Anatomy & Physiology
An autopsy photo shows the dorsal side of the victim. What could you see in the photograph?
A. Back of the head
B. Front of the abdomen
C. Kidneys
D. Knees
A. Back of the head
You should consult a Safety Data Sheet to get information about cleaning up what type of
spill?
A. Blood
B. Chemical
C. Food
D. Bottle of pills
B. Chemical
HIPAA is MOSTLY about:
A. Federal protection of healthcare workers.
B. Safe medical practices.
C. Accountability of health care providers.
D. Privacy of health information.
D. Privacy of health information.
A teenaged male works in a hospital as a dietary aide. He has shoulder-length hair. He
would MOST LIKELY be asked to:
A. Cut his hair short.
B. Wear a chef’s hat.
C. Wear a hair net.
D. Wear a head band.
C. Wear a hair net.
After making sure the scene is safe, what should be the NEXT action when approaching a victim found to be lying on the floor?
A. Check to see if the victim is responsive.
B. Begin giving ventilations to the victim.
C. Call 9-1-1.
D. Call your doctor.
A. Check to see if the victim is responsive.
After you swallow food, what kind of muscle moves the food toward your stomach?
A. Cardiac
B. Skeletal
C. Smooth
D. Voluntary
C. Smooth
A healthcare worker who observes standard precautions would dispose of a dirty needle
in a/an:
A. Sharps container.
B. Biohazard bag.
C. Autoclave.
D. Incinerator.
A. Sharps container.
A nurse tells her friends that a doctor she works with has a drinking problem. If this is not true, the assistant could be guilty of:
A. Slander.
B. Malpractice.
C. Battery.
D. Libel.
A. Slander
A nursing home hires a nursing assistant whose previous employer describes as “very
competent.” You would expect the new assistant to be:
A. Highly skilled.
B. On time to work.
C. Helpful to other assistants.
D. The first to get her work done.
A. Highly skilled
Which macronutrient provides the highest amount of energy per gram?
A. Fat
B. Carbohydrate
C. Vitamins
D. Protein
A. Fat
After blood leaves the right atrium, what valve prevents back flow?
A. Aortic
B. Mitral
C. Pulmonary
D. Tricuspid
D. Tricuspid
You are working in a dental laboratory on the 4th floor of an office building when you hear the
fire alarm. What should you do?
A. Wait until you receive some indication that this is a real fire and not a false alarm.
B. Call the fire department.
C. Evacuate the building using the stairs.
D. Go to the office and gather up as many records as possible and put them on a cart to remove from the building in the event there really is a fire.
C. Evacuate the building using the stairs.
An nurse is charged with battery. What did the nurse do?
A. Informed the patient's friend of their condition without the patient's consent.
B. Treated a patient, even though the patient refused treatment.
C. Failed to provide assistance to the restroom when the patient is a fall risk.
D. Used inappropriate words to describe the patient's nationality.
B. Treated a patient, even though the patient refused treatment.
When looking for a job, networking can be an effective strategy. Which of the following is an example of networking?
A. Checking career listings on Indeed.
B. Attending a career fair where professionals in the field may be present
C. Giving your guidance couselor a copy of your resume.
D. Taking a class on a topic similar to the field of work you are pursing
B. Attending a career fair where professionals in the field may be present
A patient complains to her physician that “I have back pain all day.” Her physician replies “On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your pain?” This response is an example of what feedback method?
A. Open question
B. Paraphrasing
C. Asking questions
D. Nonverbal communication
C. Asking question
What endocrine disorder can occur in countries that do not have iodized salt?
A. Addison’s disease
B. Cushing’s syndrome
C. Dwarfism
D. Hypothyroidism
D. Hypothyroidism
Beth has a nosocomial infection. How did she get it?
A. Hiking in the woods.
B. Having a massage at a hotel spa.
C. Eating contaminated food.
D. Spending three days in the hospital.
D. Spending three days in the hospital.
Which of the following patients could legally sign a consent form?
A. A 16 year-old male with a broken leg.
B. A 30 year-old patient who is legally intoxicated.
C. A 40 year-old patient who is mentally impaired.
D. An 18 year-old pregnant female in labor.
D. An 18 year old pregnant female in labor.
What medical professional would help a couple who is wanting to conceive, however one of them has a sibling with cystic fibrosis?
A. Genetic counselor
B. Medical assistant
C. Mortician
D. Psychologist
A. genetic counselor
What technology would be the MOST helpful to a Jehovah's Witness patient who needs a total knee replacement?
A. Database
B. Telemedicine
C. Medical Robotics
D. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
C. Medical Robotics
Margie has always had white spots on her arm. They are MOST LIKELY caused by:
A. a lack of melanin.
B. albino disorder.
C. calcium deficiency.
D. hives.
A. a lack of melanin
What is bioterrorism?
A. The threat of leaks or destruction to a nuclear plant.
B. The use of microbes for industrial waste disposal.
C. The threat of using harmful gasses during a war to paralyze the opposition.
D. The use of microorganisms as weapons to infect humans.
D. The use of microorganisms as weapons to infect humans.
Alice is an unmarried, 59 year old who has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. She is still of sound mind, but is afraid her condition will prevent her from making healthcare decisions as the tumor advances. What would allow her to designate her best friend to make decisions on her behalf?
A. Living Will
B. DNR request
C. HIPAA Authorization Form
D. Durable Power of Attorney
D. Durable Power of Attorney
A loud, complaining patient asks the dental assistant, “Am I being a baby?” The assistant replies “Oh no. Some people have very sensitive teeth.” This response is an example of:
A. Competence.
B. Enthusiasm.
C. Patience.
D. Tact.
D. Tact
A patient say they have a high deductible. What is a deductible?
A. The amount of money the insurance will pay for a procedure
B. The amount of money they must pay out of pocket before the insurance company will pay a share
C. The maximum amount of money they will have to spend on medical expenses before the insurance company covers all of the charges
D. A flat payment due at the time of service
B. The amount of money they must pay out of pocket before the insurance company will a share