Exam 1- Book Notes Flashcards
Assault and Battery
Physical or verbal attack on another person; treatment or care given without proper consent, unlawfully touching another person without their consent
Abuse
Any care that results in physical harm or pain, or mental anguish
Associates degree
Degree awarded by a vocational-tech school or community college after completion of 2 year course of study or equivalent
Endodontics
Treatment of diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of teeth
Orthodontist
Doctor specializing in alignment and straightening of teeth
Periodontics
Treatment and prevention of diseases of the gums, bone, and structures of the teeth
Periodontist
Doctor(dentist) specializing in periodontics
Dental hygienist
Perform preliminary exams of teeth and mouth, clean teeth, and other preventative and therapeutic services
Dental laboratory technician
Make and repair dental prostheses(dentures, crowns)
Emergency medical technician
Provide emergency, prehospital care to victims of accidents, injuries or sudden illnesses
Physician’s assistant
Take medical histories, perform routine physical exams and basic diagnostic tests, treat minor injuries, prescribe and administer treatments
Cardiologist
Diseases of heart and blood vessels
Dermatologist
Diseases of the skin
Endocrinologist
Diseases of the endocrine glands
Gastroenterologist
Diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestines
Gerontologist
Diseases of elderly individuals
Gynecologist
Diseases of the female reproductive organs
Internist
Diseases of the internal organs(heart, lungs, glands intestines, kidneys)
Neurologist
Disorders of the brain and nervous system
Oncologist
Diagnosis and treatment of tumors(cancer)
Ophthalmologist
Diseases and disorders of the eye
Orthopedist
Diseases and disorders of the muscles and bones
Pathologist
Diagnose disease by studying changes in organs tissues and cells
Pediatrician
Diseases and disorders of children
Proctologist
Diseases of the lower part of the large intestine
Radiologist
Use of x-rays and radiation to diagnose and treat disease
Psychologist
Studies human behavior and uses this knowledge to help individuals deal with everyday behaviors
Sociologist
Social workers, aid people who have difficulty coping with problems by helping them make adjustments in their lives and/or referring them to community resources
Genetic counselor
Provide information to individuals and families on genetic diseases or inherited conditions. Research risk for diseases and birth defects, perform screening tests,identify options and help individuals cope with psychological issues caused by genetic diseases
Licensed practical/vocational nurse
Provide patient care requiring technical knowledge but not to the level of RNs
Geriatric assistant
Additional education to provide care for the elderly in work environments such as extended care, nursing homes, ect.
Dietician
Manage food service systems, asses patients nutritional needs, plan menus, teach proper nutrition and special diets, research nutrition needs and develop recommendations, purchase food and equipment, enforce sanitary and safety rules, supervise personnel
Occupational therapist
Help people with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities to overcome, correct, or adjust their particular problems
Pharmacist
Dispense medications per written orders from physicians, dentists and health care providers, provide info on drugs and correct ways to use them, order and dispense supplies such as surgical and sickroom, ensure drug compatibility, maintain records on medicines dispensed, asses plan and monitor drug use
Physical therapist
Provide treatment to improve mobility and prevent or limit disability of patients with disabling joint, bone, muscle, or nerve injuries or diseases
Recreational therapist
Use recreational and leisure activities as forms of treatment to minimize patients symptoms and improve physical, emotional and mental well being.
Audiologist
Specializes in diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders
Bachelor’s degree
Degree awarded by college or university after a person has completed four years of study or its equivalent
Competence
Able, capable
Confidentiality
Not to be shared or told, to be held in confidence, kept to oneself
Contract
An agreement between two or more persons
Defamation
Slander or libel, a false statement that causes ridicule or damage to a reputation
Dependability
Capable of being relied on, trustworthy
Doctorate
Degree, completion of study beyond a bachelors or masters
Empathy
Identifying with a persons feelings but being unable to change or solve the situation
Entrepreneur
Individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business
Ethics
Principles of right or good conduct
False imprisonment
Restraining an individual or restricting and individuals freedom
Informed consent
Permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind and aware of all factors involved
Integrated care
Form of health care that uses both mainstream medical treatments and complementary and alternative therapies to treat a patient
Invasion of privacy
Revealing personal information about an individual without his or her consent
Libel
False written statement that causes a person ridicule or contempt or causes damage to the persons reputation
Living will
Legal document stating a persons desires on what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when his or her condition is terminal
Malpractice
Providing improper or unprofessional treatment or care that results in injury to another person