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Chapter 4 Flashcards

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When the patient or client seeks help only when unable to manage alone

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crisis intervention

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Promote well-being and avoid the need for medical intervention. It encourages good nutrition, exercise, vaccinations, and health screening tests.

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Health maintenance or preventive health care

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Promotes self-care that avoids habits such as smoking and the use of recreational drugs.

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Preventive System

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line drawn between optimal health and fatal illness

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health-illness continuum

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Under this system, insurance companies reimburse patients for the costs of their health care within the limits of the policy, and the patient is responsible for any costs not covered

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fee-for-service

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These organizations provide complete and comprehensive health care for the cost of the premium and a small fee called a copayment for each vist

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health-maintenance organization (HMOs)

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These systems allow private hospitals and physicans to provide private services while also providing care through insurance plans that operate as HMOs or PPOs.

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managed care system

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a system that offers care at reduced rates within an established network of providers

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preferred provider organization (PPO)

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Became law in 2010. Its stated purpose was to ensure that all Americans were covered by health insurance. Under this law, employers are required to provide health insurance for their full-time employees when they employ more than 50 workers

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Affordable Care Act (ACA often called “obamacare”)

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a federal health insurance program covers part of the medical care costs for those 65 years and older. Offers four plans part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D

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Medicare

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person must fall within a designated group, recongnized by the federal and state governments, to be eligible for partial or full medicaid funding. Examples include age, income, resources, disability, and U.S. citizenship

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Medicaid

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What are the different types of hospitals?

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-private

-public (federal or local governments)

not-for-profit (religious/charitable groups)

-proprietary (health care business run for a profit)

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-urgent care (help people keep out of ER) (walk -ins)

-surgery centers (outpatient surgical facilities)

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outpatient centers

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many patients are sent to the hospital by a doctor known as

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referring physicans

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on admission referring physicans may provide direction for hospital care

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attending physician

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specializes in trauma and emergency situations, a triage expert in disaster situations

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emergency department physican

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treats indviduals and families in the context of daily life

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family practice physican

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diagnose and treats disease of the gastrointestinal tract

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gastroenterologist

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specializes in problems and disease of elderly persons

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geriatrician

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treats problem and diseases of the female reproductive system

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gynecologist

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specialist, often an internist, who treats patients in a hospital setting

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hospitalist

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specializes in the medical care and treatment of adults

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internist

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specialist, often a pulmonologist, who treat patients, in the intensive care unit

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intensivist

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specializes in pregnancy, labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum care

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obstetrician

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specializes in tumor identification and treatment

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oncologist

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diagnose and treats problems and disease of the eye

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opthalmologist

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specializes in the conditions of the ear, nose, and throat

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otorhinolaryngologist

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specializes in the scientific study of the alterations in the body caused by disease and death

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pathologist

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specializes in the care, diagnosis, treatment of disease affecting children

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pediatrician

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specializes in diagnosie and treatment of diseases of the lungs

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pulmonologist

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specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness

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psyschiatrist

32
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specializes in diagnosis by means of medical imaging

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radiologists

33
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specializes in the surgery of the abdominal cavity

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abdominal

34
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restores or improves the apperance and function of exposed body parts

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plastic

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specializes in surgery of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system

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neurologic

36
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diagnoses and treats problems of the musculoskeletal system

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orthopedic

37
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specializes in surgery involving the chest

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thoracic

38
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recent medical school graduates gaining practical experience

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interns

39
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licensed physicans receiving advanced training

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fellows

40
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licensed physicans in an educational program to become certified in a specialty area

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residents

41
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speciality has become an option for physicans who choose to treat hospitalized patients only. They serve as the attending physicans for inpatients.

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hospitalist

42
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one or two paragraphs declaration of the institution’s basic philosophy and primary goals

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mission statement

43
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related to identification of patient problems

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diagnostic

44
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devoted to treatment

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therapeutic

45
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What are some of the general departments in the hospital?

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admissions, chaplain/counseling services, emergency, nursing service, social services

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What are some of the diagnostic departments?

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CT, electrocardiography, electroencephalography, MRI, nuclear medicine, pathology, radiography and sonography

47
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What are some of the therapeutic departments?

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dietary, occupational therapy, oncology, physical therapy, respiratory therapy and surgery

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What are some of the support services in the hospital?

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accounting, central/sterile supply, human resources, housekeeping, laundry, medical records, purchasing and security

49
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Physician who specializes in diagnostic imaging. Serves as consultants in one or more of the imaging modalities in radiology

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Radiologist

50
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Supervise several groups of employees, such as as in radiography, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, cardiovascular, CT, and MRI

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Radiology manager

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Lead radiographer, sometimes called the department coordinator or lead technologist manages the day-to-day activities in the radiology department. Schedule staff and orders necessary supplies

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Chief radiographer

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May report directly to the lead radiographer or a team leader responsible for a given area. They also work and communicate directly with radiologist rather than along the chain of command

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Staff radiologist

53
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Support personnel may include administrative assistants, receptionists, biomedical technicians, equipment maintenance engineers, medical secretaries, and transportation service personnel

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Support staff

54
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registration, permits, certificates, and licenses all refer to documents that attest to the qualifications of an individual

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Credentials

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-knowledge passed down from master to student
-commitment to truth and highest good
-sets standards for behavior, education, and qualification to practice
-enforces those standards with its ranks
-peer reviewed journal or publication

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Professionalism

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Oldest and largest national professional association for technologists in the radiographic sciences. It was founded to advance the profession and promote high standards of education and patient care

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American Society Of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT)

57
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National organization of appointees from both the ASRT and the American College Radiology (ACA).
-establishes the minimum standards for certification in the various imaging specialties and radiation therapy.
-conducts qualifying examinations that entitle applicants who pass

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American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

58
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How many times should you renew the ARRT registration?

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Renew every year and complete 24 credits of approved continuing education every 2 years

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-essential to stay abreast of current trends and to maintain competencies
-maintain ARRT credentials
-may also be required to maintain state licensure

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Continuing education

60
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A process that applies to institutions and results in documentation attesting to the attainment of certain minimum standards

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Accreditation

61
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Accredits hospitals

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The Joint Commission (TJC)

62
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Accredits educational programs in imaging services

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The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

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Services and roles in the imaging department

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Radiologist, radiology manager, chief radiographer, staff radiographers, support staff

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Establishes the goals, policies, and financial plans for the hospitals and hires the director or administrator

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Executive board

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Must see the suitable facilities and equipment are provided and that a staff of well trained professional, technical, and support personnel is present

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Administration

66
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One of more than 70 national organizations of technologist around the world

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International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologist

67
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Hospital based programs
-certificate
Community college
-associate degree
Universities
-associates or bachelor degree

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Education

68
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ASRT developed a written statement that describes the radiographers duties and responsibilities. Defines the clinical practice, technical activities, and profession responsibilties of imaging and the therapeutic professionals

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The practice standards for medical imaging and radiation therapy

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The only recognized profession society open to all radiologic technologies in the US today is

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ASRT

70
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The designated eligibility for Medicaid are recognized by the (blank), although the (blank) regulates who falls within these eligibility groups

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Federal goverment, State goverment

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The practice standards for medical imaging and radiation therapy may be used:

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-to develop job descriptions and performance appraisals
-by a lawyer to determine negligence or malpractice

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