chapter 1 Flashcards
the management of pain before, during, and after surgery.
anesthesiology.
the study, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions pertaining to the heart and circulatory system.
cardiology.
involves the use of ionizing radiation, x-rays, and specialized procedures such as computed tomography (CT) scans, positron emission tomography (PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound to produce diagnostic images.
diagnostic imaging (radiology)
the study of the heart’s electrical patterns.
electrocardiography
the study of electrical activity of the brain.
electroencephalography
doctors and nursing staff specialize in the delivery of acute care for initial treatment of life-threatening or otherwise unplanned medical events.
emergency department.
the study, diagnosis, and treatment of hormone disorders.
endocrinology.
the general care of patients of all ages
general medicine (family practice)
the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with elderly patients.
geriatrics
the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the internal organs
internal medicine.
the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders associated with newborns.
neonatology
the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the kidneys
nephrology
the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the brain and nervous system
neurology
the imaging and treatment of tumors using injectable radionuclides
nuclear medicine.
responsible for ensuring that patients receive proper nutritional intervention during and after their hospital stay
nutrition and dietetics
the study, diagnosis, and treatment of the female reproductive system
obstetrics/gynecology
enables people to perform meaningful and purposeful actvities within the limits of a disability
occupational therapy
enables people to perform meaningful and purposeful activities within the limits of a disability
occupational therapy
enables people to perform meaningful and purposeful activities within the limits of a disability
occupational therapy
the study, diagnosis, and treatment of malignant tumors
oncology
the diagnosis and treatment of bone and joint disorders
orthopedics
the study and diagnosis of disease
pathology
the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with children
pediatrics
ensures the safe and effective use of therapeutic drugs
pharmacy
rehabilitative science that focuses on the development, maintenance, and restoration of maximum movement and functional ability
physical therapy
the study and treatment of mental disorders
psychiatry
the assessment and treatment of breathing disorders
respiratory therapy
uses operative techniques to investigate and treat a pathological condition or to improve bodily function or appearance.
surgery
the study, diagnosis, and treatment of male and female urinary tract disorders and disorders of the male reproductive system
urology
the study, diagnosis, and treatment of male and female urinary tract disorders and disorders of the male reproductive system
urology
greet and assist outpatients needing laboratory services
medical office staff
prepare pathologist-dictated reports
medical transcriptionists
are phlebotomists trained to perform low-complexity testing or assist laboratory staff in other ways.
medical laboratory assistants (MLAs)
prepare small sections of surgical specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist
historic technicians(HTs)
perform more complex functions of the histology lab and are responsible for the technical aspects of the histology lab as well as new procedure evaluation
histologists (HTLs)
perform microscopic examination of human cells in order to detect cancer and other diseases.
cytologists(CTs)
medical doctors who specialize in the study of disease, which include anatomic and clinical pathology
pathologists
examine surgically removed tissue samples and collect and examine autopsy specimens.
pathologists’ assistants (PAs)
formerly called clinical lab technicians by some agencies, have a minimum of an associate’s degree and can perform low-complexity and some moderately complex lab testing other than cytology and histology
medical lab technicians (MLTs)
formerly called clinical lab technicians by some agencies, have a minimum of an associate’s degree and can perform low-complexity and some moderately complex lab testing other than cytology and histology
medical lab technicians (MLTs)
formerly called medical technologists or clinical lab scientists, have a min of a bachelors degree and can perform high-complexity testing other than cytology and histology
medical lab scientists (MLSs)
formerly called medical technologists or clinical lab scientists, have a min of a bachelors degree and can perform high-complexity testing other than cytology and histology
medical lab scientists (MLSs)
the investigation of human cells for the presence of cancer
cytology
the study of human body tissues and cells
histology
the evaluation of the chemical constituents of the human body
clinical chemistry
the study of blood and blood-forming tissues; it may also include evaluation of hemostasis (coagulation system)
hematology
involves collection and preparation of donor blood for transfusion
immunohematology (blood bank)
the study of the bodys resistance to disease and defense against foeign
immunology and serology
the study of medically significant microscopic organisms
medical microbiology
the detection and classification of disease states using molecular and DNA-based testing
molecular diagnostics
the examination of urine for physical, chemical, and microscopic characteristics
urinalysis
the detection and study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms.
toxicology
