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Which type of computer program will best allow a healthcare worker to create a table, pie, bar or line chart from straightforward data?

A
a spreadsheet such as Microsoft Excel or Google Spreadsheet
B
a word-processing program such as Microsoft Word or Google Documents
C
a database program such as Microsoft Access or SQL Server
D
a statistics program to perform complex analysis of data
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Janet is a nurse in a hospital. When Janet attends to a patient who has a head wound, she follows a specific set of rules. Janet is practicing a(n)

A
safety suggestion.
B
employee policy.
C
treatment protocol.
D
safety procedure.
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The Ohio Surgery Center in Columbus, Ohio, is accredited by the Joint Commission. A benefit of the Joint Commission’s accreditation is

A
requiring regular maintenance of the Ohio Surgery Center’s website.
B
providing lower levels of radiation to the Ohio Surgery Center’s staff.
C
instilling public confidence in the Ohio Surgery Center’s efforts to provide high-quality health care.
D
educating the public about the Ohio Surgery Center’s use of medical equipment.
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Which are factors of a successful therapeutic relationship between a doctor and a patient?

A
empathy and active listening only
B
empathy, active listening, and professionalism
C
active listening and treatment only
D
professionalism, intelligence, and treatment
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Which are the steps to perform a root-cause analysis in health care?

A
Describe the problem, collect data and proof of the incident, name possible factors, determine the root cause of the problem, and advise and put into practice solutions to prevent the problem from reoccurring.
B
Describe the problem, form a hypothesis, analyze data, determine the root cause of the problem, and write a conclusion.
C
Describe the problem, collect data and proof of the incident, make tables and graphs, determine the root cause of the problem, make a conclusion, and inform everyone involved.
D
Describe the problem, form a hypothesis, collect data and proof of the incident, name possible factors, and determine the root cause of the problem.
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Read the list.- personal protective equipment, such as gloves and masks- pain medication- bandages, gauze, and tape- a blanket- antiseptic or alcohol wipes- a stethoscope and a blood pressure cuffThis list is most likely

A
a treatment plan.
B
an incident command system.
C
a basic emergency kit.
D
a disaster plan.
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Which unit of measurement is commonly used to measure liquid medications?

A
milliliter (mL)
B
inch (in.)
C
gram (g)
D
meter (m)
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Most doctors agree that women over the age of 40 should have a professional breast exam every year. This is best described as a(n)

A
hypothesis.
B
scientific recommendation.
C
investigable question.
D
set of data.
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June’s 3-year-old son gets into the cabinet under the sink. When June finds him, he has vomited and is unresponsive. There are several open bottles of chemicals. June knows that putting a finger down a child’s throat will make the child vomit, so she does this to help her son vomit out all the poison. June then calls 911. What mistake did June make?

A
June should have smelled the child’s breath first.
B
June should have made the child vomit sooner.
C
June should not have called 911.
D
June should not have made the child vomit.
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One of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s recommendations for how to prevent blood-born pathogens from infecting health-care workers is to

A
dispose of used needles promptly in appropriate sharps disposal containers.
B
install ventilators in hospital surgery rooms.
C
require surgical masks to be worn by both patients and hospital staff.
D
provide disposable goggles in patient rooms.
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Why is sterilization required for medical equipment that will be in contact with a patient’s blood or other potentially infectious material?

A
This will prevent all cases of blood-borne illness transmission.
B
This prevents the transfer of disease from the patient to the health-care worker.
C
Sterilization kills most infectious agents that could cause blood-borne or other illnesses.
D
Sterilization kills all infectious agents that could cause blood-borne or other illnesses.
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Computer and electronic technology are used in every stage of health care including

A
records, support and organizational systems, research, equipment, and communication technologies
B
records, publishing, support and organizational systems, equipment, and research technologies
C
records, research, equipment, communication, and entertainment technologies
D
research, equipment, publishing, communication, and entertainment technologies
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Ana is a hospital researcher. She wants to preserve organs for further study in a chemical that is called formalin. Prior to preserving the organs, Ana wants to familiarize herself with the hazards of using formalin. Ana should consult formalin’s

A
Materials Safety Data Sheet.
B
date of expiration.
C
date of manufacture.
D
additional laboratory uses.
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In one research study, 17 out of 100 (17/100) participants were given test drug X. In another study, 135 out of 1,000 (135/1000) participants were given test drug Y. Which statement correctly compares the number of participants that were given the test drugs?

A
Tens times as many participants received test drug Y than test drug X.
B
More participants received test drug X than test drug Y.
C
A greater percentage of people received test drug X than test drug Y.
D
A total of 1,100 participants received test drugs X and Y.
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Anticipating disaster and developing a plan before an emergency is an example of being

A
stable.
B
proactive.
C
collaborative.
D
courteous.
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Which form of personal protective equipment (PPE) should ideally be worn when a nurse treats a patient who has tuberculosis which can be passed by a cough?

A
goggles
B
gloves
C
body suit
D
respirator
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In 1989, an oil tanker known as the Exxon Valdez struck a reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska, and spilled 11 million gallons of crude oil into the ocean. This event is an example of

A
a natural disaster.
B
a chemical disaster.
C
a mass loss of power.
D
an infectious outbreak.
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A company wants to donate time and money into abuse prevention and wants to work with a government agency on the project. Which federal agency should it work with?

A
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
B
State Board of Health
C
US Department of Health and Human Services
D
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Sebastian has the flu, which can be passed on through contaminated body fluids such as the mucous that is released during coughing and sneezing. What is the highest and most specific level of precautions that should be used in Sebastian’s hospital room?

A
contact precautions
B
standard precautions
C
isolation precautions
D
droplet precautions
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Bentley found the notes below that he took during health science class in school. However, they are missing a title. Medical professionals are likely to give them during their career, for example, when delivering staff training. It is a good idea to use visual aids and give handouts. To be most effective, choose a topic you are familiar with, practice in advance, speak clearly, and provide opportunities for the audience to respond.What is the most accurate title for his notes?

A
how to prepare a verbal report
B
all about written reports
C
writing professional letters
D
what are oral presentations?

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