Health Science Final Exam Study Guide

These flashcards cover key concepts from healthcare specialties, professional characteristics, and legal issues necessary for the final exam in health science.

What is Prosthodontics?

A dental specialty that replaces natural teeth with artificial teeth or dentures.

What does an Endodontist treat?

Diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of the teeth.

Who treats diseases and disorders of the skin?

A dermatologist.

What is the role of a Pediatrician?

To treat diseases and disorders of children.

What is an Oncologist specialized in?

Treating tumors and cancer.

Define Empathy in a healthcare context.

The ability to identify with and understand another person's feelings, situation, and motives.

What is required for Continuing Education Units (CEUs)?

Additional hours of education required to renew licenses or maintain certification.

What constitutes abuse in healthcare?

Any care that results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish.

What is Informed Consent?

Permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind after a procedure and all risks involved have been explained.

What are HIPAA Privacy Standards?

Regulations that require patients to obtain copies of their medical records and be informed how their information will be used.

What is Communication in healthcare?

The exchange of information, thoughts, ideas, and feelings.

What are Objective Observations?

Observations that can be seen or measured, such as a patient's temperature.

Who is known as the Father of Medicine?

Hippocrates.

What significant medical advancement is Clara Barton known for?

Founding the American Red Cross in 1881.

What does CAM Therapy stand for?

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapy.

What is the purpose of an Organizational Chart?

To identify immediate supervisors, encompass a line of authority, and lead to the most efficient operation of a facility.

What is a stress response known as when the body is in Alarm Mode?

A physical change where the pupils dilate to improve vision.