CHAPTER 3—CAREERS IN HEALTH CARE Test Review
1.Secondary health science technology education (HSTE) programs can prepare a student for immediate employment or for additional education after graduation.
2.A bachelor’s degree is awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts four or more years.
3. A master’s degree is awarded by a college or university after completion of one or more years of a prescribed course of study beyond a bachelor’s degree.
4.Certification means that a person has fulfilled requirements of education and performance and meets the standards established by the professional association or government agency that regulates a particular career.
5. Registered nurses are licensed health care professionals.
6. The level of training for a technologist usually requires at least three to four years of college.
7. Multicompetent or multiskilled workers are frequently hired by smaller facilities in rural areas.
8. It is important for students to obtain information pertinent to an individual state when checking requirements for health occupations.
9. Phlebotomists collect blood and prepare it for testing.
10. Radiologic technologists use X-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance to diagnose and treat disease.
11. Perfusionists operate the heart-lung machines during open heart surgery.
12. A paramedic is the highest level of training is an emergency medical technician.
13. A doctor of podiatry examines, diagnoses, and treats only diseases and disorders of the feet or of the leg below the knees.
14. Physician assistants must have a higher level of education and perform different tasks than medical assistants.
15. Psychiatrists are physicians or medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental illness.
16. Medical (clinical) laboratory technologists work under the supervision of a physician called a pathologist.
17. Physical therapists provide treatment to improve mobility and prevent or limit permanent disability.
18. Dialysis technicians operate the dialysis machine that is used to treat patients with limited or no kidney function.
19. Veterinarians are doctors who prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries in animals.
20. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who treat diseases of the eyes and perform surgery on the eyes.
21. National Health Care Skill Standards (NHCSS) specify the knowledge and skills in entry level health care careers.
22. Embalmers prepare the body for interment by washing the body and replacing the blood with embalming fluid.
23. For most health careers, graduation from an accredited program is required before certification, registration, and/or licensure will be granted.
24. An associate’s degree is usually required for atechnician level.
25.Biomedical equipment technicians and biochemists are examples of careers in the NHCSS biomedical development and research services cluster include.
26. Echocardiographers use ultrasound to diagnose heart conditions.
27.A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner uses superconductive magnets and radio waves to scan the body for disease processes.
28. A physiatrist is a medical doctor who provides physical medicine and rehabilitation.
29. A massage therapist uses massage, bodywork, and therapeutic touch to muscles to provide pain relief, improve lymphatic circulation, and relieve stress.
30. Many health care entrepreneurs must work under the direction or guidance of physicians or dentists.
31.The NHCSS diagnostic services standards specify the knowledge and skills required of workers in health care careers involved in creating a picture of a patient’s health status at a single point in time.
32. Vascular technologists use ultrasound to diagnose disorders of blood vessels.
33. Genetic counselors and geneticists perform screening tests for potential inherited diseases or conditions.
34. Geriatric assistants in long-term care facilities are NOT authorized to administer medications to the residents or patients in the facility unless they have been trained and passed a certification exam to administer medications.
35. Forensic science technicians study cells, fibers, and other evidence to obtain information about a crime.
36. A degree awarded by a college or university after a prescribed course of study that usually lasts four or more years is a bachelor’s degree.
37.A process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation after the person has completed an approved education program and passed a state board test is licensure.
38.In order to renew licenses or maintain certification, individuals must obtain additional hours of education called continuing education units.
39. A level of education for health occupations that usually requires at least three to four years of college plus work experience is technologist or therapist.
40. An individual who organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of a business is an entrepreneur.
41.A dental specialty that treats and prevents diseases of the gingiva or gums, bone, and structures supporting the teeth is periodontics.
42.A dental specialty that treats diseases of the pulp, nerves, blood vessels, and roots of the teeth is endodontics.
43.A dental specialty that replaces natural teeth with artificial teeth or dentures is prosthodontics.
44. A medical specialist who treats diseases of the skin is a dermatologist.
45.A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of children is a pediatrician.
46.A medical specialist who treats diseases of elderly individuals is a gerontologist.
47. A medical specialist who treats disease of the female reproductive system is a gynecologist.
48.A medical specialist who treats tumors and cancer is an oncologist.
49.A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the eye is an ophthalmologist.
50.A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of muscles and bones is an orthopedist.
51.A medical specialist who treats disease and disorders of the stomach and intestine is a gastroenterologist.
52.A medical illustrator is an example of a health career in the NHCSS health informatics services cluster.
53.A dental hygienist is an example of a health career in the NHCSS therapeutic services cluster.
54.A forensic science technician is an example of a health career in the NHCSS biotechnology research and development cluster.
55.An epidemiologist identifies and tracks diseases as they occur in groups of people and develops methods to prevent or control the spread of diseases.
56.A genetic counselor provides information to individuals and families on inherited diseases or conditions.
57.The NHCSS standards that specify the knowledge and skills required of workers in health care careers involved with documentation of patient care are the health informatics services.
58. Emergency medical technicians provide emergency, prehospital care to accident victims.
59. Health care administrators manage the operation of health care facilities.
60. Health information technicians organize and code patient records & gather statistical data.
61. Pharmacists dispense medications and provide information on drugs.
62. Recreational therapists use recreational and leisure activities as forms of treatment.
63. Perfusionists operate the heart-lung machines.
64 Psychologists study human behavior and help individuals deal with the problems of living.
65. Electroencephalographic technologists operate machine to record electrical activity in the brain.
66. An Orthodontist is a dentist specializing in alignment or straightening of the teeth.
67. Dental hygienists work under supervision of dentist to remove stains and deposits from the teeth.
68. Medical (clinical) laboratory technologists study tissues, fluids, and cells of the body to help determine the presence and/or cause of disease.
69. Central/sterile supply worker order, maintains, and stocks all of the equipment and supplies used in a health care facility.
70. Geriatric assistant are nurse assistants who provide care for patients in long-term care facilities.
71. Dietitians assess nutritional needs of individuals and manage food service systems.
72. Audiologists provide care to individuals with hearing problems.