Dynamics of Healthcare - Chapter 3 questions with correct answers

Administrative tasks Answer Job duties that usually involve carrying out office procedures Clinical tasks Answer Tasks that involve examining and helping treat patients Direct patient care Answer Care that involves hands-on contact with patients Manual dexterity Answer Skill at working with one's hands Medication administration record (MAR) Answer A common name in hospitals for a written log of the medications given to a patient Pathology Answer The study of diseases, particularly their causes and effects Sharps container Answer A puncture-resistant, leakproof disposable container for sharp items, such as hypodermic needles and scalpels Sterile field Answer The germ-free area around a surgical patient where the operation is performed Suture Answer Materials used to close wounds Medical assitants Answer Perform