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Diversity in Health Care Delivery
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07/20/2012

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Term
corporation
Definition
Large businesses entity that has incorporated to avoid personal liability from the company's debts and taxes
Term
diversity
Definition
having a variety of skills or types
Term
entity
Definition
a particular type of business
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group practice
Definition
practice owned by three or more people who are held legally responsible for the debts and taxes of the business
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management service organization (MSO)
Definition
org. (e.g. hospital) that handles patient services for a medical practice
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partnership
Definition
business owned by two people who are held legally responsible for the debts and taxes of the business
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sole proprietorship
Definition
business owned by one person who is legally responsible for the debts and the taxes, also known as private practice
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specialization
Definition
focus on particular work specifically that occurs when additional training and educational requirements have been met
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Ambulatory Care
Definition
Walk-in Care
Pt. gets treated and goes home
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Family Practitioners
Definition
treat all ages
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Otorhinolaryngologist
Definition
Ear Nose and Throat Doctor
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Physician Assistant
Definition
takes medical history, orders labs, prescribes medication
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Duty of a Medical Assistant...
Definition
labs, vein punctures,schedule appointments
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For a physician to become a specialist...
Definition
up to 7 years additional training-complete additional requirements-pass national board exam
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Why should the MA get familiar with the staff?
Definition
to better coordinate Pt. care
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If a physician in private practice dies...
Definition
the life of the business dies with him
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Cold and Heat Modalities
Definition
improve circulation-treat infection-reduce swelling and pain
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Walker
Definition
provide stability with balance and coordination
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proper temperature for a hot water bag for an adult...
Definition
115 degrees F
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How long should a cold compress treatment last?
Definition
20 minuets
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What is used on an infected area for healing
Definition
hot compress
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What is used to slow down swelling?
Definition
cold
Term
How do you instruct a Pt. on the care of a cast?
Definition
make sure the cast is dry before applying pressure. Check area for change of color or tingling
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What is the advantage of having a fiberglass cast over a plastic cast?
Definition
set and dry faster
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What is the condition of the skin when a cast is removed?
Definition
pale, scaly skin and flabby muscle
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After a cast is applied, what does the patient have to watch out for in the first 24 hours?
Definition
cold or blue limbs
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What is NOT true about the application of an ice bag?
Definition
that you have to use the largest ice cubes...size of cubes doesn't matter
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In what situation would heat therapy be used?
Definition
deep muscle tissue pain
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Why should the coupling agent (ultrasound) be slightly warm?
Definition
for Pt. comfort
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What is the coupling agent used for?
Definition
to make sure the energy from the ultrasound is taken to the tissue
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The dosage of ultrasound is prescribed in?
Definition
watts
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What should the MA do if the Pt. complains of pain during an ultrasound?
Definition
stop
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When measuring for crutches, how many finger-widths should be left under the armpits?
Definition
2-3
Term
Gonimeter
Definition
measures angles when taking crutch measurements
Term
Selection of gait patterns depends on what?
Definition
balance-coordination-strength
Term
Two-point gait
Definition
the Pt. can bear partial weight on each leg
Term
How many inches do you put the walker in front of you when using it?
Definition
6
Term
When using a walker how many degrees should the elbows be bent?
Definition
25 degrees
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Where should a cane be positioned for use?
Definition
on the strong side of the body
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What is a short cast for?
Definition
wrist fracture
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