NOCTI Healthcare Core Practice Test

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• Which type of pathogen causes disease only in a susceptible person?
• Rehabilitation, health restoration, and palliative care - returning an individual to what they once was.
• Which term describes techniques that eliminate all microorganisms and spores?
• In communication, which term describes the recipient of the message?
• Which term refers to the non-consensual confinement of a person within fixed boundaries?
• Which system is primarily responsible for gas exchange in the lungs?
• Which term describes the initial period of employment during which the employer and employee assess suitability for ongoing employment?
• An evaluation and rating of an employee's performance.
• Which term describes negative feelings about a person because he/she belongs to a specific cultural or racial group?
• What term refers to the formal guidelines and standards for professional actions?
• Which technique is NOT RECOMMENDED for a hearing impaired individual?
• Which term refers to the ongoing coordination of patient care across providers to maintain a consistent treatment plan?
• Which statement about hand hygiene is true in preventing infection?
• 'Mercy killing' refers to which concept?
• What term describes Protected Health Information?
• Which sequence reflects the correct order for removing PPE?
• Which term refers to the formal guidelines and standards that govern professional actions?
• A hospital that operates under a religious or other voluntary group is a ______ hospital.
• Which term is described as the host (or patient)?
• Which term describes physical changes such as increased height and weight?
• Which type of abuse involves a partner limiting access to friends and family?
• In removing PPE, which item is removed first?
• Which term describes the care you give to a patient that would be provided by a professional with your level of certification and skill?
• Which term is the system of rules guiding decisions about what is morally right or wrong?
• A facility that offers treatment to individuals with psychiatric/ mental health disorders is a ______.
• A person who serves as a combination coach and advisor.
• Which document outlines treatment wishes if a terminal patient cannot communicate?
• What term describes residence facilities that provide housing, meals, and personal care to individuals who need help with daily living activities but do not require daily nursing care?
• Which is the BEST example of objective reporting?
• Which term describes the tendency to believe that one's own values are right and others' values are wrong?
• Which technique aims to remove or destroy all microorganisms, including spores?
• The initial period of employment during which both the employer and the employee can assess fit is called the ______.
• The host (or patient) is described as which term in the material?
• Which term is the agent that causes disease?
• Which term stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act?
• Which of the following is an example of a vehicle (fomite) in indirect transmission?
• A professional who coordinates patient care and serves as the first contact is a
• Evaluate client's complaints and determine the appropriate level of care.
• Which term describes a plan in which providers are paid a fixed amount to deliver care?
• What term refers to an obstacle that hinders effective communication?
• A document that defines what treatment is allowed in the event a terminal patient becomes too ill to communicate is called a(n) _______.
• Which term describes the belief that one culture is superior to others?
• Which term best matches the circulatory system?
• What process describes the experience of adjusting to a new culture when its values differ radically?
• Which term describes the obligation to avoid causing harm to patients?
• Which statement best defines health according to the World Health Organization?
• Which organ filters blood to form urine?
• Which term refers to differences among people across race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, and disabilities?
• Which term refers to the practice of showing care or admiration?
• Outpatient services, or services provided outside the hospital, are also known as what?
• Which term refers to the system of rules and principles guiding moral decision-making?
• What term describes all staff working together toward the same goals and providing the same approaches to patient care around the clock?
• What is the process by which individuals learn the knowledge, skills, and accepted behaviors of their social group or society?
• Which sequence reflects the correct order for applying personal protective equipment (PPE)?
• According to Dr. Erikson, in which stage of human development does an individual learn right from wrong?
• What term describes a person who harbors a disease-causing organism without showing symptoms but can transmit it to others?
• Which term describes the organ that pumps blood?
• Which term may exist between a healthcare professional and patient if the law specifies it?
• Which of the following is NOT a purpose of health care providers?
• A complaint about circumstance considered to be unfair or potentially harmful.
• In the chain of infection, which component describes the route by which the pathogen leaves the reservoir?
• A service that offers palliative (relieves but does not cure) care and support to dying individuals and their families.
• Disorders are treated with a very small amount of natural substances that cause the symptoms of the disorder in healthy individuals.
• What term describes a clean technique that reduces the number of microorganisms but does not eradicate spores?
• A sequence of organized steps used to help make good decisions is called the ______.
• Which term is used to describe the source that harbors a disease agent according to the provided material?
• Which term describes a hospital that operates as part of a corporation?
• Which term refers to false written statements that damage a person's reputation?
• In active listening, the receiver responds to the sender with _______.
• What term refers to differences among people including race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, and physical disabilities?
• Focuses on clients physical and mental functioning; usually judged by the person to whom it applies
• The Good Samaritan Act provides immunity from ______.
• The formal summary of duties and responsibilities for a job.
• Which term refers to a principle or body of principles held to be true by a group of people?
• What term refers to manners and acceptable conduct in professional settings?
• If a health care worker leaves the side rail down on a sedated patient and the patient falls out of bed and injures a shoulder, the worker is guilty of ________.
• Which term is an advanced declaration of treatment preferences?
• Diagnosis and Treatment - early detection and treatment, regular exams and routine screenings.
• Which body system helps the body resist disease?
• What is the state of being legally responsible for the harm one causes another?
• Which term is defined as legal wrongs committed against a person (a wrongful act or failure to act)?
• Which term refers to the non-consensual detention of a person within fixed boundaries?
• When taking a telephone message, which information does NOT need to be recorded?
• Urinary-renal corresponds to which structure?
• Which term describes the legal framework that deals with crimes and punishment?
• Which term denotes protection of patient information under federal law?
• Which term describes a listening technique that requires maintaining eye contact to show attention?
• Touching, Kissing, Biting, Sex are examples of which mode?
• The duty to do no harm; foundation of nursing ethics
• Which term refers to smaller identity groups within a larger culture that have their own norms?
• Which of the following describes a right provided to residents under OBRA?
• Which term describes the sequence of events in disease transmission: agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host?
• A classification system designed to standardize prospective payment for medical care.
• Which term describes the pattern of behavior expected as part of one's position?
• A contracted type of insurance plan in which health care providers are paid a specific amount to provide health care.
• Which term refers to a formal complaint about unfair or harmful circumstances?
• Fairness and straightforwardness of behavior; being truthful
• A false spoken statement that harms a person's reputation is called what?
• Which agency is responsible for enforcing workplace safety standards?
• Which term is associated with preventing disease through health promotion activities?
• Which term is abbreviated as PHI?
• This medical approach is based on the belief that the body can protect itself against musculoskeletal diseases.
• Which term refers to the ideas of life, customs, and ways of behaving that society regards as desirable?
• Which term denotes a group defined by shared ancestry and common physical characteristics?
• What term refers to rules of conduct enforced by government?
• Which statement by a health care worker conveys the most respect?
• Which term refers to the ability to communicate with and deal effectively with people?
• Is when an infectious agent can be transmitted to an individual by contact.
• What is the term for legal wrongs committed against a person, including a wrongful act or failure to act?
• Which term refers to the physical growth or size increase in a child?
• Which term refers to a legal wrong that can lead to a civil lawsuit due to harm caused by another's actions?
• Which term refers to professional norms and appropriate behavior in patient care?
• Which term refers to a scenario where an athlete knowingly participates in an activity and accepts the associated risks?
• Which term describes a financing and organizing approach that contains costs?
• Which term reflects compassionate care in interpersonal relationships?
• Which of the following is NOT required for formed consent?
• Health Promotion is defined as encouraging proper health, nutrition, weight, exercise, and receiving immunizations. Which term matches this definition?
• The right to make one's own decision is called what?
• Which option lists the correct position for the statement: SNF stands for a facility that provides nursing care and rehabilitation?
• A classification system designed to standardize prospective payment for medical services.
• Which term describes a principle of standard that guides human behavior and communication?
• Which term describes a form of stereotyping where you assume there are no cultural differences because someone looks or behaves similarly to you?
• Which description matches Chronic Inflammation?
• What is the process called where messages are exchanged between sender and receiver through written or spoken words, signals, or other methods?
• The first stage of grief is usually which of the following?
• Reproductive corresponds to which structure?
• Which description matches Acute Inflammation?
• Acculturation definition
• What term refers to the person who creates and delivers the message?
• Which statement is an objective observation?
• What is the term for the failure to use ordinary and reasonable care?
• Which term refers to infection in the bloodstream?
• Which term matches the reproductive organ?
• What term describes the quality of being honest and acting with moral principles?
• A threat to attack followed by actual attack, which may include touching, is called?
• Which term refers to the ethical and legal principle that patient information should be kept private with limited disclosure?
• Which statement describes essential elements of informed consent?
• Which term is defined as the way someone thinks of the world in a negative sense?
• All aspects of the individual - physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual - contribute to the state of health and disease.
• Which term means the return of information to the sender by the receiver trying to understand the message?
• Which term describes laws that deal with crimes and their punishment?
• Which term concerns the right to reveal information that belongs to the speaker when law establishes it?
• The set amount that a client pays when medical services are received.
• Which term describes the combination of a threat to harm someone and actual physical contact?
• Approval from an insurance company prior to certain health care services.
• Which term describes laws that deal with the rights of people rather than with crimes?
• Which facility provides nursing care and rehabilitation services for long-term illnesses or recovery from illness, injury, or surgery?
• Which statement best describes essential elements of informed consent in a clinical setting?
• Which term describes an infection acquired in a hospital or clinical setting?
• An insurer's approval before a service is called.
• Which term describes the standard of care that requires acting like a reasonably prudent professional would?
• Which term is a summary of duties, responsibilities, and other important information about a specific job?
• Which term is the response that communicates understanding back to the speaker?
• What is the cause of infection, a microbe that causes a disease?
• Which term describes opinions formed before facts are known that can influence unfairly?
• What term describes the use of body and facial movements to convey messages in communication?
• Which term describes the assumption that all people of a particular racial and ethnic group are alike?
• Which term refers to a group such as family, tribe, people, or nation possessing common traits?
• Which term describes cruel or violent treatment?
• Which belief holds that one's own culture or traditions are better than those of other cultures?
• A variety of methods of financing and organizing the delivery of healthcare in which costs are contained.
• Which term describes the way someone thinks of the world in a manner that is not positive?
• Which Maslow level is addressed by social relationships and support in a hospital setting?
• Which organization accredits healthcare facilities in the United States?
• Direct, Indirect, Droplet, Airborne are classifications of what?
• In Erikson's psychosocial development theory, the preschool years correspond to which stage?
• Which term describes showing compassion through interpersonal relationships?
• Which term refers to a conversation between an applicant and an employer to determine if there is a match between the needs?
• The act of publishing a false statement that harms a person's reputation is called?
• Digestive corresponds to which organ?
• Which term refers to an organism harboring the disease?
• Which term best describes the means of transferring information without words?
• The ability to dream is produced by which body system?
• What principle in medical ethics protects patient information from disclosure to third parties except under allowed circumstances?
• Endocrine corresponds to which gland?
• Which term describes the body language between two communicators, includes tone of voice, body language, gestures, facial expressions, touch and physical appearance?
• Circulatory corresponds to which organ?
• Which factor is essential to informed consent?
• Which term defines the bladder?
• Which combination of PPE items is considered standard for protection during patient care?
• Method of payment in which the client pays health care provider an amount from an established schedule of fees.
• A hospital that operated as part of a corporation is a(n) ______ hospital.
• Which of the following is a sign of infection?
• Which term can be seen or measured also called signs?
• Which term describes information provided by the patient about their symptoms?
• Which term emphasizes using herbs and plants and acknowledges the influence of the mind on physical symptoms?
• Which term describes health care practices such as the use of herbs and plants to treat symptoms and acknowledging the influence of the mind on physical symptoms?
• Which term means the ability to tell the truth and is essential to the integrity of a relationship?
• Which term refers to the person receiving the message, also known as the listener?
• Which practice is based on the belief that pressure on nerves leaving the spinal column causes pain and/or dysfunction of the body part served by that nerve?
• Which term denotes the right to decide and act according to one's own preferences?
• What term refers to principles or standards that members of a cultural group share in common?
• Indirect transmission can occur via which of the following?
• Which term means any message we send using words?
• Personally held beliefs and attitudes that guide our actions.
• Which term matches the definition 'Violation of confidentiality or photographing someone without consent'?
• Which term describes the unethical, illegal actions by a professional while performing duties?
• Which term means showing care, honor, or admiration for someone or something?
• Which term describes harmful professional conduct endangering patient safety?
• Which body system transports oxygen and nutrients and removes waste most efficiently?
• Which term describes the amount a client pays at the time of service before insurance covers the rest?
• Which term describes the commitment to truthfulness in professional communications and records?
• Which organization is known for disease prevention and control in the United States?
• The duty to act in ways that benefit others is known as what?
• What term describes the experience migrants may have when the values and beliefs of a new culture are radically different?
• Which of the following is an example of a vector in indirect transmission?
• What is battery?
• What is the primary goal of medical asepsis?
• In the chain of infection, which component describes the route by which a pathogen enters a new host?
• Which term represents the bladder?
• Which component of the chain of infection is the place where the pathogen lives and multiplies?
• What term describes the common lifestyles, languages, behavior patterns, traditions, and beliefs passed down through generations?
• Which concept views health as the integration of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual factors?
• Which nonverbal is LEAST likely to present a barrier to communication?
• Which body system coordinates the body's response to stimuli?
• Which term is the moving force behind a character's actions?
• OBRA stands for which of the following definitions?
• Which of the following is an example of a subjective observation?
• Which term describes nonverbal signals such as body language used to convey messages?
• Sneezing, Coughing, Spitting, Talking are associated with which transmission mode?