Introduc on to Health Care STUDY GUIDE 1| Ques ons
and answers | Updated RATED A+ | NEW 2026
1) Name the two federal health insurances
Medicare & Medicaid
2) Which federal health insurance is for people over 65 and older and the disabled?
Medicare
Na onal Ins tute of Health
Supports Medical Research
An bio c
Medica ons that destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms
Advance Direc ve
Wri(en instruc ons containing pa ent's desires regarding health care. Gives specific people
authority to make health care decisions on their behalf if they cannot make a decision
themselves. Procedure pa ent wants done or not done. DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) DNT (Do Not
Treat).
What are some ways to safeguard pa ents confiden ality
Do not release pa ent's informa on to anyone without his/her wri(en consent this includes
rela ves, friends, insurance companies and any others who may claim that they have a right to
know
Scope of Prac ce
Performing those du es they have been trained to do
Who is required to get pa ent consent?
Anyone who is working on the pa ent
Opportunis c Infec ons
An infec on that occurs in an individual due to a weakened immune system. (age, other
diseases, stress, medica ons).
Normal rate of respira on for infants
, 30-60
Normal Respira on for Adults
60-120
Environmental Safety
Environmental safety is the prac ce of policies and procedures that ensure that a surrounding
environment, including work areas, laboratories or facili es, is free of dangers that could cause
harm to a person working in those areas. A safe place to work is the key element of
environmental safety
What is JCAHO and what does it regulate
Sets the standards by which health care quality is measured in America and around the world
pallia ve care
Relieving pain and providing care not curing it
What is meant by professional integrity?
Do own work, Be Honest, Respect privacy of others Be loyal to employer Accept responsibility
for one's ac on
What should be one of the first ac ons to take when arriving on the scene of an emergency?
Assess the situa on: make sure it is safe (loose wires; poten al for sudden fire or explosion; the
smell of gas or any hazard that could put the Good Samaritan at risk.) Call 911, find out the
nature of the emergency; keep yourself safe.
Obtain consent to treat: iden fy yourself and your intent to give assistance. If the vic m is
conscious permission must be given.
What is the Golden Rule?
Provide first aid is to "do no further harm
Assessment is a term used in health care that means
Gathering informa on like height weight, vital signs and family history
Body Mechanics
Correct posi oning of the body for a given task
Ergonomics
and answers | Updated RATED A+ | NEW 2026
1) Name the two federal health insurances
Medicare & Medicaid
2) Which federal health insurance is for people over 65 and older and the disabled?
Medicare
Na onal Ins tute of Health
Supports Medical Research
An bio c
Medica ons that destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms
Advance Direc ve
Wri(en instruc ons containing pa ent's desires regarding health care. Gives specific people
authority to make health care decisions on their behalf if they cannot make a decision
themselves. Procedure pa ent wants done or not done. DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) DNT (Do Not
Treat).
What are some ways to safeguard pa ents confiden ality
Do not release pa ent's informa on to anyone without his/her wri(en consent this includes
rela ves, friends, insurance companies and any others who may claim that they have a right to
know
Scope of Prac ce
Performing those du es they have been trained to do
Who is required to get pa ent consent?
Anyone who is working on the pa ent
Opportunis c Infec ons
An infec on that occurs in an individual due to a weakened immune system. (age, other
diseases, stress, medica ons).
Normal rate of respira on for infants
, 30-60
Normal Respira on for Adults
60-120
Environmental Safety
Environmental safety is the prac ce of policies and procedures that ensure that a surrounding
environment, including work areas, laboratories or facili es, is free of dangers that could cause
harm to a person working in those areas. A safe place to work is the key element of
environmental safety
What is JCAHO and what does it regulate
Sets the standards by which health care quality is measured in America and around the world
pallia ve care
Relieving pain and providing care not curing it
What is meant by professional integrity?
Do own work, Be Honest, Respect privacy of others Be loyal to employer Accept responsibility
for one's ac on
What should be one of the first ac ons to take when arriving on the scene of an emergency?
Assess the situa on: make sure it is safe (loose wires; poten al for sudden fire or explosion; the
smell of gas or any hazard that could put the Good Samaritan at risk.) Call 911, find out the
nature of the emergency; keep yourself safe.
Obtain consent to treat: iden fy yourself and your intent to give assistance. If the vic m is
conscious permission must be given.
What is the Golden Rule?
Provide first aid is to "do no further harm
Assessment is a term used in health care that means
Gathering informa on like height weight, vital signs and family history
Body Mechanics
Correct posi oning of the body for a given task
Ergonomics
