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HPR 101 Final Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The Chinese made advancements in what areas of medicine | Pulse - helps determine the severity of an illness Acupuncture - to treat disease and pain |
| The Egyptians began the practice of what medical practice | diagnosis - determining the cause of a disease prognosis - forecasting the probable outcome of a disease |
| The Greeks identified what medical fact | That some diseases were caused by poor sanitation practices That diseases were caused naturally and not as a result of the gods |
| Medicine used to treat infections | antibiotics |
| Medicine used to build immunity and prevent disease | vaccine |
| Where you would go if you had a life-threatening illness | Emergency Room |
| Facilities that care for terminally ill patients | Hospice Care |
| Known as the father of western medicine | Hippocrates |
| Recognition by a state agency after meeting the qualifications for a particular occupation | Licensure |
| Recognition given for completing a course of study | Certification |
| Healthcare services that focus on changing the health status of a patient over time | Therapeutic Careers |
| Healthcare services that implement procedures to determine the cause of disease | Diagnostic Careers |
| Healthcare field considered to be the bridge between medicine and technology | Health Information Services |
| Healthcare field that plays a critical role in providing a clean and safe environment for patients | Supportive Services |