Healthcare Professions Quiz

Osteology (100)

• A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones and muscles.

Orthopedist/Orthopedic Surgeon (200)

• One who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot.

Podiatrist (300)

• A specialist who uses manipulative treatment involving manually adjusting the positions of the bones.

Chiropractor (400)

• Specialist who uses traditional forms of medical treatment in addition to specialized health care.

Rheumatologist (500)

• A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of arthritis and tendonitis.

Cardiology (100)

• A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating abnormalities, diseases, and disorders of the heart.

Cardiologist (200)

• A specialist that uses ultrasound equipment to examine the heart's chambers, valves, and vessels.

Vascular sonographer (300)

• A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood and blood-forming tissues.

Hematologist (400)

• A specialist who specializes in diagnosing and treating vascular disorders.

Allergist (500)

• Specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions of altered immunological reactivity, such as allergic reactions.

Immunology (100)

• A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the lymphatic system.

Lymphologist (200)

• A specialist who diagnoses and treats disorders of the immune system.

Immunologist (300)

• A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating malignant tumors and cancers.

Oncologist (400)

• A specialist who specializes in diagnosing, treating conditions of allergies, such as allergic reactions.

Infectious disease specialist (500)

• A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases caused by microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, and parasites.

Myology (100)

• A specialist who provides treatment to prevent disabilities or restore function through the use of exercise, heat, massage, or other techniques.

Physical Therapist (200)

• A specialist who works under the supervision of a physician to develop, implement, and coordinate exercise programs and administer medical tests to promote physical fitness.

Exercise Physiologist (300)

• A physician who specializes in treating the causes of paralysis and similar muscular disorders in which there is a loss of function.

Neurologist (400)

• A specialist who helps enable patients to participate in daily activities to include self-care, education, work, or social interaction.

Occupational therapist (500)

• A physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation with the focus on restoring function.

Specialist MIX (100)

• Sends invoices to patients and insurance companies, listing the procedures and tests that have been performed.

Medical billing clerk (200)

• A nurse with graduate training who often works as a primary care provider.

Nurse practitioner (300)

• This type of doctor cares for people with cancer.

Oncologist (400)

• A doctor or provider that specializes in the treatment of the brain and nervous system.

Geriatrician (500)

• A physician who specializes in the care of older people.

Physician's Assistant (400)

• A licensed professional who works under the supervision of a physician, and usually have a master's degree.

Psychiatrist (500)

• A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating psychological disorders such as depression.

Plastic surgeon (500)

• A health care provider that specializes in operating on the skin, muscles, and soft tissues. These surgeons focus on repairing defects of the face and body related to birth defects, injury, burns, or disease.

Pharmacist (500)

• A licensed medical professional who dispenses prescribed medication to patients.

Telemetry Nurse (500)

• A physician who specializes in the use of technology within a hospital to track vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, pulse, and oxygen levels.

Physiologist (500)

• A physician who specializes in rehabilitation with the focus on restoring function.