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Name three types of nurses
CNA, RNs, Nurse Practitioners
In the hospital, the doctor recommends that a patient need to go on a low calorie diet and develop a specialized meal plan. Who may they recommend the patient to see?
Dietition
A elderly patient has difficulty with their hearing and may need a hearing aide. Which type of specialist they should go see?
Audiologist
This doctor specializes in hormonal and glandular disorders (i.e. thyroid disease)
Endocrinologist
This HCP prepares and dispenses medications and educates about safe us.
Pharmacist
Which type of doctor specializes conditions of the feet, ankles and lower legs?
Podiatrist
Hospital, SNF, ALF, Outpatient
This HCP provides basic patient care (i.e. vital signs, blood draws, and assist nurses with basic routine care)
Patient Care Technician
Hospitalist
This HCP provides urgent pre-hospital care and transports in emergencies.
This nurse is able to diagnose, prescribe medications and treat conditions.
Nurse Practitioner
Which type of specialist is treats conditions of the heart, blood vessel conditions
Cardiologist
Speech Language Pathologist
This HCP administers anesthesia and monitors patients during surgical procedures.
Nurse Anestetist
This HCP supports patients and families with counseling, resources and care coordination
Social worker
A family member just came back from chemotherapy. What kind of condition/disease this family member may have?
Cancer
Which mental health doctor can provide psychotherapy, counseling, and psychological testing, however can not prescribe medications.
Psychologist
A patient has COPD which he has difficulty with his breathing. Which type of HCP would be important in his care?
Respiratory therapist
This doctor specializes in diagnosing and treating nervous system disorders
Neurologist
This HCP is concern with assisting patients to recover with their mobility, strength and function.
Physical therapist
Identify three rehabilitation HCPS?
OT, PT, SLP
A family member was diagnosed with a kidney failure. Which type of specialist should he go see?
Nephrologist
A person has cataracts of the eye and is scheduled for cataract surgery. Which doctor would administer this procedure?
This HCP practices medicine under the physician's supervision, can diagnose, treat and prescribe medications.
Physician Assistant
This person helps coordinates patient care/care plans, ensuring services and resources meet patient needs for optimal outcomes.
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