Chapter 2 Review

The first national organization formed for medical assistants was the

AAMA

which of the following organizations became the most famous medical school is the world the 1800's?

John Hopkins University

Which scientist first described the manner in which the heart functions as a pump that continually circulates the blood?

William Harvey

What contribution made by Ignaz Philip Semmelweis drastically reduced deaths that commonly took place in hospitals?

Insistence on the disinfection of physicians' hands before they assisted with childbirth

which two scientist developed a vaccine that brought polio under control?

Albert Sabin and Jonas Salk

Which procedure was first performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard?

Heart Transplant from one human to another

Which statement best describes the main difference between the DO and the MD?

The DO places more emphasis on the relationship of the musculoskeletal structure to the function of organs and tissues in the body

Which healthcare professional is trained to practice medicine under the supervision of a physician?

Physical Assistant

The allied health specialists who performs ultrasound diagnostic procedures under the supervision of physician is called a(n)

diagnostic medical sonographer

A medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of disorders of the eye is called an

ophthalmologist

Which legislation most affects the quality of laboratory reports and results?

CLIA

What type of registered nurse has advanced training to diagnose and treat common illnesses?

Practitioner

The agency that inspects facilities for workplace safety violations is

OSHA