Intro 1st Sem Final Exam Study Guide 24-25SY PDF

Questions 1. _____________ Medicine studies a person’s DNA sequences. 2. ____________ ______ governs the legal conduct of healthcare workers. 3. When taking classes full-time, a bachelor’s degree takes about ________ years to complete. 4. The ____________________ ________ is where sam...

Questions 1. _____________ Medicine studies a person’s DNA sequences. 2. ____________ ______ governs the legal conduct of healthcare workers. 3. When taking classes full-time, a bachelor’s degree takes about ________ years to complete. 4. The ____________________ ________ is where samples, such as blood and tissues, are analyzed. 5. An ____________________ is a legal document in which a patient gives written instructions about healthcare decisions for the future. 6. __________ law refers to any laws that relate to criminal behavior. 7. Antibiotics are used to treat and kill what? ________________ 8. Class ___ fire extinguishers are used on fires caused by flammable liquids. 9. What is noisy breathing that sounds like snoring? ________________________ 10. Hospitals were first created by the _________________, when doctors set aside rooms in their houses to care for the ill. 11. The Islamic Civilization rose to prominence in medical science during what era? _______________ 12. What healthcare development took place during the Renaissance? ________________ 13. Who discovered the microscope? _____________________ 14. The practice of vaccination was developed by a doctor named? _________________________ 15. Who discovered Penicillin? 16. The American Red Cross, one of the largest Humanitarian organizations in the world, was formed by who? _______________________ 17. The amount an insured person must pay to his or her insurance company before the company begins covering healthcare expenses is called the ________________________. 18. Which organization is responsible for ensuring that human and veterinary drugs, vaccines, biological products, and medical devices intended for human use are safe and effective? ______________________ 19. The ______ monitors and prevents disease outbreaks, responds to environmental emergencies, and provides research-based health information to the public. 20. Acute-care facilities, where patients are admitted to treat severe medical problems, are also referred to as ______-______ _________________ 21. Which facility provides comprehensive treatment for patients with chronic kidney disease? ________________ 22. At a community college, students can earn a(n) ___________ degree. 23. To receive a(n) _____________, you must complete a specific course of study and pass an exam. 24. A doctorate degree may be earned at a(n) ______________________________. 25. The ____________ pathway involves hands-on experience with patients and focuses on changing the health status of a patient over time. (hint: type of services) 26. Which healthcare worker performs tasks to help patients who are having trouble with their breathing? 27. The __________ pathway involves determining the causes of diseases or disorders. (hint: type of services) 28. Doctors who conduct laboratory tests to diagnose diseases in the patients of other doctors are called _____________________. 29. Healthcare workers who record information related to diagnosis and medical procedures that is used for insurance purposes and maintaining patient health records are called _______________________________. 30. Healthcare professionals such as medical clerical workers, human resource workers, and medical records workers are found in the _____________ pathway. (hint: type of services) 31. Registered dietitians work in the ________________pathway. (hint: type of services) 32. Workers who try to improve existing medical devices or develop new medical devices are called ________________________. 33. Standards concerned with whether a healthcare worker’s actions are legal or illegal are called ______________________. (hint: laws or ethics) 34. When a healthcare worker reveals a patient’s personal records without patient’s consent, this is an example of a(n) ______________________________. 35. In a(n) _______________________, a patient gives written instructions about healthcare decisions to be used in the event that he or she becomes incapable of making such decisions in the future. 36. The legal obligation for healthcare personnel to take reasonable care of a patient to avoid causing harm is called __________________. 37. Touching a person without consent may be considered a crime called __________________. 38. Swearing, speaking harshly, and name calling are examples of _________________. 39. Discrimination in a healthcare setting can be based on _______, _______, __________. 40. A court-appointed person who may make decisions for a patient who is mentally or physically incapable of making such decisions is called a(n) __________________. 41. The proper use of movements to prevent injury during the performance of physical tasks, such as lifting and sitting, is called _______________________. 42. What is quality improvement? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _______________. 43. The primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and health-related research is the ________________________________________. 44. The Black Death that killed approximately 25 million people in 14th century Europe was a plague caused by a(n) ____________________. 45. Name three diseases caused by a virus: ________________, _________________, ______________________. 46. Yeasts and molds are types of ____________________. 47. When a person catches an infectious disease after touching an infected person, this is an example of _________________ transmission. 48. The use of antimicrobial agents on objects, surfaces, or living tissue to reduce the number of disease-causing microorganisms to non threatening levels is called ____________________________. 49. Which three body fluids has the potential to transmit harmful pathogens? __________________, ___________________, _______________________. 50. The set of basic infection prevention practices known as ____________ __________________are intended to prevent transmission of infectious diseases from one person to another. 51. The pulse located at the bottom left of the heart is called the ______________ pulse. 52. The condition in which blood pressure is too high is called ______________________. 53. The average range of normal systolic blood pressure for adults is _______ to ________. 54. The part of a blood pressure reading that is taken when the heart muscles relaxes is called _______________ pressure. 55. Unusually slow rate of breathing, typically under 12 breaths per minute is called _______________________. 56. The condition of rapid, shallow breathing that occurs due to the lungs only partially filling is called ___________________________. 57. Slow pulse rate of less than 60 beats per minute is called _____________________. 58. A tympanic thermometer measures the temperature of the ________ ______ ____________. 59. When is taking oral temperature NOT appropriate (list three different scenarios from your notes). 60. What are some steps to take to prevent a chemical injury? 61. The science of preventing discomfort or injury during a time a person is performing a task is called __________________. 62. The act of killing all microorganisms and their spores on a surface is called ______________. 63. The term that describes the absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms is called ____________. 64. An accidental puncture of the skin is called __________________. 65. Parasitic organisms that line the soil or plants; may cause disease are ________________. 66. Breathing in; also called inhalation is _____________________. 67. Excess build-up or retention of fluid in the bodily tissues that cause swelling is called ________________. 68. A specialized manual or digital medical device used to measure blood pressure is called _____________________. 69. Another name for “lack of breathing” is _____________________. 70. Breathing out; also called expiration is _____________________. 71. Existing or taking place within, or administered into, a vein or veins is ______________________. 72. A body temp below 95 F is called ___________________. 73. A lack of adequate oxygen is called ______________________. 74. The act of breathing too quickly is called ________________________. 75. ________________ _________________ - managed care organizations that provide prepaid, comprehensive healthcare at a flat rate and for a fixed period; Policy holders have to select a primary care physician (PCP). 76. _______________ ____________________ are usually non paid positions that allows you to use the knowledge and skills gained in class in a professional setting. 77. ________________ ________________ are doctors who specialize in cancer treatment using radiation. 78. _________________ _______________ maintain the equipment used in a lab. 79. A _________________ __________________ studies living organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and other organisms that cause infection. 80. An ______________________ job is to ensure that patients are not abused and their rights are protected. They may be a nurse, trained volunteer or social worker. 81. What insurance can be purchased to protect healthcare workers against potential malpractice suits? _______________________________ 82. A ________________ incident is an event that can affect the health, safety or welfare of those around you. 83. The _____________ ______________ _____________ (MSDS) for a chemical contains important information about the chemicals makeup and instructions for use. 84. The three elements that form the fire triangle are ____________, _________________, and ____________________. 85. Never use an _________________ during a fire. 86. Ideal body weight- _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________. 87. Don’t use your __________ to take a pulse because your _____________ has a pulse of its own. 88. The average pulse rate for adults is ____________ to _____________. 89. A pulse rate can be affected by _______________, _________________, ____________, __________________, and ____________________. 90. _________________-the pressure of the blood against the wall of an artery as the heart beats. 91. Healthcare workers must follow rules and regulations that cover ________________________, _____________________________________, ______________________________. 92. Valuable tools for helping you make a career choice include: ______________________________, ______________________________, ______________________________.  93. __________________________________, and ______________________________ are important tips for making a career decision. 94. As a healthcare professional, you are expected to ________________________________________, ________________________________________, and ___________________________________________. 95. List the duty of an ethics committee? 1. 96. List the rights included in The Patient’s Self-Determination Act passed by Congress in 1990. 1. 2. 3. 97. ___________________ harassment is unethical, illegal, and is a form of sexual discrimination. 98. List the steps you should take when lifting a patient or object. Answers 1. Genomic 2. Medical law 3. 4 4. Clinical lab 5. Advanced directive 6. Criminal 7. Bacterial infection 8. B 9. stertorous 10. Romans 11. Middle Ages 12. Use of the scientific method 13. Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek 14. Edward Jenner 15. Alexander Fleming 16. Clara Barton 17. Deductible 18. Food and Drug Administration 19. CDC 20. Short-stay hospital 21. Kidney Dialysis Center 22. Associate's 23. Licensure 24. University 25. Therapeutic 26. Respiratory Care Worker 27. Diagnostic 28. Pathologists 29. Diagnostic Coding Specialist 30. Health Informatics 31. Support Services 32. Bioengineers 33. Medical law 34. Information invasion of privacy 35. Advanced directive 36. Duty of Care 37. Battery 38. Verbal Abuse 39. Disability, age, and weight 40. Guardian 41. Body Mechanics 42. Policies that motivate or require healthcare facilities to monitor and evaluate their success based on predetermined criteria for the purpose of improving those services 43. National Institute of health 44. Bacteria 45. Chickenpox, smallpox, measles 46. Fungi 47. Direct contact 48. Sanitation 49. Blood, semen, amniotic fluid 50 Standard precautions 51. Apical 52. Hypertension 53.100-130 54. Diastolic 55. Bradypnea 56. Tachypnea 57. Bradycardia 58. Aural blood vessels 59. Person on oxygen, person who is comatose, children under age of four years of age 60. Wear gloves when using chemicals (goggles and protective safety clothing) Never mix unknown chemicals Use in well ventilated areas 61. Ergonomics 62. Sterilization 63. Asepsis 64. Needle stick 65. Fungi 66. Inhalation 67. Edema 68. Sphygmomanometer 69. Apnea 70. Exhalation 71. Intravenous 72. Hypothermia 73. Hypoxia 74. Hyperventilation 75. Health Maintenance Organizations HMO 76. Clinical Internships 77. Radiation oncologist 78. Lab assistant 79. Biological Scientist 80. Ombudsman 81. Malpractice 82. Reportable 83. Material safety and data sheet MSDS 84. Fuel, heat, nitrogen 85. Elevator 86. The healthiest weight for an individual; determined primarily by height, but also takes gender, age, build, and muscular development into account, using adjusted statistical tables. 87. Thumb, thumb 88.60-100 bpm 89. Activity, medication, sleep, disease, and health condition 90. Pulse 91. Patient's rights, reporting communicable diseases, and maintaining confidentiality 92. Self assessment, job shadowing, and clinical internships 93. Don't let your emotions affect the process, and research information related to the decision 94. Respect the privacy of others, avoid taking on tasks for which you are not trained, be honest and trustworthy as you perform your jobs. 95. Consider ethical problems that affect the care and treatment of the facilities patient's 96. Right to participate in and direct healthcare decisions, right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment, and the right to prepare an advance directive 97. Sexual 98. Lift straight up in one smooth motion, using your leg muscles.