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Vital Signs — Unit test Answers

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What is the first step in explaining medical information and advice to a patient?

A
asking a patient directly whether he is likely to follow the doctor’s instructions
B
asking a patient to identify why he or she thinks the doctor’s advice is important
C
assessing a patient’s level of compliance with past medical advice
D
assessing a patient’s level of health literacy
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What does the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) allow patients to do?

A
change the contents of their medical records
B
decline to share their medical records with a medical provider
C
obtain a copy of their medical records from a medical provider
D
formulate new treatment options based on their medical records
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Protected Health information (PHI) is

A
any information about a patient that has to do with a patient’s medical history, such as existing conditions and allergies.
B
any information that could be used to individually identify a patient, such as name and address, aspects of the patient’s unique health history, or certain identification numbers.
C
any information that could be used to discriminate against a patient, such as details about his or her race or ethnicity.
D
any information about a patient that has to do with his or her criminal record or any other legal issues.
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What are the American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidelines on bioethics an example of?

A
ethical standards
B
professional standards
C
legal standards
D
medical standards
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Read the scenario below, and then answer the question.Joe’s doctor told him that he needs to have his appendix removed because the organ has become infected. Joe is nervous because he has never had surgery before.What is the best way for Joe’s doctor and the clinic’s staff to help make Joe feel less nervous?

A
Show Joe a video that describes appendix surgery and what to expect before, during, and after the surgical procedure.
B
Reassure Joe by telling him that having one’s appendix taken out is no big deal, and that people have this procedure done all the time.
C
Tell Joe that having his appendix removed will make his life easier in the long run.
D
Give Joe a college textbook on common surgical procedures.
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Why was PHI established?

A
to increase hospital revenue
B
to ensure accurate diagnosis
C
to make healthcare more affordable
D
to protect patients
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What is PR?

A
the way an organization presents itself to patients’ relatives, residents of the neighborhood surrounding a facility, or anyone who is a potential patient or employee of a facility
B
the way an organization presents itself to employees, stockholders, or anyone who is in a position of authority at a facility
C
the way an organization presents itself to the media and organizes its promotion and marketing campaigns
D
the way an organization presents itself to the people within the facility, particularly the patients and healthcare workers
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What is one way to ensure that patient information is accurately recorded?

A
Ask coworkers to record information that you have gathered about patients.
B
Write things down using shorthand and coded language so that only you can understand the information.
C
Try to remember all relevant information about a patient and write it down when you have time.
D
Write down details, such as a patient’s height and weight, immediately after measuring them.
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A patient can demonstrate that he understands his doctor’s medical advice by

A
telling the doctor that he understands what he has been told
B
asking questions about his general health and well-being
C
performing a specific task that the doctor has described, such as using a walker
D
nodding his head in understanding as the doctor describes his medical condition
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Which of these techniques is most likely to help a young child understand a complicated medical topic or procedure?

A
showing the child complicated medical charts and images
B
using a hand puppet to make the child feel at ease
C
telling the child’s parents what to say to the child
D
using simple words and easy-to-follow phrasing
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When measuring a patient's blood pressure, what does a healthcare practitioner do after wrapping the deflated cuff around the patient's arm?

A
finds the radial pulse on the patient's wrist and inflates the cuff
B
places the stethoscope over the patient's artery
C
deflates the cuff while watching the gauge
D
records the patient's blood pressure
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Which of the following best describes how a medical record differs from a medical chart?

A
A medical record is more technical than a medical chart.
B
A medical record is more limited in scope than a medical chart.
C
A medical record is more comprehensive than a medical chart.
D
A medical record is more specific than a medical chart.
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How can a healthcare provider’s listening skills benefit patients?

A
They can help patients feel comfortable communicating how they feel and what they need.
B
They can convince patients to agree to risky procedures they would otherwise choose not to have.
C
They can show patients how their families should behave when their medical conditions are being explained.
D
They can help patients listen better when they are presented with complex explanations.
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Read the scenario, and then answer the question.Jane is a well-informed patient, and she knows that she is allergic to penicillin. Jane tells her doctor about her allergy before he treats her for an infection.Why should Jane give her doctor this information?

A
To prove to the doctor that she is educated and informed about her penicillin and her allergy
B
To encourage the doctor to update all of his patients’ medical records to include information about drug allergies
C
To ensure the doctor will be able to help Jane avoid getting sick from a potential drug reaction
D
To ensure that Jane won’t have to worry about getting sick from taking penicillin the next time that she gets an infection
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How can a medical facility prove that a patient has consented to the disclosure of medical information?

A
by attesting that the patient understands confidentiality requirements
B
by explaining that the patient verbally agreed to the condition
C
by showing that the patient has signed a consent form
D
by demonstrating that the patient is over the age of 18 years old
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Which statement best describes a common belief about maintaining eye contact?

A
Maintaining eye contact while communicating is rude or inappropriate in some cultures.
B
Maintaining eye contact with a doctor is most likely a sign that a patient is disinterested.
C
Maintaining eye contact while communicating is important in all cultures.
D
Maintaining eye contact while communicating makes all people uncomfortable.
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Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows.A patient has just had highly experimental surgery that was a great success. The successful surgery has enhanced the hospital’s reputation, and television reporters are hoping to interview the patient. However, the patient is a very private person and wants no publicity whatsoever. What should the hospital’s PR professional do in this situation?

A
Allow the reporters to see the patient, because it is good PR for the hospital and after all it was the hospital that was responsible for the success.
B
Ensure the patient’s privacy by having the reporters only speak to representatives in the PR department.
C
Make sure the patient is not disturbed, but have the patient’s medical team tell reporters everything they know about what the patient thinks.
D
Explain to the reporters that it is none of their business and if they don’t leave, they will be thrown out by security.
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Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.You are a certified medical assistant (CMA) in Washington and join that state’s professional group. That group’s code of ethics says that CMAs must follow the patient confidentiality rules that are part of HIPAA. What is the most likely reason the professional group binds its members to follow these rules?

A
because the groups can be sued if members don’t follow them, not just because it is a legal requirement
B
because it is a legal requirement for CNAs to follow HIPAA, not just for them to join an organization
C
because HIPAA’s rules are important to the group’s professional standards, not just because it is a legal requirement
D
because HIPAA compliance is required by all professional medical groups, not just by CNAs
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Which of the following is the best way for healthcare professionals to demonstrate sensitivity?

A
show care, concern, and understanding in patient care
B
show more sensitivity to some patients than others
C
spend as little time as necessary with sensitive patients
D
demonstrate more sensitivity for certain religious beliefs over others
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What does awareness of diversity allow healthcare providers to do?

A
emphasize the inequalities between diverse groups of people
B
increase their chance of receiving a promotion or a raise
C
teach other cultures about common customs in America
D
make the patients feel more comfortable and respected

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