Physician must recieve their correct answers Doctor of Medicine or a Doctor of osteopathic Medicine
The major difference between an MD and a DO is correct answers Their treatment approaches
DOs- tend to stress preventative treatments; don't focus on disease but the entire person
MDs use an...
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Physician must recieve their correct answers Doctor of Medicine or a Doctor of osteopathic
Medicine
The major difference between an MD and a DO is correct answers Their treatment approaches
DOs- tend to stress preventative treatments; don't focus on disease but the entire person
MDs use an _________ approach correct answers Allopathic
MDs intervene in attacking end eradicating disease; disease focused
The medical compensation for physicians ______ with their practice correct answers Varies
Generalists (primary care physicians) correct answers Focus on preventative services
(immunizations and health examinations)
less severe medical issues; coordinate patient care if specialist is required
Specialists correct answers physicians who receive certification in their area of specialization
years of training
Board Certification (credentialing exam) correct answers associated with the quality of the
healthcare provider's service because board certification requires more training
Hospitalist correct answers physician who provides care to hospitalized patients; general
practitioner
NPPs (physician extenders) correct answers Often used as substitutes for physicians; spend more
time with patients
Physician assistants correct answers Provide a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services;
required to have state license
Registered Nurses correct answers constitute the largest group of healthcare professionals;
patients advocate
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) correct answers The largest group of nurses (approximately
724,000) and provide basic nursing care.
, 12-14 months of training
observe patients, vital signs, keeping records, assisting patients with personal hygiene etc.
activities of daily living (ADLs) correct answers basic self-care tasks such as eating, bathing,
toileting, walking, and dressing
some LPNS can administer medications depending the state
Associate degree in nursing (ADN) correct answers 2-year program offered by community
colleges and some 4-year universities. Many students obtain an ADN and continue their
education to receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
Registered nurses (RNs) correct answers represent the largest healthcare occupation
Trained nurse licensed by the state after passing the national nursing examination
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
(mid level practitioner) correct answers Nurse who has experience and education beyond RN
requirements
4 areas of specialization for APNs correct answers - clinical nurse specialists (CNS),
- certified registered nurse anesthetists
(CRNAs),
- nurse practitioners (NPs),
- certified nurse-midwives (CNMs)
Nurse practitioners correct answers represent the largest group in APNs
Certified midwives correct answers No nursing degree but have a health related background
Midwifery education; pass national certification
nurse anesthetist (CRNAs) correct answers provide anesthesia and related care before, after, and
during surgical procedures
Certified nursing assistants (nursing assistant) correct answers unlicensed patient attends who
work under the supervision of physicians and nurses
pass competency examination
Roles of CRNAs correct answers respond to patient call bells and assist patients in personal
hygiene, bed change, meal orders, and ADL
Dentists correct answers prevent, diagnose, and treat tooth, gum, and mouth disease
4 years of education at dental school
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