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01 Unit test 2011
Medical Office Unit Test 01
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Allergist | Diagnoses and treats adverse reactions to food, drugs and other substances |
| Anesthesiologist | Maintains pain relief and stable body functions durring surgery |
| Dermatologist | Diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin and related tissues |
| Emergency Room Physician | Provides immediate treatment for patient trauma in accidents and illnesses |
| Endodontist | Specializes in root canal work |
| ENT Specialist | Specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of illnesses of the ear, nose and throat |
| Family Practice Physician | provides total health care for the family |
| Gastroenterologist | specializes in diseases of the digestive tract and related organs |
| Gerontologist | treats the process and problems of aging |
| Hematologist | diagnoses and treats the disease of the blood |
| Immunologist | diagnoses and treats the symptoms of immunity induced sensitivity and allergies |
| Nephrologist | specializes in disorders of the kidneys and related functions |
| Neurologist | specializes in disorders of the nervous system |
| Obstetrician | provides care during pregnancy and child birth |
| Oncologist | diagnosis and treats cancer patients |
| Opthalmologist | cares for the eyes and the vision |
| Oral Surgeon | specializes and jaw surgeries and extractions |
| Orthodontist | specializes in the straightening of teeth |
| Orthopedist | Provides treatment of the musculoskeletal system |
| Pediatrician | specializes in comprehensive treatment of children |
| Physiatrist | evaluates and treats all types of diseases through physical means |
| Prosthodontist | specializes in dentures and artificial teeth |
| Psychiatrist | diagnosis and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral problems |
| Thoracic Surgeon | Uses surgery to diagnose and treat diseases of the chest |
| Urologist | diagnoses and treats urinary tract diseases |
| accurate | able to produce work with few or no errors |
| assertive | confidently agressive or self-assured |
| cheerful | pleasant and friendly |
| confidentiality | privacy for all patient information |
| efficient | able to make good use of time and materials and to be organized |
| empathetic | able to understand how a patient feels |
| flexible | able to adapt to changes easily |
| honest | truthful; trustworthy |
| initiative | inspired to increase knowledge and to advance |
| professional image | the correct appearance for the job |
| punctual | on time and ready for work |
| self-motivated | ablility to take independent action |
| tactful | able to present ideas and information without offending |
| team player | a person who works well with associates and pitches in when needed |
| thorough | careful to pay attention to detail (detail oriented) |
| abandonment | physician leaves case before the patient is recovered without sending notification to the patient |
| arbetration | resolution of a case brought on by an unbiased third party |
| assault | clear threat of injury |
| battery | operating beyond patient's given consent |
| compliance | adherance to rules and regulations |
| deposition | testimony under oath, usually outside of court |
| ethics | standards of right and wrong conduct |
| etiquette | behaviors and customs that are considered good manners |
| expressed consent | patient's agreement to have a procedure performed |
| fraud | depriving others of their rights by dishonest means or actions |
| Good Samaritan Act | protection for the physician from liability of civil damages in a emergency care |
| implied consent | patient's permission for treatment when he or she enters the office |
| liability | legal responsibility |
| litigation | a lawsuit |
| Medical Practice Act | state law that governs practice of medicine |
| release of information | authorization to send the patient's medical records and information to another physician |
| statute of limitations | time limit for starting a lawsuit |
| statutory reports | confidential information that must be submitted to the state health department |
| subpoena | legal document ordering all relavent documents to be submitted to the court |
| summons | written notice sent to the defendant asking for an answer to the charges |
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