Health Abbreviations
What does HIPAA stand for?
HIPAA- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
80 percent of communication takes place this way
Non-Verbal Communication
What is the difference in Adult CPR and Child CPR?
Adult CPR you do a set of 30 compressions to 2 breaths at a depth of 2 inches. Child CPR you do a set of 15 compressions to 2 breaths at a depth of 1.5 inches
What is a Safety Data Sheet and what are three things listed on one?
Safety Data Sheet is a detailed informational document prepared by the manufacturer of a hazardous chemical
What does the word R.I.C.E mean and what injury would you use this method for?
R.I.C.E- Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation
An example of the R.I.C.E method would be a nee or ankle sprain.
What describes the processes of communication?
Communication model
What are the last steps to adult CPR?
Apply AED and continue chest compressions/breaths until help arrives
What are the 4 levels of school degrees and what degree do you need to be a occupational therapist ?
Associates/Bachelors/ Masters/ and Doctorate
You have to have a Masters degree to be a occupational therapist .
Medical abbreviation for BID?
Twice a day
What are the main ways you should use to communicate with a deaf patient?
Sign language, writing, lip reading
What are the steps for infant CPR?
1. Check the scene, See if the infant is responsive, Call 911 and find AED, start chest compressions with two fingers and give breaths until help arrives.
What is the difference in Medicare and Tricare?
Tricare is the health care program that serves uniformed service members, retirees and their families worldwide. Medicare is a federal health care program for U.S. citizens age 65 and older.
What does P.A.S.S stand for and what do you use this method for?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep
You use this method when you are using a fire extinguisher to put out a fire.
What is the first and last step in the process of communication model?
Sender and Receiver/Feedback
What are three different Therapeutic services?
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy etc.
What is the third step to the Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Love and Belonging
What is the purpose of the FDA?
FDA- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to regulate food, approve and test medical drugs
What is the difference in non verbal and verbal communication?
Non-verbal is communicating with out speaking and using mainly body language
Verbal is communicating with words that you or others speak out loud
What does Diagnostic services mean?
Facilitates the provision of timely, cost-effective, and high quality diagnostic care in safe and secure environments
What is living will?
A written statement detailing a person's desires regarding their medical treatment in circumstances in which they are no longer able to express informed consent