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Administrative tasks - Answers Job duties that usually involve carrying out office procedures
Clinical tasks - Answers Tasks that involve examining and helping treat patients
Direct patient care - Answers Care that involves hands-on contact with patients
Manual dexterity - Answers Skill at working with one's hands
Medication administration record (MAR) - Answers A common name in hospitals for a written log of the
medications given to a patient
Pathology - Answers The study of diseases, particularly their causes and effects
Sharps container - Answers A puncture-resistant, leakproof disposable container for sharp items, such as
hypodermic needles and scalpels
Sterile field - Answers The germ-free area around a surgical patient where the operation is performed
Suture - Answers Materials used to close wounds
Medical assitants - Answers Perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep offices and other
healthcare facilities running smoothly. Many complete a one to two year medical assisting program
Surgical technologists - Answers Perform a variety of tasks before, during, and after operations so that it
operates smoothly. Training ranges from nine months to two years
Physician assistants - Answers Examine patients, diagnose illnesses, arrange treatment, and perform
many other tasks that doctors typically do under physician supervision. Requires completing accredited
education and passing a national exam
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics - Answers Provide emergency medical treatment for
critically ill or injured people. Requires formal training programs and certification. Training offered at
three levels
EMT-Basic - Answers At the basic level, learns to assess, lift, and move patients; treat shock, burns,
poisoning, allergic reactions, deliver babies, calm people, deal with emotionally disturbed, apply
bandages. Class takes around 110 hours
EMT-Intermediate - Answers Has two national sub levels; EMT-Intermediate 85 and 99. These require
30-350 hours of additional training. Can learn advanced patient assessments, use a manual fibrillator, IV,
and endotracheal tube
EMT-Paramedic - Answers The most advanced level can provide more medications, use advanced life
support systems and supplies and provide advanced emergency services.