Healthcare and Immunology Quiz

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What is the main goal of tertiary prevention measures?

To promote healthy lifestyle choices in communities

To rehabilitate individuals after significant illness (correct)

To improve early detection of diseases

To eliminate all diseases in the population

Which setting is NOT typically involved in the delivery of early detection measures?

Mixed healthcare settings

Medical settings

Non-medical settings

Research laboratories (correct)

What is the role of the immune system in defending the body?

Improving nutrition and diet to enhance health

Fighting disease-causing germs and removing harmful substances (correct)

Developing vaccines for preventive health

Regulating blood sugar levels for optimal health

What characterizes innate immunity?

It is a non-specific response to a variety of pathogens Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary functions of tertiary healthcare services?

Maximizing years of useful life post-impairment Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of innate immunity?

It provides immediate response to infections. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components is NOT part of innate immunity?

B Cells Signup and view all the answers

How do vaccines contribute to immunity?

By stimulating the production of memory cells without causing disease. Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are responsible for producing antibodies?

B Cells Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about memory cells is accurate?

They provide long-lasting immunity by responding to repeated infections. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of adaptive immunity?

Specificity to particular antigens. Signup and view all the answers

What role do Helper T Cells play in the immune response?

They activate other immune cells. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of innate immunity distinguishes it from adaptive immunity?

The ability to remember past infections. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of regulation in healthcare providers?

To protect the public from practitioner malpractice Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a principle of ethics in healthcare?

Utilitarianism Signup and view all the answers

What does the term autonomy refer to in the context of healthcare ethics?

The right of patients to make informed decisions about their own care Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following principles is related to ensuring equitable access to healthcare services?

Justice Signup and view all the answers

What is a key objective of the Canadian Health Act?

To guarantee access to medically necessary services without direct charges Signup and view all the answers

The principle of non-maleficence in healthcare ethics emphasizes what?

To do no harm Signup and view all the answers

What is comparative justice concerned with in healthcare?

Distribution of healthcare services at the individual level Signup and view all the answers

Which document guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms related to healthcare in Canada?

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of infection prevention and control (IPC)?

To prevent patients and health workers from being harmed by infections Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a method of indirect transmission of pathogens?

Fomites Signup and view all the answers

Which principle of disinfecting refers to ensuring the disinfectant works effectively with the surface material?

Surface compatibility Signup and view all the answers

What is required for hand sanitizer to be effective in killing germs?

At least 60% alcohol concentration Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'donning' refer to in the context of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Putting on the protective gear Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT considered a benefit of interdisciplinary care?

Higher costs associated with treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the cleaning process of surfaces?

Physical removal of dirt and contaminants Signup and view all the answers

When should a healthcare provider refer a patient to another health care provider?

When they lack the necessary expertise for concurrent treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum value of a gift that a kin can accept from a client?

$50 Signup and view all the answers

What should a kin do if a client relationship begins to feel too friendly?

Stop the clinical situation and refer to another kin Signup and view all the answers

For how long are kins prohibited from engaging in a personal or sexual relationship with a client after treatment?

5 years Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a conflict of interest for a kin?

Splitting fees from a referring person Signup and view all the answers

What level of prevention focuses on preventing the development of risk factors for disease?

Primordial prevention Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of primary prevention?

Educating children about nutrition based on family history Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk increase of early death for people who are insufficiently active?

20% to 30% Signup and view all the answers

Which of these behaviors is considered inappropriate for kins in client interactions?

Hugging a client as a greeting Signup and view all the answers

What is an effective action for kins to promote community health?

Provide health education and resources Signup and view all the answers

Which of these behaviors is acceptable for kins to maintain professional boundaries?

Keeping physical contact to a minimum Signup and view all the answers