Healthcare Career Terms Quiz

What is the title granted upon completion of a rigorous course of study in an accredited medical school, enabling the titleholder to examine patients, recommend a course of treatment, and prescribe medication?

• Doctor of Medicine (MD)

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

• licensed practical nurse (LPN)

• nurse practitioner (NP)

Which medical professional provides therapeutic care for patients in order to improve or maintain their health?

• physical therapist (PT)

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

• nurse

• dental hygienist (DH)

What is the state certification for the ability to provide basic emergency care and transportation for critical patients, as well as the ability to use life support equipment and skills?

• EMT certification

• paramedic certification

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

• AEMT (Advanced Emergency Medical Technician) certification

Who is a medical professional who attempts to reduce dysfunction in the musculoskeletal system by improving joint mobility, muscle strength, balance, and coordination?

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

• physical therapist (PT)

• licensed practical nurse (LPN)

• nurse practitioner (NP)

What is the title equivalent to an MD, but focuses more on holistic and alternative solutions to medical issues?

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

• Doctor of Medicine (MD)

• registered nurse (RN)

• nurse

Who is a medical professional who provides patients with basic healthcare treatments and procedures?

• certified nurse's aide (CNA)

• paramedic certification

• nurse

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

What is the highest level of state certification for an emergency medical technician certifying the ability to perform advanced life support skills in addition to interventions and life support equipment and skills?

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

• AEMT (Advanced Emergency Medical Technician) certification

• paramedic certification

• EMT certification

Who is a medical professional who examines and cleans the teeth and mouth, performs preventive treatments, and educates patients about oral health under the supervision of a licensed dentist?

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

• dental hygienist (DH)

• dental assistant (DA)/certified dental assistant (CDA)

• obstetrician (OB/GYN)

What is the branch of health information management that uses computer systems to gather, organize, maintain, and store patients' healthcare data?

• Doctor of Medicine (MD)

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

• clinical information system (CIS)

• health informatics

Who is a health informatics professional who manages clinical information systems by entering data, managing data, generating data reports, and maintaining the applications and systems needed to keep data safe and secure?

• CIS specialist

• Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA)

• Certified in Health Care Privacy and Security (CHPS)

• health information administrator