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Which of the following terms means that a person has met the specific requirements established by the government to legally perform certain acts?
licensure
Correct. Licensure involves meeting the educational requirements required by the government to perform certain acts on the job.
certification
Incorrect. Certification is a general term describing the process of determining whether a person has met certain predetermined standards.
registration
Incorrect. Registration entails being placed on an official list after meeting the educational and testing requirements for a specific occupation.

Which of the following is an example of objective data?
a patient's temperature
Correct. Measurable data, such as a patient's temperature, is objective.
a patient's statement about pain
Incorrect. Statements made by patients are subjective data.
a mother's report about her child's earache
Incorrect. Reports by family members are subjective data.

Which of the following methods would most likely work best for an auditory learner learning the names of the parts of the brain?
reading the new words out loud
Correct. Auditory learners learn best by hearing new material.
coloring a diagram of the brain
Incorrect. This would be a good method for a visual learner, who learns best by seeing new material.
working with a plastic model of the brain
Incorrect. This would be a good method for a kinesthetic learner, who learns best by using the sense of touch.

Which of the following types of information is generally the most reliable to use when solving a problem?
objective data
Correct. Objective data is based on what can be observed, measured, and tested.
opinions
Incorrect. Opinions may be correct, but they are not based on facts.
subjective data
Incorrect. Subjective data is based on how a person feels. This may be important, but it is not necessarily reliable.

What is the best reason for using the five-step problem-solving process?
You will increase your chances of understanding the true nature of the problem.
Correct. The first step is identifying the problem, and this requires you to look beyond the obvious.
You will always get the best solution.
Incorrect. While you will increase your chances of finding the best solution, no method can make such a guarantee. The best reason is that you will increase your chances of understanding the true nature of the problem.
It makes problem solving easy.
Incorrect. In fact, going through the steps may take more time and effort than making a quick decision. The quality of the answer is likely to be better. The best reason is that you will increase your chances of understanding the true nature of the problem.

Which of the following is the best advice for health care learners?
Study for understanding, not simply to pass exams.
Correct. When you are working, you will need to apply what you learned in class.
Identify and then use only your preferred learning style.
Incorrect. While it is helpful to take advantage of your preferred learning style, this is not practical for all subjects. The best advice is to study for understanding.
Memorize as much as possible from your notes and textbooks.
Incorrect. While it is important to learn theory and vocabulary, it is even more important to understand how to apply the information.

Which is the best way to describe "thinking like a health care worker"?
constantly observing, being aware, and thinking about what you are doing
Correct. Health care workers must be alert and thinking about their actions at all times. They can never take any of their work for granted.
performing on the job exactly as you were taught in class
Incorrect. Thinking involves more than simply performing exactly what you were taught. It means constantly observing, being aware, and thinking about what you are doing.
acting in a confident manner
Incorrect. You may be confident, but you must also be aware of what you are doing and why you are confident. Thinking like a health care worker means constantly observing, being aware, and thinking about what you are doing.

Which of the following statements is true about professional exams for health care workers?
Specific educational requirements and clinical experience must be completed before taking them.
Correct. Every professional exam has its own specific requirements.
They are required for a person to work legally in any occupation that involves direct patient care.
Incorrect. Not all occupations that involve direct patient care have professional exams that must be passed in order to work legally. But if they are required, specific educational requirements and clinical experience must be completed before taking them.
Learners who graduate from accredited programs are not required to take them.
Incorrect. All graduates must take exams if they are required for an occupation. For some exams, only graduates of accredited programs may take them. For occupations that require exams, specific educational requirements and clinical experience must be completed before taking them.

Which of the following occupations does NOT belong in the diagnostic category?
respiratory therapy
Correct. A respiratory therapist assists patients with breathing by performing various treatments. While respiratory therapists do some measurements of lung capacity, most of their work focuses on treatment.
electrocardiograph technology
Incorrect. An electrocardiograph technician performs tests that measure the electrical action of the heart. These tests help diagnose heart problems. Respiratory therapy is not a diagnostic occupation.
radiologic technology
Incorrect. A radiologic technologist performs x-ray procedures used to look at internal structures to diagnose patient problems such as broken bones. Respiratory therapy is not a diagnostic occupation.

Which of the following occupations would be most suitable for someone who enjoys working with details, does not mind sitting much of the day, and is happy working alone?
medical coding specialist
Correct. Medical coding specialists classify medical data using numerical systems. They work sitting at a computer and have minimal contact with patients.
diagnostic medical sonographer
Incorrect. Sonographers operate equipment that takes images of patients. Much of their work requires standing. The correct answer is medical coding specialist.
ophthalmic technician
Incorrect. An ophthalmic technician works with ophthalmologists (eye doctors) in their work with patients, in addition to performing various office duties. The correct answer is medical coding specialist.

An oncologist is a physician who specializes in:
cancer
Correct. An oncologist specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer.
the skeletal system
Incorrect. An orthopedist specializes in diseases and disorders of muscles and bones. A cancer specialist is an oncologist.
diseases of older people
Incorrect. A gerontologist specializes in diseases of older people. A cancer specialist is an oncologist.

Which health care professional would help a patient learn to prepare meals while in a wheelchair?
occupational therapist
Correct. One of the purposes of occupational therapy is to help individuals perform the activities of daily living.
physical therapist
Incorrect. Physical therapy focuses on helping patients improve their physical function, but it does not emphasize specific daily activities. The correct answer is occupational therapist.
dietetic technician
Incorrect. The dietetic technician works in health care facilities assisting dietitians in all aspects of planning and preparing meals. The correct answer is occupational therapist.

Which occupation would be the best choice for someone who enjoys working closely with patients?
radiologic technician
Correct. Radiologic technicians perform x-rays. They explain procedures to patients and position them for x-rays.
health information technician
Incorrect. Health information technicians collect and organize patient data, working mainly with computers and paperwork.
dental laboratory technician
Incorrect. Dental laboratory technicians make items used by dentists, such as crowns, bridges, and dentures.

Health care workers should have integrity. This means that they should be:
honest and accept responsibility for their actions
Correct. A person with integrity is honest.
able to think for themselves
Incorrect. This is an important trait, but it is not the same as integrity.
skilled at problem-solving
Incorrect. This is an important skill, but it is not the same as integrity.

If a health care educational program is accredited, this means that:
it meets standards set by a national professional organization
Correct. Accredited programs meet the standards set by national professional organizations.
graduates of the program will get the best jobs
Incorrect. While a good program helps, it is the learner's responsibility to study hard, be prepared, and learn job search skills.
the admissions criteria for learners is higher than for nonaccredited programs
Incorrect. This is not necessarily true, because schools and programs use a variety of criteria to set admissions standards.

