dynamics midterm

acute care facility

a health care facility that provides care for patients who have extremely serious, severe, or painful conditions that require immediate medical

assisted living facility

a facility that generally provides housing, group meals, personal care, support services, and social activities in a community setting

complementary therapies

treatment methods that typically promote healing through nutrition, exercise, or relaxation; sometimes referred to as alternative medicine

extended care facility

a facility that provides health care and help with the activities of daily living to people who may be physically or mentally unable to care for themselves; this type of care may last from days to years

general practitioner

a physician who diagnoses and treats a variety of common health problems

Hippocratic Oath

was an oath written by Hippocrates of Cos that serves as the moral basis for many medical regulations and guidelines still in use today

home health care

care provided in a patient's home through community health departments, visiting nurses' associations, hospital-based case managers, and home health agencies

homeopathy

a holistic system of healing that focuses on stimulating the body's ability to heal itself by giving very small doses of highly diluted substances

hospice

a care program focused on reducing pain, symptoms, and stress during the last stage of terminal illnesses

independent living facility

a group of apartments or houses for residents who can take care of themselves and are mobile, yet need some help with daily activities; it may offer meals and other social activities in a community setting

inpatient

a person who remains in an acute care facility, such as a hospital, for more than 24 hours

interdisciplinary team

a group of health care professionals with varied medical educations, backgrounds, and experiences who work together to deliver the best possible care for each patient

microbiology

the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans

outpatient

a patient who is discharged within 23 hours, but may require ongoing treatment, care, and education

pandemic

Pandemic

an infectious disease that affects entire continents or even the world

prognosis

a medical opinion about the likely outcome of a condition or disease

rehabilitation center

a health care facility that specializes in services for patients needing physical or emotional rehabilitation or treatment of chemical dependency

sphygmomanometer

a device that is used to measure blood pressure; commonly referred to as a blood pressure cuff

stethoscope

a device that allows health care professionals to listen to the internal sounds of a patient

subacute care facility

a health care facility that fills the gap between hospitalization and rehabilitation, by providing care to patients who are stable and don't need acute care, yet need more complex treatment than can be found in a nursing or rehabilitation facility

accreditation

Recognition that a school or program is recognized by an outside agency as having the qualities needed to prepare graduates for professional practice in the health professions.

licensure

Given by state, says you are fit to practice and must practice by your guidelines.

Therapeutic services

Provides treatment to patients: surgery, medications, etc.

biotechnology

Manipulation of genetic material in living organisms to make products and services, such as vaccines.

administrative tasks

job duties that usually involve carrying out office procedures

clinical tasks

tasks that involve examining and helping treat patients

direct patient care

care that involves hands-on contact with patients

manual dexterity

skill at working with one's hands

Medication Administration Record (MAR)

a common name in hospitals for a written log of the medications given to a patient

pathology

the study of diseases, particularly their causes and effects

sharps container

a puncture resistant container used to dispose of contaminated needles and other sharp medical objects

sterile field

the germ-free area around a surgical patient where the operation is performed

suture

materials used to close wounds

bridge

an artificial tooth or crown attached to adjoining teeth

crown

a cap for broken or weak teeth

dental assistant

a trained professional who assists a dentist and performs both clinical and administrative work under a dentist's supervision

dental hygienist

a trained professional who works under a dentist's supervision and provides a wide range of dental services focused on preventing and treating tooth and gum disease and promoting good oral hygiene and health

dentures

dental appliances that replace missing teeth

oral

involving the mouth

oral hygiene

keeping one's mouth clean

periodontal

refers to the gums and bones that support the teeth

root canal

the pulp-filled cavity in the root of a tooth

Physicians

Overall medical/surgical care of individuals, need residency

General Practitioner

Variety of patients for variety of illnesses

Physician assistants

Diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medicine

Physical therapist

Licensed health care providers that evaluate, diagnose, and manage health conditions and movement problems in people of all ages and abilities

Occupational Therapist/ Assistants

Help people participate in things they want and need to do through therapeutic use of everyday activities

Respiratory therapists

Assess, treat, and care for patients with lung and breathing disorders

Paramedics

Provide emergency medical care at the scene of accidents, in homes, and in other places. Continue to care for patients until they're transported to the hospital or other healthcare facility. Could provide oxygen & insert a device to keep airway open

EMT

Care for individuals who are ill or injured away from a hospital or other medical facility

Registered nurse

Provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about various health conditions

Licensed Practical nurses

Work under direction of physician or registered nurse in providing basic patient care

Nursing assistants

Helps care for patients by performing basic, simple functions like activities of daily living. Most likely to assist a patient by setting up bed bath or helping a patient dress

Speech/language pathologists

Assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults

Athletic trainers

Teach people to condition themselves so that they may participate in organized or leisure sports without injury

Pharmacists

Dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. Can conduct health and wellness screenings, provide immunizations, and oversee the medications given to patients

Dentists

Diagnose and treat problems with teeth, gums, and related parts of mouth. Could fill or pull teeth or fit and apply crowns

Dental hygienists

Examine for signs of oral diseases (gingivitis) and provide preventative care including cleaning and polishing teeth

Dental assistants

Work under dentists, provide patient care, take x-rays, keep records, and schedule appointments

Registered dietician

Educates people about eating well and incorporating food choices in the management of diseases

Cardiovascular Sonographer/technologist

Works under licensed physician, operates special imaging equipment to obtain images or to conduct tests that aid in diagnosis of heart or blood vessel disease

Clinical laboratory technologist

Collects samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances

Phlebotomists

CLT who draw blood samples for testing, transfusions, research, or blood transfusions

Nuclear medicine technologists

Prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to patients for imaging or treatment, provide technical support to physicians or others who diagnose, care for, and treat patients and to researchers who investigate uses of radioactive drugs. Can also be emergency responders in the event of a nuclear disaster

Ultrasound/sonography

Utilize high frequency sound waves to make an image of an individual's soft tissue structures (liver, gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas, bladder) used to diagnose and treat medical conditions. Can be used to measure the flow of blood in the arteries to detect blockages

Health information coders

Identify universal medical alphanumeric codes for diagnoses, medical tests, treatments, and procedures in clinical care, transcribe patient data into standardized codes to bill government and commercial payers for healthcare provider reimbursement, assign the diagnosis and procedure codes for patient care, population health statistics, and billing purposes

Industrial hygienist

Examine the work environment to ensure that safety issues are removed and employees and the general public are not at risk, monitor the environment for air quality, lead, and asbestos and other hazards

Research/medical scientist

Conduct research aimed at improving overall human health design and conduct experiments and analyze information from controlled laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials. These scientists may work in biotechnology and help to develop vaccines and drugs

Recreational therapist

Bachelors degree, use creative healing methods to help people with illnesses or disabilities become active again. Use arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance, music, and more to improve physical & mental health

Negative Feedback

Response is produced to fix abnormal change, shuts down when back to normal

Homeostasis

same

Advanced Practice Nurse

A registered nurse who has more extensive education and training and a broader set of work responsibilities, which may include providing primary care.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

A health care professional who performs simple, basic nursing functions and care for patients' personal needs under the direction of an LPN or RN; sometimes known by other titles, such as certified nurse assistant, nursing assistant, or nursing aide.

In-service education

On-site education and training provided by many hospitals and health care agencies for nurses and other employees.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

A health care professional who performs many of the routine tasks of nursing under the direction of a physician or RN.

Nurse practice acts

Laws established in each state in the US to regulate the practice of nursing.

nursing

Caring for people who are ill, injured, or unable in some other way to care for themselves.

Registered Nurse

A health care professional who has graduated from an accredited nursing program and has been licensed by public authority to practice nursing.

Autocratic leadership

A leadership style whereby the leader assumes complete control over the decisions and activities of the group; also known as directive leadership.

conflict

A disagreement between team members; conflict is to be expected when a variety of personalities are brought together on a team.

Democratic leadership

A leadership style that promotes a sense of equality between the leader and the other participants by sharing decisions and activities among all members of the team.

Group dynamics

The way in which individual group members relate to one another.

Health care team

A group of health care professionals who often have a variety of health-related backgrounds, education, and experiences.

Laissez-faire leadership

A leadership style whereby the leader hands power over to the group members, which encourages independent activity by group members; also known as non-directive leadership.

leadership

The ability to motivate individuals and groups to accomplish important goals.

Multidisciplinary team

A cooperative group that includes professionals with different qualifications, skills, and areas of expertise.

Teamwork

Cooperation among team members to accomplish the task at hand.

Licensure

A restricted practice or a restriction on the use of an occupational title, requiring a license.

Career ladder

A hierarchy of careers in a field. In nearly all cases, a person needs more education or training to move from a lower career on the ladder to a higher one.

shock

is inadequate delivery to the oxygen

tissue perfusion

is the amount of blood that can reach a certain amount of tissue_______________________

cells require..

oxygen

if exercising, you cells have an

increase need for o2

which side of the heart pumps blood to the body/system

left side (systemic side)

which side of the heart pumps to the LUNGS (pulmonary circuit)

right