Abbreviations
Vocab
Healthcare trends
Healthcare Profession
Working with other healthcare professions
100

What is T

temperature 

100

Autopsy 

Examination of dead person to find cause of death 


100

who does the long term care attend to

Frail, elderly, and disabled 

100

skin hair and nails what is the profession?

Dermatology 

100

Helps with restoring functions

Physical therapist

200

What is tib

Three times a day 

200

Biopsy 

examination of tissue 

200

What is hospice care

Patients with less than six months to live, terminal conditions 

200

who has a job related to radiology?

Nuclear medicine 

200

Helps with nutrition and food choice

Registered dietitian

300

What is CBC

complete blood count 

300

Preventative care 

Routine health services

300

What did electronic health records do 

Replaced paper records, created quick access and less mistakes 

300

Who treats disorders of gastrointestinal tract?

Gastrointestinal 

300

Assists radiologist

Radiologic Technology

400

What is Hgb

Hemoglobin 

400

Anaphylactic shock 

the reaction you have when you are allergic to something

400

What is preventative care 

Taking precautions to stop illness and disease

400

who treats problems and diseases of older adults?

Gerontology

400

Treats communication disorders such as stuttering and hearing impairment

Speech/Language Pathologist

500

What is Hct

Hematocrit

500

Triage

Preliminary assessments of who needs care first

500

Response to affordap care act 

Coordinated care across healthcare services

500

Who treats excessive or deficient levels of hormones which regulate glandular function?

Endocrinology 

500

Treats patients with asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, and bronchitis

Respiratory Therapy