Career Development in Health Professions Exam Bank
Course Introduction
Career Development in Health Professions explores the essential skills, strategies, and pathways necessary for building successful careers in various healthcare fields. The course covers topics such as self-assessment, goal setting, professional networking, effective communication, and lifelong learning. Emphasis is placed on understanding the dynamic landscape of health care careers, current trends, and challenges, as well as navigating licensure, certifications, and professional organizations. Students will also develop practical tools for resume writing, interviewing, and career planning, preparing them for growth and advancement within the health professions.
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Career Development for Health Professionals 4th Edition by Lee Haroun MA MBA
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Chapter 1: Your Career Starts Now
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Q1) What does it mean to be "aligned with your profession"?
A) You know people who will help you get a job.
B) You have the training to move quickly up the career ladder.
C) You are qualified to fill many different positions in your field.
D) You have realistic expectations about the nature of the work and working conditions.
Answer: D
Q2) Why is it recommended that while you are a student you check the website or printed materials prepared by the professional organization of your chosen career?
A) To find a list of all the specific technical skills needed for employment
B) To make contact with people who can help you when you start your job search
C) To learn about the characteristics needed to be successful in your career
D) To find a job
Answer: C
Q3) Study skills, such as reading for understanding and writing clearly, will help you succeed on the job.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Your Resume Starts Now
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Q1) Which statement is true about licenses and certifications for health care occupations?
A) Only states have the authority to require certification of health care workers.
B) Licenses are only needed for health care professionals in supervisory positions.
C) Once granted, most certifications are good for a lifetime.
D) Most licenses and certifications have both educational and testing requirements.
Answer: D
Q2) Why does the author suggest you start thinking about your resume as you begin your educational program?
A) You'll have a head start on the job search when you graduate.
B) It takes a long time to complete and starting now gives you time to complete it.
C) Knowing the contents of a resume can motivate you as a student.
D) It will give you time to contact references.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Developing Your Personal Skills
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Q1) According to research, which is the best way to store information in your long-term memory?
A) Clearly understand why you have to learn the information.
B) Approach learning with a positive attitude.
C) Review the information many times over an extended period of time.
D) Focus all your attention on what you are studying.
Answer: C
Q2) You should study your most difficult subject last after you've warmed up with easier assignments.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Janice is finding it difficult to deal with the challenges of her new job, her first in health care. Which of the following would be most helpful in reducing her stress?
A) Avoid contact with her boss as much as possible.
B) Talk about the situation when she is with her friends.
C) Look for a new job.
D) Make some time outside of work to engage in physical activity.
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Strategies for Adult Students
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true about most adult students?
A) They tend to learn more slowly than younger students.
B) They may lack the study skills necessary to succeed in school.
C) They have life experiences that support their classroom learning.
D) They have trouble taking tests because of their age.
Q2) Creating a personal support group when you start school is generally considered to be a
A) very effective way to ensure your success.
B) waste of time.
C) good idea if you have lots of friends.
D) good idea if you have extra time to spend with a group.
Q3) Students who receive strong social support have been found to
A) experience better mental health.
B) get distracted from their studying because they spend time with friends.
C) earn better grades.
D) spend more time helping their friends.
Q4) It is best to postpone activities the family enjoys doing together until after you graduate.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Strategies for English As A Second Language
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Q1) What should you do when you make a mistake while you are speaking English?
A) Take it as an opportunity to learn.
B) Be embarrassed and apologize.
C) See it as proof that you will never speak English well.
D) Consider it to be an example of how difficult it is to learn English.
Q2) The ability to speak two or more languages can be a definite advantage in health care work.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Online grammar checkers and language translation programs are always dependable and correct.
A)True
B)False
Q4) When learning to pronounce words correctly, it is helpful to break them into A) syllables.
B) groups of three to five letters.
C) groups of letters joined by vowels
D) groups of letters joined by consonants.
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Chapter 6: Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities
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Q1) Which statement is true about learning disabilities?
A) Only children have them.
B) Most children grow out of them by the time they are teenagers.
C) Most young people grow out of them by the time they are in their twenties.
D) People of all ages can have them.
Q2) It is recommended that when studying difficult material, it may be helpful to take a short break every _____ minutes.
A) 10
B) 20
C) 45
D) 60
Q3) Learning disabilities are caused by
A) personality characteristics.
B) biological factors.
C) individual attitudes.
D) emotions.
Q4) Many persons with learning disabilities are of above-average intelligence.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Developing Your Paper Skills I: Intake of Information
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Q1) The ______ is a useful section of your textbook where you may find the meanings of words you do not know.
A) appendix
B) bibliography
C) glossary
D) index
Q2) It is important for students to understand the rationale for a health care procedure because this explains _____ it is done.
A) how
B) when
C) why
D) how often
Q3) Which of the following is the most important reason for taking notes in your classes?
A) It will show the instructor you are making an effort to learn.
B) It gives you an opportunity to interact with and learn the material.
C) It will save you time when you read your textbook.
D) You will find out what's likely to be on the test.
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Chapter 8: Developing Your Paper Skills II: Output of Information
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Q1) Once you have written the first draft of a paper or report, it is recommended that you
A) review it as soon as possible while it is fresh in your mind.
B) let it sit for a couple of days before editing it.
C) run a spell and grammar check on your computer and then print it and turn it in.
D) ask someone to proofread it for you.
Q2) The instructor has just handed out a long final exam that contains different types of questions. What is the first thing you should do?
A) Skim quickly through the entire test, paying special attention to the directions for each part.
B) Start with the first question and move through the test as quickly as possible.
C) Read all the questions carefully, answering the easy ones first.
D) Look for the questions that are worth the most points and answer them first.
Q3) Grammar and spelling are not as important as writing good content.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Developing Your Practical Skills
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Q1) Brainstorming is a good technique for
A) generating as many ideas as possible for solving a problem.
B) identifying the true nature of a problem.
C) determining the best solution for a problem.
D) evaluating the results of a solution.
Q2) You have gone through the six-step problem solving process, but a problem you are having in school is still not resolved. What should you do next?
A) Evaluate the solution you tried and choose another alternative.
B) Ask your instructor to suggest a solution.
C) Start with step one and repeat the process.
D) Learn to live with the problem because if the process does not work, there is no solution.
Q3) When working at your clinical site, which behavior is most likely to benefit your future career?
A) Try to fit in by dressing and acting like the employees.
B) Do your best and ask the employer to hire you after you graduate.
C) Take advantage of every learning opportunity.
D) Ask lots of questions so your supervisor will know you are interested in learning.
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Chapter 10: Developing Your People Skills
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Q1) "What brings you to the clinic today?" is an example of a(an)
A) probing question.
B) closed-ended question.
C) open-ended question.
D) leading question.
Q2) When you are speaking, your listener is more likely to believe the message sent by your facial expressions than your words.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Empathy is an important quality for you to develop as a health care professional because it will
A) help you understand the needs of patients.
B) enable you to understand and feel sorry for others.
C) make it easier to accept the views of others.
D) improve your speaking skills.
Q4) What is the purpose of feedback in the communication process?
A) Let the speaker know what you think of his or her ideas.
B) Make sure you have correctly understood the speaker's meaning.
C) Get more information about the topic being discussed.
D) Express your feelings when you disagree with someone.
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Chapter 11: Becoming a Professional
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Q1) It is appropriate to use medical terminology with patients because this ensures that you accurately describe their condition.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Dr. Singh is glad that the staff members at his clinic are considerate of each other.
The most important reason is that this
A) improves patient outcomes.
B) saves him money running the clinic.
C) creates more pleasant working conditions.
D) saves him time not having to deal with personnel problems.
Q3) As a result of the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, allied health care workers will likely
A) earn higher salaries.
B) be able to perform more technical procedures.
C) receive free training.
D) have a more important role educating patients.
Q4) Health care is the second largest service industry in the United States.
A)True B)False
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Chapter 12: Beginning the Job Search
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Q1) How can the Riley Guide help with your job search?
A) Enable you to post your resume where it can be accessed by thousands of employers.
B) Give you access to hundreds of reliable websites that contain information about all phases of the job search.
C) Enable you to chat with other persons who are looking for a job.
D) Let you view postings of health care jobs all over the United States.
Q2) Which statement best describes how you might use newspaper or professional journal employment ads in your job search?
A) Do not use them because so many applicants respond that it is a waste of time
B) Respond to appropriate ads by sending a resume and writing a cover letter that points out how you meet the specific requirements stated in the ad.
C) Concentrate on using these ads because they are considered the best way to get a job.
D) Use them only to learn about current health care trends in your area.
Q3) The Internet is the way most people are getting jobs these days.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Finalizing Your Employment Presentation
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Q1) When writing a letter of inquiry about jobs in the radiology department of a hospital, it would be best to address the letter to
A) the human resources department.
B) the radiology department.
C) to whom it may concern.
D) Dr. Alan Fields, Director of Radiology.
Q2) Which of the following is the major purpose of a resume?
A) Let employers and others know you are looking for a job.
B) Convince potential employers to interview you.
C) State what you are looking for in a job.
D) Provide examples of your work.
Q3) The heading of your resume should include
A) your name, address, and contact information.
B) your name, address, contact information, and the job you are applying for.
C) your name, address, contact information, and career objective.
D) your name, address, contact information, and school attended.
Q4) When mailing a resume to a potential employer, always include a cover letter.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: The Interview
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Q1) If you are not sure you understand an interviewer's question, it is best to
A) answer the question as best you can.
B) let the interviewer know that the question is not clear.
C) ask the interviewer to repeat the question.
D) ask the interviewer for clarification.
Q2) Which of the following questions is appropriate to ask at a first interview?
A) How will my work be evaluated?
B) When will I get my first raise?
C) What kind of a clinic is this?
D) How long do I work before I can take a vacation?
Q3) The interviewer asks you a non-offensive question you believe may be illegal. What is the best thing to do?
A) Refuse to answer the question.
B) State that the question is illegal.
C) Try to identify the interviewer's real concern and then respond to it.
D) Go ahead and answer the question.
Q4) Employers may be just as nervous as you are about the interviewing and hiring process.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: After the Interview
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Q1) Salary should not be the most important consideration when deciding whether to accept a job.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Sarah needs to work to support her family, which includes a disabled child whom she must take for 1 day of medical treatment every 3 months. It would be best for her to
A) not say anything about it to an employer until after she has been hired.
B) discuss her situation with the employer after she receives a job offer.
C) get someone else to take her child to treatment because she really needs the job.
D) not say anything about it and just request a sick day when she needs to be out.
Q3) Which of the following is inappropriate to disclose when discussing with a classmate how a job interview went?
A) The job didn't sound like what you expected.
B) The facility is located too far from your home.
C) You thought the interviewer was an idiot.
D) The job required skills that aren't your strengths.
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Chapter 16: Success on the Job
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Q1) Making a good first impression at a new job is best done by A) performing all your tasks with confidence.
B) knowing exactly what you are supposed to do.
C) being completely self-directed in your work.
D) demonstrating courtesy and consideration.
Q2) How can the note-taking skills you developed when you were in school help you when you are starting a new job?
A) You can create a written record of important information to learn and review.
B) You can show your supervisor you are interested in learning.
C) You can demonstrate your organizational skills.
D) It can prevent you from having to read manuals and handouts to find information.
Q3) The main purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act is to ensure
A) the safety of patients in health care facilities.
B) that patients receive proper medical care in hospitals.
C) that employers provide safe workplaces for their employees.
D) that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
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Chapter 17: Navigating Your Career
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Q1) The best reason for performing periodic self-evaluations of your work is to
A) prepare for the performance evaluations you have with your supervisor.
B) show your supervisor you care about your work.
C) monitor your own progress and know what you need to improve.
D) defend your work, if necessary.
Q2) When you are leaving a job with which you are dissatisfied, it is a good idea to
A) let your coworkers know you think it is a bad place to work.
B) thank your employer for the opportunity to work and learn.
C) write a letter to the employer listing your complaints.
D) leave without saying anything to anybody.
Q3) Sandra has worked as a nursing assistant for several years. To move up the nursing career ladder, she needs to
A) earn a promotion at the hospital where she works.
B) return to school to study nursing.
C) take continuing education classes.
D) offer to work additional hours and take on extra duties.
Q4) It is acceptable to ask your supervisor for suggestions about improving your work performance.
A)True
B)False
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