Cumulative Exam Review (Health Science 1) Questions and Answers 100% Pass

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Cumulative Exam Review (Health Science 1) Questions and Answers 100% Pass After a patient is diagnosed with an illness, what type of information is he or she most likely to want from a medical pro... vider? ✔✔information about the risks and benefits of each of the treatment options What is the best example of good interpersonal skills? ✔✔observing nonverbal gestures made by another person In what position would a patient getting a frontal X-ray most likely be placed? ✔✔supine What type of disease does Sharon have if the doctor just diagnosed her with diabetes? ✔✔noncommunicable Which of the following best describes a healthy stress management technique? ✔✔Camilla meditates for twenty minutes every morning. Which of the following best describes a medical record? ✔✔a complete record of a patient's medical information Which best describes the effect of tension? ✔✔strain or stiffness Read the scenario, and then answer the question that follows. A young pregnant woman who does not speak English is in labor and has just been admitted to the hospital. She is agitated when male practitioners are in the delivery room, but she interacts with the female practitioner present. Her husband refuses to come to the room when he is asked to. What is the most likely explanation for the behavior of the woman and her husband? ✔✔In some cultures, childbirth is considered a "woman's experience," and men are not allowed to be in the same room as the woman when she delivers the baby. Which statement best describes metabolism? ✔✔People differ in their metabolism rates. What is using money to buy and sell commodities called? ✔✔financial exchange What is the name of the position that is meant to alleviate compression in immobile patients, relax tension around the abdominal muscles, and increase comfort during eating? ✔✔Fowler's What is obstetrics? ✔✔a branch of medicine that deals with pregnancy and childbirth What is unique about public health in comparison to other types of health services? ✔✔Public health focuses on societies and communities. What is a lobbyist most likely to do? ✔✔attempt to influence the opinion of lawmakers 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 does a risk factor do? ✔✔increases a person's likelihood of experiencing health problems Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. A patient comes in with symptoms that are very much like that of tetanus. However, the healthcare practitioner knows that the patient is probably free of that infection. What is the most likely reason the healthcare practitioner knows this information? ✔✔It was recorded in the patient's health history. What are interpersonal skills? ✔✔the skills a person needs to get along well with others Which of the following entities are required to follow the privacy and security rules that are part of HIPAA? ✔✔pharmacies Which health issue may occur as a result of bingeing and purging? ✔✔dental problems In what order do the five stages of grief occur? ✔✔denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance Why are Internet sources with Web addresses ending in .org, .gov, or .edu generally a better source of medical information than sources with addresses ending in .com? ✔✔Web sites with addresses ending in .com are not usually affiliated with teaching hospitals and other reliable medical organizations. Read the following scenario, and then answer the question about it. Reviews of studies conducted in different parts of the county have shown that there are significant differences in medical care received by persons according to their racial or ethnic background and their age. What can healthcare practitioners do to stop this from happening? ✔✔Understand and be aware of their own prejudices and make sure they're behaving fairly when treating patients. Which of the following is the best example of a benefit of cultural diversity? ✔✔By being aware that people of different backgrounds have varying practices and beliefs, healthcare providers can tailor their care to meet their needs. What emotional change commonly occurs during childhood? ✔✔Children's ability to regulate emotion improves. [Show More]

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