SGO study guide - med. explorations Flashcards
During prehistoric times, why did diseases such as smallpox and measles not spread rapidly?
small communities and nomadic lifestyles
A person who is treated at a hospital and stays there more than 24 hours is a(n) ________________.
inpatient care
Measures designed to lower healthcare costs are known as ___________________.
cost containment
Which government health plan provides coverage for citizens age 65 and older?
medicare
The basic legal rights held by all U.S. citizens are _______________.
civil rights
The values, behaviors, and standards of conduct related to job performance that enable a health care worker to be trusted by patients and colleagues is ________________.
professionalism
A healthy diet and adequate exercise and rest are ways that health care professionals can care for themselves and reduce _________ .
stress
Because patients can be susceptible to germs and sensitive to strong odors, health care workers must be diligent about ______________________.
personal hygiene and grooming
Active listening requires fully concentrating on the speaker and paying attention to _______________________________.
what they are saying verbally and their body language
Which factor has a primary effect on a family’s ability to access health care services?
finances
Health care professionals need to understand that patients with a different cultural background from their own might _______________________________.
react in different way
Which type of thinking must a health professional use in completing tasks, solving problems, and making decisions?
critical thinking
In a properly functioning team, members coordinate their actions to _____________________.
achieve a common goal
Leadership is the ability to ___________________________________________________.
influence others while working toward a vision or goal
Which portable devices play a role in maintaining electronic patient records?
tablets/smartphones
