#1
Which healthcare professional is specialized in treating mental health disorders?
Psychiatrist
ExplanationSpecializes in treating mental health disorders.
#2
Which healthcare professional is trained to perform surgical procedures on the eyes?
Ophthalmologist
ExplanationTrained to perform eye surgical procedures.
#3
Which healthcare professional specializes in the study and treatment of diseases affecting the respiratory system?
Pulmonologist
ExplanationSpecializes in respiratory system diseases.
#4
Which healthcare professional specializes in the treatment of disorders of the digestive system?
Gastroenterologist
ExplanationSpecializes in digestive system disorder treatment.
#5
What healthcare professional is trained to perform surgery on the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord?
Neurosurgeon
ExplanationTrained to perform nervous system surgery.
#6
What organization is responsible for the accreditation of healthcare facilities in the United States?
The Joint Commission
ExplanationResponsible for accrediting healthcare facilities.
#7
In medical terminology, what does the acronym 'MRI' stand for?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
ExplanationStands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
#8
What does the term 'EMR' stand for in the context of healthcare?
Electronic Medical Record
ExplanationStands for Electronic Medical Record.
#9
In healthcare, what does the acronym 'CDC' typically refer to?
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
ExplanationRefers to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
#10
What is the primary purpose of the 'AMA Code of Medical Ethics'?
To guide physicians in ethical decision-making
ExplanationGuides physicians in ethical decision-making.
#11
In the context of healthcare professions, what does 'RN' stand for?
Registered Nurse
ExplanationStands for Registered Nurse.
#12
Which healthcare profession is primarily focused on managing and coordinating patient care?
Nurse
ExplanationPrimarily manages and coordinates patient care.
#13
What is the purpose of the 'Hippocratic Oath' in the medical field?
To outline ethical principles for physicians
ExplanationOutlines ethical principles for physicians.
#14
Which healthcare organization is responsible for the global coordination of health efforts and policies?
WHO (World Health Organization)
ExplanationResponsible for global health coordination.
#15
What is the primary role of a medical laboratory technologist?
Performing diagnostic tests on patient samples
ExplanationPrimary role is performing diagnostic tests on patient samples.
#16
Which healthcare organization focuses on the development and promotion of standards for electronic health records?
HL7 (Health Level Seven International)
ExplanationFocuses on electronic health records standards.
#17
What is the primary responsibility of a pharmacist in a healthcare setting?
Dispensing medications and providing drug information
ExplanationPrimary responsibility is dispensing medications and providing drug information.