A guide to clinical practice Flashcards
(60 cards)
Which profession is dependent and negotiated- PA or NP?
PA
Which profession is geared specifically and a “caring approach”?
NP
What are the core things a PA does?
H&P Disease Prevention Health Maintenance Treatment Education Counseling
“jack of all trades” pertains to what discipline?
Primary Care/ Internal Care (specifically Family Practice)
What fields of medicine have generalists?
Primary care/ internal Care
How much outpatient care do PA’s do in Primary care?
80-90%
Do PAs deal with discharging patients in primary care?
YEs
Who does the scut work in a hospital?
A hospitalist
What type of procedures does a hospitalist do?
IV, intubation, Foley catheter
A decision to take care of a more critical patient is made where?
Triage
In EMed, what is the first thing a PA would do?
Identify the life threatening condtion
Is it necessary to define a diagnosis in an EMed before discharge?
NO
Why should you write things down in EMed?
Because if it isnt written, its like it was never done.
Can a minor be treated in EMed without parents present?
Yes, if life threatening.
Who has poor early health habits and diseases- Pediatrics or Geriatrics?
Geriatrics
How much of the MD rate is paid for PA via Medicare?
85%
How many PAs work in pediatrics?
4%
Does prenatal care fall in an OBGYN PA’s scope of practice?
Yes
Can A PA take care of an OBGYN emergency?
Yes- if in scope of practice.
Where would a PA take care of- pre,peri,post operative care?
Surgical PA
Which discipline employs 10.6% of PAs?
Orthopedics
Are cardiothoracic PAs OR based?
Yes
Are there dermatology PAs?
Yes
Are there Neurosurgery PAs?
Yes
