Dynamics of Healthcare, Chapter 3, Unit test

This profession requires the most schooling

physician assisting

Puncture-resistant, leakproof disposable containers for items like needles and scalpels are known as ____________________________

sharps containers

One of this professional's most important tasks is maintaining a sterile field

surgical technologist

Materials used to close wounds are known as _________

sutures

Which is NOT a benefit of membership in a professional organization?

automatic certification

These professionals combine administrative and clinical tasks

medical assistants

MAR stands for ________________________________________

medication administration record

__________ tasks generally involve examining and helping treat patients

Clinical

Usually requires 30 to 350 hours of additional training based on scope of practice

EMT-Intermediate

Requires study of advanced life support tasks

EMT-Paramedic

These professionals are trained and certified at one of three levels

EMTs/Paramedics

Assists with physical exams

Medical assistant

Explain the basic difference between medical assistant and physician assistant.

Medical assistants do not have the authority to diagnose or treat patients. Physician assistants have more advanced training and can examine, diagnose, and treat patients.

Give two examples of routine tasks for each occupation: Medical assistant, surgical technologist, and physician assistant

Medical assistants obtain vital signs and draw blood. Surgical technologists hold retractors and prepare and apply dressings. Physician assistants do physical examinations and treat minor injuries.

________________ the science of the causes and effects of disease

Pathology

Performs a comprehensive physical exam

Physician assistant

How is a physician assistant different from a physician?

Physician assistants perform many of the same tasks as a physician, but under a physician's direct supervision. Physicians also have more education than physician assistants.

Gets supplies for those working in the sterile field

Surgical technologist

Describe the surgical technologist's role on the operating room team.

Surgical technologists prepare the operating room, prep the patient, and maintain sterile fields.

What are the three levels of EMTs and how are they different?

There are Basic, Intermediate, and paramedic EMTs. Basic EMTs assess patents and provide emergency medical treatment. Intermediate EMTs perform higher level tasks and have such skills as using a manual defibrillator. Paramedic EMTs require the most education and van use advanced life support systems.