People Flashcards

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Who is the father of medicine ?

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Hippocrates

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Who established public health and sanitation systems ?

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Ancient Romans

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Who created bifocals ?

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Ben Franklin

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Who created the vaccine for smallpox ?

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Edward Jenner

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Disinfectants and antiseptics were first used to prevent infection during surgery by

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Joseph Lister

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Who was the founder of the American red cross ?

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Clara Barton

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Who was the professional educator of nurses started by ?

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Florence Nightingale

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The individual who studies formed the basics for psychology and psychiatry

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Sigmund Freud

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Who was the inventor of penicillin ?

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Sir Alexander Fleming

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Who invented the vaccine for polio?

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Jonas Salk

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When was AIDS identified ?

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1980

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When was the first kidney transplant and humans performed?

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1960s

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The alternative therapies that uses breathing and muscle relaxation techniques to quiet the mind by focusing attention on obtaining a sense of oneness is called what?

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Meditation

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The alternative therapy that encourages the use of certain vitamins to neutralize free radicals is called what?

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antioxidants

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Who is the therapy/complementary practitioner who believes that the life energy flows through every living person in a invisible system of Meridans?

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A Chinese medicine practitioner

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Being able to identify with and understand another person’s feelingssituation, and motives demonstrates ?

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Empathy

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Would be ability to be tolerant be understanding and control your temper indicates?

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patience

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Enjoying your work and displaying a positive two displays ?

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Enthusiasm

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Having the ability to say or do the kindest or most fitting thing in a difficult situation shows?

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tact

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Being willing to be held accountable for your actions?

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Responsibility

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To be able to begin or follow through with the task and to determine things that need to be done indicates ?

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Self motivation

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Using good judgment and what you say and do demonstrates ?

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Discretion

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Being qualified and capable of performing a task shows?

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competence

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Showing truthfulness and being willing to admit mistakes so they can be corrected is?

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Honesty

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Being prompt one porting to work, avoiding absences, and completing assigned tasks on time demonstrates?

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Dependability

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Learning to work well with others demonstrates being a?

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Team player

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A leader who sets minimal rules and allows individuals in the group to function in an independent manner is known as a blank

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laissez-faire leader

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An example of a disease that is probably not caused by stress is?

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Diabetes mellitus

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To stop this effective short and long-term goals,?

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State goals in a positive manner

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To exchange information, thoughts, ideas, and feelings is also known as?

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Communication

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Interruptions and distractions using medical terminology a patient does not know and speaking with the software is all?

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Interfere with the communication process

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Physical disabilities, psychological dependence ability and cultural diverse city are all examples of?

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Communication barriers

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Mr. Smith says he is very cold this is an example of a?

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Subjective observation

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Define a bachelors degree?

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A college or university degree that is awarded or prescribed after a course of study that usually lasts for a more years

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What is the process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation after having completed and approved education program and passed a state board test?

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Licensure

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In order to renew licenses or maintain certification what is the process that must be done?

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Individuals must obtain additional hours of education called continuing education units

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A level of education for health occupations that usually require at least three years or four years of college plus work experience is?

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Either a technologist or therapist

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Defined individual that organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of businesses?

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Entrepreneur

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A dental specialist that treats and prevents diseases of the ginger beer or gums, bone, structures supporting the teeth is ?

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Periodontics

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What is a dentist specialty treats diseases of the pulp , nerves , blood vessels, and roots of the teeth?

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Endodontics

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A dental special tea that replaces natural teeth with artificial teeth or dentures is?

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Prosthodontics

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A medical specialty diseases of the skin is?

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Dermatologist

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A medical specialties to treat diseases and disorders of children is?

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Pediatrician

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And medical specialties he uses x-rays and radiation to diagnose and treat diseases is known as?

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Radiologist

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A medical specialties to treat diseases of the female reproductive system is known as?

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Gynecologist

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A medical specialist to treat tumors and cancer is known as?

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Oncologist

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And medical specialties to treat diseases and disorders of the eye is known as?

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Opthalmologist

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An example of a calls career and the NHCSS information services cluster is known as?

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Medical illustrator

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An example of a health career in the NHCSS Therapeutic cluster is known as?

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Dental hygienist

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(Cost containment method) limit is placed on cost of care based on the diagnosis classification, healthcare agencies are encouraged to provide care with in the expense limited allowed;

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Diagnostic related groups

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Clinics, laboratories shared by different agencies, HMO, and PPO all try to combine combinations of services to avoid duplication

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Combination of services

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Patients receive chair without admission to hospital’s or other care faculties in order to decrease costs

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Out patient services

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Several agencies buy equipment and supplies in larger quantities to obtain a reduced price

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Mass or bulk purchasing

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Providing care before acute or chronic disease occurs

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Early intervention and prevention services

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Monitoring the use of energy to control costs and conserve resources

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Energy conservation

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Pressure is applied with fingers, palm, thumbs, or elbows to specific pressure points of the body to stimulate and regulate the flow of energy

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Acupressure

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Very thin needles are inserted at Pacific points along the meridians in the body to stimulate and balance the flow of energy

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Acupuncture

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Nutritional therapy that encourages the use of substances to prevent or inhibit oxidation of free radicals

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Antioxidants

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Use of selected fragrances to alter mood and restore the body, mind, and spirit

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Aromatherapy

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Relaxation therapy that uses monitoring devices to provide a patient with information about his or her reaction to stress by showing the patient his or her physical responses to stress

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Biofeedback

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Gentle hand pressure is applied to the body’s chakras to harness and balance the life energy for us, help clear blockages, and stimulate healing

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Healing touch

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Uses herbal medicines to remove impurities, strengthen the immune system, and protect against

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Herbal or botanical medicine

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Uses very minute, dilute, doses of drugs to produce the symptoms of the disease being treated and to stimulate the immune system to remove toxins and heal the body

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homeotherapy

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Uses water in any form for healing purposes

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Hydrotherapy

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Induces a trancelike state so A person is more receptive to suggestions

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Hypnotherapy

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Use of the imagination and as many senses is possible to visualize a pleasant and soothing image

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Imagery

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Uses air ionizer to produce negatively charged air particles to treat respiratory diseases

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Ionization

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Nutritional therapy based on a balance between ying and Yang

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Macrobiotics

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Teachers individuals breathing and muscle relaxation techniques to quiet the mind by focusing attention on obtaining a sense of one

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Meditation

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Uses animals to enhance health and stimulate an interest in life

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Pet therapy

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What are the three elements of the communication process?

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Sender, message, and the receiver

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What is the health insurance plan that provides treatment for workers injured on the job?

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Workers compensation

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Registered veterinary technician

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VTR

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Optometrist

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OD

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Paramedic

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EMT

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Performs special diagnostic tests

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Laboratories

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Provides assistance and care for elderly patients

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Long term care facilities