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ch 29-32 Flashcards

1
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Death usually results if oxygen is cut off for what time period?

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9 minutes

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2
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Respiratory therapists perform chest physiotherapy on patients to remove which of the following from the lungs and make it easier for them to breathe?

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Mucus

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To analyze oxygen, carbon dioxide, and blood pH levels, therapists draw what type of blood, place it in a blood gas analyzer, and relay the results to a physician, who then makes treatment decisions?

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Arterial blood

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Which of the following is the minimum educational requirement for respiratory therapists?

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Associate’s degree

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In what state are respiratory therapists not required to be licensed?

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Alaska

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True or False? Respiratory therapists must understand basic mathematical problem solving and chemical and physical principles in order to perform their job duties.

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True therapists need to understand mathematical problems and make appropriate treatment decisions

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True or False? In order to receive licensure, respiratory therapists must meet the requirements for certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

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True therapists usually need certification requirements set by organizations

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True or False? Respiratory therapy technicians typically work with equipment and have very limited patient contact.

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False they often have patient interactions as they assist respiratory therapists

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True or False? Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is awarded to those who have graduated from advanced programs and who have passed two separate examinations.

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True its awarded to those who have completed advanced education

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True or False? There will be a notable decrease in the demand for respiratory therapists based on the fact that individuals are living healthy lives.

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False The demand for these therapists is not expected to decrease because of factors like population growth and technological advancements in healthcare

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Which organization awards Medical Laboratory Technician certification for those who have met post-secondary training requirements and successfully passed the MLT(AAB) generalist examination?

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American Association of Bioanalysts

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Which state requires phlebotomists to obtain licensure?

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california

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Using a centrifuge to spin a blood sample to separate red blood cells from plasma determines which of the following?

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Hematocrit

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14
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Pathologists depend on which of the following to prepare slides to use in making a diagnosis?

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Cytotechnologists

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15
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Clinical laboratory scientists generally require a bachelor’s degree in what discipline or in one of the life sciences?

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Medical technology

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Which of the following is the method for taking a small sample of blood for glucose monitoring or blood typing?

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Skin puncture

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True or False? Because physicians depend heavily on laboratory results, they usually perform the tests themselves.

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False physicians don’t usually perform laboratory tests and rely on laboratory personnel

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True or False? The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) requires personnel who perform highly complex tests to have at least a bachelor’s degree.

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False they mandate an associates degree

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True or False? Laboratory personnel generally have no direct contact with patients and limited contact with other health personnel except for physicians who depend on lab results to make a diagnosis and monitor treatment.

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True because professionals like physicians rely upon their test results

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20
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Prepare specimens and analyze the chemical and hormonal contents of body fluids

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Clinical chemistry specialists

21
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Examine and identify bacteria and other microorganisms

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Microbiology specialists

22
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Collect, type, and prepare blood and its components for transfusions

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Hematology specialists

23
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Perform complex protein and nucleic acid testing on cell samples for genetic testing of both inherited and infectious diseases

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Molecular biology technologists

24
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Examine elements of the human immune system—antigens and antibodies

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Immunology technologists

25
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Prepare slides of body cells and examine these cells with a microscope for abnormalities that may signal the beginning of a cancerous growth

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Cytotechnologists

26
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Which of the following originated as “Special Services” in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 1940s?

A

Art therapy

27
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Which of the following emerged in the mental health field in the 1940s as an approach to explore feelings and conflicts and manage behavior and addictions?

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Art therapy

28
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About how many hours of study and clinical experience do massage therapists typically complete in a postsecondary education program?

A

500 to 1000

29
Q

Which of the following got its start in the United States in the 1940s as a way to treat psychosis, anxiety, and depression in traumatized World War II veterans before the availability of psychiatric medications?

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Recreational therapy

30
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Which of the following is defined as the “psychotherapeutic use of movement to further the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration of the individual”?

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Dance therapy

31
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True or False? Massage has been part of traditional Chinese medicine for 4,000 years but has been slow to be recognized as a health profession in the United States.

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True due to various cultural and regulator factors

32
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True or False? The most practical application of art therapy has been with those suffering from mental disorders, developmental disorders, or other problems of social and psychological development.

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True because art therapy has shown effectiveness in addressing these problems

33
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True or False? Entry-level positions in dance movement therapy require a master’s degree, including an internship.

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False they usually require a master’s degree but an internship is not always mandatory

34
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Specializes in using music to accomplish treatment goals involving the restoration, maintenance, and improvement of mental and physical health

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Music therapist

35
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May work in parks and recreation departments, special-education programs for school districts, or assisted-living, adult day care, and substance abuse rehabilitation centers

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Community-based recreation therapist

36
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Applies theories and techniques of human development, psychology, and counseling together with their knowledge and skills in visual art forms such as drawing, painting, and sculpture in the creative process to treat clients

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Art therapy (AT)

37
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A treatment service designed to restore, remediate and rehabilitate a person’s level of functioning and independence in life activities, to promote health and wellness as well as reduce or eliminate the activity limitations and restrictions to participation in life situations caused by an illness or disabling condition

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Recreation therapy

38
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Used to treat both mental and physical disabilities associated with trauma and aging

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Dance movement therapy (DMT)

39
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Important uses of health records consist of which of the following?

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A) Documentation for insurance claims
B) Professional review for prescribed treatments
C) Research

40
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Health information management professionals use electronic health record (EHR) software to do which of the following?

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To track patterns of disease and treatment outcomes

41
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Which administrator would be responsible for developing and implementing requisite privacy policies and procedures to help protect the confidentiality of health information?

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A) Privacy officer

42
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Which administrator would be responsible for review of the patient’s electronic health record (EHR) and serve as a liaison to the clinical treatment team in documenting clinical care?

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Clinical documentation improvement specialist

43
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A structure where health information is technically captured, transmitted, and utilized is referred to as which of the following?

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Health informatics

44
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Which of the following use analytical and statistical methodologies and techniques to measure trends, progress, or change the delivery of patient care?

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Quality improvement analysts

45
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Which of the following must effectively use abstracting databases, internal and external audit results, Quality Improvement Organization reports, and revenue cycle edit/denial information to perform their jobs?

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Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) validators

46
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Outsourcing of work overseas and advancements in speech recognition technology should not reduce the need for well-trained members of which profession?

A

Medical transcriptionists

47
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True or False? The health record is the centerpiece of the health information system because it contains the entire history of each patient who receives health care.

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True because it serves as a primary source of information for healthcare providers

48
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True or False? Recent regulations enacted by the federal government require that all healthcare providers maintain secure electronic patient records.

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True Due to recent regulations healthcare providers must maintain patient records secure

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