AHS 405 Chapter 2

Question 1

Occupation

Answer 1

One’s principal activity and means of support.

Question 2

Profession

Answer 2

A calling that requires specialized knowledge and training. Professionals have more authority and responsibility than people in an occupation, and they adhere to a code of ethics.

Question 3

Functional training

Answer 3

Training that produces personnel who can perform tasks but who may not know the theroy behind the practice.

Question 4

Primary Verification

Answer 4

Information direct from the licensing authority; verifies a new hire’s license.

Question 5

Secondary Verification

Answer 5

A copy of a document that indicates licensure has been granted and shows the license’s expiration date.

Question 6

Impaired practitioner

Answer 6

A healthcare professioal who is unable to carry out professional duties with reasonable skill and safety because of a physical or mental illness, including aging, loss of motor skills, or alcohol or drug use. Each national and state authority maintain these legal requirements for impaired reporting.