Lesson 1: Introduction to Healthcare Field

Question 1

What original medical document established penalties for medical errors?

Answer 1

Babylonian Hammurabi Code

Question 2

The cornerstone of medical ethics, today establishing that medicine is used for healing and not harming.

Answer 2

Hippocratic Oath

Question 3

The AMA Principles of Medical Ethics for physicians in 1847

Answer 3

Document created by the American Medical Association established principles:
- Integrity
- Individual responsibility to society and community
- Respect for human dignity
- Lifelong study
- Professional autonomy

Question 4

Patient Bill of Rights

Answer 4

In 1973, the American Hospital Association (AHA) established this document
- The purpose of this is to support open communication and respect for the patient’s role in decision-making about treatment choices.

Question 5

Professionalism for PCTs

Answer 5

1. Must understand how to communicate in the medical workplace using medical terminology
2. Must understand how to communicate with their patients and coworkers in a kind, compassionate, clear, and respectful way recognizing that situations in the medical environment often evoke emotional responses
3. Must be able to complete the physical tasks associated with the job effectively and safely

Question 6

Professional traits

Answer 6

Empathy, honesty, integrity, dependability, respect for individual and cultural differences, sense of humor, courtesy and patience, common sense, tact, discretion, and confidentiality

Question 7

Anesthesiologist assistant

Answer 7

An allied health professional who works direclty under the supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist and assists in developing and implementing the anesthesia care plan

Question 8

Blood bank technologists

Answer 8

Uniquely trained to perform routine and specialized tests in blood bank immunohematology and perform transfusion services

Question 9

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Answer 9

Trained in basic patient care and practices under the supervision of a registered nurse.
1. Giving baths
2. Checking vital signs
3. Making beds
4. Positioning patients
5. Assisting patients in other basic care needs

Question 10

Certified Surgical Assistant

Answer 10

Provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other interoperative technical functional that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient

Question 11

Cytotechnologist

Answer 11

A technician trained in medical examination and identification of cellular abnormalties

Question 12

Clinical dietician

Answer 12

One who is concerned with the promotion of a good health through proper diet and with the therapeutic use of diet in the treatment of disease

Question 12

Dental assistant

Answer 12

Is trianed to provide support to a dentist with general tasks ranging from clerical work and assistance at chairside to laboratory, infection control, dental laboratory, and exposure of radiographic images

Question 13

Dental Hygienist

Answer 13

Licensed, professional auxiliary in dentistry who is both an oral health educator and clinician, and who uses preventative, therapeutic, and educational methods for the control of oral diseases

Question 14

Electocardiograph Technician

Answer 14

Uses special equipment and medical techniques to record the electrical impulses transmitted by a patient’s heart.
Data acquired by these staff members, assists physicians and cardiologists in diagnosing medical conditions in patients

Question 15

Electroencephalograph technologist

Answer 15

An allied health professional trained to obtain interpretable electroencephalographic recordings and who is able to apply electrodes in specified location, conduct routine and special tests, and prepare the tracing for interpretation by the neurologist

Question 16

EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)

Answer 16

Trained and certified to appraise and initiate the administration of emergency care for victims of trauma or acute illness before or during transportation of the victims to a health care facility via ambulance or aircraft

Question 17

Exercise Physiologist

Answer 17

Concerned with assessing, improving, and maintaining patients’ fitness and health.
They also provide assistance in recovering from injuries and diseases, and coping with disabilities.

Question 18

Genetic counselor

Answer 18

A health professional academically and clinically prepared to communicate genetic, medical, and technical information about the occurence, or risk of occurence, of a genetic condition or birth defect

Question 19

Health educator

Answer 19

Individual professionally trained to instruct clients, families, or students about health-related topics, such as diagnosis or the care of people with specific diseases/conditions.

Question 20

Health information manager

Answer 20

Responsible for managing and securing patient records.
They spend a lot of time working with computers and software to comply with federal mandates for electronic storage of patient information

Question 21

Kinesiotherapist

Answer 21

Health care professional who, under the direction of a physician, treats the effects if disease, injury, and congenital disorders through the use of rehabilitative exercise and education alone

Question 22

Medical laboratory technologist

Answer 22

Collects samples and performs tests to analyze bodily fluids, tissues, and other substances

Question 23

Medical office manager

Answer 23

Is responsible for the overall operations of the medical office

Question 24

Medical records technician

Answer 24

Maintains the record of patient care by compiling, reviewing, and filing documentation of a patient's condition, treatment, and health outcome

Question 25

Medical secretary

Answer 25

A person who prepares and maintains medical records and performs related secretarial duties

Question 26

Medical transcriptionist

Answer 26

A health professional who prepares a written record of patient data dictated by a physician

Question 27

Nuclear medicine technologist

Answer 27

An allied health rpofesional who uses radioactive and stable nuclides to make diagnostic evaluations of the anatomical or physiological conditions of the body and who provides therapy with unsealed radioactive sources.

Question 28

OT (Occupational therapist)

Answer 28

Health care professional who provides services designed to restore self-care, work, and leisure skills to patients/clients who have specific performance incapacities or deficits that reduce their abilities to cope with the tasks of everyday living

Question 29

Occupational therapy assistant (OTA)

Answer 29

A health care professional who works under the supervision of an occupational therapist in planning and implementing programs to restore the self-care, work, and leisure skills of clients/patients

Question 30

Pharmacist

Answer 30

One who is licensed to prepare, compound, and dispense drugs upon written order (prescription) from a licensed practitioner such as a physician, dentist, or advanced practice nurse.

Question 31

Pharmacy technician

Answer 31

Assists the pharmacist in certain activities such as medication profile reviews for drug incompatibilities, typing of prescription labels, prescription packaging, handling of purchase records, and inventory control

Question 32

Phlebotomist

Answer 32

A health professional trained in the opening of veins for the withdrawal of blood

Question 33

PT (Physical therapist)

Answer 33

A rehabilitation professional who promotes optimal health and functional interdependence through the application of scientific principles to prevent, identify, assess, correct, or alleviate acute or chronic movement dysfunction, physical disability, or pain

Question 34

PTA (Physical therapist assistant)

Answer 34

A paraprofessional who assists the physical therapist, providing selected interventions under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist

Question 35

Radiology technologist

Answer 35

A health care professional skilled in the theory and practice of the technical aspects of the use of x-rays and radioisotopes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

Question 36

Respiratory therapist (RT)

Answer 36

A health care professional skilled in treatment and management of patients with respiratory problems, who administers respiratory care

Question 37

Social worker

Answer 37

A person with an advanced education in dealing with social, emotional, and environmental problems associated with an illness or disability

Question 38

Ultrasound technologist

Answer 38

An allied health professional who provides patient services, using diagnostic ultrasound under the supervision of a doctor of medicine or osteopathy responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures

Question 39

PCT scope of practice

Answer 39

- Vital sign measurement and recording - Oral care - Bathing - Bed making - Assisting with urinary and bowel elimination and care - Hourly rounding - Assisting in ambulation and transfer - Phlebotomy - Urine diagnostic screening - Electrocardiography - Assisting in preparing patients for discharge and transfer - Nutritional care and feeding

Question 40

Front office

Answer 40

Typically refers to the administrative tasks related to patient care Includes: - Admissions - Reception - Medical record management - Scheduling

Question 41

Back office

Answer 41

Typically refers to the clinical aspects of patient care Includes: - Assisting the physician in patient procedures - Taking vital signs and medical histories - Performing EKGs - Phlebotomy - Emergency procedures

Question 42

The Nursing Process

Answer 42

The method used to plan and deliver nursing care Assess, observe, nursing diagnosis, plan, implement, and evaluate

Question 43

Assessment

Answer 43

Collecting information on the patient

Question 44

Observation

Answer 44

Collecting information by using senses of sight, smell, touch, and hearing

Question 45

Nursing diagnosis

Answer 45

Describes a health problem that can be addressed by nursing measures

Question 46

Medical diagnosis

Answer 46

The identification of a disease or condition

Question 47

Planning

Answer 47

Setting priorities and goals. priorities = what is most important for the person goals = aimed at the highest person's highest level of well-being and functioning

Question 48

Implementation

Answer 48

Carrying out of nursing measures in the care plan

Question 49

Evaluation

Answer 49

Measuring if the goals were met as planned, and reassessing if there are needed changes in nursing diagnosis, goals, and care plan