1. You are working with a DO. What does this mean?
A: A DO is a a Doctor of Osteopathy. Their credentials are largely the same of that as an MD, but their training focuses on a more holistic approach.
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2. What is the role of a phlebotomist?
A: The phlebotomist collects blood for laboratory or clinical tests.
3. Which member of the healthcare team is responsible for recommending and instructing a patient on how to use adaptive equipment that can assist with ADLs?
A: Occupational Therapist
4. A patient is on mechanical ventilation that keeps reading an error code. The nurse in charge is unable to solve the problem. Who should you call next?
A: a respiratory therapist
5. Who is the most important part of the healthcare team?
A: the patient
6. A doctor asks you to change a patient’s IV. What should you do?
A: Tell her that is not within your scope of practice and offer to get someone who can assist, such as the RN caring for the patient.
7. The duties a CNA is legally able to perform can vary according to what?
A: where the CNA lives
8. What is meant by the term “resident physician”?
A: A resident physician is an MD or DO who is both training in a specialty and practicing as a healthcare provider.
9. List the following in order of medical responsibility (from greatest to least): Physician’s Assistant (PA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Doctor, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Registered Nurse (RN).
A: Doctor, Physician’s Assistant (PA), Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
10. How is a CNA different from a Medical Assistant (MA)?
A: Although the patient care aspect of their jobs can be similar, CNAs typically have more direct patient care, while MAs tend to take on a more administrative and clerical role. CNAs typically require more training and report to LPNs or RNs, whereas MAs often report to office managers or physicians.