During prehistoric times, why did diseases such as smallpox and measles not spread rapidly?
People lived in small communities and/or had nomadic lifestyles.
100
Measures designed to lower health care costs are known as
health care cost containment.
100
The basic legal rights held by all U.S. citizens are
civil rights.
100
A healthy diet and adequate exercise and rest are ways that health care professionals can care for themselves and reduce
stress
100
Active listening requires fully concentrating on the speaker and paying attention to
nonverbal cues.
200
During the 1800s, what type of improvements occurred due to advancements in the nursing profession?
Sanitation and hygiene
200
Which type of health care facility receives federal, state, and local tax exemptions in exchange for providing a community benefit, such as care for Medicaid and other low-income patients?
Voluntary nonprofit
200
The fundamental rights of all people, regardless of place of residence or citizenship are
human rights.
200
Because patients can be susceptible to germs and sensitive to strong odors, health care workers must be diligent about
personal hygiene and grooming.
200
Reflecting is the process of using which type of statements to repeat back what a person has said to ensure that the message is understood?
Open-ended
300
Which field of scientific research studies microorganisms and their effects on other living organisms?
Microbiology
300
What type of payment mechanism sets predetermined rates of payment to providers for the treatment of specific illnesses and conditions?
Prospective payment system
300
A patient grants which type of consent after being told about the risks and benefits associated with a particular treatment or procedure?
informed
300
Health care careers involve contributing to the good of society, which is which type of service?
Public
300
Good verbal communication consists of speaking respectfully, clearly, and avoiding which type of language?
Highly technical
400
Which type of facility provides housing for residents who are mobile and can, for the most part, take care of themselves but who may need some assistance with daily activities?
Independent-living facility
400
What term describes the management of time, staff, equipment, technology, and facilities in providing health care?
Resource utilization
400
Any illegal, unethical, or negligent behavior on the part of a health care provider that results in a failure of responsibilities and/or harm to the patient is
malpractice
400
Building trust among coworkers requires which type of behavior?
Dependability
400
The three most common modes of communication are
verbal, nonverbal, and written.
500
A factor contributing to the rapid growth of the home health care field is because
more people with chronic diseases are living longer.
500
In a managed care plan, which type of provider is not part of a group under contract to provide services for set rates to members?
Out-of-network
500
The potential use of genetic testing results by health insurance companies to determine or deny coverage is an example of which type of health care dilemma?
Ethical
500
A highly organized person is likely to
store materials and supplies in a logical, orderly fashion.
500
Important or sensitive health care information is best communicated to a patient through which means?