History of healthcare
Hippocrates
Who was the father of medicine?
Maintains pts overall health
Therapeutic
Nurse
Therapeutic
Patient
What is pt?
Sagittal
Which plane divides the body into equal right and left sides?
Lady with the lamp
Who is Florence Nightingale?
Maintains pt data and finances
Health Informatics
Medical biller
Health informatics
N/V
What is nausea and vomiting?
3 planes
What are sagittal, transverse and coronal?
Used disinfectants to prevent infection
Who is Joseph Lister?
Tests and evaluates to diagnose and treat
Diagnostic
Radiologist
Diagnostic services
as needed
What is prn?
Greek or Latin
Where are medical terms derived from?
Supernatural spirits
In ancient times what did people believe caused diseases?
Develops new treatments and devices
Biotechnology research and development
Translator
Support services
q8
What is every 8 hours?
Brady
What is slow?
Egyptians
Who were the first to keep accurate health records?
maintains safe environment, assists in navigation of healthcare system
Support services
Microbiologist
Biotechnology research and development
Antibiotics
What is abx?
ectomy
What term means surgical removal?