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Which of the following actions would be considered a form of workplace misconduct?
Which of the following actions would be considered a form of workplace misconduct?
What is a key general safety rule in healthcare facilities?
What is a key general safety rule in healthcare facilities?
Which of the following is NOT a form of discrimination that can occur in the healthcare setting?
Which of the following is NOT a form of discrimination that can occur in the healthcare setting?
What should employees do if they notice faulty lighting in their facility?
What should employees do if they notice faulty lighting in their facility?
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Which of the following behaviors constitutes a breach of professional conduct in a healthcare setting?
Which of the following behaviors constitutes a breach of professional conduct in a healthcare setting?
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Who was the first woman to study and practice medicine in the United States?
Who was the first woman to study and practice medicine in the United States?
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Which scientist is known as the father of antiseptic surgery?
Which scientist is known as the father of antiseptic surgery?
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In what year did Alexander Fleming discover penicillin?
In what year did Alexander Fleming discover penicillin?
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Which technology was developed by Willem Einthoven in 1903?
Which technology was developed by Willem Einthoven in 1903?
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What was the major contribution of Louis Pasteur to medical science?
What was the major contribution of Louis Pasteur to medical science?
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Who were the scientists credited with the discovery of DNA?
Who were the scientists credited with the discovery of DNA?
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Which medical advancement was made first in 1954?
Which medical advancement was made first in 1954?
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Which scientist introduced the concept of hand washing in medical practice?
Which scientist introduced the concept of hand washing in medical practice?
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What significant medical device did John Gibbon invent?
What significant medical device did John Gibbon invent?
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Which of the following discoveries is attributed to Marie and Pierre Curie?
Which of the following discoveries is attributed to Marie and Pierre Curie?
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What was a significant outcome of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?
What was a significant outcome of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?
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Which civilization is credited with the invention of acupuncture?
Which civilization is credited with the invention of acupuncture?
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What does the term 'quarantine' refer to in medical contexts?
What does the term 'quarantine' refer to in medical contexts?
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Which Greek figure is known as the 'Father of Medicine'?
Which Greek figure is known as the 'Father of Medicine'?
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What is the primary focus of the National Consortium for Health Science Education's published standards?
What is the primary focus of the National Consortium for Health Science Education's published standards?
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What role did Islamic/Arabic doctors play in the development of medicine?
What role did Islamic/Arabic doctors play in the development of medicine?
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Florence Nightingale is known for which of the following contributions to medicine?
Florence Nightingale is known for which of the following contributions to medicine?
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What practice is associated with Edward Jenner?
What practice is associated with Edward Jenner?
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What did Galen contribute to medicine?
What did Galen contribute to medicine?
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What does the symbol of the Staff of Aesculapius represent?
What does the symbol of the Staff of Aesculapius represent?
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Which of the following best describes the historical views of illness during early civilizations?
Which of the following best describes the historical views of illness during early civilizations?
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During which period were hospitals first established?
During which period were hospitals first established?
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What was the believed purpose of bloodletting during historical medical practices?
What was the believed purpose of bloodletting during historical medical practices?
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What is required for a person seeking licensure in therapeutic services?
What is required for a person seeking licensure in therapeutic services?
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Which of the following roles requires a Bachelor's degree in therapeutic services?
Which of the following roles requires a Bachelor's degree in therapeutic services?
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Which certification is often considered voluntary in the therapeutic services field?
Which certification is often considered voluntary in the therapeutic services field?
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What is one primary focus of careers in the therapeutic services pathway?
What is one primary focus of careers in the therapeutic services pathway?
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Which of the following positions generally requires an associate's degree?
Which of the following positions generally requires an associate's degree?
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What is the purpose of certification in therapeutic services?
What is the purpose of certification in therapeutic services?
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Which title is synonymous with licensed practical nurse (LPN) in therapeutic services?
Which title is synonymous with licensed practical nurse (LPN) in therapeutic services?
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What type of degree typically leads to becoming a pharmacist?
What type of degree typically leads to becoming a pharmacist?
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For which position is advanced degree program admission typically required?
For which position is advanced degree program admission typically required?
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Which therapeutic service position works directly with patients to provide care and treatment?
Which therapeutic service position works directly with patients to provide care and treatment?
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What is the role of a medical receptionist primarily concerned with?
What is the role of a medical receptionist primarily concerned with?
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Which role involves working with patients who have speech problems?
Which role involves working with patients who have speech problems?
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What is an essential component for someone looking to become a veterinarian?
What is an essential component for someone looking to become a veterinarian?
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For which position is an Associate's degree typically the minimum requirement?
For which position is an Associate's degree typically the minimum requirement?
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What is the main goal of health professionals in therapeutic services?
What is the main goal of health professionals in therapeutic services?
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What is the primary purpose of psychoanalysis in treating mental disorders?
What is the primary purpose of psychoanalysis in treating mental disorders?
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Which of the following describes how Medicare is funded?
Which of the following describes how Medicare is funded?
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What is a key characteristic of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)?
What is a key characteristic of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)?
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What role does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) primarily focus on?
What role does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) primarily focus on?
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What is the main function of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
What is the main function of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
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How do Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) differ from HMOs?
How do Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) differ from HMOs?
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What does the term 'self-advocacy' refer to in the context of consumer responsibility in healthcare?
What does the term 'self-advocacy' refer to in the context of consumer responsibility in healthcare?
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Which type of healthcare facility focuses specifically on treating serious injuries?
Which type of healthcare facility focuses specifically on treating serious injuries?
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What does worker’s compensation provide to employees?
What does worker’s compensation provide to employees?
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Which organization is focused on global health matters and disease prevention?
Which organization is focused on global health matters and disease prevention?
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What is the primary goal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
What is the primary goal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
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What does the term 'genome' refer to in genetic medicine?
What does the term 'genome' refer to in genetic medicine?
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What does continuing education typically require from healthcare workers?
What does continuing education typically require from healthcare workers?
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Which of the following positions requires completion of a vocational education program?
Which of the following positions requires completion of a vocational education program?
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What is the primary role of a Health Information Specialist in a healthcare setting?
What is the primary role of a Health Information Specialist in a healthcare setting?
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Which of the following is NOT typically a responsibility of medical clerical workers?
Which of the following is NOT typically a responsibility of medical clerical workers?
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What is one of the main duties of Biomedical Equipment Technicians?
What is one of the main duties of Biomedical Equipment Technicians?
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What type of law deals with illegal acts in healthcare?
What type of law deals with illegal acts in healthcare?
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Which education pathway typically leads to becoming a Registered Health Information Administrator?
Which education pathway typically leads to becoming a Registered Health Information Administrator?
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What is NOT a responsibility of food service workers in healthcare?
What is NOT a responsibility of food service workers in healthcare?
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Who can be considered an ombudsman in a healthcare setting?
Who can be considered an ombudsman in a healthcare setting?
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What does the Patient Self-Determination Act require from healthcare institutions?
What does the Patient Self-Determination Act require from healthcare institutions?
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Which type of advance directive instructs that CPR should not be performed?
Which type of advance directive instructs that CPR should not be performed?
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Which of the following represents an example of unethical behavior in healthcare?
Which of the following represents an example of unethical behavior in healthcare?
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What is the primary concern of medical ethics?
What is the primary concern of medical ethics?
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Which position typically acts in a supervisory capacity in health information management?
Which position typically acts in a supervisory capacity in health information management?
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What is a fundamental role of diagnostic coding specialists?
What is a fundamental role of diagnostic coding specialists?
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Study Notes
HOSA Bowl & HCE Health Science Concepts and Applications
- The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA/Obamacare) is a 2010 US law that significantly reformed the country's healthcare system, following the 1965 passage of Medicare and Medicaid.
- The National Consortium for Health Science Education (NC) publishes standards for healthcare workers, encompassing reading, writing, math, life sciences, medical terminology, and related healthcare history.
- Throughout history, illnesses were often attributed to supernatural forces (witches, demons, or gods), or astrological influences.
Introduction to Healthcare Systems
- Chinese healers developed acupuncture, a treatment using small needles to address pain and infertility.
- Early Egyptians and Babylonians documented medical examinations and concepts of prognosis and diagnosis, using hieroglyphics.
- Greek physician Hippocrates separated medical practice from religious dogma, emphasizing the environmental factors, diet, and lifestyle of individuals as contributing to disease. The Hippocratic Oath, a foundational ethical code for physicians, is still observed today.
- Roman doctors established hospitals, invented surgical instruments, and performed surgical procedures like cataract removal.
- Native Americans have a long history of healers, relying on oral tradition and the use of herbs for healing.
- Development of hospitals, and medical knowledge in the dark ages.
Vocabulary
- Epidemic: widespread outbreak of a disease
- Antibiotics: medications that fight bacteria.
- Vaccination: using weakened or dead pathogens to build immunity.
- Quarantine: isolating individuals who might have a contagious illness.
- Epidemiology: study of how disease spreads among diverse populations
- Pharmacology: the study of drugs
Other topics
- Galen: Greek physician who performed eye and brain surgeries.
- Hippocratic Oath: ethical code for physicians
- Industrial Revolution: medical advancements during 1700-1900s.
- Jewish and Islamic contributions to medicine.
- Women's contributions to medicine (Florence Nightingale, Elizabeth Blackwell.)
- Ignaz Semmelweis, the importance of handwashing (mid-1800s).
- Louis Pasteur, significant contributions to microbiology, vaccinations and developing methods for pasteurization
- Joseph Lister, developed aseptic practices in surgery.
- Robert Koch, discovered microorganisms that cause various diseases; methods to detect specific germs
Twentieth Century and Beyond
- Discovery of penicillin
- Development of the electrocardiogram
- Contributions of Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, Francis Crick
- Discovery and use of insulin
- Introduction of first heart-lung bypass surgery
- The development of modern tools for treating mental illnesses
- The development of genetic medicine techniques
- Research programs to treat, diagnose, and prevent diseases at NIH.
- Evolution of government health insurance programs like Medicare and Medicaid
- Worker's compensation legislation
- The Affordable Care Act (ACA.)
Healthcare Facilities
- Various types of facilities and their functions, including hospitals, urgent-care centers, clinics, Doctors' offices, Optical centers, Mental Health Facilities, Home Healthcare facilities,Hospice,and Kidney Dialysis centers and associated technologies including diagnostic equipment, medical records and administration, and support staff.
Women in Health Science
- Contributions of Florence Nightingale and Elizabeth Blackwell
- Early women's roles in medicine.
Emerging Issues and Diseases
- Drug-resistant bacteria and the development of new treatments
- Emergence, and prevalence of autism and other disorders.
Global Health Trends
- The World Health Organization (WHO)
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Public Health Agencies: duties and functions of Federal, State, and Local government Health agencies
- Issues in Public Health: (e.g., disease outbreaks, food safety, etc.)
Disease Prevention
- Importance of handwashing for disease prevention.
- General safety measures in healthcare facilities.
- Infection control protocols and safety procedures.
Ethical Considerations in Healthcare
- Ethical behavior of healthcare workers
- Patient rights including Medical Ethics in the Workplace
- Legal considerations and obligations
- Medical ethics
- Confidentiality issues: HIPAA regulations
- Informed consent
- Legal and Ethical considerations for medical workers.
Communication Skills
- Importance of communication in healthcare settings.
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Cultural differences
- Challenges in communication with people with disabilities
- Effective communication strategies
- Different communication methods: telehealth, written documents, etc.
Vital Signs
- Types of thermometers for taking body temperature
- Pulse location and rate
- Respiration rate measurements
- Measurement and importance of body temperature, pulse, and respiration
Medical Math
- Decimal fractions
- Percentages
- Ratios and proportions
- Conversion of units
Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemical composition of the human body
- Cells, tissues, and organs
- Basic structure and functions across various systems (nervous, digestive, musculoskeletal, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, endocrine, reproductive, etc.)
- Blood components
- Body cavities
- Organs
- Systems
Body Positions and Mechanics
- Different body positions and their applications in healthcare
- Body mechanics while working with patients
- Ergonomics in healthcare settings
Patient care
- Patient admission
- Patient transfer and discharge procedures
- Patient isolation
- Medical records/data
- Patient safety standards
Healthcare Careers
- Different jobs
- Educational requirements, training, certification, and licensing
- Career paths
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This quiz explores key topics in health science including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, standards for healthcare education, and historical perspectives on medical practices. Additionally, it covers significant ancient medical practices like acupuncture and the contributions of early civilizations. Test your knowledge on these vital health concepts!
