Cultural Diversity
What is Culture?
The values, beliefs , attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behaviors, and custom unique to a particular group of people.
What are the medicines of the early times that is still used today?
Digitalis, Quinine, Belladonna, Morphine
What are the 4 types of Hospitals?
General, Specialty, Government, and University/ College.
What are the 4 types of degrees in Post-Secondary Education?
Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctor's
What is stereotyping?
Stereotyping is when an assumption is made that everyone in a particular group is the same. Ex: "All blondes are dumb."
Which two people developed polio vaccines in the 1950s?
Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin
What are the 4 things hospitals can be classified as?
Private, Religious, Non-profit, and Government
Fill in the blank:__________ is issued by a professional organization or government agency that regulates a particular career. Ex: Certified dental assistant, and certified laboratory.
Certification
What do you do when your patient does not speak English?
Establish a sign of communication and find a interpreter.
Fill in the blank:________ kept accurate health records.
Egyptians
What are some types of Clinics?
Surgical, Urgent Care, Rehab Care and Specialty.
Does Certification, Registration, or Licensure requires you to be a Registered Nurse?
Licensure
What is the difference between Ethnicity and Race?
Ethnicity is the classification of people based on national origin/culture, while race is the classification of people based on physical or biological characteristics.
Who is the father of Microbiology?
Robert Koch
What is the difference between Assisted Living and a Nursing Home?
Nursing home provide physical and emotional care for those who can't take care of themselves, while Assisted Living is for those who can take care of themselves and provides meals, laundry, House keeping, and transportation.
How many years does it take for you to obtain your Master's degree after getting your Bachelor's?
1-2 years after completion of Bachelor's degree
What is the difference between Bias and Prejudice?
Bias is a preference that inhibits impartial judgement, while prejudice is a strong belief about a person/ subject that is formed with out reviewing all of the facts.
Who isolated Radium in 1910?
Marie Curie
What is another word for the Elderly?
Geriatrics
How many careers are there in Healthcare?
Over 200 Careers