Dynamics of Healthcare Final Exam Study
Questions and Answers
Associate's Degree - CORRECT ANSWER Awarded by a vocational technical school or a
community college following a 2 year course of study
Bachelor's Degree - CORRECT ANSWER Awarded by a college or university after a
prescribed course of study that usually lasts for four or more years
Master's Degree - CORRECT ANSWER Awarded upon completion of one or more years of
work beyond a bachelor's degree
,Doctorate Degree - CORRECT ANSWER Awarded by a college upon completion of two or
more years after a Master's Degree
Certification - CORRECT ANSWER A credential from a professional organization that shows
that a healthcare worker meets the requirements set by the certifying organization to demonstrate
mastery of the job
Licensure - CORRECT ANSWER The granting of a license to a health care professional who
has met the fundamental standards for performing a job, as required by state
Registration - CORRECT ANSWER professional designation indicating that a professional has
graduated from an accredited school and passed a standardized national exam; names of those
who passed appear in a national registry
Hierarchical Health Systems - CORRECT ANSWER People within the organization are in a
ladder of ranking. Everyone works with each other
Team Health Systems - CORRECT ANSWER All members of the team are of equal value and
provide each other with mutual respect contributing their expertise for the good of the patient
and team
Major Health Facilities - CORRECT ANSWER Hospitals: private, religious, non- profit,
government
Long Term Care Facilities: Providing assistance and care for the elderly
Independent/ Assisted Living: Rent or purchase; meals, transportation, social events, assistance
with medications
Clinics: Generally offer care to the uninsured
, Home Health Care: Provided care in home
Hospice: Provide care for the dying
World Health Organization: WHO - CORRECT ANSWER Sponsored by the UN; compiles
stats and info on disease, publishes health info and investigates serious health problems
US Department of Health and Human Services - CORRECT ANSWER Deals with Health
issues in the US
National Institutes of Health - CORRECT ANSWER Research Disease
Center for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC - CORRECT ANSWER Concerned with
causes, spread, and control of diseases
Food and Drug Administration: FDA - CORRECT ANSWER Regulates food and drug
products sold to the public
Occupational Safety and Health Administration: OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER Establishes
and enforces standards that protect workers from job related injuries and illness
How effective communication and respect contribute to interdisciplinary health care -
CORRECT ANSWER If there is not good communication and respect, medical errors can
occur, patients safety is at risk, could possibly give the wrong dosage to patient
Occupation - CORRECT ANSWER An activity in which on e engages; a means of earning a
living
Profession - CORRECT ANSWER A calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long
and intensive academic preparation
Questions and Answers
Associate's Degree - CORRECT ANSWER Awarded by a vocational technical school or a
community college following a 2 year course of study
Bachelor's Degree - CORRECT ANSWER Awarded by a college or university after a
prescribed course of study that usually lasts for four or more years
Master's Degree - CORRECT ANSWER Awarded upon completion of one or more years of
work beyond a bachelor's degree
,Doctorate Degree - CORRECT ANSWER Awarded by a college upon completion of two or
more years after a Master's Degree
Certification - CORRECT ANSWER A credential from a professional organization that shows
that a healthcare worker meets the requirements set by the certifying organization to demonstrate
mastery of the job
Licensure - CORRECT ANSWER The granting of a license to a health care professional who
has met the fundamental standards for performing a job, as required by state
Registration - CORRECT ANSWER professional designation indicating that a professional has
graduated from an accredited school and passed a standardized national exam; names of those
who passed appear in a national registry
Hierarchical Health Systems - CORRECT ANSWER People within the organization are in a
ladder of ranking. Everyone works with each other
Team Health Systems - CORRECT ANSWER All members of the team are of equal value and
provide each other with mutual respect contributing their expertise for the good of the patient
and team
Major Health Facilities - CORRECT ANSWER Hospitals: private, religious, non- profit,
government
Long Term Care Facilities: Providing assistance and care for the elderly
Independent/ Assisted Living: Rent or purchase; meals, transportation, social events, assistance
with medications
Clinics: Generally offer care to the uninsured
, Home Health Care: Provided care in home
Hospice: Provide care for the dying
World Health Organization: WHO - CORRECT ANSWER Sponsored by the UN; compiles
stats and info on disease, publishes health info and investigates serious health problems
US Department of Health and Human Services - CORRECT ANSWER Deals with Health
issues in the US
National Institutes of Health - CORRECT ANSWER Research Disease
Center for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC - CORRECT ANSWER Concerned with
causes, spread, and control of diseases
Food and Drug Administration: FDA - CORRECT ANSWER Regulates food and drug
products sold to the public
Occupational Safety and Health Administration: OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER Establishes
and enforces standards that protect workers from job related injuries and illness
How effective communication and respect contribute to interdisciplinary health care -
CORRECT ANSWER If there is not good communication and respect, medical errors can
occur, patients safety is at risk, could possibly give the wrong dosage to patient
Occupation - CORRECT ANSWER An activity in which on e engages; a means of earning a
living
Profession - CORRECT ANSWER A calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long
and intensive academic preparation
