S2- Unit 1 Review PoHS Flashcards
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)
Receptionist
Samuel is looking for a job in health sciences. He enjoys crunching numbers, organizing files, helping others, and working with computers. He is hoping to find a job that involves financial data, health records, or other documents to help manage the health of people. What category of health science occupations should Samuel investigate further?
Medical record specialist, health information technician
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?
E.R. Transportation Nurse, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Trauma Care
What type of professional helps people understand and cope with thoughts and feelings and uses therapeutic techniques to improve people’s psychological health?
Therapist
The level of education that you complete predicts how much _______ you are likely to earn when you work.
Money
Cassie would like a job that allows her to have hands-on contact with patients, providing life-saving and health-promoting care to people in the community every day. What specific category of health occupations should Cassie explore to meet her career goals?
Nursing
What is an associate degree?
An undergraduate degree awarded after a course of post secondary education lasting two to three years
Mikiah is interested in a specific category of health occupations referred to as informatics. What are some jobs that Mikiah might consider under the informatics category?
Clinical informatics analysts, Health informatics specialist/consultant
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 here?
Diagnostic Services
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
Online education can be completed at almost any time of day or night, so it is flexible around your job and family responsibilities.
True
Mental health professionals help people understand and cope with thoughts and feelings and use therapeutic techniques to improve people’s mental health.
True
Health practitioner’s offices account for about three-quarters of the jobs in healthcare.
False
Assisted living or retirement homes can provide daily assistance and care for the elderly.
True
The patient is NOT considered to be part of a healthcare team.
True
Support services keep everyone safe and improve health outcomes more indirectly.
True
The trend in healthcare, unlike many other industries, is to require less educational preparation than in the past.
False
Just like the environment of the earth can help or hurt health, the environment in healthcare settings can be healthful or harmful.
True
Each allied health career has laws, rules, and regulations that govern who is allowed to practice in that field.
True
Individuals with mental health problems, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or substance abuse issues are always housed in outpatient facilities rather than residential facilities.
False