integrity
The practice of focusing completely on the speaker, making good eye contact, and removing distractions is called?
Active listening
The federal law that requires healthcare workers to protect a patient's health information and keep it private is called?
HIPAA
When a goal is SMART, the 'A' (Achievable) part means the goal must be?
Something you can actually accomplish.
The plane that divides the body into top (superior) and bottom (inferior) sections is called the?
Transverse plane
A goal is 'Time-bound' (the 'T' in SMART) when it includes?
A specific and clear deadline for completion.
According to the Patient Bill of Rights / Patient Care Partnership, a patient has the right to:
A. Decide which staff members are allowed to care for them.
B. Be discharged from the hospital at any time, even without a doctor's order.
C. Participate in making decisions about their plan of care and treatment.
D. Not pay for any medical service if they are unhappy with the outcome.
C. Participate in making decisions about their plan of care and treatment.
Negligence is a legal term that means?
Failing to provide proper or reasonable care, leading to harm.
The most important reason for a healthcare worker to show punctuality is to:
A. Avoid rush hour traffic.
B. Make a good first impression.
C. Ensure the shift starts on time and patient care is never delayed.
D. Get the best parking spot.
C. Ensure the shift starts on time and patient care is never delayed.
If you say the foot is distal to the knee, what does the word distal mean?
Farther away from the trunk or point of attachment.
A healthcare worker always washes their hands, wears a clean uniform, and keeps their hair tied back. This demonstrates which professional behavior?
Professional Dress and Cleanliness/Hygiene
Non-verbal communication includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Facial expressions
B. Body posture and gestures
C. The tone of your voice
D. The exact words you say
D. The exact words you say
Telling your neighbor a patient's private medical condition is a violation of?
Confidentiality and Invasion of Privacy
Confidentiality means a healthcare worker must?
Keep all patient information private and not share it with unauthorized people.
What does the abbreviation BID mean on a medication prescription?
Twice a day
Teamwork is successful when healthcare workers:
A. Compete to see who can finish their tasks first.
B. Do only their own work and nothing more.
C. Communicate well and support each other to provide the best patient care.
D. Avoid talking about problems to keep the mood positive.
C. Communicate well and support each other to provide the best patient care.
When a healthcare worker says, "I understand that must feel scary, and I can imagine why you're worried," they are showing?
Empathy
A patient's right to fully understand the risks and benefits of a procedure before agreeing to it is called?
Informed Consent
Which term refers to giving medical treatment or advice that is false, unproven, and often advertised as a "secret miracle cure"?
Quackery
The word that describes the stomach as being anterior to the spine means the stomach is?
Toward the front
Showing a positive attitude in the workplace is important because it?
A. Allows you to take longer breaks.
B. Improves the mood of the team and helps patients feel better.
C. Guarantees you will get a raise.
D. Means you never have to ask for help.
B. Improves the mood of the team and helps patients feel better.
What makes verbal communication clear and effective when talking to a patient?
A. Using complicated medical words and jargon.
B. Speaking very quickly to save time.
C. Speaking clearly, at a moderate speed, and using plain language.
D. Avoiding eye contact so the patient feels private.
C. Speaking clearly, at a moderate speed, and using plain language.
The ethical promise to "do no harm" is a major principle of the?
Hippocratic Oath
Cultural Competency means a healthcare worker?
Understands and respects the patient's cultural beliefs to provide better care.