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A dean of nursing who makes $100,000 per year is likely to have what type of degree?: Doctoral
2.
A perfusionist is likely to be present where?: The operating room during open-heart surgery
3.
A person who has a sore throat should see a doctor with what initials after his/her name?: DO
4.
A person who want to work in health care but has difficulty working with people might enjoy what healthcare career?: Medical Transcriptionist
5.
A person who wants to work in surgery, but does not want to spend much time in college might go into what healthcare career?: Surgical technician
6.
A person with lung disease is likely to receive care from what type of medical professional?: Respiratory therapist
7.
A technologist or therapist is likely to have at least what type of education?: A bachelor's degree
8.
Be prepared to explain one healthcare career including education required, yearly salary, and job duties.: Answers will vary
9.
Before treating a patient who is bleeding, what should you do?: Put on gloves
10.
Before weighing a patient, what should you make sure is done?: Balance the scale
11.
Having excellent math skills would be needed and helpful in what job?: Pharmacy Technician
12.
How long does a medical assistant have to go to college?: 2 years
13.
How long does it take to become a dietician?: 4 years
14.
How long does it usually take to earn a bachelor's degree and a master's degree?: 6 years
15.
How long should you scrub your hands when washing them correctly?: 15 seconds
16.
How many years does it take to become a pharmacist?: 5 to 6 years
17.
Music therapy is an excellent therapy for use with what type of patients?: Mentally retarded/ Developmentally delayed
18.
Someone who wants to work with special needs children but doesn't want to work with blood, body fluids or illness would likely fit into what type of healthcare career?: Art therapist
19.
What attributes might a worker in diagnostic services have?: Enjoys working alone and solving problems to uncover the cause of illness or disease
20.
What can you do to protect your spine when lifting?: Tighten your stomach muscles
21.
What career would include patient care technicians, orderly, geriatric aides, or home health assistants?: Nurse assistant
22.
What could you use as and occluder when performing a vision screening?: An index card
23.
What do doctors, registered nurses, and physical therapists have to have to be able to legally practice?: License
24.
What do most hospital registered nurses do?: Provide total care to patients
25.
What does a biomedical engineer do?: Designs machines such as patient monitors, incubators, and respirators
26.
What does a dental hygienist do?: Removes stains and deposits from the teeth
27.
What does a dietician do?: Plan, balance, and analyze the nutrient content of meals according to medical guidelines
28.
What does a doctor with the initials DPM after his/her name treat?: Diseases and disorders of the feet
29.
What does a medical laboratory technologist study and do?: Studies Tissues, fluids, and cells of the body and tests human blood
30.
What does a physician's assistant do?: Works under a physician, performing routine physical exams, orders basic diagnostic tests and treats minor injuries
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What does a radiologic technologist do?: Takes x-rays
32.
What does an anesthesiologist do?: Puts a patient to sleep prior to surgery
33.
What does an EMT do?: Provides first aid and pre-hospital care to victims of accidents, injuries or sudden illness
34.
What does an oncologist treat?: Cancer
35.
What healthcare professional can fix eyeglasses?: Optician
36.
What healthcare professional would be most needed at the Center for Disease Control: Epidemiologist
37.
What healthcare worker works under the supervision of a registered nurse and is able to administer medications?: LPN
38.
What is a certificate?: A document issued by an association that means a person has fulfilled requirements to practice a career such as dental assisting.
39.
What is an example of an entrepreneur?: A person who starts their own business.
40.
What is the last step in proper hand-washing?: Turn off the faucet with a dry paper towel
41.
What level of education does a chiropractor have?: Doctorate degree
42.
What medical professional is able to perform surgery on animals?: Veterinarian
43.
What might a dietitic assistant do?: Bring meal trays to patients
44.
What might a recreational therapist do?: Create a padded obstacle course for mentally handicapped children
45.
What should not be included when writing an obituary?: The deceased person's home address
46.
What skills does a unit secretary need to have?: Excellent computer skills, good communication, enjoys working with people
47.
What symptoms would a cardiologist be called about?: Chest pain
48.
What tool is needed to measure an apical pulse?: Stethoscope
49.
What type of college would a nurse obtain a BSN or bachelor degree in nursing?: A university
50.
What type of degree would you likely earn from a 2-year college or community college?: Associate's degree
51.
What type of education does a phlebotomist at a local medical office have to have?: 10 to 20 hour certification class
52.
What type of emergency care worker has the most advanced skills?: EMT-Paramedic
53.
What type of medical professional is trained to use therapeutic massage?: Physical therapy assistant
54.
What type of medical professional might assist a patient with finding resources after their house burns down?: Social worker
55.
What type of medical professional treats and diagnoses diseases and can make as much as $300,000 per year?: Physician
56.
What type of mortuary services worker would the family meet with to make arrangements for a person's funeral?: Funeral director
57.
What type of physcian might care for patients with ear infections, asthma, chicken pox, and sore throats?: A pediatrician
58.
What type of physician reads x-rays?: Radiologist
59.
What type of therapist might assist a patient with learning how to adjust to using a prosthetic leg?: Occupational therapist
60.
What type of vision professional might work in a Wal-Mart vision center?: Ophthalmologist
61.
What veterinary career does not require a college education?: Veterinary assistant
62.
What work setting would a medical records administrator likely work?: Office
63.
When feeding a patient, what should you always do?: Let the patient do as much as possible
64.
When moving a heavy object across the room, what should you do?: Pull, push, or slide the box
65.
Which mental health professional earns the highest salary?: Psychiatrist
66.
Which mortuary service worker might take a class in hair and make-up?: Embalmer
67.
Why do healthcare professional have to complete continuing education units?: Required to renew most medical licenses
68.
Why is accreditation of your school of choice important?: The student must graduate from an accredited program before taking a licensure exam.
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Why should you use good body mechanics?: To protect yourself from injury
