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coordination correct answers The arrangement or harmonious functioning of parts for the
most effective results
floor clerk correct answers An early title for health unit coordinator
floor secretary correct answers An early title for health unit coordinator
Medicaid correct answers A U.S. program administered by each individual state to provide
medical assistance for people with low incomes and resources
Medicare correct answers A U.S. federal health insurance program designed to provide all
older adults with medical coverage at an affordable cost.
National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) correct answers The only
professional association for health unit coordinators.
paper requisition correct answers A paper form used for ordering tests from hospital
departments
Social Security correct answers A U.S. government program that provides financial support
for people faced with disabilities, illness, old age, or unemployement
station clerks correct answers An early title for health unit coordinators
station coordinator correct answers An early title for health unit coordinators.
unit clerks correct answers An early title for health unit coordinators.
unit communicator correct answers Another title for health unit coordinator.
unit coordinator correct answers Another title for health unit coordinator.
unit secretary correct answers An early title for health unit coordinator.
ward clerk correct answers An early title for health unit coordinator.
ward secretary correct answers An early title for health unit coordinator.
DRG correct answers Diagnosis Related Groups
HUC correct answers Health Unit Coordinator
ICD correct answers International Classification of Disease
NAHUC correct answers National Association of Health Unit Coordinators
Hippocrates correct answers Father of Medicine. He was the first physician to believe
feelings, thoughts and ideas came from the brain, not the heart. He believed in the natural
, process of healing and in good health practices, including rest, good diet, fresh air, and
cleanliness. His medical practice and teachings were based on facts from observations and the
study of the human body.
Galen, son of Aelius Nicon correct answers Galen proved to the world that the vessels called
arteries contain blood, not air. Galen was appointed the physician assigned to gladiators,
where he gained valuable and practical experience in trama and sports medicine.
Florence Nightingale correct answers Studied nursing in the mid 1800's. Served the "sick
poor". Was asked to by the Secretary of War to nurse soldiers during the Crimean War.
Gathered 38 nurses to go to the Barrick Hospital in Turkey. Published a small booklet on
nursing in 1860. Opened the Nightingale Training School for Nurses. Florence Nightingale is
credited with inventing modern nursing.
Allergist correct answers Specializing in allergies
Anesthesiologist correct answers Andministers anesthesia during surgery or other major
procedures
Cardiologists correct answers Specializes in the study and treatment of the heart
Epidemiologists correct answers Deals with the causes, distribution and control of diseases.
Gerontologists correct answers Specializes in aging and diseases associated with aging.
Internists correct answers Experts on treating problems of the internal organs
Oncologists correct answers Specializing in cancer
Podiatrists correct answers Treats foot diseases
Radiologists correct answers Specializes in performing and reading x-rays and other
radioactive exams.
Why was the education board of the NAHUC formed? correct answers to assist in
standardizing formal education of HUC.
Five groups that a HUC communicate with during a workday? correct answers 1. Doctors
2. Nursing Staff
3. Patients
4. Visitors
5. Hospital Departments
autonomy correct answers The state of functioning independently, without outside influence,
or being self-reliant
career levels or career ladders correct answers Grade levels of increasing complexity and
rsponsibility within a job description
coordination correct answers The arrangement or harmonious functioning of parts for the
most effective results
floor clerk correct answers An early title for health unit coordinator
floor secretary correct answers An early title for health unit coordinator
Medicaid correct answers A U.S. program administered by each individual state to provide
medical assistance for people with low incomes and resources
Medicare correct answers A U.S. federal health insurance program designed to provide all
older adults with medical coverage at an affordable cost.
National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) correct answers The only
professional association for health unit coordinators.
paper requisition correct answers A paper form used for ordering tests from hospital
departments
Social Security correct answers A U.S. government program that provides financial support
for people faced with disabilities, illness, old age, or unemployement
station clerks correct answers An early title for health unit coordinators
station coordinator correct answers An early title for health unit coordinators.
unit clerks correct answers An early title for health unit coordinators.
unit communicator correct answers Another title for health unit coordinator.
unit coordinator correct answers Another title for health unit coordinator.
unit secretary correct answers An early title for health unit coordinator.
ward clerk correct answers An early title for health unit coordinator.
ward secretary correct answers An early title for health unit coordinator.
DRG correct answers Diagnosis Related Groups
HUC correct answers Health Unit Coordinator
ICD correct answers International Classification of Disease
NAHUC correct answers National Association of Health Unit Coordinators
Hippocrates correct answers Father of Medicine. He was the first physician to believe
feelings, thoughts and ideas came from the brain, not the heart. He believed in the natural
, process of healing and in good health practices, including rest, good diet, fresh air, and
cleanliness. His medical practice and teachings were based on facts from observations and the
study of the human body.
Galen, son of Aelius Nicon correct answers Galen proved to the world that the vessels called
arteries contain blood, not air. Galen was appointed the physician assigned to gladiators,
where he gained valuable and practical experience in trama and sports medicine.
Florence Nightingale correct answers Studied nursing in the mid 1800's. Served the "sick
poor". Was asked to by the Secretary of War to nurse soldiers during the Crimean War.
Gathered 38 nurses to go to the Barrick Hospital in Turkey. Published a small booklet on
nursing in 1860. Opened the Nightingale Training School for Nurses. Florence Nightingale is
credited with inventing modern nursing.
Allergist correct answers Specializing in allergies
Anesthesiologist correct answers Andministers anesthesia during surgery or other major
procedures
Cardiologists correct answers Specializes in the study and treatment of the heart
Epidemiologists correct answers Deals with the causes, distribution and control of diseases.
Gerontologists correct answers Specializes in aging and diseases associated with aging.
Internists correct answers Experts on treating problems of the internal organs
Oncologists correct answers Specializing in cancer
Podiatrists correct answers Treats foot diseases
Radiologists correct answers Specializes in performing and reading x-rays and other
radioactive exams.
Why was the education board of the NAHUC formed? correct answers to assist in
standardizing formal education of HUC.
Five groups that a HUC communicate with during a workday? correct answers 1. Doctors
2. Nursing Staff
3. Patients
4. Visitors
5. Hospital Departments
autonomy correct answers The state of functioning independently, without outside influence,
or being self-reliant
career levels or career ladders correct answers Grade levels of increasing complexity and
rsponsibility within a job description
