Chapter 1

Question 1

allopathic

Answer 1

a system of medical practice that treats disease by the use of remedies, such as medications and surgery, to produce effects different from those caused by the disease under treatment; medical doctors (MDs) and osteopaths (DOs) practice allopathic medicine; also called conventional medicine.

Question 2

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)

Answer 2

A group of diverse Medical and healthcare systems, practices, and products that are generally considered part of conventional medicine.
Complementary medicine is used in combination with conventional medicine ( allopathic or osteopathic); alternative medicine is used instead of conventional medicine.

Question 3

Conscientious

Answer 3

Meticulous, careful

Question 4

Contamination

Answer 4

the process by which something becomes harmful or unstable through contact with something unclean

Question 5

critical thinking

Answer 5

The constant practice of considering all aspects of a situation when deciding what to believe or what to do

Question 6

Demeanor

Answer 6

Behavior towards others; outward manner

Question 7

Detrimental

Answer 7

harmful

Question 8

holistic

Answer 8

a form of healing that considers the whole person (i.e., bidy, mind , spirit, and emotions) in individual treatment plans

Question 9

hospice

Answer 9

a concept of care that involves health professionals and volunteers who provide medical, psychological, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their loved ones

Question 10

indicator

Answer 10

an important point or group of statistical values that, when evaluated, indicates the quality of care provided in a healthcare facility

Question 11

initiative

Answer 11

the ability to determine what needs to be done and to take action on your own

Question 12

integrity

Answer 12

adhering to ethical standards or right conduct standards

Question 13

learning style

Answer 13

the way an individual perceives and processes information to learn new material

Question 14

mnemonic

Answer 14

a learning device (image, rhyme, figure of speech

Question 15

morale

Answer 15

emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness or confidence

Question 16

negligence

Answer 16

failure to act as a reasonably prudent person would under similar circumstances; such conduct falls below the standards of behavior established by law for the protection of others against unreasonable risk or harm

Question 17

overlearn

Answer 17

to learn or memorize beyond the point of proficiency or immediate recall

Question 18

patient navigator

Answer 18

a person who identifies patients’ needs and barriers, then assists by coordinating care and identifying community and healthcare resources to meet the needs. May also be called a care coordinator

Question 19

perceiving

Answer 19

how an individual looks at information and see it as real

Question 20

processing

Answer 20

how an individual internalizes new information and makes it his or her own

Question 21

reflection

Answer 21

the process of thinking about new information to create new ways of learning

Question 22

reliable

Answer 22

Dependable; able to be trusted

Question 23

triage

Answer 23

the process of sorting patients to determine medical needs and the priority of care