Cumulative Exam for Intro to Healthcare with Certified Solutions

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Cumulative Exam for Intro to Healthcare with Certified Solutions What plan allows a company to take money out of a paycheck and put it into a savings account for an employee? ✔✔401K After an e... mergency surgery, a nurse counts all the supplies and notices that a sponge is missing. The surgeon asks the nurse if she removed the sponge, and she replies that she thinks the surgeon removed it. Nobody on the team can account for the missing sponge. What best describes this scenario? ✔✔an undesirable outcome caused by poor teamwork Health insurance is ✔✔an agreement between a patient and a health insurance company, stating that the health insurance company will pay a portion of the patient's medical expenses. If an insured individual's out-of-pocket expenses are low, which of the following statements is most likely to be true? ✔✔The health insurance policy will charge a higher premium. Read the scenario and answer the question that follows. Dr. Belford talks to Rosalie, his patient, about the possible risks and side effects of a medication. He talks about the potential benefits, as well as how other patients have responded to it. Dr. Belford asks Rosalie whether she would like to try the drug or not. Which patient right is most associated with this scenario? ✔✔right to informed consent Which kind of ethical issue is unique to the healthcare industry? ✔✔end-of-life A patient told his doctor that he has pain in his leg and that his ankle is swollen. The patient also mentioned that he had a fever the other day. Which statement best explains why the doctor needs to know the date on which each symptom occurred? ✔✔It helps the doctor determine whether one symptom was caused by another. Mariska is attending a meeting about how the staff can help patients feel more comfortable in the hospital. Mariska suggests that the staff should always try to actively listen to patients. Which best describes the leadership role that Mariska is exhibiting? ✔✔committee member Why must medical laboratory technologists protect themselves in the course of their work? ✔✔Because the specimens they handle can include infected tissues Which of the following is the best example of the negative impact that a nurse's job could have on his social life? ✔✔frequently misses family events Xavier's prescription reads "prn." This means that Xavier should take his medication ✔✔as needed. Why is it important to obtain the proper certification for certain fields of study in the healthcare field? ✔✔to prove that you acquired the skills and knowledge to perform a specific job in health care After speaking with Laurence, a patient, two doctors determine two possible treatments for his condition, but they disagree about which would likely be the most effective. Each treatment can be started and stopped quickly without leaving side effects. Which is the best way for the doctors to resolve their conflicting opinions? ✔✔Decide on a balanced timeframe for each treatment and note which is more effective. What is a lobbyist most likely to do? ✔✔attempt to influence the opinion of lawmakers Read the passage below. The patient has been under our care for three weeks. The patient arrived for her follow-up appointment today in the main office location. The patient's stitches were removed, and the area was cleaned with antiseptic. A prescription was given to treat the area and prevent infections. A second follow-up appointment was scheduled two weeks from today. This passage is best described as ✔✔progress notes. What statement best represents a healthcare facility that is accredited? ✔✔St. Jude's Hospital uses safety standards and has a quality assurance team to make sure patients receive excellent services. Which of the following is possibly a subtle sign of abuse or neglect? ✔✔showing a fear of answering questions What could happen if a public healthcare system is short on funds? ✔✔The chance for a facility to offer more advanced treatments may be limited. What is certification? ✔✔an official statement that an individual is qualified to do a particular job and has specific knowledge and expertise Edward must take 75 mg of medicine each morning. Each of his pills is 30 mg. How many pills should Edward take each day? ✔✔2.5 Which is the process of generating meaning while exchanging verbal and nonverbal messages? ✔✔communication When data collected on the performance of a healthcare facility suggests that quality standards have not been met, what is one method that can be used to correct the problem? ✔✔develop a corrective action plan What laws protect employees from certain types of unwanted and uninvited comments, conduct, or behavior? ✔✔Sexual Harassment Which of the following is an ethical issue that affects the pharmaceutical industry? ✔✔making available new drugs that have benefits to patients as well as risks of side effects Which statement best describes the Americans with Disabilities Act? ✔✔Employers should select the most qualified applicants, without regard to disability. [Show More]

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