Dynamics Of Healthcare In Today's Society Rutgers Test

Why do some cultures not trust the health care system

Because it may go against what they believe in (religious beliefs, cultures, etc.)

what holistic medicine deals with the alignment of the spine

chiropractor

what field assists physicians both in exam rooms as well as the reception desk

Medical Assistants

Why has home health care increased over the past decade

increasing numbers of older people are living longer with chronic illnesses

what field of medicine has a broad range of knowledge serving a large range of patients

general practitioner

what is it called when vital signs from home are transmitted to doctors over the phone

telemedicine

what is the basic legal right held by all U.S. citizens

Civil Rights

what are the basic legal rights held by all U.S. citizens through the U.S. constitution

constitutional rights

What are the fundamental rights of all people regardless of citizenship status

human rights

what law focuses on issues between private citizens, such as medical malpractice

civil law

what is a law that are enacted by federal, state, and local legislatures and enforced by the court system

statutory law

what laws are designed to encourage people to give emergency medical care without fear of being sued

Good Samaritan Laws

what is it called when patients are given information about their care and voluntarily consent to particular treatments or procedures

Informed Consent

What is it called when a patient is unconscious and is assumed that they have given permission

implied consent

what is a set of guidelines that help determine right from wrong

Ethics

What is it called when a nurse forgets to give a dose of medicine to a patient

Negligence

What is it called when materials are designed to resist the growth of bacteria

Bacterial-static

what is it called when materials kill bacteria

bactericidal

what is the highest level of sanitation

sterilization

what type of container is used for waste that has come in contact with blood or body fluids

bio-hazard waste container

what must be done if a patient is exposed to a bio-hazard

incident report

what U.S. government agency is dedicated to the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability

CDC

what is the best way to break the chain of infection

Washing Hands

what type of microorganisms need oxygen to grow

aerobic

what is the most common infection in the world

upper respiratory infection

what is the biggest obstacle to receiving health care

Income

what is the right for patients to make decisions about their health care

patient autonomy

proper nutrition and exercise can reduce what

stress

how many steps are there in problem solving

5

what type of leadership consists of a single leader maintains total control

autocratic leadership

what type of leadership has a leader sharing his decisions with the group

democratic

what type of leadership does the leader hand over the power to the group

laissez-faire

Doctors, equipment, and hospitals are all considered what type of asset

Resource

what is the role of management in a hospital

reduce costs

Doctors and hospitals are considered what

Resource

what type of insurance does an employer provide or an individual buy

private insurance

what is it called when you have to go to a provider that is not supported by your insurance plan

out-of-network

what does eye contact with your patient show

shows you are interested in what they are saying

what should you do before you touch a patient regarding a procedure

Assure consent

what is the greatest thing preventing people from getting medical care

cost/income

what does professional and social groups provide health care workers

networking

how can health care costs be reduced

health care cost containment

what is managed care

puts providers in the position of managing patients use of health care

in a group what is the person who has specific skills and knowledge

Resource

what is the common goal of a group

work together for a common goal

what is the purpose of health care reform

reduce costs

what are the kubler ross 5 stages of ______________

grief

what are the three main types of communication

verbal

non-verbal

written

in the u.s. what does maintaining eye contact show

respect, trust, understanding

if you have important or sensitive information, how should they be shared with the patient

in person

what is the restating what you have heard in your own words

paraphrasing

how many steps are there in basic problem solving

5

what is the best way to study information

study for one hour then take a break

sickle cell and Tay-Sachs are what type of disorder

hereditary

what type of instrument is used to measure blood pressure

sphygmomanometer

what are the set of symbols and numbers used to communicate specific treatments and diagnosis's between a care facility and a payment provider

medical coding

what role in a team is responsible for carrying out the team decisions

implementer

what is the belief that ones social or cultural group is superior in some way

ethnocentrism

what is the process by which a member of a minority group shifts his or her identify to form the minority group to the dominant group

cultural assimilation

which cultures were the pioneers of modern medicine

Greek's and Roman's

what is the facility that is focused on the reduction of pain, symptoms, and stress during the last stage of a terminal illnesses

Hospice

what type o facility specializes in services for patients needing physical or emotional treatment

rehabilitation center

what type of facility is for residents who can take care of themselves, but need some help with daily activities

independent living facility

what type of lab works on tests sent by doctors

clinical lab workers

what are the various parts of a message

sender, message, receiver

why is accuracy important in healthcare

no misinterpretations or mistakes are made so no patients are harmed (patient safety)

why did disease not spread in prehistoric times

-small communities

- small/travelling nomadic

prehistoric times

medicine is rooted from religious beliefs ; disease not spread

ancient Greeks

Hippocratic oath; disease not supernatural

ancient Romans

preventative medicine; hospitals; public health

the renaissance

first medical universities; anatomy

in the 1800s what did nurses become a big proponent for

sanitation

who was considered to be the first nurse

Florence Nightingale

what are Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch considered the founders

Microbiology

Microbiology

deals with microorganisms

Microscope

examine microorganisms

thermometer

measures temperature

stethoscope

listens to internal sounds of patient

sphygmomanometer

measures blood pressure

acute care facility

Hospital; go when you are severely bleeding or other emergencies

sub-acute care facility

cares for a variety of patients with complex medical and rehabilitation needs

extended care facilities

people of any age that have mental or physical disabilities can stay

independent care facilities

people can take care of themselves and are mobile but need assistance with certain activities

assisted living facilities

provide everything needed for living in a community setting

Hospice

comfortability in last stage of terminal illness

what complementary therapies. give some examples.

yoga and meditation. reduce stress. (uses holistic methods)

registration

graduated from an accredited school and passed a standardized NATIONAL EXAM admitted by a NONGOVERNMENTAL agency

licensure

granted by state

certification

meets requirements set by certifying ORGANIZATION for a job

general practitioner

broad range of knowledge serving a large range of patients

physical therapists

help reduce pain and improve or restore mobility

medical assistants

assists physicians both in exam rooms as well as the reception desk

EMT

specially trained medical technician certified to provide basic emergency services before and during transport to hospital

occupational hospital

rehabilitation through the performance of activities required in DAILY LIFE

what are some personal attributes a healthcare professional should possess

enthusiasm

optimism

self-esteem

patience

flexibility

what is value

belief about the worth or importance as something that acts as a standard to guide behavior

what develops values

family

culture

environmental

altruism

devotion to the welfare of others

autonomy

self governing

human dignity

respect the inherent worth and uniqueness's of all individuals