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PoHS Unit 1 Test Flashcards

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1
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Assisted living or retirement homes can provide daily assistance and care for the elderly

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True

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Jannah works in a health science field. She works in a dentist’s office doing clerical and office work such as answering phones, filing paperwork, and assisting patients as they arrive. Jannah is MOST likely a(n):

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Administrative assistant

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In some ways, this particular person is the most important part of a healthcare team. And without their cooperation and insight, the healthcare team simply cannot do its work. Who is this person that is truly at the center of every healthcare situation?

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The patient

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Omar is in high school and loves sports. He plays several different sports and has always been fascinated by the game but also how the human body performs while playing these games. What job that falls under therapeutic services might be a good fit for Omar based on his interests?

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athletic trainer

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Working to provide a healthy therapeutic environment are jobs in ______, with positions ranging from entry level all the way up to management.

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support services

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Isabelle knows that she wants to work in healthcare, but she isn’t sure what field exactly. What would be the best way for her to try out the types of work, the patient population, and the atmosphere of a particular specialty to see how it matches her personality and strengths?

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working as an assistant

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If the _______ staff doesn’t keep the areas of a healthcare facility clean, it is more likely that diseases will spread

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environmental

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Medical assistants are legally required to be certified in all 50 states

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False

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Outpatient ambulatory care can include diagnostic laboratories, ambulance services, and mental health clinics

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True

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This health occupation category includes jobs that use tests and evaluations that helps to diagnose, detect, or treat disease. Some jobs in this category work directly with patients, while others work primarily with technology. Some involve imaging systems, while others work with chemistry and biology. What job category is being described here?

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diagnostic services

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If you’re someone who loves images and photography, what health science career might you investigate that would relate to these interests?

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radiology, sonogram, or MRI-related career

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What type of facility can care for those in longer term recovery form disease or accident?

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skilled nursing facilities

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The trend in healthcare, unlike many other industries, is to require less educational preparation than in the past.

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False

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James just finished his education to work in a specific area of health science that involves helping trauma victims and safely transporting patients. What specific career is James MOST likely pursuing?

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emergency medical technician

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What category would jobs like information privacy officer, medical illustrator, health educator, and reimbursement specialist fall under?

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informatics

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What are some examples of complementary health practices?

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yoga, chiropractic care, dietary changes, acupuncture

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If you are fascinated by technology, you might investigate a career in health sciences that involves preparing and administering radioactive compounds for the treatment of disease. What is this type of job called?

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nuclear medicine technologist

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Health practitioners offices account for about three-quarters of the jobs in healthcare

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False

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Mental health professionals help people understand and cope with thoughts and feelings and use therapeutic techniques to improve people’s mental health

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True

20
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If you want inspiring work and to earn a steady living, working in health science may be a perfect career track for you

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True

21
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Each allied health professional’s role has a detailed set of actions, procedures, and practices that their license allows them to perform. What are those actions, procedures, and practices called?

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scope of practice

22
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Online education can be completed at almost any time of day or night, so it is flexible around your job and family responsibilities

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True

23
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Marian is a dietician working in a small practice that she shares with two other dietitians and a fitness expert. Marian helps her clients by providing advice and counseling for them on food, diet, and nutrition. Based on this, what would NOT be part of the scope of her practice?

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performing an x-ray on a client

24
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What do we call specialty healthcare professions that require a certification but do NOT include doctors or dentists?

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allied health professionals

25
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What role on a health care team involves both administrative and clinical roles including taking patient histories and preparing exam rooms, arranging laboratory testing, answering the phone, and maintaining medical records?

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medical assistant

26
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Joan is interested in a specific category of health occupations referred to as Therapeutic Services. What are some jobs that Joan might consider under the Therapeutic Services category?

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emergency medical technician, nursing assistant, occupational therapy assistant, home health aide

27
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If you’re someone who loves images and photography, what health science career might you investigate that would relate to these interests?

A

radiology, sonogram, or MRI-related careers

28
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If you want to work in health sciences, you must determine exactly what you want to do in the beginning of high school and stick to that decision.

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False

29
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What are the five major categories of health occupations that we can use to help understand all the different career options?

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therapeutic services, diagnostic services, biotechnology services, support services, informatics

30
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State organizations can help set standards for education and qualifications necessary to perform specific skills within healthcare for the entire country.

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False

31
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Tim wants to learn more about what it takes to become a doctor, but he has no idea what specialty he is interested in or where he will end up practicing. What national organization for doctors could Tim check out in order to gain more general information about becoming a doctor?

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American Medical Association

32
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A person who creates x-ray, MRI, or sonogram medical images is referred to as a(n):

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diagnostic imaging technician.

33
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What type of facility can care for those in longer term recovery from disease or accident?

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skilled nursing facilities

34
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What type of professional helps people understand and cope with thoughts and feelings and uses therapeutic techniques to improve people’s psychological health?

A

mental health professional

35
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Omar is in high school and loves sports. He is fascinated by the game but also how the human body performs while playing these games. What job that falls under therapeutic services might be a good fit for Omar?

A

athletic trainer

36
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Where are 40% of healthcare jobs located?

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hospitals

37
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What type of health science career would allow you to fix and operate machinery, keeping the wheels of the facility turning smoothly?

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environmental support careers

38
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Health practitioners offices account for about three-quarters of the jobs in healthcare

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False

39
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Isabelle knows that she wants to work in healthcare, but she isn’t sure what field exactly. What would be the best way for her to try out the types of work, the patient population, and the atmosphere of a particular specialty to see how it matches her personality and strengths?

A

working as an assistant

40
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Support services keep everyone safe and improve health outcomes more indirectly

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True

41
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What role on a health care team involves both administrative and clinical roles including taking patient histories and preparing exam rooms, arranging laboratory testing, answering the phone, and maintaining medical records?

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medical assistant

42
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Healthcare jobs have lower than average pay

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False

43
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The level of education that you complete predicts how much _____ you are likely to earn when you work

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money

44
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In addition to proper training and testing, most allied health professionals require a document that proves the individual is qualified to do the specific job. What is this document called?

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certification

45
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James just finished his education to work in a specific area of health science that involves helping trauma victims and safely transporting patients. What specific career is James MOST likely pursuing?

A

emergency medical technician

46
Q

This health occupation category includes jobs that use tests and evaluations that help to diagnose, detect, or treat disease. Some jobs in this category work directly with patients, while others work primarily with technology. Some involve imaging systems, while others work with chemistry and biology. What job category is being described?

A

diagnostic services

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