Unit 1 Vocab. Flashcards
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Aide
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Assistant in home health care
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Abuse
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Any care that results in physical harm or pain, or mental anguish
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Ancient Romans added what?
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Organized health care, hospitals, filtrated water to prevent disease
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Anton van Leeuwenhoek
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Invented the microscope in 1666
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Assault and Battery
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A: physical/verbal attack on another person, treatment or care given to a person without obtaining proper consent
B: unlawfully touching another person without their consent
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Associate’s Degree
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Degree awarded after completion of a two-year course of study or its equivalent, usually awarded by community colleges/vocational-technical schools
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Athletic Trainer
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Prevent and treat athletic injuries and provide rehabilitative services to athletes
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Audiologist
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Individual specializing in diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders
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Bachelor’s Degree
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Degree awarded by a college or university after a person has completed a four-year course of study or its equivalent
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Behaviors associated with wellness are…
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Physical, Emotional, Social, Intellectual, and Spiritual
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Biomedical Engineer
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Combine knowledge of biology and bio mechanical principles to assist in the operation of health care facilities. Design sensor systems as well.
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Biomedical Equipment Technician
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Work with machines to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients
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Birth Control Pills
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Taken daily will help prevent unplanned pregnancy
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Cardiologist
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Medical specialist with skills in finding, treating, and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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Central/Sterile Supply Worker
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Orders, maintains, and supplies all of the equipment and supplies used by other departments of the facility
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Christian Barnard
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Performed the first successful heart transplant in 1967
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Competence
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The ability to do something
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Confidentiality
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The trust in another person, or to keep to oneself
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Contracts
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An agreement between two or more people
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Defamation
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A false statement that causes ridicule or damage to a reputation (slander or libel)
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Definition of health care…
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Social insurance for the ill and injured
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Dental Hygienist
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A dental worker specializing in scaling and polishing teeth and in giving advice on cleaning the teeth
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Dental Laboratory Technician
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A person who makes dental prostheses and orthodontic appliances as prescribed by a dentist, may have a private laboratory or work in the premises of a dentist
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Dependability
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Able to be depended/relied on by others
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Dermatologist
A doctor who specializes in the physiology and pathology of the skin
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Dialysis Technician
A health professional who operates and maintains dialysis equipment for patients with kidney diseases
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Dietitian
An individual who specializes in the science of diet and nutrition
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Doctor's Degree (Doctorate)
Degree awarded by a college or university after completion of a prescribed course of study beyond a bachelor's or master's degree
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Dorthea Dix
Appointed Superintendent of Female Nurses of the Army in 1861
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Electrocardiograph Technician
A health worker with special training and experience in operating and maintaining electrocardiographic equipment and providing recorded data for diagnostic review by a physician
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Electroencephalograph Technologist
A person trained in the management of an electroencephalographic laboratory, may supervise electroencephalographic technicians, who are generally responsible for the operation and maintenance of the equipment
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Elizabeth Blackwell
Became the first female physician in the U.S. in 1849, started the first Women's Medical College in New York in 1868
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Emergency Medical Technician
A person trained and certified to appraise and initiate the administration of emergency care for victims of trauma or acute illness before or during transportation of victims to a health care facility
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Emotional Wellness
A balance of being attentive to thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, whether positive or negative
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Empathy
Identifying with another's feelings but being unable to change or solve the problem
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Endocrinologist
A medical specialist who treats endocrine (glands that secrete hormones internally directly into the lymph or bloodstream) disorders
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Endodontics
Branch of dentistry involving treatment of the pulp chamber and root canals of the teeth; root canal treatment
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Entrepreneur
Individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business
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Epidemiologist
A specialist that deals with the study of the causes, distribution, and control of disease in populations
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Ethics
Principles of right or good conduct
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False Imprisonment
Restraining an individual or restricting an individual's freedom
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First "Test Tube" Baby
Louise Brown was born in England in 1967, the first by in vitro fertilization (IFV)
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Five dimensions of humans...
Physical, Emotional, Social, Intellectual, and Spiritual
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Florence Nightingale
Established sanitary nursing care units for injured soldiers during the Crimean War, began professional education of nurses
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Gabriel Fahrenheit
Created the first mercury thermometer in 1714
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Gastroenterologist
A physician, usually an internist, who specializes in diseases of the stomach, intestine and associated organs
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Genetic Counselor
A person that councils individuals and prospective parents regarding their offspring, on the probabilities, dangers, diagnosis, and treatment of inherited diseases
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Geriatric Assistant
Assistants that work directly to supply care to elderly patients
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Geriatrician
A physician who specializes in the care of the elderly
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Gerontologist
A specialist dealing with the scientific study of the biological, psychological, and sociological phenomena associated with old age and aging
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Gynecologist
A physician who specializes in the care, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the female reproductive system.
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Health
The state of being free from illness or injury and/or a person's mental or physical condition
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Health Care Administrator
The field relating to leadership, management, and administration of public health systems, health care systems, hospitals, and hospital networks; considered health care professionals
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Health Information Technician
A graduate of an associate degree program who performs tasks related to computer-based management of health care data
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Homeopathic Care
Homeopathic medicine is a form of alternative medicine that uses very small amounts of natural substances, which in higher amounts would cause a disease
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Illness
A disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind
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Informed Consent
Permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind and aware of all factors involved
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Integrative Care
A form of health care that uses both mainstream medical treatments and complementary and alternative therapies to treat a patient
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Intellectual Wellness
Involves the utilization of learning materials to expand knowledge, improve skills, and experience life more fully
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Internist
A specialist in internal medicine
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Invasion of Privacy
Revealing personal information about an individual without his or her consent
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Joseph Priestly
Discovered the element oxygen in 1774
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Kidney Transplant
A surgical procedure to remove a healthy, functioning kidney from a living or brain-dead donor and implant it into a patient with non-functioning kidneys.
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Levels of Health Care
1. Acute
2. Chronic/Long Term
3. Primary
4. Specialized
5. Inpatient
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Libel
False written statement that causes a person ridicule or contempt or causes damage to the person's reputation
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Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
A person who has had practical experience in nursing care but who is not a graduate of a degree program in nursing
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Living Will
A legal document stating a person's desires on what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when his or her condition is terminal
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Louis Pasteur
Proved that microorganisms cause disease, pasteurized milk to kill bacteria, created vaccine for rabies in 1885
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Malpractice
Providing improper or unprofessional treatment or care that results in injury to another person
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Marie Curie
Isolated radium in 1910
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Master's Degree
Degree awarded by a college or university after completion of one or more years of prescribed study beyond a bachelor's degree
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Medical Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances
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Medical Instructor
A teacher of health related topics
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Medical Translator
A translator working in the medical field
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Mental Wellness
A state of emotional and psychological well-being in which an individual is able to use his or her cognitive and emotional capabilities, function in society, and meet the ordinary demands of everyday life
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Negligence
Failure to give care that is normally expected, resulting in injury to another person
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Neurologist
A doctor who specializes in disorders of the brain and central nervous system
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Objective Data
Data that is visible, palpable, or measurable (a sign)
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Occupational Therapist
A person trained to help people manage daily activities of living: dressing, cooking, etc, and other activities that promote recovery and regaining vocational skills
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Oncologist
A physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer
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Oncology Hospital
Hospitals that specialize in the field of cancer study and treatment
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Ophthalmologist
A medical doctor who specializes in diseases of the eye
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Orthodontist
An individual skilled in straightening or correcting deformities by the use of orthopedic appliances (ex. braces)
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Orthopedic Hospital
Hospitals specializing in orthopedic care
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Orthopedist
A doctor specializing in treatment of the skeletal system and its associated muscles and joints
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Pathologist
A specialist who studies and diagnoses diseases
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Pediatric Hospital
Hospital that offers its services solely to children
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Pediatrician
A physician who specializes in the development and care of infants and children and in the treatment of their diseases
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Perfusionist
A health professional who assists in performing procedures that involve extracorporeal circulation, such as during open-heart surgery or hypothermia
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Periodontics
The branch of dentistry dealing with the treatment of gingiva (gum) and periodontium (supporting tissues) surrounding the teeth
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Periodontist
A dentist who specializes in treating the supporting structures of the teeth
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Pharmacist
One who prepares and dispenses drugs; a druggist
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Phlebotomist
Also called venipuncture technician; individual who collects blood and prepares it for tests
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Physical Therapist
A person skilled in the techniques of physical therapy and qualified to administer treatment prescribed by a physician
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Physician Assistant (P.A.)
One who has been trained in an accredited program and certified by an appropriate board to perform certain of a physician's duties, including history taking, physical examination, diagnostic tests, treatment, and certain minor surgical procedures, all under the responsible supervision of a licensed physician
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Polio Vaccine
Used to prevent the disease polio by the use of inactivated (dead) poliovirus
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Prevention
The action or stopping something from happening
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Proctologist
A doctor specializing in diseases of the rectum and anus
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Professional
A person qualified and/or engaged in a profession or occupation
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Professional Characteristics
Professional association, cognitive base, institutionalized training, licensing, work autonomy, colleague control, code of ethics, professional and intellectual excellence
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Promotion
Activity that promotes the furtherance of a cause
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Psychologist
Specialist in psychology, the study of the human mind and its functions
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Radiologist
Specialist that uses radioactive substances and X-rays in the treatment of a disease
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Recreational Therapist
Uses therapy based on engagement in recreational activities (ex: sports, music) to enhance the functioning, independence, and well-being of individuals affected with a disabling condition
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Rehabilitative Hospital
Devoted to the rehabilitation of patients with various neurological, musculo-skeletal, orthopedic and other medical problems
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Rene Laennec
Invented the stethoscope in 1816
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Robert Koch
"Father of Microbiology," isolated bacteria that causes tuberculosis in 1882, developed the culture plate method to identify pathogens
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Self-motivation
Ability to begin or to follow through with a task without the assistance of others
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Slander
Spoken comment that causes a person ridicule or contempt or damages the person's reputation
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Small Pox Vaccine
Vaccine used to prevent and cure small pox, a deadly Middle Age disease
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Social Wellness
One's ability to work with and communicate with those around them
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Sociologist
Studies human social behavior and its origins, development, organization, and institutions
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Speech-language Therapist
Specializes in communication disorders and the components of speech production
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Spiritual Wellness
Personal matter that involves values and beliefs that provide a purpose in our lives
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Stages of Illness
1. Something is wrong
2. Assumption of sick role
3. Medical care contact
4. Dependent patient role
5. Recovery, Rehabilitation, or Death
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Subjective Data
Data or an observation about a patient that is only felt, seen, or measured by the patient (aka symptom)
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Sympathy
To understand and attempt to solve the problems of another
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Tact
Sensitivity while trying to deal with others or with difficult issues
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Team Player
A person who plays or works well as a member of a group or team
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Technician
A level of proficiency usually requiring a two-year associate's degree or a 3-4 years of on-the-job training
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Technologist/Therapist
A class of expertise in a health career field, usually requiring at least 3-4 years of college plus work experience
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Torts
A wrongful or illegal act of civil law not involving a contract
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Verbal Abuse
A form of abusive behavior involving the use of language
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What did Sigmund Freud add?
His studies formed the basis for psychology and psychiatry.
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What does it mean to be a licensure?
To be a licensure means that a person must have the required qualities or characteristics of a profession in order to say they are an actual part of that profession.
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What does NHCSS stand for?
National Health Care Skill Standards
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What is continuing educational units?
They are educational programs used by those with a licensed in their profession to keep that license.
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What is HIPAA?
The HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It protects patient privacy and makes it easier to obtain and keep health insurance.
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When was AIDS identified?
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS was identified as a disease in 1981.
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Who initiated nursing education?
Florence Nightingale
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Who is Clara Barton?
She founded the American Red Cross in 1881.
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Who is Hippocrates?
Known as the "Father of Medicine," a Greek physician who created the "Hippocratic Oath," which is still used as a doctor's code of conduct today.
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Who is Joseph Lister?
He started to use disinfectants and antiseptics during surgery to prevent infection in 1865.
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Who is Sir Alexander Flemming?
He discovered penicillin in 1928.
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William Harvey
Described the circulation of blood to and from the heart in 1628
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William Roentgen
Discovered roentgenograms (X-rays) in 1895
