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Question 1

Home health care

Answer 1

Home health care provides care in a patient’s home, usually elderly or disabled individuals

Question 2

Hospice

Answer 2

Hospice is care provided to people who are very ill and have six months or less to live.

Question 3

Government agencies

Answer 3

A few types of government agencies are VA hospitals, state psychiatric hospitals, state rehabilitation centers, and Medicare and Medicaid providers

Question 4

Medicare and Medicaid

Answer 4

Medicare is a federal government program that provides healthcare to individuals over 65 or have a disability. Medicaid is a medical assistance program that pays for healthcare of people of low income, are physically disabled or blind, and children who qualify for public assistance.

Question 5

Certification, registration, licensure

Answer 5

Certification is filling requirements in meeting standards of a particular career. Registration is being on a list of qualified personnel in a healthcare career. Licensure is the authority to work in an occupation.

Question 6

Dental hygienist

Answer 6

A dental hygienist works under a dentist and performs examinations, cleans teeth, takes x-rays. They require no less than a bachelors degree

Question 7

Physician assistant

Answer 7

A physician assistant works under the supervision of a doctor. They perform tests, physical examinations, and treat minor injuries. They require a bachelors degree in two years of a PA program

Question 8

EMT-B

Answer 8

A EMT-B provides care for emergency injuries, bleeding, fractures, basic life support and require an EMT class

Question 9

Nurse midwife

Answer 9

A nurse midwife is an advanced nurse who provides care for normal pregnancies. They require a masters or doctorate

Question 10

Mortuary assistant

Answer 10

A mortuary assistant works under the supervision of a funeral director. They help assist in preparation of the ceremony

Question 11

Factors of good health

Answer 11

Good health requires diet, eating well balanced meals and exercise to improve muscle tone. Also, getting enough sleep and good posture prevents fatigue. The last factor is to avoid the use of alcohol and drugs.

Question 12

Teamwork

Answer 12

Teamwork is when many professionals with different education, ideas, interest work together for the benefit of the patient

Question 13

Types of leaders

Answer 13

Democratic leaders believe in the participation of all individuals. A Laissez-faire leader is the complete opposite, they believe in non-interference of each other and have minimal rules. And autocratic leader maintains total rule and makes all the decisions

Question 14

Stress

Answer 14

Stress is the body’s response to stimulus that requires an adjustment to change and the environment. Good stress makes a person be more organized, motivated, or make good judgment. Bed stress is harmful to feel depressed, exhausted or angry and can lead to substance abuse

Question 15

FDA

Answer 15

The food and drug administration is a federal agency responsible for regulating food and drug products sold to the public

Question 16

OSHA

Answer 16

The occupational safety and health administration Stabley shoe standards that protects workers from job related injuries and illnesses

Question 17

Dependability

Answer 17

Excepting the responsibility required for a position

Question 18

Confidentiality

Answer 18

Information about the patient that must remain private

Question 19

Hospitals

Answer 19

Some hospitals serve basic needs of the community and others offer a wide range of services. They are classified by the source of income recieved. The types are general, specialty, government, and University.