Dynamics of Healthcare Rutgers Test Review Questions and Answers 100% Correct
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Dynamics of Healthcare Rutgers Test Review Questions and Answers 100% Correct
What is the purpose of a stethoscope? - ANSWER-To hear internal sounds.
What is the purpose of a sphygmomanometer? - ANSWER-Blood pressure readings.
Identify major healthcare events through out the ages. - ANSWER-Healthcare in the military and space.
Explain the spread of disease in prehistoric times - ANSWER-People lived in small communities with unsanitary living conditions.
what improvements were made in mid 1800's in medicine? - ANSWER-Surgical procedures and advancement in understanding of circulatory, digestive, and respiratory systems.
Who had a major influence on modern healthcare - ANSWER-Florence Nightingale.
a better understanding of ________ and _______ made the discovery of several life-
saving medications and vaccines possible. - ANSWER-germs and diseases.
Identify and explain 4 trends that influenced healthcare. - ANSWER-Specialization: increased knowledge on specific body parts/systems Aging of Population: longer living people Wellness and Prevention: keeps people healthy Complementary Therapies: alternative medicine
What healthcare facilities provide housing for: - acute care for patients suffering from conditions that require immediate medical attention____________
- residents who are mobile but need assistance with daily activities________
- long-term care for patients recovering from injuries, serious illnesses, drug dependency, or emotional problems
- care focused on pain reduction and quality of life for patients with terminal illnesses
- care for patients needing assistance with walking to return patients back to the community
- provides care during the last phases of life - ANSWER--hospitals
-sub-acute care
- rehabilitation center - home health care agency - assisted living facilities - hospice
How are volunteer agencies funded? - ANSWER-Private donations, grants, and fundraisers.
What is an interdisciplinary team? - ANSWER-different types of healthcare professionals working together to impact patient care.
What is considered complementary/holistic therapies? What is the goal of them? - ANSWER-Promote healing through nutrition, exercise, and relaxation. Ex. yoga, acupuncture, and aromatherapy.
What has caused a significant growth in healthcare specialization? - ANSWER-
Increased medical advances, technology, and information.
What is a general practitioner? - ANSWER-Someone trained to provide primary healthcare.
Physical therapists - ANSWER-Help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility
Occupational therapist - ANSWER-Help patients regain ADLs
Respiratory therapists - ANSWER-Measure the volume of air flowing in and out of lungs
Speech-language pathologist - ANSWER-Helps patients who have speech/language disorders
Nurse - ANSWER-Observes, records, helps tests, and explains treatments while being in direct patient care
Nursing assistent - ANSWER-Assists RN's
Physician assistant - ANSWER-Assesses, plans, and provides patient care while under supervision of a physician
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - ANSWER-A nurse who provides basic care such as vital signs, injections, wounds, and personal hygiene
Medical assistent - ANSWER-Trained to assist medical professionals wth office or medical tasks
Dentist - ANSWER-Specialist who treats disorders of teeth
Prosthodontist - ANSWER-Designs and fits supportive devices (braces,splints) Dental assistent - ANSWER-At a dentists chair-side, helps with x-rays
Dental hygienist - ANSWER-Works under supervision of a dentist to remove stains and deposits from the teeth and expose and develop radiographs (x-rays)
Dietician - ANSWER-Expert in nutrition or dietetics
Cardiovascular technologist/Sonographer - ANSWER-Conducts tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients
Athletic trainer - ANSWER-prevent and treat athletic injuries and provide rehabilitative services to athletes
Clinical laboratory scientist/technologist - ANSWER-Works to analyze a variety of biological specimens
Phlebotomist - ANSWER-Specialist trained in the collection of blood and specimans
Paramedic/EMT - ANSWER-emergency medical technician with advanced training
Pharmacist and pharmacy tech - ANSWER-licensed to prepare/dispence drugs and helps pharmacist
Cytotechnologists - ANSWER-Specialists in identifying cells and cellular abnormalities
Molecular biologist - ANSWER-A scientist who studies the structure and activity of large
molecules (such as DNA) that are essential to life
Immunohematology technologists - ANSWER-Collect blood, classify it by type and prepare it for transfusions
Physicians - ANSWER-examine patients, obtain medical histories, order tests, make diagnoses, perform surgery, treat diseases/disorders, and teach preventive health.
Research medical scientist - ANSWER-Studying living organisms and their relationship to the environment
Industrial hygienist - ANSWER-Examines work places to ensure that they are no danger
to employees or surrounding communities
Medical Technologist - ANSWER-Preform clinical lab procedures
Health information coder - ANSWER-Assign numerical codes to identify patients' diseases, injuries, and conditions and the services they receive.
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