WEEK 1

Question 1

accreditation

Answer 1

a process in which an educational institution or program establishes credibility or legitimacy by complying with predetermined standards

Question 2

administrative skills

Answer 2

skills that help to manage the business affairs of a medical practice and include two categories

Question 3

clinical skills

Answer 3

these are skills that are an extension of the provider’s responsibilities and can be divided into fundamental practices, diagnostic procedures, and patient care

Question 4

general skills

Answer 4

the skills that are necessary regardless of whether one is working in a clinical or administrative capacity.

Question 5

hippocratic oath

Answer 5

an oath historically taken by new physicians, requiring them to swear to uphold specific ethical standards

Question 6

appearance

Answer 6

outward or visible persona that a person gives to other individuals

Question 7

critical thinking

Answer 7

using deductive reasoning to examine a problem or issue from a variety of different angles in order to arrive at the most appropriate conclusion and using that information in order to guide behaviors

Question 8

empathetic

Answer 8

put yourself in another person’s shoes

Question 9

self-confidence

Answer 9

how you feel about your abilities

Question 10

team player

Answer 10

works cooperatively with a group of people

Question 11

work ethic

Answer 11

set of values held by employees of performing work for a moral good

Question 12

time management

Answer 12

an assortment of skills, tools, and practices used to manage time during daily activities and when accomplishing specific projects

Question 13

transcripts

Answer 13

a copy made directly from an original record

Question 14

career laddering

Answer 14

refers to a pathway of job positions in which you may progress based upon your interest

Question 15

chronological

Answer 15

lists education achievements followed by work experience

Question 16

externship

Answer 16

a supervised employment experience in a qualified health care facility as part of the education curriculum

Question 17

practicum

Answer 17

a supervised employment experience in a qualified health care facility as part of the education curriculum; also known as an externship

Question 18

performance objectives

Answer 18

statements on a resume that identify a person’s specific knowledge, skills, or behaviors

Question 19

resume

Answer 19

a summary, especially of work experiences

Question 20

integrity

Answer 20

doing the right thing in a reliable way

Question 21

punctual

Answer 21

doing something at the agreed or proper time

Question 22

innate

Answer 22

characteristics that are inherent or natural

Question 23

initiative

Answer 23

a willingness to get things done and take responsibility

Question 24

confidential

Answer 24

secret information especially in regard to speech

Question 25

biases

Answer 25

a person’s slant toward a particular belief