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Chapter 02: The Health Care Team and the Medical Environment, Past and Present
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1. The term health care provider does not apply to a:
a. physician
b. hospital
c. medical assistant
d. clinic
ANSWER: c
2. A physician must spend ___ years in medical school.
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8
ANSWER: b
3. Physicians may lose their license to practice medicine if they:
a. are accused of a crime such as tax evasion
b. refuse to betray patient-physician confidence
c. use any amount of alcohol
d. commit fraud when applying for the medical license
ANSWER: d
4. Which type of physician specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin?
a. dermatologist
b. endocrinologist
c. anesthesiologist
d. hospitalist
ANSWER: a
5. A(n) _____ diagnoses and treats disorders of the internal organs.
a. nephrologist
b. hematologist
c. internist
d. oncologist
ANSWER: c
6. Which type of physician specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and problems associated with aging?
a. gynecologist
b. radiologist
c. urologist
d. gerontologist
ANSWER: d
7. Which of these people would be treated by a pediatrician?
a. an adolescent with a bacterial infection
b. a pregnant woman
c. an older male with prostate enlargement
d. an adult woman with cancer
ANSWER: a
8. Which of these is considered a non-physician specialty?
a. psychiatry
b. dentistry
c. plastic surgery
d. obstetrics
ANSWER: b
9. The ancient _____ introduced the practice of using leeches for medicinal blood removal.
a. Egyptians
b. Hindus
c. Chinese
d. Romans
ANSWER: a
10. Who is considered the founder of scientific medicine?
a. Asklepios
b. Claudius Galen
c. Hippocrates
d. Socrates
ANSWER: c
11. The primary contribution of the Romans to medicine was their:
a. scientific approach to dissection
b. development of the first vaccine
c. focus on sanitation
d. discovery of aspirin
ANSWER: c
12. In ancient Greece, patients slept while ____ licked their wounds and Asklepios applied salves.
a. frogs
b. snakes
c. dogs
d. cats
ANSWER: b
13. The medical school at Salerno, Italy, founded around 850 CE was:
a. created by a group of four Italian scholars
b. open only to men
c. open only to Italians
d. known for teaching medicine using a sound basis
ANSWER: d
14. The major contribution of _____ to medicine was distinguishing smallpox from measles.
a. Rhazes
b. Aristotle
c. Trotula Platearius
d. Alcmaeon
ANSWER: a
15. The founder of modern nursing was:
a. Rene Laennec
b. Trotula Platearius
c. Florence Nightingale
d. Marie Curie
ANSWER: c
16. Who was the chemist who discovered microorganisms could be destroyed by heating?
a. Louis Pasteur
b. Joseph Lister
c. Walter Reed
d. Elizabeth Blackwell
ANSWER: a
17. Who pioneered open-heart surgery, and with two electronic engineers, perfected a pacemaker?
a. Charles Hufnagel
b. Jonas Salk
c. C. Walton Lillehei
d. Ake Senning
ANSWER: c
18. Which legislation is intended to limit health administration costs, provide for patient information privacy, and prevent
fraud and abuse?
a. HIPAA—Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
b. American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
c. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
d. Controlled Substances Act
ANSWER: a
19. Which of the following focuses on three types of energies present in all things: vata, pitta, and kapha?
a. biofeedback
b. homeopathy
c. ayurvedic medicine
d. acupuncture
ANSWER: c
20. Magnet therapy is primarily promoted as a treatment for:
a. nasal and sinus congestion
b. nausea
c. insomnia
d. pain
ANSWER: d
21. The term _____ refers to what you see in your mind’s eye.
a. imagery
b. visualization
c. qi
d. reflexology
ANSWER: b
Match each occupational title with its corresponding description.
a. sonographer
b. audiologist
c. surgical technologist
d. medical coder
e. physical therapist
f. medical biller
g. dietitian
h. pharmacy technician
i. emergency medical technician (EMT)
j. respiratory therapist
22. Works with patients who have hearing and balance disorders
ANSWER: b
23. Assists a surgeon and surgical team before, during, and after a procedure
ANSWER: c
24. Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats movement disorders in patients with musculoskeletal injuries and illness
ANSWER: e
25. Creates images of structures within the body using sound waves instead of X-rays
ANSWER: a
26. Creates a billing statement listing all charges a patient has incurred for services rendered and sends the bill to the
patient, insurance company, or attorney
ANSWER: f
27. Assists licensed pharmacists in preparing medications for patients and, in certain cases, administering the medicine
ANSWER: h
28. Uses an alphanumeric coding system for diagnoses and procedures in a manner that results in the maximum
reimbursement for the provider and fewer fees billed to the patient
ANSWER: d
29. Assists patients in regulating their diets
ANSWER: g
30. Performs procedures of treatment that maintain or improve the ventilatory function of the respiratory tract in patients
ANSWER: j
31. Administers specialized emergency care to victims of acute illness or injury and transportation to medical facility
ANSWER: i
Match each specialty with its primary focus.
a. neurology
b. endocrinology
c. nuclear medicine
d. gynecology
e. physical medicine
f. otorhinolaryngology
g. psychiatry
h. psychology
i. allergy
j. ophthalmology
32. Diagnosing and treating diseases and malfunctions of the glands of internal secretion
ANSWER: b
33. Diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the female reproductive tract
ANSWER: d
34. Diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the eye
ANSWER: j
35. Diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders with physical agents
ANSWER: e
36. Diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the nervous system
ANSWER: a
37. Diagnosing and treating diseases with the use of radionuclides
ANSWER: c
38. Diagnosing and treating pronounced manifestations of emotional problems or mental illness that may have an organic
causative factor
ANSWER: g
39. Diagnosing and treating conditions of altered immunologic reactivity
ANSWER: i
40. Diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat
ANSWER: f
41. Evaluating and treating emotional problems through counseling of individuals, families, and groups
ANSWER: h
42. Prior to receiving a medical license, physicians must pass all sections of the:
a. American Medical Association Examination
b. American Health Association Examination
c. United States Medical Licensing Examination
d. United States Physician Licensure Examination
ANSWER: c
43. Licensure requirements will vary by state, but in general, physicians applying for licensure must:
a. be of legal age and of good moral character
b. have graduated from an approved medical school and completed an approved residency program or
its equivalent
c. be a resident of the state in which the physician is practicing and submit proof of successful
completion of the licensure exam
d. all of the above
ANSWER: d
44. Which of the following health care team members require certification to perform their job?
a. nurse anesthetist
b. nurse midwife
c. emergency medical technician
d. all of the above
ANSWER: d
45. Health care providers who are able to examine patients, order diagnostic tests, and prescribe certain types of
medications, usually directed or dictated by a supervising physician, are referred to as:
a. midlevel practitioners
b. medical assistants
c. physical therapists
d. occupational therapists
ANSWER: a
Match the description with the type of nurse. Note: Answers may be used more than once.
a. nurse practitioner
b. registered nurse
c. nurse anesthetist
d. nurse midwife
e. licensed practical nurse
46. They are able to examine patients, order diagnostic tests, and prescribe certain types of medications
ANSWER: a
47. Sometimes referred to as licensed vocational nurses (LVNs)
ANSWER: e
48. Are trained in basic nursing techniques and direct patient care
ANSWER: e
49. A professional RN who has had extensive training and experience in labor and delivery
ANSWER: d
50. Activities for these midlevel practitioners are usually directed or dictated by a supervising physician
ANSWER: a
51. They practice under the direct supervision of an RN or a provider and are employed in hospitals,
convalescent centers, nursing homes, and home health care
ANSWER: e
52. They are not considered providers
ANSWER: e
53. Assists the birthing mother throughout her pregnancy, the delivery of her infant at home or in a medical
facility, and the postpartum period
ANSWER: d
54. Someone who is certified to administer anesthesia
ANSWER: c
55. Defined as a professional nurse who has completed a course of study at a state-approved school of nursing
and passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
ANSWER: b
56. Manages normal pregnancies and deliveries that potentially have no risks of developing complications
ANSWER: d
Match the different types of complementary or alternative therapies with its description. Note: Answers may be used more
than once.
a. acupuncture
b. aromatherapy
c. ayurvedic medicine
d. biofeedback
e. faith
f. hand reflexology
g. homeopathy
h. humor
i. hypnosis
j. magnet therapy
k. massage
l. naturopathy
m. Tai Chi
n. visualization and guided imagery
o. yoga
57. A form of traditional Chinese medicine that is also practiced by the Japanese, Koreans, and French
ANSWER: a
58. A treatment that uses essential oils extracted from plants for a therapeutic effect
ANSWER: b
59. A method that enables a person, usually with the help of electronic equipment, to learn to control otherwise
involuntary bodily functions
ANSWER: d
60. Consists of using extremely thin, sterilized needles, sometimes electrified with low voltage, that are inserted
on points along the network of 12 body meridians (channels) to connect the levels from the organs to the skin
ANSWER: a
61. Numerous clinical studies have concluded that patients who receive prayer, in addition to treatment, respond
more favorably than those who don’t
ANSWER: e
62. Different oils are used for specific conditions, such as lavender for first aid of burns, neroli for anxiety, and
tea tree for antibacterial and antifungal action
ANSWER: b
63. This practice claims there is a map on the hands that matches a corresponding body part
ANSWER: f
64. Oils can also be used as a compress, in wound care, or as a mouth rinse
ANSWER: b
65. It is known that laughter increases NK cell activity, lymphocyte proliferation, monocyte migration, and the
production of IL-2 and IgA, which are positive effects in the immune system
ANSWER: h
66. Addresses mental and spiritual well-being and physical health; identifies three types of energies that are
present in all things: vata, pitta, and kapha
ANSWER: c
67. Provides acute or chronic pain relief; for stress management; to control certain phobias; for postamputation
phantom limb pain, nausea, and hypertension; in irritable bowel syndrome; and for other conditions
ANSWER: i
68. Therapy is based on the theory that each cell possesses an electromagnetic field and that disease occurs as a
result of an electromagnetic imbalance
ANSWER: j
69. The traditional healing system of India and perhaps the oldest formal medical system in the world
ANSWER: c
70. The second most popular related therapy in the United States and can be covered by insurance
ANSWER: k
71. A 200-year-old system of medicine based on the Law of Similars: If a dose of a substance can cause a
symptom, that same substance in minuscule amounts can cure the symptom
ANSWER: g
72. Stimulating these points on the hand sends impulses to help the muscles in the corresponding body part relax
and blood vessels open to increase circulation, therefore allowing more oxygen and nutrients to enter and
promote healing
ANSWER: f
73. Is a highly controversial form of medicine and lacks any scientific explanation of why it might work
ANSWER: g
74. It encompasses a wide range of approaches, using hands to manipulate muscles and soft tissue
ANSWER: k
75. It has been practiced for thousands of years; places great emphasis on mental and physical fitness. It
increases strength; balance; flexibility; and, some claim, energy and calmness.
ANSWER: o
76. A multidisciplinary approach to health care based on the belief that the body has power to heal itself
ANSWER: l
77. This is a Chinese movement discipline that improves strength, flexibility, and sense of balance
ANSWER: m
78. Treatment is based on assessment of the correct diet, rest, relaxation, exercise, fresh air, clean water, and
sunlight the patient is receiving
ANSWER: l
79. This is a discipline of breath control, meditation, and stretching and strengthening exercises that is thought
to promote mental, physical, and spiritual well-being
ANSWER: o
80. An example might be a patient with cancer visualizing immune cells attacking the malignant cells and
destroying them
ANSWER: n
Match the organization with the description of legislation affecting health care. Note: Answers may be used more than
once.
a. Food and Drug Administration
b. National Institutes of Health
c. Hill-Burton Act
d. World Health Organization
e. Medicaid
f. Medicare
g. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
h. Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
i. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
j. Controlled Substances Act
k. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
l. Medicare D
m. Affordable Care Act
81. Intended to expand access to health insurance, provide additional consumer protections, and reduce costs of
health care
ANSWER: m
82. Legislation that gave status to Public Health Service and the Food and Drug Administration
ANSWER: a
83. Providers must apply for registration and receive a DEA number to administer, prescribe, or dispense drugs
ANSWER: j
84. Intended to limit health administration costs, provide for patient information privacy, and prevent fraud and
abuse
ANSWER: k
85. The regulations deal with many areas, such as electronic transmission of data, release of personal
information, security of records, establishing individuals as compliance officers, and so on
ANSWER: k
86. A title under the Social Security amendments that provides government funding to the states to help pay for
the medical care of indigents
ANSWER: e
87. They support biomedical research in the cause and prevention of disease at the institutes and at universities
and hospitals
ANSWER: b
88. Had its beginnings in 1887 as a laboratory, researching the causes of cholera and tuberculosis
ANSWER: b
89. States establish criteria for qualification and set fee schedules to reimburse providers who perform services
ANSWER: e
90. Established guidelines for operating laboratories
ANSWER: g
91. Provided for the improvement and construction of hospitals
ANSWER: c
92. National health insurance for persons over 65 or those who are blind, disabled, or have certain kidney
conditions
ANSWER: f
93. Allows living individuals to indicate their desire for their body or organs to be gifted to research, transplant
services, or a tissue and organ bank at the time of their death
ANSWER: h
94. A specialized agency of the United Nations that cooperates to control and eradicate disease worldwide
ANSWER: d
95. Everyone who receives Medicare is eligible to join a prescription drug plan to assist in payment of
medication costs
ANSWER: l
96. Originally an act to reduce the incidence of injury, illness, and deaths in the workplace
ANSWER: i
