HSC&A Chapter 2 Flashcards

Exploring Health Careers

1
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What type of education will prepare a student for an entry-level position after graduation?

A

high school education

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2
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What type of diploma do most occupations require at the least?

A

high school diploma

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3
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What types of schools are sometimes referred to as vocational, trade, or proprietary schools?

A

technical schools

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4
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What education usually offers a two-year degree known as an associate’s degree?

A

community college

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5
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High level healthcare positions usually require an advanced degree known as what?

A

a doctorate

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6
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What does MD stand for?

A

medical doctor

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7
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What does DVM stand for?

A

doctor of veterinary medicine

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8
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When is a licensure awarded?

A

when an individual meets the qualifications for a particular occupation

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9
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What degree is needed to become a registered nurse (RN)?

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at least an associate’s degree in nursing

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10
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What is the branch of medicine that involves the study, diagnosis prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity and nearby structures?

A

dentistry

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11
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How long does dental school usually last?

A

four years

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12
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Who are the individuals who conduct laboratory tests to diagnose diseases in the patients of other doctors?

A

pathologists

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13
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To be a clinical laboratory technician, what is the general education required?

A

two years of community college or a vocational program

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14
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What percent of people over the age of 65 have vision problems?

A

96%

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15
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What are the three types of eye care professionals?

A

ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians

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16
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What does OD stand for?

A

doctor of optometry

17
Q

How long does optometry school usually last?

A

four years

18
Q

What radiation badges are worn by employees working with radiation to ensure that they are not being exposed to dangerous levels of radiation?

A

dosimeters

19
Q

Who are the medical doctors who specialize in the use of diagnostic imaging to diagnose and treat disease?

A

radiologists

20
Q

Who are the doctors who specialize in cancer treatment using radiation?

A

radiation oncologists

21
Q

What degree is required to become a health unit coordinator or a medical records clerk?

A

one or more years in a career or technical education program

22
Q

What degree is required to become a registered health information technician?

A

associate’s degree

23
Q

What degree is required to become a registered health information administrator?

A

bachelor’s degree

24
Q

What degree is required to become a human resources technician?

A

associate’s degree

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What degree is required to become a human resources generalist?
master's degree or professional degree
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What does HUC stand for?
Health Unit Coordinator
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What degree is required to become a support services technician?
associate's degree
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What degree is required to become a central services supervisor or coordinator, as well as a dietetic intern or registered dietitian?
bachelor's degree
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Who is responsible for providing patients with safe, nutritional meals?
food services
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Who is responsible for the cleanliness of the healthcare environment?
housekeeping services
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Who is responsible for medical equipment maintenance?
biomedical equipment technicians
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What healthcare pathway includes jobs that are highly scientific?
biotechnology research and development
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Who is responsible for maintaining the equipment used in a laboratory?
laboratory assistants and technicians