health careers first semester final study guide

Developed a vaccine for smallpox in 1796

Edward Jenner

the father of medicine

Hippocrates

Discovered penicillin in 1928

Sir Alexander Fleming

Artist who used dissection to draw the human body

Leonardo da Vinci

Founded the American Red Cross

Clara Burton

Began pasteurizing milk to kill bacteria

Louis Pasteur

Usd acupuncture to relieve pain and congestion

Chinese

Founder of modern nursing

Florence Nightingale

Began using disinfectants and antiseptics during surgery

Joseph lister

Created the first mercury thermometer

Gabriel Fahrenheit

Developed the polio vaccine in 1952

Jonas Salk

What is geriatric care and why is it important

The care of older adults, bc growing trend as people are living longer (83-100)

What is wellness and why is it important

It’s a physical, emotional, social, mental & intellectual, spiritual

What are pandemics and why are they important

An outbreak of disease occurs over wide geographic area & affects high proportions of the population

OBRA (omnibus budget and reconciliation act of 1987) established standards for who and where

Nurse assistants in long term care (LTC)

Differentiate between complementary and alternative therapies

Complementary: methods of treatment that are used in conjunction with conventional medical therapies

Alternative: methods used for treatment in place of biomedical therapies

Ex of cam therapy: acupuncture, meditation, chiropractor

International agency sponsored by United Nations

WHO (world health organization)

A federal agency that establishes and enforces standards that protect workers from job related injuries and illnesses is

OSHA- occupational safety and health administration

What is purpose of an organizational chart in a healthcare agency

Shows line of authority or chain of command

*organized communication

Premium

Fee for insurance coverage

Copay

Patient must pay upfront for medical services set by insurance companies

Deductible

Amount patient pays out of pocket before insurance begins to pay

Medicare

Federal agency that provides healthcare for people over 65 years old and some people (any age) w/ a disability

Medicaid

Federal and state government funded, eligibility varies state to state

Worker’s compensation

Health insurance plan that covers workers who are injured on the job

5 components of HIPAA and how could healthcare workers in a facility violate HIPAA Laws

1.Health care access, portability, renewability-pre-existing conditions

2.preventing healthcare fraud and abuse, imposes penalties + healthcare costs.

3.Tax related health provisions- savings account for health without paying tax

4.Application and enforcement of group health plan - Standards

5.Revenue offsets

Associates

2 years community college or technical

Bachelors

4 or more years

Masters

1+ years after bachelors

Doctorate

2+ years after master

Certification

education and performance standards and qualifications established by professional organization or government certificate given

Licensure

Has scope of practice

Registration

Professional or State board administrators examination maintains current list of registered

A health payment plan in which doctors and providers are paid a certain amount for each diagnosis or disease regardless of the number of services provided; Paid for the quality of their service

Value-based compensation

A federal statute signed into law and designed to expand access to affordable health coverage in the United States

patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)

A federal agency established to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for Americans

Agency for healthcare research and Quality (AHRQ)

National institutes of Health (NIH)

A division of the USDHHS; involved in researching disease and conducting scientitic studies

National agency that deals with the health problems in the United States

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS)

How are fire extinguishers classified and labeled?

The types of fires they put out; labeled with a Letter

What are the contents of the main types of fire extinguishers?

Carbon dioxide, water, hydrogen, halon, dry chemical

What acronym is frequently used in fire emergencies and what does each letter stand for?

R- rescue A-alarm C-confine

E- extinguish y save; evacuate if not

what components are required for a fire to start

Oxygen , heat, fuel

What acronym is used for proper use of a fire extinguisher & what does each letter stand for?

P- Pull pin

A- aim at base of fire

S- Squeeze handle

S- sweep side to side

What should not be put on a grease fire?

Water

List the different fire extinguishers and the type of fire each is used for.

A- Ordinary combustibles (wood, paper, cloth)

B- flammable liquids (gas, oil, grease)

C- Electical

D- Combustibles

K- Kitchen

Which dental career has the highest average salary range

Dentist

An AEMT performs all EMT duties but can also interpret ECGs, perform defibrillation, manage shock, and use IV equipment

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What type of physician treats diseases of the heart and blood vessels

cardiologist

The difference between a Medical Doctor (MD) and a Doctor of Osteopathic
Medicine (DO)

MD: focuses on diagnosung and treating diseases

DO: emphasizes the connection between the body, mind, and emotions and often takes a more holistic approach

This diagnostic career prepares and examines blood samples and performs routine lab tests

Medical Laboratory Technician

What tasks does a Health Information Technologist perform

Code and organize the actual patient data

Social workers (case managers) work with what age range of patients

all ages

A registered nurse may work with an associate's degree or higher

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What is the single most important procedure to prevent the spread of microbes?

hand washing

What is Asepsis and the two types

Absence of harmful microorganisms
-Medical Asepsis

-Surgical Asepsis

Handwashing is considered Medical Asepsis or the Clean Technique

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Friction is important in handwashing to ensure microbes are removed

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