Exam 2: Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

An allied health professional trained to draw blood for diagnostic laboratory testing is a ____.

Which of the following organizations developed and established the safety requirements known as National Patient Safety Goals?

Benefits of membership in professional associations include continuing ________ and job networking opportunities.

A registered nurse who graduated from a 2-year junior college nursing program is a(n) ____.

Which of the following healthcare professionals have a 4-year degree and specialize in areas such as blood banking, microbiology, and chemistry?

Ronnie likes her medical assisting job well enough, but she finds office work a little boring. She has a lot of energy as well as compassion for people who are suffering. Her supervisor has complimented her on her ability to keep a "cool head" under pressure. Ronnie is looking for a career that will allow her to help people who are injured or ill, but also offer more variety and excitement than her current job. Which of the following specialty careers might suit Ronnie?

In acupuncture, the channels through which qi, or life energy, flows are known as ________.

A graduate of a nursing program does not achieve the title of Registered Nurse until ____.

A healthcare professional who works with patients to help them attain maximum physical and mental health using therapies and activities is a(n) ____.

The primary purpose of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is ____.

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics is the most comprehensive ethics guide for ________.

Foods that have little or no processing before they are eaten are known as ________ foods.

An allied health professional who prepares frozen sections of dissected body tissues is a ____.

Medical biller and ________ are responsible for abstracting medical information from medical records and preparing insurance claim forms.

Outpatient care is also known as ________ care because patients can walk into the facility in the morning, have tests or surgery, and go home in the afternoon.

Which of the following is not a current healthcare trend?

The administration of radioactive drugs and the operation of radiation detection instruments is performed by a ____.

A physician who treats patients with cancer is a(n) ____.

A healthcare professional who works under the direction of a physician and manages emergencies that occur away from the medical setting is a(n) ____.

The ________ therapist helps patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following illness or injury.