Aging & Death

Question 1

The normal progression of the life cycle that will eventually end in death.

Answer 1

Aging

Question 2

The study of the medical problems and care of older people

Answer 2

Gerontology

Question 3

“After death” examination that is also know as autopsy.

Answer 3

Postmortem

Question 4

Include roles outside of medicine, nursing, and pharmacy.

Answer 4

Health professions

Question 5

provides ongoing care for patients of all ages

Answer 5

General practitioner or family practice physician

Question 6

Specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders and diseases of “infants and children”

Answer 6

Pediatrician

Question 7

Is a physician who specializes in the care of older people

Answer 7

Geriatrician or gerontologist

Question 8

A nurse with graduate training who often works as a primary care provider

Answer 8

Nurse practitioner

Question 9

A licensed professional who works under the supervision of a physician

Answer 9

Physician assistant

Question 10

Performs administrative and clinical tasks in a doctor’s office

Answer 10

Medical assistant

Question 11

Reviews patients’ medical records and assigns appropriate codes for treatment and services

Answer 11

Medical order

Question 12

Focused in diagnosing and treating life-threatening emergency medical conditions

Answer 12

Emergency room

Question 13

A doctor who specializes in high-acuity medicine in the ER

Answer 13

Emergency physician

acuity = the level of severity of an illness

Question 14

Is a licensed health care professional who works in a pre-hospital setting on a ambulance, or in a emergency room

Answer 14

Emergency medical technician

Question 15

A licensed health care professional who works in a variety of health care settings.

Answer 15

Registered nurse

Question 16

Also known as licensed practical nurse in certain states, who works under the supervision of a doctor or RN to provide basic patient care.

Answer 16

Licensed vocational nurse

Question 17

Works under the supervision of a RN to provide basic patient care

Answer 17

Certified nursing assistant

Question 18

A licensed medical professional who dispenses prescribed medication to patients

Answer 18

Pharmacist

Question 19

Provides continuously monitored care for critically ill patients.

Answer 19

Intensive care unit

Question 20

A physician specializing in the care of critically ill patients hospitalized in the ICU

Answer 20

Intensivist

Question 21

A physician focusing on the general medical care of hospitalized patients

Answer 21

Hospitalist

Question 22

Provides continuous cardiac monitoring for patients with heart problems not requiring intensive care

Refers to the electronic transmission of data about the patient’s heart rhythm.

Answer 22

Telemetry

tele = distant

metry = to measure

Question 23

Provides nursing care for lower-acuity patients who are recovering from surgery

Answer 23

Medical/Surgical