Healthcare terms Flashcards
PROVIDER ( MD, PA, DO, NP ):
assess, diagnose & treat disease or injury
REGISTERED NURSE (RN):
implement the nursing process
NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA, UAP):
help patients with ADL’s and direct care needs under supervision of RN/LPN
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT):
help patients regain skills for activities of daily living
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RT):
evaluate assess and give treatments for respiratory issues under order of provider
SOCIAL WORKER:
collaborate with team and community resources to ensure patients physical & emotional needs are met
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST:
assess and create treatment plans for patients involving speech, language, and swallowing
PHARMACIST:
provides, educates and motivates medications
LAB TECHNICAIN:
obtain and analyze patients specimens