ITHS Flashcards
What is accreditation?
official recognition from a association that a program meets the educational standards for an occupation.
What are alternative complementary integrative therapies?
medical practices that limit the use of drugs and surgeries
What are career clusters?
a group of occupations that share the same core values or basic knowledge
What is a career ladder?
a sequence of occupations ranked based upon their responsibilities and authority
What is genomic medicine?
a type of medicine that treats a person based upon their specific genes and chromosomes
What are chromosomes?
tiny thread like strands that contain thousands of genes
What is holistic care?
a type of care that treats a person after assessing their mental, spiritual, physical and social well being
What is nanotechnology?
a field of science that manipulates molecules and atoms to create devices
What is the National Health Science Standard?
standards created by the national Consortium that describe the basic knowledge needed to succeed
What is regenerative medicine?
a medicare that manipulates living organs to replace tissues that have been damaged
What is western medicine?
medicine most commonly used in the US`
Ancient practices are sometimes known as…?
alternative, complementary or integrative medicine
Wellness and the treatment of diseases require what approach…?
holistic care
What does holistic care work to maintain?
a balanced relationship between the mind, body and soul
What is healthy diet, exercise and routine medical care familiar components of?
physical wellness
Aside from scientific beliefs, what else influences our healthcare beliefs?
our personal history and culture
Hippocrates is know as what and when did her practice medicine?
Father of medicine and 400 BC
What did Hippocrates support?
holistic care
When were parents told to place an infant facedown or on the side for sleeping?
Between the 1960s and 1970s. They did this to prevent infant death.
Sleeping face down greatly increased the risk of what?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
What campaign was launched to educate people about SIDS?
Back to sleep
When was back to sleep launched?
1994
Who launched the campaign Back to sleep?
American Academy for Pediatrics (AAP)
Since the start of the Back to sleep campaign the rate of SIDS has declined by…?
50%
What is trepanning?
Removing part of the skull to release bad spirits.
Why is part of the brain temporary removed?
To prevent brain damage due to brain swelling.
What does digitalis do?
regulate heartbeat
What does morphine do?
made for pain relief
Which medicine is made from foxglove?
digitalis
What medicine is made from opium poppy?
morphine
Who established accurate health records?
the ancient Egyptians
What is a legal requirement in medical care?
accurate health records
What are leeches used for?
restoring blood circulation in skin grafts
What is an example of antioxidants?
green tea
Who were the people who researched into physical causes of diseases?
the greek
Who built aqueducts and focused on hand washing and hygiene practices that reduced infections?
the Romans
Which ancient civilization created universal health care and licensing for doctors and pharmacists?
the arabic/islamic
Europe established what?
Medical schools
Study of anatomy and physiology through human dissection was started by who?
Europe and America
Vaccines designed for a singular person, only given in one does is known as?
designer vaccines
Replacing an abnormal gene with a better one is known as?
gene therapy
Organs replaced through regenerative medicine are created with a person’s ..?
DNA
What type of cell has the power to become any type of cell in the body?
Embryonic cells
What type of cells are found in tissue and have the ability to generate various cells?
Adult Stem cells
Adult Stem cells have the power to heal injuries and have been used for what?
blood cancer and bone marrows
A DNA based stool screening that many people prefer to do virtually is known as?
colonoscopy
Molecular imaging provides detailed pictures of whats going on in the body at which level?
molecular and cellular level
Molecular imaging gives scientists a better look at what..?
cancerous cells, risk of blood clots and heart attacks
What are pacemakers used for?
to regulate heartbeat
What are the tubes that keep the arteries open known as?
stents
What type of tubes are used to guide imaging machines to repair the abdominal and aneurysms?
catheters
What is weakening of the blood vessel before they burst known as?
brain aneurysms
When people have their gallbladders removed they are able to have shorter stays because of what type of operations?
laparoscopic
What outpatient procedure allows patients to leave shortly after?
outpatient surgeries
What type of machines are used to improve surgical procedures?
robots
What type of surgery allows a trained professional to perform surgery on a person from a different location?
telesurgery
What is the formal name of digitized patient records?
electronic health records.
What are some other ways of receiving medication?
through the nose, mouth and through skin patches.
What can low income families qualify for in terms of insurance aid?
Medicaid
What can older individuals over the age of 65 qualify for in terms of insurance aid?
medicare
How many people lacked proper access to emergency services or health insurance in 2013?
50 million
How much do hospital and tax payers pay every year to cover the costs of those who cannot pay?
43 billion
When a foreign born physicians fill in primary care positions here, what becomes a problem?
communication
What are treatments classified into?
Diagnostic related groups
What is the abbreviated from of Diagnostic related group?
DRGs
What are DRGs?
DRGs limit the amount paid to a hospital for a patient with a specific diagnosis.
What do HMOs stand for?
Health maintenance organization
What do HMOs do?
lower the cost of healthcare though contracts with insurance companies
What is the abbreviated form of Preferred provider organizations?
PPOs
What do PPOs require members to do?
pick a provider who has agreed to provide healthcare at a certain cost.
When was the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act signed?
March 23, 2010
What did the Affordable care act do?
changed the healthcare system and provided insurance for larger amounts of Americans
What is the Patient Protection and Affordable care Act known as?
Affordable care act.
What is healthcare prices growing faster than?
inflation and income
When should massage therapy be avoided?
when you have a history of blood clots or take blood thinner.
Why are herbal remedies not considered safe?
because they interfere with other medication
What can medication reduce?
anxiety, depression and pain symptoms
What are the four types of Whole Medical System Practices
Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy, and naturopathy
What are the two types of Manipulative and Body based Practices?
Spinal Manipulation and Massage Therapies
What are the three types of Natural Products that are used in healthcare?
herbal medication, dietary supplements and probiotics
What are the three types of Mind Body medicine?
meditation, yoga and acupuncture
Omega 3 supplements are useful to reduce the risk factor of what?
heart disease
What is glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate beneficial for treating?
serve osteoarthritis
What is acupuncture useful for?
osteoarthritis, dental surgery, migraines, and headaches
What does the US surpass other countries in terms of money
healthcare per resident
What are the biggest issue in healthcare?
the affordability and access
What does NCCAM study
alternative therapies and their effectiveness
What is NCCAM stand for?
National Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
What does NIH stand for?
The National Institutes of Health
What did the National Institute of Health create?
National Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
How many career clusters are there?
16
What do many high schools offer to their students?
dual credit and advanced placement college coursework
What do health Informatics Service do?
document patient care
What act was passed in March 23, 2010/
Patient Protection and Affordable care act
What does therapeutic services do?
change the health status of a person over time
What do support services do?
provide a therapeutic environment to provide patient care
What national agency keeps track of data about occupations and industries in the US?
The Bureau of labor Statistic ( BLS)
What is education past high school known as?
post secondary education
What credential is given to someone after they complete a source of study?
a certification
what type of credential is given to someone after they complete a licensure exam to prove their qualifications?
a Licensure
what refers to a official record of people who passed an examination to prove they meet the qualifications?
registration
Which organization took the job of organizing the knowledge and skill needed to be a healthcare worker?
The national Consortium for health science education
What is the abbreviation for the National Consortium for health science education?
NCHSE
What do the national Science Standards include?
the 11 healthcare foundation standards
How many years of education does a doctor of philosophy (PhD) require?
4 or more years in a university or graduate school
How many years of education does a master’s degree require?
2 or more years in a university or graduate school
How many years of education does a bachelor’s degree require?
4 year academic program in a university or graduate school
How many years of education does a associate’s degree require?
2 year technical program in a community or techncial college
How many years of education does it require to earn a diploma?
1 year in a community or technical school
How many years of education does it take to earn a certification?
less than 1 year in a community or technical college
What will future medication focus mainly on?
predicting the disease the person will develop in the future.
