Chapter 3 Lesson and Study Guide

Multiple Choice

Awarded by a college or university after completion of two or more years of study beyond a bachelors or masters degree. Some can require 4 to 6 more years of additional study.

• Doctorate, Doctoral or Doctor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Associates Degree
• Health Science Technology Education

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Awarded by a college or university after completion of one or more years of study beyond a bachelor’s degree.

• Doctorate, Doctoral or Doctor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Associates Degree
• Health Science Technology Education

Multiple Choice

Awarded by a college or university after completion of study that usually lasts four or more years.

• Doctorate, Doctoral or Doctor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Associates Degree
• Health Science Technology Education

Multiple Choice

Awarded by a career/technical school or community college after completion of a 2 year course of study.

• Doctorate, Doctoral or Doctor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Associates Degree
• Health Science Technology Education

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Healthcare workers must know requirements in their state regarding CEUs which stands for:

• Certification Education Units
• Continuing Education Units
• Clerical Education Units
• None of these

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Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases/disorders of the feet or of the leg below the knee

• Pulmonologist
• Podiatrist (DPM)
• Pediatrist (Pedia)
• Pediatrician (Peds)

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Focuses on proper alignment of the spine and optimal operation of the nervous and muscular systems to maintain health

• Social Worker (SW)
• Medical Assistant (MA)
• Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
• Doctor Spinal Straightening (DSS)

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Perform physical examinations and diagnose, prevent and treat illnesses, injuries, and other disorders and may specialize in a specific area.(cardiac, respiratory, etc.)

• Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Physician's Assistant
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM

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Works under the supervision of physicians, and may take medical histories; perform routine physical examinations and basic diagnostic tests, make preliminary diagnoses, treat minor injuries, and prescribe and administer appropriate treatments.

• General Doctor
• Medical Assistant
• Physician's Assistant
• None of these, only a doctor an perform these duties.

Multiple Choice

Physicians who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental illness.

• Mentalists
• Social Workers
• Psychologists
• Psychiartrist

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Study human behavior and use this knowledge to help individuals deal with problems of every day living.

• Psychologists
• Social Workers
• Psychiartrist
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Technician

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Under the supervision of psychiatrists or psychologists, help patients and their families follow treatment and rehabilitation plans.

• Psychologists
• Social Workers
• Psychiartrist
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Technician

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Aid people who have difficulty coping with various problems by helping them make adjustments in their lives or by referring them to community resources for assistance.

• Psychologists
• Social Workers
• Genetic Counselors
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Technician

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Work under the direction of physicians and provide total care to patients. Observes patients', assesses patients' needs, reports to other health care personnel, administers prescribed medications and treatments, teaches health care, and supervises other nursing personnel.

• LPN/LVN Licensed Practical or Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Phlebotomists
• Registered nurses (RNs)
• Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP)

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Take health histories, perform basic physical exam, order laboratory tests, and other procedures ,refers patients to physicians, help establish treatment plans, treat common illnesses and teach and promote optimal health.

• LPN/LVN Licensed Practical or Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Phlebotomists
• Registered nurses (RNs)
• Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP)

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______________, work under the supervision of physicians or RNs, provide patient care requiring technical knowledge but not the level of education required of RNs.

• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
• Certified Medical Assistants or Medical Assistants (CMA or MA)
• Licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/LVNs)
• Home Health Aide (HHA)

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Use advance degree to specialize in specific nursing areas such as intensive care, trauma, , emergency care, psychiatry, pediatrics (kids), neonatology (premature infants), or gerontology (elderly).

• Nurse Anesthetists(CRNA)
• Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS)
• Nurse Educators
• Nurse Midwives(CNM)

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Administers anesthesia, monitors patients during surgery and assists anesthesiologists (who are physicians).

• Nurse Anesthetists(CRNA)
• Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS)
• Nurse Educators
• Nurse Midwives(CNM)

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Teach in HSTE programs, schools of nursing, college and universities, wellness centers and healthcare facilities.

• Nurse Anesthetists(CRNA)
• Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS)
• Nurse Educators
• Nurse Midwives(CNM)

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Provide total care for normal pregnancies.

• Nurse Anesthetists(CRNA)
• Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS)
• Nurse Educators
• Nurse Midwives(CNM)

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______________, work under the supervision of physicians or RNs, provide patient care requiring technical knowledge but not the level of education required of RNs.

• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
• Certified Medical Assistants or Medical Assistants (CMA or MA)
• Licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/LVNs)
• Home Health Aide (HHA)

Multiple Choice

Works under the supervision of physicians, prepares patients for examinations, take vital signs and medical histories, assists with procedures and treatments, perform basic laboratory tests.

• Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN)
• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
• Certified Medical Assistants or Medical Assistants (CMA or MA)
• Home Health Aide (HHA)

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Work under the supervision of RN's or LPN's. They provide patient care such as baths, bed making, and feeding, transferring and ambulation.

• Medical Assistants
• Physical Therapy Assistants
• Certified Nurse Assistants
• Home Health Aide (HHA)

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They provide care such as bathing, feeding transferring and ambulation in a patient’s home.

• Medical Assistants
• Home Health Aide (HHA)
• Nurse Assistants
• Surgical Technicians

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Provide care for a wide range of illnesses and injuries including medical emergencies, bleeding, fractures, airway obstruction, basic life support (BLS), oxygen administration, emergency childbirth, rescue of trapped persons, and transporting of victims.

• (EMT-B) Emergency medical technician (Basic)
• (EMT-I) Emergency medical technician (Intermediate)
• (EMT-P) Paramedic
• (EMT-D) Emergency medical technician (Defibulator)

Multiple Choice

Same as EMT-Bs and also assess patients, interpret EKGs/ECGs, administering defibrillation as needed, managing shock, using IV equipment and inserting esophageal airways.

• (EMT-B) Emergency medical technician (Basic)
• (EMT-I) Emergency medical technician (Intermediate)
• (EMT-P) Paramedic
• (EMT-D) Emergency medical technician (Defibulator)

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Perform all the basic EMT duties plus in depth patient assessment, provision of advanced cardiac life support, ECG interpretation, endotracheal intubation, drug administration, and operation of complex equipment.

• (EMT-B) Emergency medical technician (Basic)
• (EMT-I) Emergency medical technician (Intermediate)
• (EMT-P) Paramedic
• (EMT-D) Emergency medical technician (Defibulator)

Multiple Choice

Working under the supervision of veterinarians, assist with the handling and care of animals, collect specimens, assist with surgeries, perform lab tests, administer prescribed treatments and maintain records.

• Veterinarians (DVMs or VMD)
• Veterinary Technicians or Vet Tech for short (VT)
• Veterinary Assistants
• Veterinary Administrators

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feed, bathe and groom animals. Prepare animals for treatment, assist with exams, clean and sanitize cages exam tables and surgical areas and maintain records.

• Veterinarians (DVMs or VMD)
• Veterinary Technicians or Vet Tech for short (VT)
• Veterinary Assistants
• Veterinary Administrators

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Work to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries in animals.

• Veterinarians (DVMs or VMD)
• Veterinary Technicians or Vet Tech for short (VT)
• Veterinary Assistants
• Veterinary Administrators

Multiple Choice

Are medical doctors specializing in disease, disorders, and injuries of the eyes. They diagnose and treat disease, perform surgery and correct vision problems.

• Ophthamologists
• Oncologist
• Otolaryngologist
• Obstetrician

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Examine eyes for vision problems and defects, prescribe eye exercises, prescribe corrective lenses (contacts or glasses).

• Optometrists
• Opticians
• Ophthamolgogists
• Otolaryngoloist

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Make and fit the eyeglasses or lenses prescribed.

• Optometrists
• Ophthamologists
• Opticians
• Otolaryngoloist

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Doctors who examine teeth and mouth tissues to diagnose and treat abnormalities.

• Dental Assistants
• Dental Lab technicians
• Dental Hygienists (DHs)
• Dentists (DMD or DSD)

Multiple Choice

Make and repair a variety of dental prostheses, such as dentures(false teeth) crowns, bridges and orthodontic appliances according to the specifications of the dentist.

• Dental Assistants
• Dental Lab technicians
• Dental Hygienists (DHs)
• Dentists (DMD or DSD)

Multiple Choice

Work under the supervision of a dentist, perform preliminary exams of teeth and mouth, remove stains and deposits from teeth and perform other preventative treatments.

• Dental Assistants
• Dental Lab technicians
• Dental Hygienists (DHs)
• Dentists (DMD or DSD)

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Work under the supervision of a dentist, prepare patients for exams pass instruments, prepare dental materials for impressions and restorations and develop x-rays and sterilize instruments.

• Dental Assistants
• Dental Lab technicians
• Dental Hygienists (DHs)
• Dentists (DMD or DSD)

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Medical doctor specializing in diseases of children

• Periodontist
• Pedodnist
• Pediatrician
• Perfusionist

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Assists the patients in learning skills or activities of daily living (ADL), adapting job skills, or preparing for return to work.

• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Employment Therapists
• Respiratory Therapists

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Provide treatment to improve mobility and prevent or limit permanent disability of patients with disabling joint, bone, muscle and/or nerve injuries or diseases.

• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Employment Therapists
• Respiratory Therapists

Multiple Choice

Medical doctor specializing in pregnancy and Childbirth

• Oncologist
• Obstetrician
• Ophthamologists
• Otolaryngologist

Multiple Choice

Individual who collects blood and prepares it for tests

• Veinologists
• Phlebotomists
• Respiatory Therapists
• Nurse Assistant

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Working under the supervision of a pharmacist, help prepare medications for dispensing to patients, label medications, perform inventories, order supplies, and help maintain records.

• Veinologists
• Phlebotomists
• Athletic Trainers Certified (ATC)
• Pharmacy Technicians

Multiple Choice

Prevent and treat athletic injuries and provide rehabilitative services who specialize in sports medicine.

• Veinologists
• Phlebotomists
• Athletic Trainers Certified (ATC)
• Pharmacy Technicians