EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH 100%
CORRECT ANWERS
1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - ANSWER The regulatory
agency responsible for overseeing health care delivery systems in the United
States.
2. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - ANSWER The regulatory
agency responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of food, drugs,
and medical devices in the United States.
3. State and local public health agencies - ANSWER Government agencies at
the state and local level that promote and protect public health.
4. Restorative health care - ANSWER Provides intermediate follow-up care
for restoring health and promoting self-care.
5. Continuing health care - ANSWER Addresses long-term or chronic health
care needs.
6. Spiritual support staff - ANSWER Provides spiritual care, such as pastors,
rabbis, and priests.
7. Registered dietitian - ANSWER Assesses, plans, and educates on nutrition
needs, including designing special diets and supervising meal preparation.
,8. Laboratory technician - ANSWER Obtains specimens of body fluids and
performs diagnostic tests.
9. Occupational therapist - ANSWER Assesses and plans for clients to regain
activities of daily living (ADL) skills, especially motor skills of the upper
extremities.
10.Pharmacist - ANSWER Provides, monitors, and evaluates medication.
11.Physical therapist - ANSWER Assesses and plans for clients to increase
musculoskeletal function, especially of the lower extremities, to maintain
mobility.
12.Provider - ANSWER Assesses, diagnoses, and treats disease and injury.
Providers include medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathy (DOs),
advanced practice nurses (APNs), and physician assistants (PAs).
13.Radiologic technologist - ANSWER Positions clients and performs x-rays
and other imaging procedures for providers to review for diagnosis of
disorders.
14.Respiratory therapist - ANSWER Evaluates respiratory status and provides
respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy,
inhalation therapy, and mechanical ventilation.
15.Social worker - ANSWER Coordinates inpatient and community resources
to meet psychosocial and environmental needs necessary for recovery and
discharge.
, 16.Speech-language pathologist - ANSWER Evaluates and makes
recommendations regarding the impact of disorders or injuries on speech,
language, and swallowing.
17.Registered nurse (RN) - ANSWER Leads the nursing team, performs
assessments, establishes nursing diagnoses, goals, and interventions, and
conducts ongoing client evaluations.
18.Practical nurse (PN) - ANSWER Works under the supervision of an RN,
collaborates within the nursing process, assists with the plan of care,
consults with other team members, and recognizes the need for referrals.
19.Assistive personnel (AP) - ANSWER Includes certified nursing assistants
(CNAs) and certified medical assistants (CMAs), and non-nursing personnel
(dialysis technicians, monitor technicians, and phlebotomists). Work under
the direct supervision of an RN or PN.
20.State licensing boards - ANSWER Government bodies that ensure health
care providers and agencies comply with state regulations.
21.The Joint Commission - ANSWER An organization that establishes quality
standards for accrediting health care facilities.
22.Professional Standards Review Organizations - ANSWER Organizations
that monitor the quality of health care services provided.
23.Utilization review committees - ANSWER Committees that monitor the
appropriate diagnosis and treatment of hospitalized clients.