Professionalism
Healthcare professionals wash their hands in order to:
Stop the spread of germs/utilize infection control and prevention practices.
How many HOSA regions are there in NC?
8 regions
Loud noise is considered what type of barrier to communication?
Environmental
Which degree may be earned from a community college?
Associates degree
What is tact?
The ability to say or do things without offending others
Daily baths, wearing deodorant, brushing your teeth and avoiding strong odors falls under what consideration for professionalism?
What U.S. Department endorses HOSA?
The Department of Education
Patients who are deaf and blind fall under which type of barrier of communication?
Sensory
Why would a health professional want to earn continuing education units?
To meet requirements to renew a medical license
What is compassion?
Concern for the sufferings and misfortune of others
A healthcare provider should take which action when an error is detected in a patient’s record?
Draw a straight line through the error, state the correct information, and mark with the provider’s initials and date.
HOSA-Future Health Professionals is classified as a nonprofit career and technical _________ organization.
Student
Having a translator helps combat what barrier to communication?
Cultural
A PA and a NP require what level of education?
Master's degree level
The federal legislation which requires the establishment of standards to protect health information is:
HIPAA
A patient’s diagnosis and treatment regimen cannot be discussed with people outside his/her team of healthcare providers because this information is considered:
Privileged communication
What are the three official colors of HOSA?
Navy blue, medical white, and maroon.
A mother is holding a screaming baby while receiving discharge instructions from the nurse. This is an example of what barrier to communication?
Environmental Barrier
A bachelor's degree can be obtained from what post-secondary educational institution?
University or college
Equipment to help prevent the spread of germs in health care including gowns, gloves, masks, and goggles:
The continuous growth and improvement of skills, knowledge, and abilities in a professional context to advance in one's career is known as:
Professional Development
Which recognition may a HOSA member receive for worthy volunteer community service hours related to health?
Barbara James Service Award
Dementia patients and those with traumatic brain injuries fall under which barrier to communication?
Cognitive Barriers
Name three healthcare careers that require having a post-secondary certificate.
CNA, medical assistant, phlebotomist, EMT
Ability to understand, appreciate, and interact with people from different cultures or with people who have different beliefs.
Cultural competence