Health Science Exam Flashcards
A vaccination for smallpox was developed in 1796 by
Edward Jenner
What is the World Health Organization
an international (world) agency sponsored by the United nations to constantly monitor health problems throughout the WORLD
Who best described the structure of DNA
James Watson and Francis crick
Who is William Harvey?
a physician who was the first to describe the circulation system
What did Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci do?
Use dissection in order to draw the human body more realistically
What is Holistic health?
Health that promotes physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well being
What did Hippocrates do?
Develop an organized method to observe the human body and RECORD THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MANY DISEASES (natural causes not evil spirits)
what are Diagnostic related groups?
one way congress is trying to CONTROL COST of government insurance plans such as MEDICAIR and MEDICAID
What Medicare coverage assist with payment for HOSPITAL SERVICES AND CARE
Type A
What Medicare coverage that assists with payment for pharmaceutical (meDication) expenses
type D
What the Agency sponsored by the United Nations that complies statistics on diseases and publishes health information
World Health Organization
True or false: Medicaid policies are Health insurance plans offered by private insurance companies that help pay expenses not covered by Medicare
false
What does a Health maintenance organization (HMO) do for someone with it?
gives an individual ready access to health examinations early treatment and detection of disease
What do health department clinics offer?
Services such as immunizations, pediatric care, and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.
What agency provides support to the family following a patient’s death?
Hospice
What do Medical centers at universities offer?
treatment and care for many health condition and PROVIDIE a LEARNING EXPERIENCE for medical students
What are deductibles?
the amount of money you pay for covered expenses before your insurance company starts paying
What is Medicare?
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people
age 65 or older. People younger than age 65 with certain
disabilities, permanent kidney failure, or diseases), may also be eligible for Medicare. The program
helps with the cost of health care, but it doesn’t cove
What is the Center for Disease Control and Prevention?
CDC is responsible for controlling the introduction and spread of infectious diseases, the causes, and responsible for controlling them
What is the National Institutes of Health?
The nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
True or false: The national institutes of Health (NIH) is an international agency sponsored by the united Nations
False
True or False: Hospitals are classified as general specialty, or government depending on the sources of income received
False
What is the process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation after the person has completed ana approved education program and passed state board test is…
Licensure
A degree awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually last four or more years is a/an
Bachelors degree
What’s required for a associates degree?
a 2 year degree- community college/technical school
Bachelors Degree?
4 year degree-university
Master Degree requirements
1+ year after bachelor degree- university (5 years in total
True or false: For most health careers, graduation from an acreddited program is required before certification, registration, and/or licensure will be granted
True
True or False: Medicare is a medical assistance program for individuals with low incomes and individual who are physically disabled or blind
False
what are Multicompetent or multiskilled workers frequently hired by?
smaller facilities in rural area
True or false: The level of training for a technician usually requires at least three to four years of college.
false (its 2 years)
What does certification mean?a!z
certification means that A PERSON HAS FUFILLED REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE ~ and meets the standards established by the profession association or government agency that regulates a particular career.
What does a HSE program do?
prepare students for immediate employment or for additional education after graduation
Being willing to be held accountable for your actions is..
Responsibility
True or False: A good time management plan will eliminate all stress and allow and individual to function effectively
False
people still be stressed
True or False: Jeans are appropriate uniforms for some health occupations
True
Disinfectant and antiseptics were fist used to prevent infection during surgery by…
Joseph Lister
A level of education for health occupations that usually requires three to four years of college plus work experience is (go over)
Technologist or therapist
In order to renew licenses or maintain certification, individuals must obtain additional hours of education called..
continuing education units
True or false: An associates degree is required for an aide or assistant level of training
false
