Ch 8 Career Development Review

What is a key aspect of professionalism that healthcare practitioners must understand?

• Legal issues

• Marketing strategies

• Engineering principles

• Culinary arts

What do courses in medical terminology primarily focus on?

• Identifying animal species

• Understanding weather patterns

• Defining medical terms and words

• Analyzing historical events

What do anatomy and physiology (A&P) courses provide healthcare professionals with?

• Understanding of computer programming

• Knowledge of automotive mechanics

• Comprehensive understanding of how the human body works

• Expertise in architectural design

What does knowledge of healthy behaviors enable healthcare providers to do?

• Perform complex surgical procedures

• Predict future medical advancements

• Encourage unhealthy habits

• Assist patients in maintaining good health

What does professionalism refer to in the context of healthcare practitioners?

• Conduct, character, skill, and judgment

• Specialized learning and occupation

• Accountability and ethics in the workplace

• Achievement of a high level of skill

What is meant by a code of ethics for healthcare professionals?

• Written list of values and standards of conduct

• Set of medical procedures

• Financial incentives for practitioners

• List of medication dosages

What does disparagement refer to in the context of professionalism?

• Belittling the skills of another professional

• Praising the qualifications of a colleague

• Encouraging healthy competition

• Avoiding work-related problems

How do healthcare professionals demonstrate respect for diversity?

• Showing favoritism based on culture

• Ignoring religious values of patients

• Demonstrating empathetic treatment to all regardless of background

• Refusing to treat patients of different races

Why is confidentiality of patient information vital for healthcare professionals?

• To spread patient information widely

• To build trust and maintain patient privacy

• To gossip about patients openly

• To simplify communication with coworkers

Which professions are commonly subject to licensing in the healthcare field?

• Hairdressing and landscaping

• Medicine and nursing

• Retail and hospitality

• Construction and welding