Healthcare Careers

Question 1

The diagnostic medical sonographer or ultrasound technologist .......

Accepted Answer

produces 2 dimensional images using high frequency sound waves

Question 2

__________ work to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability after disease, injury or loss a body part

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physical therapist

Question 3

Which type of nurse would provide perinatal care for the pregnant woman

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midwife

Question 4

The medical dosimetrist .....

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calculate and plan radiation doses to treat cancer

Question 5

The Oncologist is........

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a medical doctor who specializes in cancer

Question 6

Dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions

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pharmacist

Question 7

The _________ treats issues of the skin

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dermatologist

Question 8

A Medical Transcriptionist or medical stenographer

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listens to & types info to provide permanent record using audio equipment

Question 9

The ____was developed to relieve some of the tasks performed by the doctor; they work under the direction of the MD

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physician assistant

Question 10

The doctor who studies radiation (interprets radiographs) is a...

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radiologist

Question 11

The LPN or licensed practical nurse works....

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under the supervision of the RN and completes basic nursing care

Question 12

The _______ deals with mental, emotional,, and behavioral disorders

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psychiatrist

Question 13

The Microbiologist..........

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studies bacteria, algae, viruses, and other microorganisms

Question 14

The function of the radiologic technologist or radiographer is to....

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take the imaging pictures (x-rays) using radiographic machines

Question 15

The Hematologist is a medical doctor who specializes in...

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blood

Question 16

Blank specialize in determining the cause of sudden, violent suspicious or unexpected deaths

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forensic pathologist

Question 17

To become an LPN you must complete a

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2 year program

Question 18

Recommends and designs a treatment plan for patients

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physician

Question 19

________ works with the elderly and studies aging

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gerontologist

Question 20

_________ is one who works with society

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sociologist

Question 21

Which of the following design and fit lenses and frames using an optical prescription

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optician

Question 22

The Epidemiologist ..........

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studies disease occurring in human populations

Question 23

Registered Health Information Administrators or RHIA's.....

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is responsible for management of the information systems

Question 24

is a medical doctor who examines specimens of body tissue to diagnosis disease

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pathologist

Question 25

Repairs or removes damaged teeth

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dentist, dental hygienist

Question 26

Which of the following are abbreviations for registered nurse degree

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ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP

Question 27

The electrocardiograph technician.........

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attaches leads/pads on patient to monitor or test the action of the heart

Question 28

Medical Laboratory Technician or MLT

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prepartion of tissue slides and performance of simple blood tests

Question 29

helps patients reach highest level of independent living by overcoming physical injury, birth defects; other problems

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occupational therapy, physical therapy

Question 30

The surgical technician or operating technician (OR Tech)

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works in the OR under the supervision of the surgeon

Question 31

uses veins to obtain blood specimens

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phlebotomist

Question 32

________ treat health problems associated with the muscular, skeletal, and nervous system

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chiropractors

Question 33

ensures the patient is comfortable in the dental chair

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dental assistant

Question 34

The DO is a.....

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doctor of osteopathic medicine

Question 35

An MD is ......

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medical doctor

Question 36

A Zoologist is one that ..........

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studies animals

Question 37

Which of the following would care for the patient with a foot problem

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podiatrist

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