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What is nursing?
A constantly evolving, highly specialized profession that encompasses
- health promotion
- health prevention
- care of the physically ill
- mentally ill
- disabled
- dying
Of all ages, communities, and health care settings.
Complete the statement as follows:
The unique function of nurses ranges broadly from activities that contribute to the…. of a patient.
3 things.
- health
- recovery
- dignified death
Complete the statement.
The unique function of nurses ranges broadly from activities that contribute to the health, recovery, and dignified death of a patient to the development of…
4 things.
- policy
- research
- advocacy
- education
Responsibilties and Work Description.
What does R.N. mean?
Registered nurses
Responsibilties and Work Description.
What are R.N.’s?
They are advocates and health educators for patients, families, and communities.
Responsibilties and Work Description.
What are the responsibilities of a nurse?
- conducting physical exams and collect detailed health care histories
- collecting vital signs, draw blood, and order diagnostic tests
- administering medications and other personalized treatments
- coordinating care with a wide array of health care professionals and specialists
- providing health promotion, counseling, and healthcare education to patients
Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- they form the largest group of nurses
- provide bedisde nursing care; most are staff nurses
Hospital Nurses
Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- usually are assigned to groups of patients who require similar nursing care
- may supervise licensed practical nurses and assistants
Hospital Nurses
Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- ONLY ones trained to administer complex treatments, such as starting intravenous fluids
- manage conditions from fall/fracture recovery to Alzheimer’s disease
Nursing Home Nurses
Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- assess resident’s needs, develop treatment plans, and superive practical nurses and assistants
Nursing Home Nurses
Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- provide periodic services, prescribed by a physician, to patients at home
- care for and instruct patients and their families
Home Health Nurses
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- care for a broad range of patients
- must be able to work independently
Home Health Nurses
Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- work in goverment and private agencies
- instruct individuals and familes and other groups in health education, disease prevention, nutrition, child care, and home care of the sick or handicapped
- arrange for immunizations, blood pressure testing, and other health screening
Public Health Nurses
Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- care for patients who need constant attention
- work directly for families on a contract basis or for a nursing or temporary help agency
- provide services in homes, hopitals, nursing homes, and rehab centers
Private Duty Nurses
How do public health nurses differ from private duty nurses?
Public Health Nurses:
- work in government or private agencies
- work with community leaders, other personnel that are apart of community health education
Private Duty Nurses:
- work directly for families on a contract basis or temporary help agencies
- care for patients who need constant attention
Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- assist physicians in private practice, clinics, surgicenters, EM centers, and HMOs
- prepare patients for, and assist with examinatons, injections and medications, dress wounds and incisions, maintain records
- perform routine laboratory and office work
Office Nurses
Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- provide nursing care at work sites to employees, customers, and others with minor injuries and illnesses
Occupational Health or Industrial Nurses
Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- provide emergency care, prepare accident reports, and arrange for further care if neccessary
- identify potential health or safety problems
Occupational Health or Industrial Nurses
Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- associated with direct nursing activities
Head Nurses or Nurse Supervisors
Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- plan work schedules and assign duties to nurses and aides, provide or arrange for training, and visit patients, and observe nurses to ensure that acre is properly carried out
- ensure that records and budgets are maintained and that equipment and supples are ordered
Head Nurses or Nurse Supervisors
Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- provide basic primary health care
- diagnose and treat common acute illnesses and injuries
Nurse Practitioners
Identify the type of registered nurse being described below.
- advanced practice nurses that have met higher educational and clinical practice requirements beyond the basic nursing education and licensing required of all R.N.’s
Advanced Practice Nurses
Nurses | Work Environment
How would you describe the usual and expected indoor environment of nurses?
- well-lighted
- comfortable
What does ECG mean?
Electrocardiogram
It helps record the electrical signals in the heart
What does MRI mean?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Uses radio waves.
It produces detailed images of almost every internal structure in the human body, including the organs, bones, muscles and blood vessels
What does CT (Scan) mean?
Computerized Tomography
Less thorough than MRIs.
It take a fast series of X-ray pictures, which are put together to create images of the area that was scanned.
Nurses | Work Environment
In general, what do nurses need due to the amount of time walking and standing they have to do everyday?
Physical Stamina
Nurses | Work Environment
What are required of nurses to have to be able to cope with human suffering and frequent emergencies?
Emotional stability
Nurses | Work Environment
True or false: Nurses work closely with, but subordinate to, physicians.
True
Unlike staff nurses who usually have to work overtime, which nurses are more likely to work regular hours?
- office nurses
- occupational/industrial nurses
- public health nurses
Educational Requirements
What degree program should aspiring nurses pursue?
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
BSN
Educational Requirements
How many years does BSN go long for?
4 years
Educational Requirements
What are the four main components of the course BSN?
- health promotion
- disease prevention
- risk reduction
- health restoration
Educational Requirements
Which senior high school strand is recommended for aspiring nurses?
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
STEM
Educational Requirements
True or false: Nursing doesn’t include liberal arts classes.
False.
They do.
Nursing Education
What courses do students take for nursing?
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Nutrition
- Psychology
- Other Behavioral Sciences
Educational Requirements
During which part of the program of BSN are students required to do an OJT?
The fourth year of the program.
Educational Requirements
Which board exam is taken by student nurses who wish to be licensed in their profession?
Nurse Licensure Exam
Regulated by the PRC
Traits and Character
What main traits should nurses possess?
- responsible
- accountable
- independent
- sympathetic
- good-listener
- critical-thinker
- has good judgement
Complete the statement as follows:
A dental professional’s job, no matter which position, is to…
ensure that patients are comfortable and confident that they are receiving excellent dental care
What are key skills that are neccessities among dentists?
- dexterity
- precision/attention to detail
- eye-hand coordination
Work Description | Dentistry
What do dentists do in general?
- diagnose
- prevent
- treat
teeth and tissue (gum) problems
Identify the specific dental speciality described below.
correction of teeth placement and facial structures
Orthodontics
Identify the specific dental speciality described below.
surgery of the mouth and jaws
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Identify the specific dental speciality described below.
dentistry for infants through adolescents
Pedodontics/Pediatric Dentistry
Identify the specific dental speciality described below.
gum and suuporting structure treatment
Periodontics
Identify the specific dental speciality described below.
treatment with artificial teeth or dentures
Prosthodontics
Identify the specific dental speciality described below.
root canal and related therapy
Endodontics
Identify the specific dental speciality described below.
community dental health
Public Health Dentistry
Identify the specific dental speciality described below.
investigating the cause, process and effect of dental disease
Oral Pathology
Dentistry | Work Environment
Most dental offices are open….
- five days per week
- some have evening hours
Dentistry | Work Environment
Dentists usually work this many hours a week.
42 hours
Educational Requirements
What degree program is designed to prepare aspiring dentists for the profession?
Doctor of Dental Medicine
DMD
Educational Requirements
How many years does DMD take to accomplish?
4 years
Educational Requirements
What type of degree program is DMD?
- it is a graduate program
- requires a 2-year pre-dentistry course and have any medical-related Bachelor’s degree program
Educational Requirements
How many years does DMD have their internships program last for?
(During its last) two years.
Educational Requirements
What is the name of the board examination that should be undergone by student dentists to become licensed?
Dentistry Board Examination
Educational Requirements
What do they do after passing the Dentistry Board Exam?
- they choose a specialization
- undergo a two-year residency program for it
- pursue a post-doctoral or a master’s degree
Responsibilities and Work Description | BSMT
What does MLS stand for?
medical laboratory scientist
By what other name are MLS also known as?
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Responsibilities and Work Description | BSMT
What do medical technologists do?
- analyze a variety of biological specimens
- perform scientific testing on samples
- relay test results to physicians
- utilize laboratory equipment
- perform differential cell counts
Responsibilities and Work Description | BSMT
Around what percentage do all subsequent medical decisions rely on the results provided by medical technologists?
60% - 70%
Complete the following statement as follows:
Medical laboratory scientists collaborate very closely with physicians and medical laboratory technicians in…
- diagnosing and monitoring disease processes
- monitoring the effectiveness of therapy
Enumerate.
What are the responsibilities and duties of medical laboratory scientists?
- examining and analayzing biological specimens
- relaying test results to physicians
- utilizing high-precision laboratory equipment
- cross matching blood for transfusion
- monitoring patient outcomes
- performing differential cell counts looking for abnomral cells (to aid diagnosis of anemia and leukemia)
- establishing quality assurance programs
- overseeing the work of a medical laboratory technician
Identify which area of specialization is being described below.
the chemical analysis of body fluids
Clincal Chemistry
Identify which area of specialization is being described below.
the collection and preparation of blood products for transfusion
Blood Bank Technology
Identify which area of specialization is being described below.
the study of human body cells
Cytotechnology
Identify which area of specialization is being described below.
the study of blood cells
Hematology
Identify which area of specialization is being described below.
the study of human tissue
Histology
Identify which area of specialization is being described below.
the study of bacteria and other microorganisms
Microbiology
Identify which area of specialization is being described below.
the study of the human immune system
Immunology
Medical Technology | Work Environment
True or false: Clinical laboratory scientists are trained to work with infectious specimens.
True
Medical Technology | Work Environment
Laboratories that are to be used should be:
- well-lighted
- clean
Educational Requirments
What degree program is suited for aspiring medical techologists?
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
BSMT
BSMT-related.
True or false: In addition to basic science, many programs offer or require coursework in management, business, and computer applications
True
Complete the statement as follows:
Masteral degree programs in medical technology and related clinical laboratory sciences provide training for specialized areas of…
- teaching
- administration
- research
Educational Requirments | BSMT
Which senior high school strand is recommended for aspiring BSMT students?
STEM
Enumerate.
Name the five program outcomes for BS in Medical Technology.
- Perform technical clinical laboratory tests in aid of diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases accurately
- Think analytically and critically in the workplace
- Participate in improving the health care management system by engaging in the collection, analysis, and projection of health information
- Apply medical technology research skills and methodologies
- Abide with ethical practices and standard procedures of the profession
Educational Requirments | BSMT
Do BSMT students get to do an OJT?
Yes, during the fourth year of their program.
What are the key aptitudes that medical technologists should possess?
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- high-level of integrity and responsiblity
- good organizational skills
- accuracy, dependability, ability to work under pressure
- detail-oriented
- proficient in mechanical, electronic, and computer skills
This branch of medicine is one of the oldest healing arts.
Veterinary Medicine
True or false: Veterinary medicine is solely involved in animal health.
False.
It is involved in BOTH animal and human health.
Job Description | Veterinary Medicine
What does the veterinary profession encompass in general?
Among animal patients, they….
- diagnose
- perform surgery
- perscribe and administer medicine and drugs
Identify which specific veterinary work description is described below.
It encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of pet diseases, commonly found in dogs and cats.
Companion animal medicine
Services are provided in animal hospitals or clinics.
Identify which specific veterinary work description is described below.
They specialize in the health care of cattle, poultry, swine, fish, and sheep.
Food animal veterinarians
Advises on proper care and management of livestock.
Identify which specific veterinary work description is described below.
They inspect food, investigate outbreaks of disease, and work in scientific laboratories.
Regulatory medicine or public health
What do you call a veterinarian who has competed additional training in a specific area of veterinary medicine and has passed an examination in that said area?
Veterinary specialist
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
They focus on making sure animals feel less or no pain associated with veterinary procedures
Anesthesia
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
They have specialized training and experience in animal welfare.
Animal welfare
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
They have additonal training in animal behavior.
Animal behavior
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Veterinarians who perform procedures on animals’ teeth.
Dentistry
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Veterinarians who study diseases and conditions of the skin.
Dermatology
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
The “ER docs” and intensive care specialists.
Emergency and Critical Care
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Includes the specialties of cardiology, neurology, and ontology.
Internal Medicine
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
They work in research or in practice, making sure that laboratory animal species (rabbits, rats, mice, etc.) receive proper care.
Laboratory Animal Medicine
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Veterinarians who study viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc.
Microbiology (ist)
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
They make sure that animals’ diets meet their body’s needs for nutrients
Nutrition
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Veterinarians studying diseases and conditions of the eye.
Ophthalmology
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
They study disease in animals.
Pathology
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
These veterinarians study how medications/drugs affect animals.
Pharmacology
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Vets who work with chickens, turkeys, and/or ducks, usually in food production settings.
Poultry Veterinarians
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Vets who study how diseases are spread and how they can prevented.
Preventive Medicine
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Vets who focus on the study of X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans, and MRIs in animals.
Radiology
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
They focus on returning animals to normal function after injury, lameness, illness or surgery.
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Vets who specialize in performing surgery:
- Orthopedics: skeletal system
- Soft Tissue Surgery: non-bone tissues
Surgery
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Veterinarians who specialize in animal reproduction.
Theriogenology
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Vets who study the effects of poisons and other toxic products on the body.
Toxicology
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
These vets have additonal training and expertise certain animal practices.
Veterinary Practitioners
Identify the area of veterinary specialization described below.
Vets who work with zoo animal species.
Zoo Medicine
Where do veterinarians usually treat pet animals?
Hospitals and clinics
Work Environment | Veterinary Medicine
One-third of fulltime workers spend up to how many hours on the job?
50 hours
What course is taken by aspiring vets?
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
DVM
How long (in years) does the DVM program go for?
6 years
Complete the statement .
The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) is a six-year graduate degree program consisting of a… - year preparatory program (pre-vet) and a… -year proper cirriculum.
- 2-year preparatory program
- 4-year proper cirrciulum
Enumerate.
Name the types of animals under the scope of care by veterinarians.
- companion animals (domestic)
- exotic animals (zoo)
- farm animals
Enumerate.
What are the program outcomes for DVM graduates?
- Discuss the biological principles and mechanisms underlying animal health and diseases
- Apply diagnostic methods and interpret results for accurate disease diagnosis
- Prescribe medications and implement treatment to remedy diseases, ailments, and abnormalities of animals
- Apply various principles and mechanisms to prevent and control animal diseases and other related problems
Complete the statement.
A student of the DVM program needs to complete two sets of practical exposure, these are…
- internship
- field experience
What are key aptitudes that veterinary professionals must possess?
- animal handling skills
- interpersonal skills
- good manual dexterity
- practical and analytical
