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Test: 9_12 Health Science HU42 - Health Science II

Description: Health Informatics Test

Form: 501

1. A health informatics professional who works independently typing medical information

recorded by physicians would be employed by a(n):

A. attorney.

B. clinic.

C. hospital.

D. transcription services.

2. Which name comes first when filing alphabetically?

A. Charlie R. Riddle

B. Elizabeth K. Rector

C. Charlotte Reason

D. Chuck J. Rouse

3. Walter is filing patient records numerically. Which number will come last using a

straight numeric system?

A. 96003-48

B. 29194-93

C. 68349-38

D. 58392-44

4. The occupational therapist conducted a mobility device assessment on a patient. After

reviewing the record, the health insurance specialist assigns a CPT code for:

A. charges.

B. a diagnosis.

C. a procedure.

D. supplies used.

5. The physician's assistant treated a patient for fever, cough, and general malaise. After

reviewing a patient's record, the health insurance specialist assigns an ICD-9 code to:

A. charges.

B. diagnoses.

C. procedure.

D. supplies.

6. A patient's diagnosis is left subdural hemorrhagic stroke. What is the main term for the

ICD-9 code?

A. Left

B. Hemorrhagic

C. Stroke

D. Subdural

7. Brenda determines information needed by insurance companies for reimbursement. She

is a(n):

A. admissions clerk.

B. health insurance specialist.

C. medical records technician.

D. transcriptionist.

8. Jennifer is a receptionist for Dr. Morehead. Which phone call would require immediate

attention by the doctor?

A. Patient calls to make an appointment for a physical.

B. Laboratory calls with normal lab results for Mrs. Joyner who has been nervous about

her tests.

C. Another doctor calls to Dr. Morehead about an urgent referral.

D. A mother calls crying that her child will not eat peas.

9. Ruth is filing patient records alphabetically. Which name will come first?

A. Delores Maxwell

B. Marsha Hodges

C. Deanna Majors

D. Frankie May

10. Mrs. Hancock, a patient, calls the doctor's office asking to speak immediately to the

nurse, Susie. How should the receptionist respond?

A. "Mrs. Hancock, you know you cannot insist on talking to Susie every time you call. I

will tell her you called."

B. "Mrs. Hancock, is this an emergency? Susie is not available, but I can take a message.

She will call you back at her earliest convenience."

C. "Mrs. Hancock, Susie is in the room with Mr. Roberts. When she finishes checking the

rash on his leg, I will ask her to call you."

D. "Mrs. Hancock, you seem upset. Tell me what is wrong, and I will go see if Susie can

take this call right now."

11. A patient is only drinking water and having broth after surgery. Which abbreviation

will be used to document this dietary restriction?

A. cl liq

B. NPO

C. pc

D. po

12. A medical records administrator would most likely make which statement?

A. "Coding information requires accuracy and patience."

B. "Completing intake forms requires attention to details."

C. "Filing patient's charts takes a lot of my time."

D. "It is a lot of responsibility to be in charge of the hospital's information system."

13. Walter is filing patient records numerically. Which number will come last using a

terminal numeric system?

A. 96003-48

B. 29194-93

C. 68349-38

D. 58392-44

14. A health informatics professional who reviews patient records for malpractice and

negligence cases would be employed by a(n):

A. attorney.

B. clinic.

C. hospital.

D. physician's office.

15. Dan collects patients' personal and insurance information when they enter the

emergency room. He is a(n):

A. admissions clerk

B. health insurance specialist.

C. medical records technician.

D. transcriptionist.

16. Gail is filing patient records numerically. Which number will come first using a

straight numeric system?

A. 67894-33

B. 09876-33

C. 17283-68

D. 68394-05

17. An admissions clerk would most likely make which statement?





18. A nursing assistant accidently picks up the wrong phone line at the nurse's station. A

doctor wants to give phone orders and asks if the nursing assistant will take them.

What should the nursing assistant say?

A. "I accidently picked up this phone line, so I will put you on hold and someone else will

answer it."

B. "Hang on, I'll get a piece of paper and write this down."

C. "The RN is here, she needs to take this phone call. Thank you for your patience while I

give the phone to her."

D. "Oh, sorry! I am just a nursing assistant so I can't do this. Hold on and I will see who

I can find to help you."

19. When the patient misses his appointment, the doctor's office may choose to:

A. take the patient out of the active patient files.

B. bill the patient for the missed visit.

C. block the patient from scheduling another appointment.

D. post a "no show" list on the front office window.

20. A health informatics professional who works primarily with Medicare and elderly

patients would be employed by:

A. clinics.

B. home health facilities.

C. hospitals.

D. legal office.

21. A patient suffers from a knee injury and is seeing a physical therapist. What is the

main term for the ICD-9 code?

A. Gait

B. Injury

C. Ligament

D. Strain

22. Martha is responsible for making all of the appointments for a large physicians group.

This is an example of which health informatics career responsibility?

A. Analyze information

B. Abstract and code information

C. Document information

D. Manage health information systems

23. Catherine is indexing patient records. Which name will come third?

A. Henry Emerson

B. Joseph Jackson

C. Paul Lancaster

D. Chrissie Burton

24. A medical records technician would most likely make which statement?





25. A patient's diagnosis is traumatic tear of medial meniscus. What is the main term for

the ICD-9 code?

A. Medial

B. Meniscus

C. Tear

D. Traumatic

26. A patient underwent an excision of a malignant lesion on his/her trunk. What is the

main term for the CPT code?

A. Excision

B. Lesion

C. Malignant

D. Trunk

27. A patient was admitted to the hospital with shortness of breath and a lung infection.

The respiratory therapist provided an inhalation treatment. What would be the ICD-9

code?

A. Breathing procedure

B. Chest therapy

C. Mask

D. Pneumonia

28. A patient's diagnosis is bilateral infectious pneumococcal pneumonia. What is the main

term for the ICD-9 code?

A. Bilateral

B. Infectious

C. Pneumococcal

D. Pneumonia

29. A patient suffers from a knee injury and sees a physical therapist. What would be the

CPT code?

A. Ligament strain

B. ROM

C. Splint

D. Tibia fracture

30. A patient suffered a fractured third metatarsal while playing baseball. After reviewing

the record, the health insurance specialist assigns an ICD-9 code for:

A. fixation.

B. fracture.

C. metatarsal.

D. third.

31. Susan passed the government agency's state-mandated board exam and maintains

certain standards for her healthcare profession. Susan is:

A. certificated.

B. credentialed.

C. licensed.

D. registered.

32. Debbie is involved in changing the health status of the patient and other clients over a

period of time. Which health science career cluster does Debbie work in?

A. Diagnostic Services

B. Health Informatics

C. Support Services

D. Therapeutic Services

33. A newly graduated respiratory therapist is charting on his patient for the first time. It

is important to remember that:

A. the chart is a legal document.

B. information can be erased if a mistake is made.

C. test results are stored in a separate file.

D. information in the chart can be shared with the family.

34. Sam is not employed at the present time. He knows he needs healthcare insurance. He

will obtain his own plan. This is classified as:

A. co-insurance.

B. private insurance.

C. managed care.

D. Medicaid.

35. Which agency lists the immunizations required for attendance to public schools?

A. FDA

B. NIH

C. NCDHHS

D. OSHA

36. Laura reaches her 65th birthday and signs up for Medicare. She knows Medicare is an

80/20 plan. What private supplemental insurance plan should she buy?

A. Group insurance

B. Medicaid

C. Medigap

D. Out-of-pocket

37. When George was admitted to a long term care facility, he was evaluated for memory,

habits, and hobbies. Which patient rights legislation requires this evaluation?

A. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

B. Nursing Home Reform Act (NHRA)

C. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

D. Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)

38. A student nurse told his roommate about a patient at the nursing home. Which patient

rights legislation was violated?

A. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

B. Nursing Home Reform Act (NHRA)

C. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

D. Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)

39. Jasper calls Dr. Thompson's office to make a new patient appointment. The

receptionist makes the appointment. What part of the contract is the appointment?

A. Acceptance

B. Capacity

C. Consideration

D. Offer

40. What's an advantage for a healthcare agency that has effective healthcare teams?

A. Decreased availability of healthcare services

B. Decreased turnover of healthcare employees

C. Strife among healthcare employees

D. Unhappy customers

41. Three of the physical therapy team members are upset about the weekend schedule.

The department manager corrects the schedule herself and posts a final copy. This is

an example of which reactive strategy in managing team conflict?

A. Acting

B. Adjusting

C. Accommodation

D. Avoiding

42. The HOSA officers do not agree with their goals for the year. They continue to meet

and discuss other options. This is what stage in teambuilding?

A. Forming

B. Storming

C. Norming

D. Performing

43. Following the hurricane, there was a lot of standing water from flooding. What risk

factor of wellness was affected?

A. Environmental

B. Family history

C. Genetics

D. Self-destructive behaviors

44. Yearly evaluation of blood cholesterol levels for a patient with a family history of

hypercholesterolemia is an example of which practice that promotes wellness?

A. Exercise

B. Good nutrition

C. Health screening and examination

D. Stress management

45. Luther went to the physician for his prostate exam. Which practice is he following to

promote wellness?

A. Exercise

B. Good nutrition

C. Health screening

D. Stress management

46. When a patient cannot reach the call bell, a nurse moves it within reach. Which safety

consideration is being followed?

A. Body mechanics

B. Environmental safety

C. General guidelines

D. Patient safety

47. Whitney always stands with her feet shoulder width apart when preparing to lift and

move a patient. Which healthcare professional safety guideline is Whitney following?

A. Body mechanics

B. Ergonomics program

C. Fire safety program

D. General guidelines

48. What is the recommended response to a foreign body to the eye?

A. Remove the object immediately

B. Rub the eye briskly to attempt to remove the object

C. Cover the eye and keep it dry

D. Leave the object in place and seek immediate medical attention

49. A surgical technician wants to know if a chemical is dangerous. How can this

information be found?

A. Call the poison control center.

B. Ask a representative of the housekeeping department.

C. Look at the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

D. Check to see if hazardous chemicals are used in the hospital.

50. Proper body mechanics alone cannot guarantee the prevention of injury during patient

handling. Which patient handling task most likely helps reduce the risk of injury?

A. Forceful movement

B. Movement in an awkward posture

C. Movement utilizing teamwork and assistive devices

D. Repeated movement

51. What organism has no symptoms and is considered normal flora?

A. Aerobic

B. Anerobic

C. Non-pathogens

D. Pathogens

52. Following a camping trip in a wooded, mountain area, James developed a rash. The

most likely cause of the rash is:

A. helminths.

B. rickettsiae.

C. bacilli.

D. virus.

53. Mike fell and scraped his knee. He understood the chain of infection when he cleaned

the injury with warm water and soap. What part of the chain of infection did he

address?

A. Portal of entry

B. Portal of exit

C. Susceptible host

D. Reservoir

54. Mr. Baker was admitted to the hospital with an increased white blood cell count and

extreme pain in his right lower quadrant. If he begins to have fever, his condition could

be considered which type of infection?

A. Endogenous

B. Exogenous

C. Local

D. Systemic

55. Which precautions would be used if MRSA and scabies are suspected?

A. Blood borne pathogen

B. Extended

C. Standard

D. TB

56. The patient exhibits the following vital signs: T 102.2, P 92, R 28, BP 154/96. The

patient has:

A. bradycardia.

B. hyperthermia.

C. hypotension.

D. hypothermia.

57. When taking combined vital signs, it is important for the healthcare professional to be

competent. This is because vital signs can be:

A. a sign of change in one's condition.

B. an assessment.

C. legal information.

D. subjective observation.

58. Which is an example of therapeutic services?

A. Abdominal ultrasound

B. Ambulating a patient with crutches

C. Using reagent strips

D. X-ray of right femur

59. Sally is admitted to the Respiratory Care Unit. The nurse needs information about

Sally's previous illness. What part of the patient interview is this?

A. Demographic data

B. Financial information

C. Medical history

D. Privacy information

60. The COPD patient is complaining of severe orthopnea when lying flat. Which is the

best position for this patient?

A. High Fowler's

B. Horizontal recumbent

C. Sim's

D. Trendelenburg

61. The respiratory therapist notes inspiratory rales. This is an example of:

A. subjective observations.

B. objective observations.

C. evaluation of care.

D. implementation care plan.

62. Marcus breathes several times with a large degree of difficulty and then he stops

breathing for 10 seconds. The healthcare provider recognizes this as:

A. apnea.

B. Cheyne-Stokes respirations.

C. dyspnea.

D. tachypnea.

63. Jackie is scheduled for a massage. She complains of muscle tightness in her neck and

shoulders. The most relaxing treatment of Jackie's muscle tightness is:

A. effleurage.

B. hot packs.

C. ice packs.

D. petrissage.

64. The patient's breathing is observed as speeding up and slowing down. This is referred

to as:

A. character.

B. rate.

C. respiration.

D. rhythm.

65. The nurse practitioner determines that Jessica has contact dermatitis. This will be

documented in what part of the SOAP notes?

A. Subjective

B. Objective

C. Assessment

D. Plan

66. Which is an objective finding of patient data for Mr. Smith?

A. The patient has green drainage from his left eye.

B. The patient is complaining of pain in his chest.

C. The patient reports he does not sleep well at night.

D. The patient states he feels nauseated.

67. An elderly woman was found in the snow. She has a rectal temperature of 90 degrees

F. A warming blanket is ordered because this patient is suffering from:

A. hyperthermia.

B. hypothermia.

C. jaundice.

D. pneumonia.

68. After reviewing a patient's range of motion, a physical therapist will add weight

training to the strength training routine. This is which step in the patient care process?

A. Plan patient care

B. Implement patient care

C. Evaluate patient care

D. Revise patient care

69. The Emergency Room doctor orders a STAT abdominal x-ray and ultrasound. This is

considered which part of the patient care process?





70. A nursing assistant is instructed to check a resident's rectal temperature. In what

position should this patient be placed?

A. Fowler's

B. Prone

C. Sim's

D. Trendelenburg

71. In which postition should a patient be placed if his/her blood pressure is 50/30 during

an assessment?

A. Prone

B. Sims

C. Sitting

D. Trendelenburg

72. Dr. Smith discussed with his patient that her LDL cholesterol did not decrease after

three months on anti-cholesterol treatment. Which step of the patient care process is

this?





73. Angel is admitted with a decubitus ulcer on her right hip. For the doctor to do a first

assessment of the patient, which position is most appropriate?

A. Fowler's

B. Prone

C. Sim's

D. Supine

74. A physical therapist determines a patient's current range of motion and starts to

exercise the injured joint. This is which step in the patient care process?





75. Which is an example of a subjective finding with patient data?

A. The patient has a large laceration above the left eye.

B. The patient has a rash on his left forearm.

C. The patient says his right knee hurts.

D. The patient sneezes a lot.

76. With the improving medical and healthcare applications in biotechnology, the use of

over-the-counter cholesterol tests is an example of:

A. diagnosing diseases.

B. treating diseases.

C. enhancing medical applications.

D. improving animal health.

77. The animal research department is working on a new transgenic animal for better

organ transplants. Which part of the animal biotechnology application is it using?

A. Improving animal health

B. Enhancing human medical applications

C. Enhancing animal products

D. Protecting the environment and helping conserve endangered species

78. MARmedical's new drug has been introduced to humans. This is an example of:

A. clinical trials.

B. instrumentation.

C. producing pharmaceutical.

D. quality control.

79. Adam monitors machine problems, including the computerized equipment. His

position falls under which biotechnology career category?

A. Manufacturing support

B. Production position

C. Quality control

D. Research and development

80. What position in biomanufacturing requires the understanding of infection control and

the use of PPEs?

A. Process technician

B. Manufacturing support technician

C. Process engineer

D. Process development scientist

81. MARmedical Company has been in clinical trials with its new drug Weigh-Less. Which

description indicates the drug is in phase three of the clinical trials?

A. 25 participants from May 1 - July 1, 2011

B. 96 participants from October 31, 2008 - January 31, 2009

C. 1009 participants from April 30, 2008 - April 20, 2011

D. 189 participants from December 10, 2009 - December 10, 2011

82. Louis' job description involves creating SOPs for the biopharmaceutical company. His

career is categorized as:

A. production position.

B. quality control.

C. manufacturing support.

D. research and development.

83. Francis updates the steps to the occupation manual frequently to maintain the best

measures to perform his job. This is an example of a(n):

A. instrumentation technician.

B. process engineer.

C. process technician.

D. quality control associate.

84. MARmedical Company has been in clinical trials with its new drug Weigh-Less. Which

description indicates the drug is in phase two of the clinical trials?

A. 25 participants from May 1 - July 1, 2011

B. 96 participants from October 31, 2008 - January 31, 2009

C. 1009 participants from April 30, 2008 - April 20, 2011

D. 189 participants from December 10, 2009 - December 10, 2011

85. The generic form of Tylenol contains acetaminophen and other inactive ingredients.

The combination of two ingredients occurs in which step?

A. Biosynthesis

B. Formulation

C. Purification

D. Synthesis

86. Sterilizing all the materials used in the development in Weigh-Less is done during:

A. biosynthesis.

B. formation.

C. purification.

D. synthesis.

87. MARmedical's clinical trial for Weigh-Less now has 1492 participants. This comes

under which phase of human clinical trials?

A. Effectiveness

B. Extensive clinical testing

C. FDA review

D. Safety studies

88. Advil is dispensed into labeled bottles. This supports which stage of the production

process?

A. Final dosage form

B. Formulation

C. Purification

D. Synthesis

89. Doug exhibits an attribute of a successful applicant to a biomanufacturing facility when

he states:

A. "I enjoy lifelong education."

B. "I don't always get along with women, but I will do my best."

C. "I tend to be a pack rat."

D. "Traffic always seems heavy, so I might be a few minutes late for work."

90. Judy is using cheese and crackers as the standard operation procedure example. She

omits that she will be performing this task. Which part of the SOP did she forget?

A. Materials and equipment

B. Purpose

C. Responsibility

D. Scope

91. There are 289 participants in MARmedical's clinical trial for Weigh-Less. The clinical

trial is in which phase?

A. Effectiveness

B. Extensive clinical testing

C. FDA review

D. Safety studies

92. Jason works in quality assurance. His work is vital in the development of

pharmaceutical products to:

A. ensure effectiveness and safety.

B. increase development time.

C. increase production costs.

D. support continued production.

93. John's ability to perform maintenance checks on his computer at his biomanufacturing

job is an example of a(n):

A. instrumentation technician.

B. process engineer.

C. process technician.

D. Qualiy control technician

94. Kendall is organizing the weekly staff meeting to review the quality control issues for

the past quarter. She mentions to the staff that the directions for all the

pharmaceuticals must be carried out completely. She is addressing which rule for

quality?

A. Do what you say

B. Prove it

C. Say what you do

D. Understand customer needs

95. The local cattleman's association is planning an informational session on

increasing farm animal production. Which biotechnology application is most

appropriate to discuss?

A. Improving animal health

B. Enhancing human medical application

C. Enhancing animal products

D. Protecting the environment and helping conserve endangered species

96. An area poultry plant is experiencing an increase in the Coccidiosis parasite in

chickens. Which area should a farmer call for professional advice?

A. Animal biotechnology

B. Crop biotechnology

C. Forest biotechnology

D. Medical/healthcare biotechnology

97. A nuclear power plant operator notes an increase in radiation in the water downstream

from the new monitoring system. The application that created the new monitoring

system is:

A. crop biotechnology.

B. forest biotechnology.

C. medical/healthcare biotechnology.

D. chemical and environmental biotechnology.

98. The Blue Ridge Parkway staff is working to increase the tree formation to decrease

illness patterns in its animal population. This is an example of:

A. animal biotechnology.

B. crop biotechnology.

C. forest biotechnology.

D. medical/healthcare biotechnology.

99.Doug exhibits an attribute of a successful applicant to a biomanufacturing facility

when he states:

A. "I enjoy lifelong education."

B. "I don't always get along with women, but I will do my best."

C. "I tend to be a pack rat."

D. "Traffic always seems heavy, so I might be a few minutes late for work."

100. The labor and delivery nurse admits a new patient to the unit. During the assessment,

what describes subjective data?

A. "Both of my hands seem puffy."

B. "My hand is swollen around my ring."

C. "I think I am swelling too much."

D. "My left hand is bigger than the right one."

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