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________ involves the willingness to learn, change, admit mistakes, and accept criticism - ANSCompetence [Who] gets supplies for those working in the sterile field - ANSSurgical technologist [Who] requires study of advanced life support tasks? - ANSEMT-Paramedic [Who] usually requires 30 to 350 hours of additional training based on scope of practice? - ANSEMT-intermediate A person's sense of appropriate personal space differs based on a) Family etiquette and educational background b) Cultural background and gender c) Place of birth and number of siblings d) Societal class and economic status - ANSb) Cultural background and gender A team _______ defines issues, sets the agenda, and coordinates the team members. - ANSleader A team's _______ points it in the right direction - ANSpurpose
According to Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance are the fives stages of: a) Illness b) Learning c) Development d) Grief - ANSd) Grief Accreditation - ANSprocess by which an educational program is evaluated and then recognized as having met certain predetermined standards of education Acculturation - ANS(Cultural Assimilation); occurs when an individual shifts his or her identity from the minority group to the dominant group and adopts the values, attitudes, and behaviors of the dominant culture. Acronym - ANSwords created from the first letter of each word in a phrase or each item on a list Acrostic - ANSphrases or sentences created from the first letter of each item on a list Acute Care Facility - ANSa health care facility that provides care for patients who have extremely serious, severe, or painful conditions that require immediate medical attention
Assault - ANSwhen a threat or attempt is made to touch a patient without his or her permission Assisted-living Facility - ANSa facility that generally provides housing, group meals, personal care, support services, and social activities in a community setting Assistive Technology - ANSdevices/ tools for people with disabilities so that they may perform daily duties at work, home, school Autocratic Leadership - ANSA form of leadership in which the leader makes decisions on his or her own and then announces those decisions to the group. Autonomy - ANSrespect for the right to self-determination Bactericidal - ANSa type of infection control method that kills microorganisms Bacteriology - ANSThe study of bacteria Bacteriostatic - ANSinhibits bacterial growth without killing them Balloon Angioplasty - ANSa procedure in which a balloon attached to the end of a catheter is used to clear blockages in blood vessels Barcodes - ANSIdentifiers added to drug labels to reduce medication errors
Basic Problem-Solving Approach - ANS1) identify problem
- gather info/ research and identify possible solutions
- select best option
- implement solution/ option
- evaluate results and modify Battery - ANSwhen a non-consenting patient is actually touched Biofeedback - ANSa system for electronically recording, amplifying, and feeding back information regarding a subtle physiological state, such as blood pressure or muscle tension Biotechnology - ANSThe manipulation of genetic material in living organisms, or parts of living organisms, to make useful products or services. Blood-Borne Disease - ANSdisease that is spread from person to person when an infected person's blood or certain other body fluids come into contact with the mucous membranes or bloodstream of an uninfected person Brainstorming - ANSencourages people to generate creative thoughts spontaneously, without stopping to analyze each idea Bridge - ANSartificial teeth or crowns attached to adjoining teeth
Charting by Exception Format - ANSan abbreviated documentation method that makes use of well-defined standards of practice and documents only significant or abnormal findings Chest Physiotherapy - ANSa variety of techniques used to eliminate secretions, re-expand lung tissue, and promote efficient use of respiratory muscles Civil Law - ANS(private law); focuses on issues between private citizens, such as medical malpractice. Civil Rights - ANSbasic legal rights held by all US citizens Clinical - ANStime working under licensed professional Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) - ANSprovides administrative, clinical, cost control, and decision support for several activities in a health care institution Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) - ANSsets federal quality control standards for laboratory testing Clinical Laboratory Technicians - ANS- either associate's degree or certificate from hospital, vocational or technical school, or military
- few trained on job
- 196 accredited programs
- CLIA requires associate's for advanced lab personnel
- licensure or registration varies by state
- certification is optional but helpful
- professional org: AMT Clinical Laboratory Technologists/ Scientists - ANSPerform tests on tissues, cells, body fluids -usually have bachelor's degree
- certification is optional but advantageous
- work under doctor or pathologist Clinical Tasks - ANStasks that involve examining and helping to treat patients Co-insurance - ANSplans that require the insured to share a portion of the costs for health care services (usually 10 to 30 percent). Co-pay - ANSa flat fee that many health insurance plans require patients to pay each time they receive a health care service Common Law - ANSa traditional civil law of an area or region resulting from rulings by judges on individual disputes or cases Competence - ANSwhen someone is proficient in what they've learned and are capable of performing related tasks.
Cultural Diversity - ANSthe existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society. Culture - ANSshared system of beliefs, values, and behavioral expectations that provide structure for daily living Culture Shock - ANSthe feelings of discomfort, stress, and sometimes inferiority that a person experiences when placed in a different culture Cytology - ANSthe study of the structure of cells DDS - ANSDoctor of Dental Surgery Deductible - ANSthe money a person pays before the insurance policy provides benefits Defamation of Character - ANSmaking false and/or malicious statements about another person; includes libel and slander Democratic Leadership - ANSa leadership style that promotes a sense of equality between the leader and the other participants by sharing decisions and activities among all members of the team Dental Assistant - ANSperform a wide variety of tasks to keep a dental practice running smoothly
- some do both clinical and administrative work
- always under supervision of dentist Dental Hygienist - ANSthe first professional seen at a checkup and spends the most time with patients
- no DAT
- provide a wide range of services focused on preventing and treating tooth and gum disease and promoting good oral hygiene and health
- under supervision of dentist (usually) Dental School - ANSlearn to diagnose and treat tooth/ gum disease in first two years
- treatment of patients under supervision in last 2 years Dentist - ANSidentify and treat cavities, gum disease, and other dental problems Dentures - ANSappliances to replace missing teeth Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) - ANSthe driving force behind the effort to contain health care costs; a classification system used by Medicaid and Medicare to determine payment for health services. Diagnostic Services - ANSdetermine the presence, absence, or extent of disease and provide data on the effectiveness of treatment Direct Patient Care - ANScare that involves hands-on contact with patients. (ex: medical assistants, physician assistants, EMTs/ paramedics)
Egyptian medicine was considered highly advanced during this period - ANSAncient times Eight Specialties in Dentistry - ANS1. Orthodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Face and Jaw)
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics (Gums and bones around tooth)
- Prosthodontics
- Endodontics
- Dental Public Health
- Oral and Maxillofacial pathology Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) - ANStests that record the electrical activity of the heart Electronic Medical Record (EMR) - ANSContains several kinds of patient health information gathered from different sources (Patient ID, clinical notes, etc) Electrophysiology - ANSthe study of the electrical activity in the body EMTs/Paramedics - ANSprovide emergency medical treatment for people in their homes, at the scene of the accidents, and in other locations where immediate care is needed. Encryption - ANSfeature to ensure that all messages are scrambled and can't be read by anyone other than the intended recipient
Endodontists specialize in a. Promotion of oral health and disease prevention b. Replacement of missing teeth c. Treatment of the interior of teeth, including root canals d. Use of imaging to diagnose head and neck diseases - ANSc. Treatment of the interior of teeth, including root canals Ethics - ANSset of guidelines that help determine right or wrong behavior. ethics reflect the values of a certain group Ethnicity - ANSa sense of identification with a group based on a common heritage; a person belongs to a specific ethnic group through either birth or the adoption of that group's characteristics. Ethnocentrism - ANSthe belief or assumption that a particular social or cultural group is superior in some way. Exposure Support - ANSMust be filled out if you think a patient has been exposed to a biohazard. these reports help health care facilities amend their policies to prevent future exposures. Extended Care Facility - ANSa facility that provides health care and help with the activities of daily living to people who may be physically or mentally unable to care for themselves; this type of care may last from days to years (any age)
Folk Medicine - ANSa form of prevention and treatment that uses old- fashioned remedies and household medicines handed down from generation to generation within a particular culture Gatekeeper - ANSa physician who not only delivers primary care services, but also makes referrals for specialty care General Practitioner - ANSa physician who diagnoses and treats a variety of common health problems Germicidal - ANSa type of infection control method that kills microorganisms Good Samaritan Acts - ANSLaws that protect people who give emergency medical care from being sued if something goes wrong Government Institution - ANSa public health care facility that receives most of its funding from local, state, or federal sources Government Plan - ANSa health care plan funded by a government agency Graphic Sheet (Flow Sheet) - ANSWhole basis of problems that show up during the visit. contains a history of the patient's vital signs along with the date they were taken Group Dynamics - ANShow individual group members relate to one another
Health Care Cost Containment - ANSmeasures designed to lower health care costs that aim to create an affordable health care system for all Americans Health care team - ANSconsists of health care professionals who often have a variety of health-related backgrounds, education, and experiences Health Informatics - ANS"Medical Informatics": integrates information technology and healthcare to optimize the process used to obtain, store, and use healthcare information for patient care and public health purposes. Health Information Coders - ANSAssign diagnostic codes using ICD-9 or ICD-10, assigns procedure codes Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - ANSregulations that protect a patient's right to privacy; their information cannot be shared without their written consent Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Plan - ANSthis plan provides coverage only if the care is delivered by a member of its hospital, physician, or pharmacy panel Health Savings Account (HSA) - ANScommonly paired with a high- deductible health insurance plan, a plan that offers low premiums buy requires the insured person to pay a high deductible.
- any funds left over end of year are rolled over
Homeopathy - ANSa holistic system of healing that focuses on stimulating the body's ability to heal itself by giving very small doses of highly diluted substances Hospice - ANSa program committed to making the end of life as free from pain, anxiety, and depression as possible. Provides support for the family involved as well (For terminally ill) Host - ANSthe person to whom the pathogen is eventually transported after leaving the reservoir host. Human Dignity - ANSto respect the inherent worth and uniqueness of all individuals human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - ANSone of the three blood-borne pathogens that pose great risk to health care professionals; a virus that slowly wears down a person's immune system and, in most cases, causes the person to develop acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDs) Human Rights - ANSthe fundamental rights of all people regardless of citizenship status Immigrate - ANSmove into a foreign country or region as a permanent resident Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) - ANSan implanted, battery- operated device with rate-sensing leads; the device monitors cardiac
impulses and initiates an electrical stimulus as needed to stop ventricular fibrillation or tachycardia -like a pacemaker but used when there is severe fibrillation and a lack of blood pump Implied Consent - ANSForm of consent when a patient does not sign a written statement but gives permission for care to be provided, or is assumed to have given permission if unconscious. In-Network Provider - ANSa health care provider who has a contract with a managed care insurance plan; predetermined rates for services In-Service Education - ANSon-site education and training provided by many hospitals and health care agencies for nurses and other employees Incapacitated - ANSunable to make his/ her own medical decisions Incident Report - ANSMust be filled out if you think a patient has been exposed to a biohazard. these reports help health care facilities amend their policies to prevent future exposures. Independent-living Facility - ANSa group of apartments or houses for residents who can take care of themselves and are mobile, yet need some help with daily activities; it may offer meals and other social activities in a community setting
