Chapter 2/3 Flashcards
Who assists a radiologist in taking x-rays
Radiographer
A physician who diagnoses and treats physical reactions to substances
allergist
physician who specializes in the treatment of cancer
oncologist
electroencephalography
the measurement of electric activity in the brain
doctor who studies aging
gerontologist
insurance companies refer to which group of physicians as primary care physicians
PCP, family practitioners, internist
what type of physician specialist reads ECG’s
cardiologist
a physician who studies the changes a disease produces in cells, fluids, tissues, and processes of the entire body
pathologist
an example of a disorder treated by an endocrinologist
which of the following allied health professionals takes x-ray films of patients
radiologist
a physician specialist who cares for pregnant women
obstetrician
what does a primary care physician (PCP) do
oversees a patients long term care
disorder relating to the function of the stomach and intestines would be treated by
gastroenterologist
who treats diseases and conditions related to skin hair and nails
dermatologist
physician who specializes in the kidney and bladder
urologist
disorders such as stuttering are diagnosed and treated by
speech pathologist
an allied health professional who prepares frozen sections of disected body tissue
pathologist
physicians who treat patients of all ages with all types of illness
general practitioners
if you work for a family practice physician or group of physicians you may be responsible for arraigning patient appts with ____
specialists
a MA working at a clinic and taking an extended education class on top demonstrates
growth
an example of behavior that reflects integrity
being honest
when organizing tasks on a very busy day, the MA is displaying which professional behavior
prioritizing
three key strategies for MA success
- critical thinking
- time management
- stress management
the minimum proficiencies required to do the job are known as
hard skills
soft skills are difficult to observe and evaluate because they reflect a persons ____
attitude
which of the following is not a part of team dynamics
taking credit for individual success
what professional behavior is being displayed by informing the provider you suspect abuse
patient advocacy
personal qualifications and behaviors that enhance an individuals job performance are known as
soft skills
