The Healthcare Team Flashcards

1
Q

it is a group of professionals who contribute to your care and treatment as a patient

A

health care team

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2
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it has been defined as a group of people who share a common health goals and common objectives determine by community need to the achievement of which each member of the team contribute in according to their competent and skills and in coordination with the function of others

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healthcare team

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3
Q

5 responsibilities of healthcare facility

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caring
promoting health
preventing illness
educating
research

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4
Q

they often specialize in a specific area of practice and following licensing that can prescribe and supervise the medical care of the patient

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physicians

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5
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they provide patient care, administer medications and treatment as ordered by physicians

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registered nurses

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6
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they work with patients under the supervision of a registered nurse

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vocational nurse

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7
Q

members of a professional who work in the rehabilititative area of health care

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occupational and physical therapists

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8
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they prepares and dispenses medications and oversees the patient’s drug therapy

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pharmacist

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9
Q

they maintains or improves the patient’s respiratory status

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respiratory therapist

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10
Q

they analyzes laboratory specimens for pathologic conditions

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laboratory technologist

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11
Q

counsel patients and refer them for assistance to appropriate agencies

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social workers

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12
Q

who is the most important member of healthcare team?

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patient

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13
Q

3 skills needed to be a radtech

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communication skills
medical and anatomical skills
mechanical aptitude

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14
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they provide details on what part of the body needs to be scanned

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physicians/doctors

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15
Q

_____ radiologists interpret imaging and might ask questions about imaging studies you have conducted or give you work direction

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diagnostic radiologists

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16
Q

radiation ________ specialize in cancer treatment and provide treatment plans for radiation therapy

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radiation oncologists

17
Q

________ radiologists use imaging technology to perform procedures such as angioplasty or embolization of bleeding vessels

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interventional radiologists

18
Q

working with them requires compassion, a calm demeanor and the ability to explain what is happening during the procedure

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patients

19
Q

you may have to communicate with them to explain a procedure, patient status or after care for certain procedures

A

patient’s family members

20
Q

as a radiologic technologist, you will have to communicate and interact with a variety of people to complete your responsibilities

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communication skills

21
Q

you’ll be given instructions on which areas of the body should be targeted for imaging. It requires you to study and maintain understanding of human anatomy

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medical and anatomical skills

22
Q

as a radiologic technologist, you will use technology, techniques and equipment to administer patient care

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mechanical aptitude

23
Q

responsibilities of a radtech

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performing radiographic examination
performing patient care and assessment
adhering to radiation protection guidelines
following practice standards
assisting the radiologist