Online Health Unit 2 – Flashcards
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WHO (the World Health Organizaiton)
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Goal: To attain the highest possible level of health for people throughout the world Finaced: United Nations and private donations Activities: AIDS educations, vaccination for most childhood and adult diseases Accomplishments: Elimination of smallpox and the near elimination of polio
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ICRC (The International Committee of the Red Cross)
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Goal: To provide humanitanian protection and assistance for victim of war and violence Finaced: Private donations Activities: Acts as a buffer between warring countries Accomplishments: Helped to eliminate the wsuffering and to mitrage with POWs involved in armed conflict
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United States Agency for International Develped
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Goal: To extend a helping hand to those people overseas who are struggling to make a better life or to those recovering from a disaster/ to those striving to live in a free and democratic land Financed: The United States Government Activities: Improve the standard of living in selected countries throughout the world Accomplishments: Assisted in Kosou, Rwanda, Central America, Jamaica, and Angola
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Nonprofit Organizations
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-Fund Research -Prevention Program -Education -Training
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The American Red Cross
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-Founded in1881 -Offers care to victims of war
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The American Cancer Society
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-Founded in 1913 -Eliminate Cancer -Fund cancer reasearch -diminish suffering from cancer -Prevent cancer
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American Heart Association
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-Founded in 1924 -Promote health research -Build healthier lives -Expand knowledge and public awarness -reduce death rates from heart disease and stroke -reduce smoking, high blood cholesterol and physical inactivity -reduce the rate of high pressure -Eliminate obesity and diabetes
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March of Dimes
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Help moms have full term pregnancy and healthy babies with information comfort
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Cardiologist
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A medical doctor who deals with treatment of the heart and as well as the cardiovascular system
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Anesthesiologist
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A medical doctor who specializes in the administration of anesthetics
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Neurologist
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A medical doctor who deals with problems with the nervous system and the spine
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Radiologist
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A medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using x-rays and radioactive isotopes
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Ophthalmologist
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A medical doctor who treats diseases and conditions associated with the eye
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Pedicatrician
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A medical doctor that treats children from birth through early teens
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OB/ GYN
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A medical doctor who can provide therapy and prescribe drugs to patients with mental conditions
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Psychologist
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Has a doctorate degree in psychology and probides therapy for mental health patients but cannot prescribe medicine
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Psychiatrist
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A medical doctor who can provide therapy and prescribe drugs to patients with mental conditions
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Chiropractor
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A medical person who has training in the manipulation of the spine as well os the arms and legs in order to treat diseases
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Oncologist
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Disagnosis and treatment of cancer
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Urology
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-aka genitourinary surgery -surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary tract system and male reproductive
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Internist
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medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult disease
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Dematologist
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Branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its disease
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The patient's bill of rights
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-Information disclosure -Choice of providers and plans -Access to emergeny services -Participation in treatment decisions -Respect and nondiscrimination -Confidentiality of health information -Conplaints and appeals
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Glittering Generalities
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-Makes broad generic clains -Suggests it is something we all want or need
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Doublespeak
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-What ware the possible meaning for each statement? -Are the "extras" helpful? Are they necessary? -What does "new and improved" acrually mean? -Statement from a famous person -Authoritative and wildly positivew statements about the product
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Bandwagon
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-Does the ad back up its claims with statistics? -If many use it, doesn't that leave meany more who don't? -If you asked your friends, won't some say no?
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The patient's bill of rights (quiz)
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Informs patients of their rights when seeking healthcare
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Which is a good source for finding a new physician? (quiz)
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Friends and relatives, the local medical sociey, and a local hospital are all good sources for finding a new physician
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Which of the following would be inappropriate on the part of your physician? (quiz)
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Asking you to keep something private between you two
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When a product claims to be effective because it is a new, secret remedy that cures quickly, it is probably ___________ (quiz)
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Worthless
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The patient's bill of rights advocates an individual;s rights to make decisions about the plan of care (quiz)
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True
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Extended health services and physical theraphy are provided by _________ (quiz)
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Clinics
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Glittering Generalities is advertising that associates the product with specific product outcomes (quiz)
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False
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An anesthesiologist would most liely to be present during which of the following medical procedures? (quiz)
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Heart Surgery
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If you have a minor emergency, treatment may be provided by the CDC (quiz)
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False
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Health care manufactures and health foods often rely on statement or personal appearences called ___________ to sell their products (quiz)
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Endorsements
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HMO
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require a monthly fee
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This health insurance plan covers only part of your medical bills after a deductible has been met
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Fee-for-service plan
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Federally funded health insurance for people below the poverty level is called
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Medicaid
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Which of these drug would gualify as OTC (over the counter)
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Asprin
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In which of the following situations would the International Red Cross be involved?
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War between Israel and Iran
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The March of Dimes was first organized in order to help find a cure and treat Polio
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True
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The American Cancer Society's mission is to prevent the spread of communicable disease
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False
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The American Heart Association is a worldwide resource concerned with the care of children
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False
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An organization that works to prevent birth defects is
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The March of Dimes
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From the list below which health agency would be responsible for keeping track of deaths and births in the United States?
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State health departments
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Health care manufacturers and health foods often rely on statements or personal appearances called _________ to sell their products
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Endorsements
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Glittering Generalities is advertising that associates the product with specific product outcomes
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False
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When a product claims to be effective because it is a new, secret remedyu that cures quickly, it is probably __________
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Worthless
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Which of the following foods are categorized as foods you should eat less of on the food label?
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Sodium
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Which of the following items are not required on a food label?
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Insoluble fiber
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Using food labels can reduce the risk factors for diseases such as polio and AIDS
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False
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Which of the following items are required on a food label?
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Total calories
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Which of the following foods are foods that you should be sure to get enough of?
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Carbohydrates
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The Patient's Bill of Rights advocates and individual's rights to make decisions about the plan of care
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True
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Generally speaking, which of the following health professionals would have the most medical training?
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RN
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Which of the following health professionals would have the most complete knowledge on how to take specific prescription medication?
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A Pharmacist
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If a health professional is treating your mind, body, and spirit you are being treated holistically
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True
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Which of the following would be inappropriate on the paart of your physician?
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Asking you to keep something private between you two
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If you have a minor emergency, treatment may be provided by the CDC
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False
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The Psatient's Bill of Rights protects individuals from Fovernment interference in their healthcare
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False
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Which is a poor source for finding a new physician?
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An ad in the paper
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An anesthesiologist would be most likey to be present during which of the following medical procedures?
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Heart Surgery
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Extended health services and physical therapy are provide ____________
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Clinics
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A psychiatrist is a medical specialist who can prescribe drugs
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True
