Unit 4
What medical provider works under the direction of a physician but can independently wright prescriptions for patients after evaluation and diagnosis
Physician assistant
A mother notices her son is tugging on his right ear and that he is developing a fever. What physician will most likely examine and care for this adolescent patient?
Pediatrician
A person with a history of chest pain and hypertension would benefit from being examined by which medical professional
Cardiologist
What health professional would be most needed to work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?
Epidemiologist
Cassandra wants to help prepare and distribute medications. Which career would most likely interests Cassandra
Pharmacy technician
A school for mentally handicapped children has a gym with a well-padded obstacle course. What health professional most likely created this course and would manage its use by students
Recreational therapist
Where might a opthamologist work
At a Walmart Vision Center
Joyce prefers indirect patient interaction. What health career would suit Joyce the best
Medical transcriptionist
Healthcare professionals wash their hands in order to
Utilize infection control prevention practices
A patient's diagnosis and treatment regimen cannot be discussed with people outside his/her team of healthcare providers because this information is considered
Privileged communication
During a vision screening what is used to cover the eye that is not being examined
Occluder
What medical specialist puts a patient to sleep in preparation for surgery
Anesthesiologist
Sarah has a sore throat and fever and sees a physician assistant. What initials would follow up this medical provider's name?
PA
What professional designs machines such as patient monitors, incubators and respirators?
Biomedical
What characteristics of personal appearance can be used to create a positive first impression
Well-groomed natural appearance
A nursing home wishes to hire Katie, an experienced nurse assistant. In order to comply with regulations what should the nursing home do before they hire Katie?
Make sure Katie has a current certificate to practice as a nurse assistant
What medical professional is licensed to spray a dog so that she cannot have puppies
Veterinarian
Jennifer enjoys solving problems to uncover the cause of illness or disease. In what area would she most likely work?
Diagnostic services
Someone with gingivitis should be treated by a
Dentist
If a person's eyeglasses break who would be qualify to fix them
Optician
What support service professional has achieved the highest level of Education
Genetic counselor
Which professional teaches patients how to brush and floss their teeth
Dental hygienist
What form of nonverbal communications would convey caring to a patient?
Gently touching the patient's arm when administering medication
In addition to a massage therapist what health professional is also trained to use the therapeutic massage
Physical therapist
What level of education is required to become an oncologist
Doctorate degree