Dynamics of Healthcare Rutgers Test
Review. EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the purpose of a stethoscope? - ANS To hear internal sounds.
What is the purpose of a sphygmomanometer? - ANS Blood pressure readings.
Identify major healthcare events through out the ages. - ANS Healthcare in the military and
space.
Explain the spread of disease in prehistoric times - ANS People lived in small communities
with unsanitary living conditions.
what improvements were made in mid 1800's in medicine? - ANS Surgical procedures and
advancement in understanding of circulatory, digestive, and respiratory systems.
Who had a major influence on modern healthcare - ANS Florence Nightingale.
a better understanding of ________ and _______ made the discovery of several life-saving
medications and vaccines possible. - ANS germs and diseases.
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, Identify and explain 4 trends that influenced healthcare. - ANS Specialization: increased
knowledge on specific body parts/systems
Aging of Population: longer living people
Wellness and Prevention: keeps people healthy
Complementary Therapies: alternative medicine
What healthcare facilities provide housing for:
- acute care for patients suffering from conditions that require immediate medical
attention____________
- residents who are mobile but need assistance with daily activities________
- long-term care for patients recovering from injuries, serious illnesses, drug dependency, or
emotional problems
- care focused on pain reduction and quality of life for patients with terminal illnesses
- care for patients needing assistance with walking to return patients back to the community
- provides care during the last phases of life - ANS -hospitals
-sub-acute care
- rehabilitation center
- home health care agency
- assisted living facilities
- hospice
How are volunteer agencies funded? - ANS Private donations, grants, and fundraisers.
What is an interdisciplinary team? - ANS different types of healthcare professionals working
together to impact patient care.
What is considered complementary/holistic therapies? What is the goal of them? -
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ANS Promote healing through nutrition, exercise, and relaxation. Ex. yoga, acupuncture, and
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, What has caused a significant growth in healthcare specialization? - ANS Increased medical
advances, technology, and information.
What is a general practitioner? - ANS Someone trained to provide primary healthcare.
Physical therapists - ANS Help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility
Occupational therapist - ANS Help patients regain ADLs
Respiratory therapists - ANS Measure the volume of air flowing in and out of lungs
Speech-language pathologist - ANS Helps patients who have speech/language disorders
Nurse - ANS Observes, records, helps tests, and explains treatments while being in direct
patient care
Nursing assistent - ANS Assists RN's
Physician assistant - ANS Assesses, plans, and provides patient care while under supervision
of a physician
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - ANS A nurse who provides basic care such as vital signs,
injections, wounds, and personal hygiene
Medical assistent - ANS Trained to assist medical professionals wth office or medical tasks
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Dentist - ANS Specialist who treats disorders of teeth
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Review. EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the purpose of a stethoscope? - ANS To hear internal sounds.
What is the purpose of a sphygmomanometer? - ANS Blood pressure readings.
Identify major healthcare events through out the ages. - ANS Healthcare in the military and
space.
Explain the spread of disease in prehistoric times - ANS People lived in small communities
with unsanitary living conditions.
what improvements were made in mid 1800's in medicine? - ANS Surgical procedures and
advancement in understanding of circulatory, digestive, and respiratory systems.
Who had a major influence on modern healthcare - ANS Florence Nightingale.
a better understanding of ________ and _______ made the discovery of several life-saving
medications and vaccines possible. - ANS germs and diseases.
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Page
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, Identify and explain 4 trends that influenced healthcare. - ANS Specialization: increased
knowledge on specific body parts/systems
Aging of Population: longer living people
Wellness and Prevention: keeps people healthy
Complementary Therapies: alternative medicine
What healthcare facilities provide housing for:
- acute care for patients suffering from conditions that require immediate medical
attention____________
- residents who are mobile but need assistance with daily activities________
- long-term care for patients recovering from injuries, serious illnesses, drug dependency, or
emotional problems
- care focused on pain reduction and quality of life for patients with terminal illnesses
- care for patients needing assistance with walking to return patients back to the community
- provides care during the last phases of life - ANS -hospitals
-sub-acute care
- rehabilitation center
- home health care agency
- assisted living facilities
- hospice
How are volunteer agencies funded? - ANS Private donations, grants, and fundraisers.
What is an interdisciplinary team? - ANS different types of healthcare professionals working
together to impact patient care.
What is considered complementary/holistic therapies? What is the goal of them? -
2
ANS Promote healing through nutrition, exercise, and relaxation. Ex. yoga, acupuncture, and
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aromatherapy.
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, What has caused a significant growth in healthcare specialization? - ANS Increased medical
advances, technology, and information.
What is a general practitioner? - ANS Someone trained to provide primary healthcare.
Physical therapists - ANS Help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility
Occupational therapist - ANS Help patients regain ADLs
Respiratory therapists - ANS Measure the volume of air flowing in and out of lungs
Speech-language pathologist - ANS Helps patients who have speech/language disorders
Nurse - ANS Observes, records, helps tests, and explains treatments while being in direct
patient care
Nursing assistent - ANS Assists RN's
Physician assistant - ANS Assesses, plans, and provides patient care while under supervision
of a physician
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - ANS A nurse who provides basic care such as vital signs,
injections, wounds, and personal hygiene
Medical assistent - ANS Trained to assist medical professionals wth office or medical tasks
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Dentist - ANS Specialist who treats disorders of teeth
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