Exam 2: Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

A physician who diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin, hair, and nails is a(n) ____.

Duties of the physician assistant include ____.

Disorders such as stuttering and hearing impairment are diagnosed and treated by a(n) ____.

The term "primary care physicians" refers to ____.

A certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) is a registered nurse who ____.

Physicians who treat patients of all ages with all types of illnesses are called ________ practitioners, general practitioners, or primary care physicians.

Radiology is the branch of medical science that ____.

Using a radio communication network, a(n) ________ medical technician works under the direction of a physician and is trained to triage patients and initiate appropriate treatment.

Dori recently completed a course in medical transcription. She currently has an office job as a clinical medical assistant, but she has discovered that she is pregnant, and she wants to work at home after the baby arrives. She has been told that she can work for herself from her home, but she does not know much about self-employment. Which of the following organizations can help Dori?

If you work for a family practice physician or group of physicians, you may be responsible for arranging patient appointments with ________.

The specialty of obstetrics deals with pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum. It is often combined with ________. A practice that specializes in both is referred to as OB/GYN.

The minimum education level for a nurse practitioner is ____.

Which of the following specialists reads electrocardiograms (ECGs) for hospital laboratories?

A medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with conditions resulting from an unexpected medical crisis or accident is ____.

A medical assistant who assists in a dialysis unit probably works with which of the following types of physicians?

Medical assistants are an integral part of the healthcare delivery ________ and therefore must have a working knowledge of the different specialties and allied health professionals.

Cara is a medical assistant who is interested in pursuing a career in medical coding. She tells you that she is a member of AAMA, but she would like to find a professional organization that is more closely aligned with her career goals. Which professional organization would you recommend to Cara?

A disorder related to the functioning of the stomach and intestines is treated by a(n) ____.

An example of a disorder treated by an endocrinologist is ____.

Lynda has been losing weight and just doesn't look well. You ask her if she is ill, and she confides that she has an ongoing problem with diarrhea and abdominal cramping. Her family practitioner found no major problems and told her to try over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medicine. She is thinking about seeing a specialist, but she is not sure which type of specialist she needs. Which of the following healthcare professionals would you recommend?