Health Care Jeopardy

ANATOMY

100

The _____ is the flap of skin that covers the trachea when we eat/drink

The Epiglottis

200

Bones of the vertebral column are classified as:

Irregular Bones

300

The portion of the brain that is responsible for the fine motor skills and balance is called?

The Cerebellum

400

The major substance absorbed from the large intestine during digestion is?

Water

500

Name the four major structures of the urinary system.

Kidney, Ureter, Bladder, Urethra

Individuality

100

Relying on others in a group for support is called?

Interdependence

200

Name two types of harassment that a front line staff may encounter in the work place.

Verbal abuse, Physical abuse, Offensive jokes, Sexual harassment 

300

What should the front line staff do if they encounter this?

Document and report to your supervisor 

400

Aging is universal and starts when we are born

True

500

What is meant by the need for belonging?

To be treated as a whole, to be loved and valued, recognized and respected and to have close interpersonal relationships

Role of the Health Care Worker

100

What does holistic care mean?

Care which recognizes physical, mental, social and spiritual needs.

200

Respecting and guarding personal and private information about another person refers to?

Confidentiality

300

Attempting to feel what another person feels is?

Empathy

400

Name four strategies to reduce stress

rest and sleep, breathing exercises, mediation, imagery, exercising, proper nutrition, reduce caffeine

500

When you meet a new client, how would you go about establishing a rapport?

Talk to client about her/his needs, routine, likes and dislikes.  Ask open ended questions,  Use active listening and observing.  Read the careplan

Communication Skills

100

An example of a mixed message is?

Saying "yes, I can do that" while scowling

200

List two changes that can affect communication?

Hearing and Vision loss

300

Effective communication requires a sender, a receiver, a message and feedback? 

True

400

What would improve communication when speaking to a client or family member?

Ensure that body language and facial expressions are congruent with verbal response.

500

If the client has hearing and vision loss, what could you do to help improve communication with the client?

Ensure, good lighting, speak clearly, face the person, announce yourself and avoid noisy environments

Common Diseases

100

A stroke occurs when brain cells get too much oxygen and too many nutrients

False

200

What can cause opsteoporsis?

Lack of dietary calcium

300

Gangrene can occur because of? 3 responses

Infection, Injuries, and decreased circulation

400

A transient ischemic attack  (TIA) occurs when?

The blood supply to the brain is disrupted for a short period

500

There are three types of diabetes...which one occurs during pregnacny?

Gestational Diabetes