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32 Cards in this Set
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Where is the home office of the World Health Organization located?
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Geneva, Switzerland
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What dreaded disease has the work of the World Health Organization been instrumental in completely eliminating throughout the world?
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Smallpox
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What are patient care facilities that deliver immediate, short-term health care such as hospitals and clinics called?
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acute care facilities
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What is the term used when referring to an individual receiving health care in an acute care facility?
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patient
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What is the term used when referring to an individual receiving health care in a long-term care facility?
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resident
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What is the term used when referring to an individual receiving home care or is paying someone for professional services?
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client
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What is a hospital that only provides health care for people who are mentally ill called?
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Psychiatric hospital
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What is a hospital that only provides health care for people with bone, joint or muscle disease or injury called?
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Orthopedic hospital
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What department in the hospital provides care for maternity patients and neonates?
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Obstetrics
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What department in the hospital provides care for trauma victims or medical emergencies?
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Emergency Department
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What department in the hospital provides care for sick or injured children called?
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Pediatrics
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What are supportive departments in the hospital that provide services needed in the patient care units called?
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Ancillary departments
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What department provides for the custodial cleaning needs of the hospital?
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Environmental services
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What department in the hospital provides meals for patients and nutritional education?
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Dietary department
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What department in the hospital maintains and repairs equipment?
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Maintenance department
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What department in the hospital assists patients in regaining control of their skeletal muscles?
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physical therapy department
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What department in the hospital assists patients in regaining control of small muscle action, for example, in the use of the hands?
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occupational therapy department
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What department in the hospital takes X-rays and uses other imaging equipment to diagnose and treat disease conditions?
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Radiology Department
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What health care team member gives orders for medications and treatments, as well as makes medical diagnosis?
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Physician
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What health care team member is responsible for all aspects of operation of the health care facility including the delivery of proper client care?
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Administrator
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What member of the nursing team must complete a two, three or four, year nursing program and pass a licensure examination administered by the State Board of Nursing?
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Registered Nurse
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What member of the nursing team must complete a 9-18 month training program and pass a licensure examination administered by the State Board of Nursing?
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Licensed Practical Nurse
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Who was the founder and first president of the American Dental Assistants Organization?
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Juliette Southard
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Who sets the specifications and standards for dental materials?
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American Dental Association
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What is the branch of the American Medical Association that accredits allied health programs?
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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
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What is the term for an individual who is commonly known as a foot doctor?
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Podiatrist
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What program was developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing to serve as a guide for individual programs to register and credential nurse assistants?
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Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Program (NACEP)
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What does the acronym CHAMPUS stand for?
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Civilian Health and Medical Programs for the Uniform Services
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What is the name of a facility that performs special diagnostic tests such as blood or urine tests?
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Medical Laboratory
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Where are dentures and many other devices used to repair or replace teeth made?
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Dental Laboratories
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What is the title of the person who plans and conducts group and individual activities within a long-term care facility?
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Activities Director
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The governing body of a health care facility is called the what?
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Board of Trustees
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