Deck 2: The Healthcare Industry

Question 1

Doctors of chiropractic receive much less training than a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Holistic refers to the individual parts of the body rather than all of its systems.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A standard is an item or indicator that is used as a measure of quality or compliance.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Antonia Novello was the former editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Question 5

Quality refers only to whether the patient liked the food in a hospital or had to wait for a procedure.

Question 6

MTs usually supervise paramedics.

Question 7

Salk and Pasteur developed the polio vaccine.

Question 8

The Pasteur Institute began as a clinic for rabies treatment.

Question 9

Which of the following describes a major contribution of the Greeks and Romans to modern medicine?

A)The development of the concept of the modern hospital
B)The formal study of human emotions, such as love and lust
C)The study and written documentation of many body functions
D)Phrases and words that were derived from mythology and became medical terminology

Question 10

Physician assistants are allowed to write prescriptions in most states.

Question 11

How did the studies of the ancient Greek physicians influence the progress of medicine during the period of history known as the Dark Ages?

A)They encouraged the founding of research centers and scientific experiments.
B)They discouraged further study, because Hippocrates and Galen were considered the final authorities on matters of medicine.
C)They had no real effect, because the early Christians ignored their writings.
D)They encouraged the founding of hospitals and the humane treatment of patients.

Question 12

Doctors of osteopathy usually practice allopathic medicine.

Question 13

An occupational therapist works to help patients regain functions and improve their quality of life.

Question 14

A hospitalist spends most of his or her time in the office.

Question 15

Which of the following organizations became the most famous medical school in the world in the 1800s?

A)Royal Society of London
B)General Medical Council of Britain
C)Geneva Medical College
D)Johns Hopkins University

Question 16

The first cervical vertebra is called the axis, on which the head rests.

Question 17

What was Abraham Flexner's contribution to medical education in North America?

A)The founding of a statutory body that set standards for physicians
B)The establishment of admission standards for medical students
C)The transformation of the curriculum and methods for teaching medicine
D)The preparation and publication of a report that rated the quality of medical schools

Question 18

Which scientist first described the manner in which the heart functions as a pump that continually circulates the blood?

A)Edward Jenner
B)William Harvey
C)John Hunter
D)Andreas Vesalius

Question 19

Clara Barton was also known as the Lady with the Lamp.

Question 20

Chiropractors treat only bone and joint disorders.

Question 21

The term chemotherapy refers to which of the following medical procedures?

A)Treatment of diseases with x-ray examinations
B)Diagnosis of diseases caused by chemical agents entering the body
C)Treatment of diseases with injection of chemicals into the body to destroy microorganisms
D)Alleviation of pain with the use of anesthetic agents

Question 22

Smallpox, among other diseases, used to be pandemic.This means that it was:

A)caught by many of the people who lived in a given country
B)nearly always fatal for anyone who caught it
C)common on farms where people worked closely with animals
D)caused by unsanitary conditions and contaminated water

Question 23

Joseph Lister argued against which assumption in making his contribution to medicine?

A)Surgical techniques must be based on an accurate knowledge of human anatomy.
B)Sterilization is best achieved with the use of heat.
C)Putrefaction is a natural part of the healing process.
D)Surgical infection is God given and inevitable.

Question 24

The caduceus is a staff that historically belonged to:

A)Hermes
B)Zeus
C)Poseidon
D)Aesculapius

Question 25

What type of registered nurse has advanced training to diagnose and treat common illnesses?

A)Anesthetist
B)Practitioner
C)Dietician
D)Practical

Question 26

Which legislation most affects the quality of laboratory reports and results?

A)OSHA
B)CLIA
C)CDC
D)WHO

Question 27

A medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of disorders of the eye is called an:

A)otolaryngologist
B)optometrist
C)obstetrician
D)ophthalmologist

Question 28

The organization committed to research and delivery of needed drugs and medical supplies to various areas of the world is:

A)the CDC
B)the WHO
C)OSHA
D)the DHHS

Question 29

The allied health specialist who performs ultrasound diagnostic procedures under the supervision of a physician is called a(n):

A)cytotechnologist
B)diagnostic medical sonographer
C)electroneurodiagnostic technologist
D)perfusionist

Question 30

The agency that inspects facilities for workplace safety violations is:

A)the CDC
B)OSHA
C)CLIA
D)the DHHS

Question 31

Which statement best describes the main difference between the DO and the MD?

A)The training for the DO includes more courses and a longer residency.
B)Only the MD can prescribe drugs for the prevention and treatment of disease.
C)The DO places more emphasis on the relationship of the musculoskeletal structure to the function of organs and tissues in the body.
D)The license for the MD has more requirements and is more difficult to earn.

Question 32

Which of the following statements about the professional corporation form of business organization is not true?

A)The professional employees are liable for their own acts.
B)Corporations are not restricted by legal requirements, as are smaller sole proprietorships and partnerships.
C)Tax advantages exist that are related to fringe benefits for the corporation and its employees.
D)Reorganization of the corporation after a change in shareholders is not necessary.

Question 33

Which procedure was first performed by Dr.Christiaan Barnard?

A)Operation to save babies born with malformed hearts
B)Heart transplant from one human to another
C)Catheterization for diagnosis of heart disease
D)Injection of penicillin to cure infectious diseases

Question 34

Which healthcare professional is trained to practice medicine under the supervision of a physician?

A)Medical technologist
B)Paramedic
C)Medical assistant
D)Physician assistant

Question 35

A method of prioritizing patients so that the most urgent cases receive care first is called:

A)case management
B)accreditation
C)triage
D)quality control

Question 36

Which two scientists developed a vaccine that brought polio under control?

A)Helen Taussig and Alfred Blalock
B)Albert Sabin and Jonas Salk
C)Alexander Fleming and Howard Florey
D)Walter Reed and Sir Frederick Grant Banting

Question 37

What was John Hunter's major contribution to modern medicine?

A)Development of vaccination as a means of protection against disease
B)Discovery of the nature of tissues with use of the microscope
C)Surgical techniques based on sound pathologic evidence
D)Grinding of lenses through which bacteria and protozoa could be observed

Question 38

What contribution made by Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis drastically reduced deaths that commonly took place in hospitals?

A)Promotion of the use of vaccinations in Hungary
B)Insistence on the disinfection of physicians' hands before they assisted with childbirth
C)Encouragement of better educational methods for hospital personnel
D)Discovery that heat killed disease-causing microorganisms in contaminated water

Question 39

The organization that is a clearinghouse for information and statistics associated with healthcare is the:

A)CDC
B)USAMRIID
C)WHO
D)DHHS

Question 40

The Father of Medicine contributed which of the following to medicine?

A)Dissection techniques
B)More than 500 treatises
C)Hippocratic Oath
D)Robotics

Question 41

Which of the following individuals is considered one of the most brilliant minds working on the AIDS crisis today?

A)C.Everett Koop
B)David Ho
C)Antonia Novello
D)Anthony Fauci

Question 42

Which of the following individuals was the fifth most cited scientist during the period between 1981 and 1994?

A)C.Everett Koop
B)David Ho
C)Antonia Novello
D)Anthony Fauci

Question 43

The principal U.S.agency for providing essential human services is the __________.

Question 44

Which of the following is not true about a group practice?

A)It includes three or more physicians in full-time practice.
B)It does not share income and expenses.
C)It may or may not practice one specific specialty.
D)It may or may not form a corporation.

Question 45

A person who is totally lacking in something of need is said to be __________.

Question 46

A(n) __________ treats life-threatening illnesses and supervises ambulance services.

Question 47

A person who is able to walk and is not bedridden is considered to be __________.

Question 48

Which of the following physicians are trained to find pressure points and weight distribution problems?

A)Podiatrists
B)Chiropractors
C)Osteopaths
D)Dentists

Question 49

A group practice consists of at least ____ physicians.

A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5

Question 50

The health professional who provides basic patient care services, including diagnosing illnesses and prescribing medications, is a:

A)nurse practitioner
B)nurse anesthetist
C)licensed practical nurse
D)vocational nurse

Question 51

The highest level of biosafety studied at USAMRIID is level:

A)II
B)III
C)IV
D)V

Question 52

Which of the following patients is not receiving care in an ambulatory center?

A)A patient in a freestanding emergency center
B)A patient in a day surgery center
C)A hospital inpatient
D)A patient in a physician's office

Question 53

The first woman to practice medicine was:

A)Florence Nightingale
B)Elizabeth Blackwell
C)Clara Barton
D)Lillian Wald

Question 54

__________ therapists are trained to use oxygen therapy and to measure lung capacity.

Question 55

The National Library of Medicine is part of what organization?

A)USAMRIID
B)CDC
C)NIH
D)WHO

Question 56

Systematic expositions or arguments in writing that include a methodic discussion of the facts and principles involved in reaching a conclusion are called __________.

Question 57

__________ are important points or groups of statistical values that indicate the quality of care provided in a healthcare institution.

Question 58

Which of the following is not a category of compliance for meeting standards of care?

A)Assessment and care of patients
B)Orientation, education, and training of staff
C)Physicians' rights
D)Medical staff qualifications

Question 59

The first Hispanic to be named Surgeon General of the United States was __________.

Question 60

The credentials DDS and DMD are used by __________.

Question 61

Koch's __________ apply to bacteriology in relation to the cause of disease.

Question 62

__________ means existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual since birth.

Question 63

The __________ promotes cooperation among nations in their efforts to control and eliminate diseases worldwide.

Question 64

Chiropractic is considered a(n) __________ medicine.

Question 65

Things that contribute to comfort, enjoyment, or convenience are called __________.

Question 66

The person named honorary chairperson for Planned Parenthood when it was formed in 1941 was __________.

Question 67

__________ help ensure that physicians maintain high standards while practicing their professions.

Question 68

__________, who was the first to observe bacteria through a lens, was once a haberdasher.

Question 69

A physician whose primary professional focus is hospitalized patients is called a(n) __________.

Question 70

Podiatrists care for the patient's __________.

Question 71

__________ established the world's first public school nursing system.

Question 72

HIV is classified at USAMRIID as a level __________ biosafety threat.

Question 73

The __________ Institute still exists in Paris today.

Question 74

__________ is the enzymatically controlled transformation of an organic compound.

Question 75

A registered nurse who administers anesthetics to patients is called a nurse __________.

Question 76

A(n) __________ practice is composed of at least three physicians.

Question 77

The act of determining whether medical or professional privileges should be extended to an individual is called __________.

Question 78

__________ is considered the medical Shakespeare.

Question 79

Dr.__________ was the first woman to hold the rank of vice president of Merck's Corporate Public Affairs.

Question 80

Any contact between a physician and a patient that ends in treatment or evaluation is called a(n) __________.