HC Careers
2 year college degree
Associate's
A written letter, an email, a text or spoken words are all what type of communication?
verbal
Jane goes to the doctor for abd. pain. Before she leaves, she has to pay $25 for the visit. What is this called?
copayment
S. Massengill, RN BSN is ____ to work in NC. This means a gov't agency authorized her to work in a given occupation
licensed
body language, eye contact, facial expressions are all examples of what type of communication?
nonverbal
This type of insurance pays the difference between the bill and what medicare pays.
Medigap
This portfolio highlights a person's knowledge, abilities, skills and contains a letter of introduction and resume'
professional portfolio
A nurse is having trouble understanding her Chinese speaking patient. What type of barrier is this?
cultural
___ ____ is controlling expenses required to operate a facility. Measures include conserving energy, buying in bulk, staff adjustments, etc.
Cost Containment
If Shannon, RN BSN completes course work to specialize in cardiology she will be ___ in that area.
certified
The doctor tells a patient she has appendicitis. What type of barrier is this?
personal
Which government financed plan covers home healthcare expenses and hospice once an elderly patient is discharged from the hospital?
Medicare Type A
These type of services include labs, xrays, nuclear medicine tests. The data collected from these test can help a doctor diagnose a patient.
diagnostic services
A doctor attempts to explain a new medication regime to a patient in a noisy room. What type of barrier is this?
environmental
Which agency would be most helpful in monitoring an outbreak of tuberculosis?
CDC