Nursing Entrance Exam Study Guide - Medical Prep Institute

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2304 E. Busch Blvd. Tampa, FL 33612 TEL: 813-932-1710 FAX: 813-762-1325

Table of Contents

Welcome to Medical Prep Institute of Tampa Bay! .................................................................................... 4 What is the Healthcare Delivery System? ................................................................................................... 6 Key Words to Remember ............................................................................................................................. 6 The Tiered System ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Components of Healthcare Delivery Systems ............................................................................................. 8 The Nursing Program.................................................................................................................................. 10 Admissions Exams ...................................................................................................................................... 10

Nursing Entrance Examination .............................................................................................................. 11 English ................................................................................................................................................. 12 Reading Comprehension Practice .................................................................................................. 12 Language Practice........................................................................................................................... 41 Grammar Practice Questions ......................................................................................................... 51 Word Usage Practice ...................................................................................................................... 58 Sentence Practice ........................................................................................................................... 65 Math Section ....................................................................................................................................... 68 Number Types ................................................................................................................................ 69 Percent............................................................................................................................................ 69 Average ........................................................................................................................................... 70 Weighted Average.......................................................................................................................... 71 Average Speed................................................................................................................................ 71 Properties of Signed Numbers ....................................................................................................... 71 Factoring ......................................................................................................................................... 71 Probability ...................................................................................................................................... 72 Geometric Figures .......................................................................................................................... 72 Geometric Skills and Concepts....................................................................................................... 73 Volume............................................................................................................................................ 78 Coordinate Geometry..................................................................................................................... 79 Algebra............................................................................................................................................ 79 Algebra part 2 ................................................................................................................................. 86 Basic Operations Practice............................................................................................................... 92 Exponent Practice........................................................................................................................... 95

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Fractions and Square Root Practice............................................................................................... 97 Geometry Practice........................................................................................................................ 100 Averages and Rounding Practice Questions................................................................................ 102 Science Section ...................................................................................................................................... 106 The Human Body .......................................................................................................................... 107 Types of Anatomical Studies ........................................................................................................ 111 Practice Questions and Review.................................................................................................... 119 Other Practice Questions ............................................................................................................. 120 Practice Questions........................................................................................................................ 124 Review Questions......................................................................................................................... 128

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TEL: 813-932-1710 FAX: 813-762-1325

Welcome to Medical Prep Institute of Tampa Bay!

Business Office Hours The office hours are from 8:30am ? 7:00pm, Monday through Friday. The Administrative Offices are not open on weekends.

Appointments Should you require a meeting with the staff, an appointment is recommended. To make an appointment, please call our Admissions Offices at 813-932 1710

Students Point of Contact Administrative Policies..................................................................Student Service Officer Academic Programs (Scheduling, Withdrawal, Transcripts...........Registrar Office Financial Billing..............................................................................Financials Services Job Placement Assistance............................................................. Student and Career Services Admissions, Books & Supplies........................................................Admissions Department Academic Counseling....................................................................Registrar/Dean/ Remediation Coordinator Clinical Scheduling ............. ........................................................... Clinical Department

Medical prep Institute of Tampa bay makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this catalog. The Institution reserves the right to change policies, regulations, fees and courses during this catalog period upon direction from the administration and the Dean of Academics of the School. The most current and complete information is available from the Campus President. All information contained in this catalog is current and correct as of the publication date: July 2015 Any concerns regarding the Medical Prep Institute of Tampa bay or this catalog and that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to: Commission for Independent Education 325 West Gaines Street Suite 1414 Tallahassee FL 32399 (888)-224-6684

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History and Ownership

Medical Prep Institute of Tampa bay is owned and operated by a corporation called F. Jenar Inc and is authorized to do business in the State of Florida. The Company is run and managed by the Administrator, Jena Fadziso. Medical prep Institute of Tampa bay was founded in 2008 and began as Test Preparation School and Continuing Medical Education provider for healthcare professionals. Soon after, the company recognized there was a need in the community to provide affordable high quality medical training education for individuals seeking entry level careers into the healthcare industry. Medical prep Institute of Tampa bay made the decision to transition into an institute of higher learning and officially began offering diploma and degree program in 2010. In August 2015 Medical Prep Institute of Tampa Bay was Accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

Description of School Facility

Medical prep Institute of Tampa bay is located at 2304 E. Busch Blvd in Tampa, Florida between Nebraska and 30th Street just east of 1-275. The institute is conveniently situated along the city bus line. The facility occupies about 8000 square feet and includes a reception area, business and administrative offices, student break area, four (4) classrooms, a laboratory classroom, a Library and computer lab. The campus is equipped with computers for student use located in the Library. Projectors are installed in each of the classrooms to assist in lectures and video demonstrations. The lab areas consist of hospital beds, mannequins, charts and other medical supplies to facilitate the hands on instruction found in each of the programs. Students will also find that the campus is handicap accessible.

Values

Medical prep Institute of Tampa bay prides itself on the following values: Quality, Simplicity, Affordability, Inclusiveness and Excellence!

Mission Statement

Medical Prep Institute is committed to increasing the quality of health care education in the greater Tampa Bay area and beyond by developing in our students the knowledge, skills and professionalism required of today's workforce. We are committed to providing our students with an affordable and comprehensive education. It is our belief that this commitment to excellence will empower our students with the fundamental skills necessary to either gain entry level employment in their chosen field or allow them the opportunity to advance in their current career.

Licensure, Accreditation and Approvals

Agency

Location

Phone Number

LICENSED-Commission for Independent 325 West Gaines Street Suite 1414

Education

Tallahassee FL 32399

(888)-224-6684

APPROVED- Florida Board of Nursing

4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-02 Tallahassee, FL (850)-488-0595 32399

APPROVED -American Safety and Health Institute (Providing Continuing Education) APPROVED -National Healthcare Association (Certified National Testing Site) ACCREDIATED -Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

1450 Westec Drive Eugene, Oregon 97402 11161 Overbrook Road Leawood, Kansas 66211

7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 N. Falls Church, VA

(800)-447.3177 (800)-499-9092 (703) 917-9503

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Healthcare Industry

What is the Healthcare Delivery System? A network of Agencies, facilities and providers designed to work together coherently in a specified geographic area. Healthcare workers operate within this system. Healthcare professionals operate within this system.

The US healthcare System Secondary care

Concerns with treatment of disorders requiring specialist opinion or hospitalization. The patients are usually referred from Primary care and the physicians are affiliated to a hospital or a group practice.

Tertiary care Provides medical and/or surgical management of complex disorders in an inpatient setting and usually requiring collaboration between multiple specialties. These are super-specialized standalone hospitals or specialty departments in a multi-specialty hospital

Regulation of United Healthcare System

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): The principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services, especially for those people who are least able to help themselves. The agency overseas Public Health service agencies (PHS) at both local and state levels. These agencies constantly oversee public health matters.

Healthcare system is the system that provides healthcare services.

Key Words to Remember Health ? this is the physical, mental and social wellbeing of human being and the absence of illness.

Medicine-Art and science of diagnosis, treatment, prevention of disease and the maintains of good health

Environment- The setting for the nurse (healthcare worker) patient interaction.

Wellness ? the highest level of optimal health

Illness ?the diminished or impaired state of health.

Continuity of Care-Continuing of established patient care from setting to another

The Tiered System The USA Healthcare system is divided into the tiered system. This system is made up of regionalized systems of healthcare delivery divided into Primary care, Secondary care and Tertiary care.

Primary care

Refers to the activities concerned with prevention and treatment of common medical problems in outpatient setting.

Wellness ?illness Continuum-This is the range of the person's total health.

The person's range of health is always changing thus the person's range on that continuum is constantly changing.

The person's range of health and environment determines the services the patient receives and the healthcare workers provide.

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Wellness ?illness continuum

Maintaining one's continued health in the wellness-illness continuum is important. Balance is an essential aspect of maintaining one's health.

Age Sex Family relationships Cultural influences Economic Status

Factors affecting the balance of Healthcare

Healthcare workers must consider all the above factors when providing healthcare to the consumer. The comprehensive approach to health is known as Holistic Health Care

MASLOW HEIRACHY OF NEEDS In 1943, Abraham Maslow described the Theory of Human Needs "Hierarchy of Needs" In order to maintain one's health in the wellness-illness continuum individuals work towards meeting individual needs starting with basic physiological needs To achieve the highest level, a person must work toward meeting each level Healthcare workers also work hard to give care from a humanist approach by meeting the needs of each individual patient

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Components of Healthcare Delivery Systems Providers (Facilities and Healthcare Workers) Payers Clients

Healthcare Providers are Healthcare Facilities where healthcare services are conducted and Healthcare Workers who provide caregiving services

Healthcare facilities are divided into inpatient (non-ambulatory) and outpatient facilities (ambulatory) All this facilities support all three levels of healthcare ( primary , secondary and tertiary system).There are variety of healthcare facilities and with a variety of Healthcare profession

TYPES OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND SERVICES

1.Acute Care ? commonly known facility in the healthcare industry with patients having serious condition that require close monitoring.

2.ICU or Intensive Care Unit ? care for patients that are critically ill. Each ICU provide specialize care e.g.

Neuro Intensive Care Unit Coronary Care Unit Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Critical Care Unit Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

3. Specialized Facilities ? facility that only admit specific type of patient or client e.g.

Psychiatric Hospitals Government Hospitals Pediatric Hospitals

4. Home Health Care ? provided by an agency or acute care facility that offer services in the home e.g.

Wound Care IV Therapy Respiratory Treatment

5. Hospice

Care provided to terminally ill patients in a facility or home setting Main focus of Hospice is transition from life to death with emphasis on working collaboratively with patient,

family and significant others. 6.Respite

Part time care provided for patients having chronic medical condition or mental illness. Allow the primary care provider time off at the same time socialization for the patient.

7. Tele Health New innovation added to the healthcare industry Provide ability for a nurse or physician to interact via telephone or computer audio/video

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