Mod G Review
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- What was Joseph Lister known for?
- Laid foundation for medical asepsis by using carbolic acid to disinfect.
- Who was Elizabeth Blackwell?
- First female doctor in the US.
- Who was Florence Nightingale?
- Founder of modern nursing.
- Who was Clara Barton?
- Founder of the Red Cross.
- Who was Marie Curie?
- She discovered Radium, which led to cancer treatment.
- What is an RN (Registered Nurse)?
- Completed course of study at a state approved school of Nursing and passed National Licensure Examination. Licensed to practice in each individual state.
- What is a PA (Physician's Assistant)?
- Under direct supervision of a physician, trained in certain aspects of the practice of medicine/osteopathy. May treat minor injuries, sutures, wounds, apply splints & casts, examine patients, order/interpret x-rays and make preliminary diagnoses.
- What is a Psychologist?
- Specializes in the study of the brain and mental processes. May not prescribe medication.
- Define discreet.
- Using prudence and caution about what you say.
- Define tactful.
- Delicate skill in saying and doing the right thing.
- What is self-control?
- The ability to control your own behavior, especially in terms of reactions and impulses.
- What is the definition of DACUM?
- An acronym for developing a curriculum.
- Who can be referred to as 'doctor'?
- Anyone earning a doctorate degree.
- What are some of the responsibilities of a Medical Assistant? (Front Office/Administrative)?
- Scheduling patients, greeting and receiving patients.
- What are some of the responsibilities of a Medical Assistant (Back Office/Clinical)?
- Assisting patients, assisting in physical examinations, procedures, obtaining patient medical history.
- What is and where is Caduceus recognized?
- Became the recognized symbol for medicine, but is only recognized in the military branches.
- What is and where is the Staff of Asclepius recognized?
- The CORRECT and traditional symbol of medicine, and is recognized by professional and patient centered organizations.
- Who discovered insulin?
- Fredrick Banning.
- Who was the 'savior of mothers'?
- Ingaz Semmelweiss
- Which two people discovered anesthesia?
- William Morton and Crawford Long.
- Who introduced Homeopathy?
- Samuel Hahnemann.
- Who was known as the "Father of Medicine"?
- Hippocrates.
- Who helped to conquer yellow fever?
- Walter Reed.
- What did Alexander Fleming discover?
- Penicillin.
- What did Gerhard Domagh discover?
- Sulfa drugs (antibiotics)
- Nitroglycerin is used to treat conditions in ___________ ___________.
- Heart Patients
- Sulfur and Cayenne Pepper were used to stop ______________.
- Bleeding.
- Digitalis was used to strengthen and regulate ______________.
- Heartbeat.
- Chamomile and Licorice were used to aid in ___________.
- Digestion.
- Define integrity.
- The ability to do what is expected, when it is expected, for the simple reason that it is expected.