Unit 1: History & Careers

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Who is known for the development of the smallpox vaccine?

Alexander Fleming

Louis Pasteur

Joseph Lister

Edward Jenner

What was the significant medical contribution of the Ancient Chinese civilization?

Invention of the stethoscope

Development of acupuncture and herbal medicine

Establishment of the Germ Theory

Discovery of antibiotics

What was a significant change in the approach to medicine during the Dark Ages (400-800 AD)?

Medical care was organized by the government.

Acupuncture was widely adopted.

The study of medicine stopped, and people relied on prayer and divine intervention.

The study of medicine continued to flourish.

What is the significance of the discovery of the Germ Theory in medicine?

It led to the development of antibiotics

It established the cause of infectious diseases

It disproved the theory of spontaneous generation

All of the above

Which of the following describes the current belief about the cause or treatment of disease?

Disease is caused by evil spirits.

Illness can be cured through prayer and herbal medicines.

Diseases can be treated with medications, vaccines & antibiotics.

Illness is caused by dirty water.

Which early civilization maintained the first accurate health records and called upon the gods and medicinal plants for healing?

Ancient Greeks

Ancient Egyptians

Ancient Chinese

Ancient Romans

Which early civilization established the need for a balanced diet, used therapies for treatment, and included the "Father of Medicine" who authored the Hippocratic Oath?

Ancient Chinese

Ancient Greeks

Ancient Egyptians

Ancient Romans

What is the significance of the Hippocratic Oath in medicine?

It is a pledge to never harm a patient

It is a pledge to keep patient information confidential

It is a pledge to practice medicine ethically

It is a pledge to always cure a patient

During which period did nursing programs begin and women start to work in healthcare?

19th century

16th century

Middle ages

21st century

Which of the following is a current trend for the future of healthcare?

Hollistic healthcare & alternative therapies

All of the above

Robotics & technology

Geriatric & home healthcare

8 year old Susie is complaining of ear pain. It's the weekend and her doctor's office is closed. What is the best type of healthcare facility for her to go to receive help?

Hospital

Rehabilitiation clinic

Urgent care

Emergency room

In which of the following healthcare locations is a nurse least likely to work?

Long Term Care Facility

Hospital

Urgent Care

Pharmacy

Jose has National General health insurance. His deductible is $500 and his co-insurance is 90/10. He goes to the dermatologist and has a mole removed. Including the co-pay, it costs $250. How much does Jose owe for this procedure if he has not yet met his deductible?

$250

$25

$225

$500

Simone had a medical procedure done that cost $1,000. She has already met her deductible this year and her co-insurance is 80/20. How much will she pay out of pocket for this procedure?

$1000

$20

$800

$200

Andy is 55 year old diabetic, has a family with multiple children and is considered low-income. What type of insurance would best match their needs?

Medicaid

Medicare

TRICARE

PPO

Which of the following would be an example of a behavioral risk factor towards health?

Neighborhood

Economic Stability

Age

Smoking or Diet

Which of the following is NOT an example of a social determinant of health?

Socioeconomic status

Access to quality healthcare services

Genetic predisposition to disease

Availability of safe housing

Which of the following promotes health equity? (Choose 3.)

Increasing health insurance coverage

Health education for high risk groups

Implementing healthcare services only for those who can afford to pay for them

Cultural competency training for healthcare providers

Cutting funding for public education

Lizzie wants to be a nurse assistant. What level of education will she most likely have to complete in order to earn her CNA?

Master's degree program

Doctoral degree with a specialization in nursing

Associate's degree or an accredited health science program

Bachelor's degree

Which type of "credential" defines a scope of practice for the healthcare provider and is required by the state government for most physicians?

Accreditation

License

Certification

Registration

Robby works in a lab and investigates the genes involved in Parkinson's disease. Which career cluster does he most likely work in?

Biotechnology Research & Development

Therapeutic

Diagnostic

Health Informatics

Karen is a shuttle bus driver for an assisted living facility. Which career cluster does she work in?

Health Informatics

Therapeutic

Diagnostic

Support Services

Emaan broke her hip and had surgery. Which healthcare provider is she least likely to see during her surgery & recovery process?

Physical therapist

Radiologic technologist

Pharmacist

Sterile technician

Scott has questions about his medical bill. Who would best be able to address his concerns?

Medical coder

Pediatrician

Registered Dietician

Geneticist

Yara is an optician. Which of the following would be one of her daily responsibilities?

make funeral arrangements

conduct experiments to study the safety of chemicals

make & fit lenses for eyeglasses

treat patients with speech disorders

Who is known for the development of the smallpox vaccine?

Alexander Fleming

Louis Pasteur

Joseph Lister

Edward Jenner

What was the significant medical contribution of the Ancient Chinese civilization?

Invention of the stethoscope

Development of acupuncture and herbal medicine

Establishment of the Germ Theory

Discovery of antibiotics

What was a significant change in the approach to medicine during the Dark Ages (400-800 AD)?

Medical care was organized by the government.

Acupuncture was widely adopted.

The study of medicine stopped, and people relied on prayer and divine intervention.

The study of medicine continued to flourish.

What is the significance of the discovery of the Germ Theory in medicine?

It led to the development of antibiotics

It established the cause of infectious diseases

It disproved the theory of spontaneous generation

All of the above

Which of the following describes the current belief about the cause or treatment of disease?

Disease is caused by evil spirits.

Illness can be cured through prayer and herbal medicines.

Diseases can be treated with medications, vaccines & antibiotics.

Illness is caused by dirty water.

Which early civilization maintained the first accurate health records and called upon the gods and medicinal plants for healing?

Ancient Greeks

Ancient Egyptians

Ancient Chinese

Ancient Romans

Which early civilization established the need for a balanced diet, used therapies for treatment, and included the "Father of Medicine" who authored the Hippocratic Oath?

Ancient Chinese

Ancient Greeks

Ancient Egyptians

Ancient Romans

What is the significance of the Hippocratic Oath in medicine?

It is a pledge to never harm a patient

It is a pledge to keep patient information confidential

It is a pledge to practice medicine ethically

It is a pledge to always cure a patient

During which period did nursing programs begin and women start to work in healthcare?

19th century

16th century

Middle ages

21st century

Which of the following is a current trend for the future of healthcare?

Hollistic healthcare & alternative therapies

All of the above

Robotics & technology

Geriatric & home healthcare

8 year old Susie is complaining of ear pain. It's the weekend and her doctor's office is closed. What is the best type of healthcare facility for her to go to receive help?

Hospital

Rehabilitiation clinic

Urgent care

Emergency room

In which of the following healthcare locations is a nurse least likely to work?

Long Term Care Facility

Hospital

Urgent Care

Pharmacy

Jose has National General health insurance. His deductible is $500 and his co-insurance is 90/10. He goes to the dermatologist and has a mole removed. Including the co-pay, it costs $250. How much does Jose owe for this procedure if he has not yet met his deductible?

$250

$25

$225

$500

Simone had a medical procedure done that cost $1,000. She has already met her deductible this year and her co-insurance is 80/20. How much will she pay out of pocket for this procedure?

$1000

$20

$800

$200

Andy is 55 year old diabetic, has a family with multiple children and is considered low-income. What type of insurance would best match their needs?

Medicaid

Medicare

TRICARE

PPO

Which of the following would be an example of a behavioral risk factor towards health?

Neighborhood

Economic Stability

Age

Smoking or Diet

Which of the following is NOT an example of a social determinant of health?

Socioeconomic status

Access to quality healthcare services

Genetic predisposition to disease

Availability of safe housing

Which of the following promotes health equity? (Choose 3.)

Increasing health insurance coverage

Health education for high risk groups

Implementing healthcare services only for those who can afford to pay for them

Cultural competency training for healthcare providers

Cutting funding for public education

Lizzie wants to be a nurse assistant. What level of education will she most likely have to complete in order to earn her CNA?

Master's degree program

Doctoral degree with a specialization in nursing

Associate's degree or an accredited health science program

Bachelor's degree

Which type of "credential" defines a scope of practice for the healthcare provider and is required by the state government for most physicians?

Accreditation

License

Certification

Registration

Robby works in a lab and investigates the genes involved in Parkinson's disease. Which career cluster does he most likely work in?

Biotechnology Research & Development

Therapeutic

Diagnostic

Health Informatics

Karen is a shuttle bus driver for an assisted living facility. Which career cluster does she work in?

Health Informatics

Therapeutic

Diagnostic

Support Services

Emaan broke her hip and had surgery. Which healthcare provider is she least likely to see during her surgery & recovery process?

Physical therapist

Radiologic technologist

Pharmacist

Sterile technician

Scott has questions about his medical bill. Who would best be able to address his concerns?

Medical coder

Pediatrician

Registered Dietician

Geneticist

Yara is an optician. Which of the following would be one of her daily responsibilities?

make funeral arrangements

conduct experiments to study the safety of chemicals

make & fit lenses for eyeglasses

treat patients with speech disorders