Question 1

If you are an auditory learner, which method of mastering new medical terms would most likely best work for you?

Accepted Answer

A)  Study a written list of the terms. 
B)  Write each term 10 times. 
C)  Listen to the terms spoken aloud. 
D)  Work with other students using flash cards. 
A)  Study a written list of the terms. 
B)  Write each term 10 times. 
C)  Listen to the terms spoken aloud. 
D)  Work with other students using flash cards. C

Question 2

Which of the following is the most effective goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Memorize 400 anatomy terms in the next 2 days. 
B)  Get a good grade in medical math class. 
C)  Improve my performance doing clinical tests. 
D)  Read the chapter on the nervous system and write a three-page outline of the material by a week from today. 
A)  Memorize 400 anatomy terms in the next 2 days. 
B)  Get a good grade in medical math class. 
C)  Improve my performance doing clinical tests. 
D)  Read the chapter on the nervous system and write a three-page outline of the material by a week from today. D

Question 3

Improving your time-management skills is a good way to reduce stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The belief that serving others is an important part of life is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  goal. 
B)  mission. 
C)  priority. 
D)  value. 
A)  goal. 
B)  mission. 
C)  priority. 
D)  value.

Question 5

Which of the following is a basic characteristic of an effective goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a reward from an outside source such as a good grade or a raise. 
B)  It is written. 
C)  It is related to your work. 
D)  It can be achieved in a month or less. 
A)  There is a reward from an outside source such as a good grade or a raise. 
B)  It is written. 
C)  It is related to your work. 
D)  It can be achieved in a month or less.

Question 6

A person's chance of developing type 2 diabetes is believed to be most influenced by which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obesity 
B)  High blood pressure 
C)  Lack of physical exercise 
D)  Drinking too much alcohol 
A)  Obesity 
B)  High blood pressure 
C)  Lack of physical exercise 
D)  Drinking too much alcohol

Question 7

The USDA recommends that we reduce the amount of sodium we typically consume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to time-management experts, who should write and prioritize daily to-do lists as a method for using time effectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  People who tend to procrastinate 
B)  Very busy people who have many things to do each day 
C)  Working professionals who must track time for themselves and others 
D)  Anyone who wants to improve his or her use of time 
A)  People who tend to procrastinate 
B)  Very busy people who have many things to do each day 
C)  Working professionals who must track time for themselves and others 
D)  Anyone who wants to improve his or her use of time

Question 9

Which action demonstrates a healthy attitude when dealing with a classmate who has hurt your feelings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Realize that this incident will be of little importance in the future. 
B)  Find ways to get even with this person so you can have peace of mind. 
C)  Complain to friends about the incident so you can get it off your chest. 
D)  Think about other times when this person has offended you. 
A)  Realize that this incident will be of little importance in the future. 
B)  Find ways to get even with this person so you can have peace of mind. 
C)  Complain to friends about the incident so you can get it off your chest. 
D)  Think about other times when this person has offended you.

Question 10

Which statement best describes the meaning of "stress"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our physical reactions to an event 
B)  The pressure other people put on us 
C)  Feelings of fear 
D)  The desire to do our best 
A)  Our physical reactions to an event 
B)  The pressure other people put on us 
C)  Feelings of fear 
D)  The desire to do our best

Question 11

All stress is hard on the body and should be avoided whenever possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Janice is finding it difficult to deal with the challenges of her new job, her first in health care. Which of the following would be most helpful in reducing her stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid contact with her boss as much as possible. 
B)  Talk about the situation when she is with her friends. 
C)  Look for a new job. 
D)  Make some time outside of work to engage in physical activity. 
A)  Avoid contact with her boss as much as possible. 
B)  Talk about the situation when she is with her friends. 
C)  Look for a new job. 
D)  Make some time outside of work to engage in physical activity.

Question 13

Maria finds herself procrastinating when faced with large class assignments. All of the following techniques might help her work in a timely way except

Accepted Answer

A)  break the assignment into small tasks with deadlines for each. 
B)  do the work quickly shortly before it is due. 
C)  motivate herself by linking completion of the assignments to achieving her career goals. 
D)  try to determine the underlying cause of her procrastination. 
A)  break the assignment into small tasks with deadlines for each. 
B)  do the work quickly shortly before it is due. 
C)  motivate herself by linking completion of the assignments to achieving her career goals. 
D)  try to determine the underlying cause of her procrastination.

Question 14

Learning styles are the

Accepted Answer

A)  various ways that students take in and process new information. 
B)  methods instructors use to present new information. 
C)  strategies suggested for learning specific subjects. 
D)  study techniques that increase the retention of new information. 
A)  various ways that students take in and process new information. 
B)  methods instructors use to present new information. 
C)  strategies suggested for learning specific subjects. 
D)  study techniques that increase the retention of new information.

Question 15

Cramming is an effective way to study because it forces you to really concentrate on the material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which statement best describes the meaning of "attitude"?

Accepted Answer

A)  A mental approach to life 
B)  One's behavior at work 
C)  The way one gets along with other people 
D)  Demonstration of a lack of respect 
A)  A mental approach to life 
B)  One's behavior at work 
C)  The way one gets along with other people 
D)  Demonstration of a lack of respect

Question 17

The best reason to have a mentor while you are in school is so he or she can

Accepted Answer

A)  tutor you when you have trouble understanding your classes. 
B)  guide you in your quest for professional success. 
C)  provide you with contacts to help you find a job. 
D)  give you a good reference when you apply for jobs. 
A)  tutor you when you have trouble understanding your classes. 
B)  guide you in your quest for professional success. 
C)  provide you with contacts to help you find a job. 
D)  give you a good reference when you apply for jobs.

Question 18

You should study your most difficult subject last after you've warmed up with easier assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which study technique would be most effective for a global/big picture learner who is studying the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Listen to a taped recording of a class lecture. 
B)  Start by memorizing the various organs in the system. 
C)  Get an overview of the system, including its parts and functions. 
D)  Make flash cards with drawings of the various digestive organs. 
A)  Listen to a taped recording of a class lecture. 
B)  Start by memorizing the various organs in the system. 
C)  Get an overview of the system, including its parts and functions. 
D)  Make flash cards with drawings of the various digestive organs.

Question 20

A health care worker who feels overworked and experiences physical and emotional exhaustion may be suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  stress. 
B)  burnout. 
C)  procrastination. 
D)  insomnia. 
A)  stress. 
B)  burnout. 
C)  procrastination. 
D)  insomnia.

If you are an auditory learner, which method of mastering new medical terms would most likely best work for you?

Which of the following is the most effective goal?

Improving your time-management skills is a good way to reduce stress.

The belief that serving others is an important part of life is an example of a

Which of the following is a basic characteristic of an effective goal?

A person's chance of developing type 2 diabetes is believed to be most influenced by which of the following conditions?

The USDA recommends that we reduce the amount of sodium we typically consume.

According to time-management experts, who should write and prioritize daily to-do lists as a method for using time effectively?

Which action demonstrates a healthy attitude when dealing with a classmate who has hurt your feelings?

Which statement best describes the meaning of "stress"?

All stress is hard on the body and should be avoided whenever possible.

Janice is finding it difficult to deal with the challenges of her new job, her first in health care. Which of the following would be most helpful in reducing her stress?

Maria finds herself procrastinating when faced with large class assignments. All of the following techniques might help her work in a timely way except

Learning styles are the

Cramming is an effective way to study because it forces you to really concentrate on the material.

Which statement best describes the meaning of "attitude"?

The best reason to have a mentor while you are in school is so he or she can

You should study your most difficult subject last after you've warmed up with easier assignments.

Which study technique would be most effective for a global/big picture learner who is studying the digestive system?

A health care worker who feels overworked and experiences physical and emotional exhaustion may be suffering from

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If you are an auditory learner, which method of mastering new medical terms would most likely best work for you?

Which of the following is the most effective goal?

Improving your time-management skills is a good way to reduce stress.

The belief that serving others is an important part of life is an example of a

Which of the following is a basic characteristic of an effective goal?

A person's chance of developing type 2 diabetes is believed to be most influenced by which of the following conditions?

The USDA recommends that we reduce the amount of sodium we typically consume.

According to time-management experts, who should write and prioritize daily to-do lists as a method for using time effectively?

Which action demonstrates a healthy attitude when dealing with a classmate who has hurt your feelings?

Which statement best describes the meaning of "stress"?

All stress is hard on the body and should be avoided whenever possible.

Janice is finding it difficult to deal with the challenges of her new job, her first in health care. Which of the following would be most helpful in reducing her stress?

Maria finds herself procrastinating when faced with large class assignments. All of the following techniques might help her work in a timely way except

Learning styles are the

Cramming is an effective way to study because it forces you to really concentrate on the material.

Which statement best describes the meaning of "attitude"?

The best reason to have a mentor while you are in school is so he or she can

You should study your most difficult subject last after you've warmed up with easier assignments.

Which study technique would be most effective for a global/big picture learner who is studying the digestive system?

A health care worker who feels overworked and experiences physical and emotional exhaustion may be suffering from

Your Career Starts Now

Your Resume Starts Now

Strategies for Adult Students

Strategies for English As A Second Language Students

Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities

Developing Your Paper Skills I: Intake of Information

Developing Your Paper Skills II: Output of Information

Developing Your Practical Skills

Developing Your People Skills

Becoming a Professional

Beginning the Job Search

Finalizing Your Employment Presentation Materials

The Interview

After the Interview

Success on the Job

Navigating Your Career

Filters