Test 1-Ch.1

Question 1

Cardiology

Answer 1

Diseases of the heat and blood vessels and cardiovascular surgery, a subspeciality of internal medicine. Cardiologist.

Question 2

Dermatology

Answer 2

Diseases and injuries of the skin; more recently concerned with skin cancer prevention. Dermatologist.

Question 3

Endocrinology

Answer 3

Disorders of the endocrine glands, such as, sterility, diabetes, and thyroid problems. Endocrinologist.

Question 4

Family medicine

Answer 4

Individual and family care by integrating biological, behavioral, and clinical sciences for treatment. General or family practitioner.

Question 5

Gastroenterology

Answer 5

Digestive tract and related structural disease, a subspeciality of internal medicine. Gastroenterologist

Question 6

Gerontology

Answer 6

Effect of aging and age-related disorders. Gerontologist.

Question 7

Anesthesiology

Answer 7

Partial or complete loss of sensation, usually by injection or inhalation. Anesthesiologist

Question 8

Hematology

Answer 8

Disorders of the blood and blood-forming organs. Hematologist

Question 9

Infectious disease

Answer 9

Contagious and non contagious infections caused by pathogenic microorganisms. ID Specialist.

Question 10

Internal medicine

Answer 10

Disease of internal organs and general medicine conditions; uses nonsurgical therapy. Internist.

Question 11

Nephrology

Answer 11

Disease related to the structure and function of the kidney. Nephrologist.

Question 12

Neurology

Answer 12

Disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Neurologist.

Question 13

Obstetrics and gynecology

Answer 13

Sees women through pregnancy, childbirth, disorders of the reproductive system, and menopause. Gynecologist.

Question 14

Oncology

Answer 14

Tumors, including benign and malignant conditions. Oncologist.

Question 15

Ophthalmology

Answer 15

Eye examinations, eye diseases, and surgery. Ophthalmologist.

Question 16

Orthopedics

Answer 16

Disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including preventing disorders and restoring function. Orthopedist.

Question 17

Otorhinolaryngology

Answer 17

Disorders of the eye, ear, nose and throat. Otorhinolaryngologist

Question 18

Pediatrics

Answer 18

Disease of children from birth to adolescence, including wellness checks and vaccinations. Pediatrician.

Question 19

Psychiatry

Answer 19

Mental illness, clinical depression, and other behavioral and emotional disorders. Psychiatrist

Question 20

Pulmonary medicine

Answer 20

Function of the lungs, treatment of disorders of the respiratory system. Pulmonologist

Question 21

Rheumatology

Answer 21

Rheumatic diseases (acute and chronic conditions characterized by inflammation and joint disease) rheumatologist

Question 22

Urology

Answer 22

Urinary tract disease and disorder of the male reproductive system. Urologist

Question 23

Laboratory director/pathologist

Answer 23

The pathologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing disease, through the use of lab results, in tissues removed at operations and from postmortem examinations. The lab director may be a pathologist or clinical lab scientist with a doctorate. Lab director and administrator share responsibilities.

Question 24

Laboratory administrator/lab manager

Answer 24

The lab administrator is usually a technologist with an advanced degree and several years of experience. Duties of the administrator include overseeing all operations involving physician and patient services. Today, lab administrators may supervise several ancillary, services, such as radiology and respiratory therapy, or all of the lab functions in a healthcare system consisting of lab facilities across a large geographic area.

Question 25

Technical supervisor

Answer 25

4 year degree. For each lab section or subsection, there is technical supervisor who is responsible for the administration of the area and who reports to the lab administrator. This person usually has additional education and experience in one or more clinical lab areas.

Question 26

Medical technologist/scientist

Answer 26

Has a bachelors degree plus additional studies and experience in the clinical lab setting. Some state require licensing for this level of personnel. The responsibilities of the MT/MLS include performing all levels of testing in any area of lab, reporting results, performing quality control, evaluating new procedures, and conducting preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments. MTs work together with MLTs.

Question 27

Medical laboratory technician

Answer 27

MLT is often an individual with an associate degree. Some states require licensing for medical lab techs. The technician is responsible for performing routine testing, operating all equipment, performing basic instrument maintenance, recognizing instrument problems, and assisting in problem solving.

Question 28

Clinical laboratory assistant

Answer 28

A person with phlebotomy experience who has skills in specimen processing and basic lab testing. Clinical lab assistant are generalists, responsible for assisting MLS or MT work workloads in any area.

Question 29

Phlebotomist

Answer 29

Trained to collect blood for laboratory tests that are necessary for the diagnosis and care of patients. A number of facilities use phlebotomist as lab assistants or specimen processors. Formal programs require high school diploma. After completion or 1 year clinical they can take the national examine. A few states require licensing for this level of personnel.

Question 30

Other lab personnel

Answer 30

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