Leadership Styles
Define Authoritarian Leadership
full authority and control over the group; make all decisions and use little to no input from the group
Define hypogastric
below the stomach
2.5 cm
What does the World Health Organization (WHO) do?
works to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable
What is a Centrifuge?
devices used for the separation of fluids by spinning a vessel holding materials at a high speed; applies force which separates the heavier material from the lighter material within the vessel; commonly used for separating plasma from blood samples.
Define Participative Leadership
most effective and appropriate when the leader needs the team to have ownership of a decision, plan, or goal
Define Bradycardia
slow heart beat
1 oz= _ mL
30 mL
What does OSHA stand for?
BONUS: what do they do?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
BONUS: regulates and ensures healthy working conditions by enforcing standards through training, outreach, education, and assistance
Define Laissez Fair Leadership
leader offers little to no guidance and entrusts the group members to make decision; requires group members to be aware of tasks needing to be completed and act on their own to accomplish tasks
Define myospasm
involuntary contraction of the muscle
1 kg= _ lbs
2.2 lbs
What is the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
federal agency responsible for enforcing the controlled substances laws and regulations of the US
What is an Ultrasound?
Define Abdicratic Leadership
occurs in group settings when no one is a leader; though there is no defined leader, someone is "in charge" or still responsible for the group's actions; requires group members to complete tasks on their own.
Define hepatitis
the inflammation of the liver
1 tbsp= _ tsp
3 tsp
What is the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)?
Produce a single open gas flame, which is used for heating, sterilization, and combustion.
What are the 5 obstacles to teamwork
-poor planning
-lack of training
-no direct focus
-no clarity
-not capable of dealing with conflict
Define gastroenterologist
stomach and/or intestine specialist
1 tsp= _ mL
5 mL
What is HIPAA?
legal document that ensures the privacy and confidentiality for all aspects of patient healthcare.
What is a TENS unit?
BONUS: What does the acronym stand for?
used for nerve related pain conditions; sneds stimulation electrical pulses through the electrode pads across the surface of the skin and along the nerve stands.
BONUS: transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation