Vocabulary Unit 1

Question 1

Gathering information

Answer 1

Assessment

Question 2

Certain beliefs and feelings, usually negative, about a person because he or she belongs to a specific group or has certain characteristics.

Answer 2

Biases

Question 3

The different amounts of education and training that involve varying amounts of responsibility for a position.

Answer 3

Career Ladders

Question 4

A person has met predetermined standards.

Answer 4

Certification

Question 5

Pertaining to identifying and determining the cause and extent of diseases and injuries.

Answer 5

Diagnostic

Question 6

Being honest at all times. Respect the privacy of others. Be loyal to the employer. Accept responsibility for your actions.

Answer 6

Integrity

Question 7

A designation that means the person has been granted permission to legally perform certain acts.

Answer 7

Licensure

Question 8

Skill working with the hands

Answer 8

Manual Dexterity

Question 9

What can be observed, measured, or tested. The facts.

Answer 9

Objective Data

Question 10

Beliefs not based on facts or knowledge

Answer 10

Opinions

Question 11

A sequence of organized steps to follow when making decisions.

Answer 11

Problem-Solving Process

Question 12

Being placed on an official list (registry) after meeting the educational and testing requirements for the profession.

Answer 12

Registration

Question 13

Trustworthy

Answer 13

Reliable

Question 14

Understanding exactly what one is legally allowed to do in one’s profession.

Answer 14

Scope of Practice

Question 15

Objective data when working with patients

Answer 15

Signs

Question 16

What is reported by the patient, such as pain and feeling nauseated.

Answer 16

Subjective data

Question 17

They cannot be directly observed or measured by the health care professional, but nevertheless must be taken into account.

Answer 17

Symptoms

Question 18

Relating to healing and assisting patients to regain or attain maximum wellness.

Answer 18

Therapeutic