Specialties

Question 1

Allergist

Answer 1

Diagnoses and treats allergic conditions

Question 2

Cardiologist

Answer 2

Diagnoses and treats heart and cardiovascular system conditions.

Question 3

Family Practitioner

Answer 3

Acts as a primary care physician for patients of all ages, treating varied illnesses and performing routine screenings.

Question 4

Gynecologist

Answer 4

Diagnoses and treats conditions related to the female reproductive system.

Question 5

Hospitalist

Answer 5

Specializes in care for patients in the hospital.

Question 6

Nephrologist

Answer 6

Diagnoses and treats conditions associated with the kidneys.

Question 7

Obstetrician

Answer 7

Treats pregnant woman through postpartum period

Question 8

Oncologist

Answer 8

Diagnosis and treats patients with cancerous conditions

Question 9

Ophthalmologist

Answer 9

Diagnosis and treats conditions of the eye

Question 10

Pediatrician

Answer 10

Diagnosis and treats children

Question 11

Psychiatrist

Answer 11

Diagnosis and treats mental disorder

Question 12

Radiologist

Answer 12

Interprets radiographs [x rays] and other imaging studies [ultrasounds, mammograms, etc]

Question 13

Rheumatologist

Answer 13

Diagnosis and treats conditions associated with arthritis or other joint disorders

Question 14

Urologist

Answer 14

Diagnosis and treats conditions associated with urinary systems

Question 15

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Answer 15

Treats chest diseases and heart/lung conditions

Question 16

Cosmetic Surgeon

Answer 16

Repairs or reconstructs body parts, either due to accidents, disease, or elective surgery

Question 17

Maxillofacial Surgeon

Answer 17

Treats mouth and face disorders

Question 18

Neurological Surgeon

Answer 18

Repairs disorders of the neurological system

Question 19

Orthopedic Surgeon

Answer 19

Repairs conditions of the musculoskeletal system

Question 20

Vascular Surgeon

Answer 20

Repairs conditions of the blood vessels

Question 21

Alt: Acupressure

Answer 21

Uses hand pressure on various body areas to restore balance

Question 22

Alt: Acupuncture

Answer 22

Inserts needles into various body areas to restore balance

Question 23

Alt: Chiropractic

Answer 23

Manipulates the spine and extremities to rectify misalignments, relieve pain, treat disease

Question 24

Alt: Massage

Answer 24

Uses touch to relieve pain and encourage muscle relaxation

Question 25

Alt: Naturopathy

Answer 25

Uses nutrition and exercise to promote healing and well-being

Question 26

Alt: Yoga

Answer 26

Uses breathing exercises and poses to encourage relaxation and flexibility

Question 27

Medical Assistant

Answer 27

Assists Dr: taking vitals, give injections, take blood. First person px sees in exam room. Get chief medical complaint for Dr.

Question 28

Medical Biller

Answer 28

Ensures all insurance claims are finalized before sending to 3rd party payer. Tracks claim status after sending.

Question 29

Medical Coder

Answer 29

Codes all claims based on info provided by Dr about office visit. Code diagnosis and procedure.

Question 30

Dental Assistant

Answer 30

Assists Dentist providing efficient dental treatment by prep px for treatment, sterilizing instruments, pass instruments during procedure

Question 31

Health Information Technologist

Answer 31

Works with clinical, epidemiological, demographic, financial, reference, coded healthcare data. Plan info systems, develop health policy, ID current and future info needs

Question 32

Histology Technician

Answer 32

Performs the prep of histological slide sections for a pathologist to either ID or dismiss disease.

Question 33

Infection Control Officer

Answer 33

Maintains relationships with health and safety officers, infection control reps at healthcare facilities, other healthcare regulatory agencies

Question 34

Laboratory Technician

Answer 34

Performs tests used to detect, diagnose, treat disease. May also prepare specimens, or perform manual tests under instructions from lab technologists

Question 35

Medical Transcriptionist

Answer 35

Types, formats, corrects medical reports that are dictated by healthcare practitioner. Also verifies info and transfers final doc to its proper destination

Question 36

Medical Transcription Editor

Answer 36

Formats and corrects medical reports from speech recognition systems. Also verifies info and transfers final doc to its proper destination

Question 37

Occupational Therapist

Answer 37

Works with a client to help them achieve a satisfied state through the use of purposeful activity designed to achieve functional outcomes which promote health, prevent injury or disability, and improve, sustain, or restore the highest possible level of independence.

Question 38

Pharmacy Technician

Answer 38

Works in retail pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, home healthcare organizations, or mail order fulfillment centers.

Question 39

Phlebotomist

Answer 39

Collects blood primarily by performing venipuncture and, for collection of minute quantities of blood, fingersticks. Helps reduce the workload of doctors and nurses by focusing exclusively on blood collection

Question 40

Respiratory Therapist

Answer 40

Specializes in delivering oxygen via all types of delivery devices, administering aerosolized drugs, managing life support, and weaning off ventilation or life support