Careers in Health Care
How many years of education do you need for an Associate’s degree
1-2 Years
T/F Being multi skilled gives you a higher chance of getting hired.
True
What is a tort?
An action that causes physical harm to a patient.
What are the three types of word parts?
Prefix / Root Word / Suffix
Glycogen is the main way the body stores glucose—better known by what sweet common name?
Sugar
What are CEU's? Why are they required in many health care careers?
Continuing education units. * Students response about why*
What is Empathay?
Empathy is being able to connect and relate with some ones feelings/emotions.
T/F Healthcare is mainly affected by Criminal Law
False
What is NPO?
Nothing by Mouth
Marketed as a children's fever medicine with the slogan "For little hotheads," which brand of the over-the-counter pain reliever acetaminophen was introduced in 1955?
Tylenol
Differentiate between certification, registration and licensure.
Students Open Response
What 5 main factors contribute to good health?
eat right, exercise, good posture,
adequate rest, no drugs/alcohol/smoking.
What is defamation? What are the two types?
Defamation is when someone is purposely spreading damaging or false information with the intent to ruin some ones reputation. Libel & Slander
T/F When a suffix starts with a vowel, you may use a combining vowel.
False
A nephrologist is a doctor who specializes in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases affecting what organ?
Kidneys
Name 1-2 Health Care Careers that required a Master's Level of Education.
PA (Physician Assistant), NP ( Nurse Practitioner), PT (Physical Therapist) , OT ( Occupational Therapist)
Personal Characteristics include...
Empathy, Honesty, Dependability, Self
Motivation, Team Player
If a physician fails to use a degree of skill and learning commonly expected and the person receiving care is injured, the physician can be sued for ____.
Malpractice
Transcribe : 2 cc IM inj LUQ
2 cubic centimeters intra musclar injection left upper quadran
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive what?
Sweating
What is entrepreneur? Identify 3 examples of health care careers that may be an entrepreneur.
*Student free response*
Identify the three types of leaders and describe their style of leadership.
Democratic, Autocratic, Laissez Faire
What is a Power of Attorney and Living Will? What is the difference?
*Student Free Response*
66 y.o. male presents to ER with the following:
▪ h/o COPD
▪ pt. C/O SOB
▪ BS revealed rhonchi and rales
▪ O2 Sat= 81%
COPD w Exacerbation
What planet is Anakin Skywalker from?
Tatooine