PoHS Unit 1 Test Flashcards
Assisted living or retirement homes can provide daily assistance and care for the elderly
True
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):
Administrative assistant
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?
The patient
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?
athletic trainer
Working to provide a healthy therapeutic environment are jobs in ______, with positions ranging from entry level all the way up to management.
support services
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?
working as an assistant
If the _______ staff doesn’t keep the areas of a healthcare facility clean, it is more likely that diseases will spread
environmental
Medical assistants are legally required to be certified in all 50 states
False
Outpatient ambulatory care can include diagnostic laboratories, ambulance services, and mental health clinics
True
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?
diagnostic services
If you’re someone who loves images and photography, what health science career might you investigate that would relate to these interests?
radiology, sonogram, or MRI-related career
What type of facility can care for those in longer term recovery form disease or accident?
skilled nursing facilities
The trend in healthcare, unlike many other industries, is to require less educational preparation than in the past.
False
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?
emergency medical technician
What category would jobs like information privacy officer, medical illustrator, health educator, and reimbursement specialist fall under?
informatics
What are some examples of complementary health practices?
yoga, chiropractic care, dietary changes, acupuncture
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?
nuclear medicine technologist
Health practitioners offices account for about three-quarters of the jobs in healthcare
False
Mental health professionals help people understand and cope with thoughts and feelings and use therapeutic techniques to improve people’s mental health
True
If you want inspiring work and to earn a steady living, working in health science may be a perfect career track for you
True
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?
scope of practice
Online education can be completed at almost any time of day or night, so it is flexible around your job and family responsibilities
True
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?
performing an x-ray on a client
What do we call specialty healthcare professions that require a certification but do NOT include doctors or dentists?
allied health professionals
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?
medical assistant
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?
emergency medical technician, nursing assistant, occupational therapy assistant, home health aide
If you’re someone who loves images and photography, what health science career might you investigate that would relate to these interests?
radiology, sonogram, or MRI-related careers
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.
False
What are the five major categories of health occupations that we can use to help understand all the different career options?
therapeutic services, diagnostic services, biotechnology services, support services, informatics
State organizations can help set standards for education and qualifications necessary to perform specific skills within healthcare for the entire country.
False
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?
American Medical Association
A person who creates x-ray, MRI, or sonogram medical images is referred to as a(n):
diagnostic imaging technician.
What type of facility can care for those in longer term recovery from disease or accident?
skilled nursing facilities
What type of professional helps people understand and cope with thoughts and feelings and uses therapeutic techniques to improve people’s psychological health?
mental health professional
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?
athletic trainer
Where are 40% of healthcare jobs located?
hospitals
What type of health science career would allow you to fix and operate machinery, keeping the wheels of the facility turning smoothly?
environmental support careers
Health practitioners offices account for about three-quarters of the jobs in healthcare
False
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?
working as an assistant
Support services keep everyone safe and improve health outcomes more indirectly
True
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?
medical assistant
Healthcare jobs have lower than average pay
False
The level of education that you complete predicts how much _____ you are likely to earn when you work
money
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?
certification
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?
emergency medical technician
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?
diagnostic services
