EMS 401
What is the median hourly wage of EMTs and paramedics based on the 2014 statistics?
$15.20
How many hours of continuing medical education must a physician assistant (PA) complete every two years?
100
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, how many of the 20 fastest growing occupations are health-care related.
13
Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for entry into Medical School?
3 years of college
The OAT (Optometry Admission Test) consists of which of the following?
4 tests
How many years does the PharmD program generally take to complete?
4 years
Formal education and training requirements for physicians generally include:
4 years of undergrad 4 years of med school 3 to 8 years of internship and residency
Females account for what percentage of the healthcare workers?
80%
Speech-language pathologists perform which of the following job duties?
assess and treat swallowing disorders diagnose language disorders treat and help prevent communications disorders
Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for the Certified Health Education Specialist examination?
bachelor's degree
What is the most common entry-level degree necessary for social workers?
bachelors degree
In order to perform advanced airway management, paramedics must be trained in which of the following?
endotracheal intubation procedures
Paramedics determine how to provide treatment to an injured patient based on which of the following?
established medical protocols and guidelines
Beginning in 2014, how often must a PA pass a recertification examination or complete an alternative program combining learning experiences and a take-home examination?
every 10 years
First responders are at risk of which of the following while performing their job duties?
exposure to disease, back injury, hearing loss
All states are mandated by the federal government to require licensure of radiologic technologists.
false
Employment of substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors is expected to decline by 22% from 2014 to 2024, much slower than average for all occupations.
false
High pay and reasonable workloads cause many workers to stay in this occupation, creating few opportunities for new workers entering the field.
false
In a large community hospital, the healthcare administrator is responsible for day-to-day management of the service units.
false
In order for an individual to work in any field of healthcare they must be very knowledgeable in both science and math.
false
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) both use nonionizing radio frequencies to generate image contrast.
false
Many clinical managers are directly accountable to a board of trustees who determine specific unit policies and objectives for their departments.
false
Most training programs for LPNs last about 2 years and are offered by vocational or technical schools, or community or junior colleges.
false
Optometrists are qualified to perform eye surgery.
false
Professional certification is mandatory for individual health professionals and ensures the employer and the public that a health professional meets an established level of competence in their field.
false
Technologists and technicians wear badges that deflect radiation and minimize their exposure.
false
The legal theory of "res ipsa loquitor" means the nurse is always held blameless
false
The most common accusation leveled in a lawsuit against a healthcare practitioner is negligence.
false
True or False? Optometrists are qualified to treat some other diseases that are considered "systemic," such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
false
There are two general types of health teams: functional and patient centered. Both depend on the kind of problem to be solved and may dissolve at any given point and regroup to meet special problems. Which of the following would you expect to see on the patient-centered teams?
families, doctors
Which specialty employs the largest numbers of physicians?
family and general practitioner
Which of the following best describes ethics?
formal study of moral choices, making judgments between right and wrong, listening to ones conscience
What are the two types of healthcare teams?
functional and patient centered
Which of the following areas employ the largest numbers of health educators?
governments
The demand for skilled nurses is at an all-time high. Which of the reasons below is not one of the top three reasons for this increase in demand?
greater numbers of the newly insured are seeking health care as a result of the Affordable care Act
The Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies health care into three broad categories. Which of the following is not one of those categories?
healthcare semi-skilled occupations
Speech, language, and swallowing difficulties can result from a variety of causes, including which of the following?
hearing loss emotional problems brain injury
Completed by the cardiovascular technician, a basic electrocardiograph (EKG) requires which of the following?
the attachment of electrodes to the patients chest
Which of the following statements about occupational therapists is not true?
they prescribe medications to help patients deal with disabilities
What is the function of the National Institutes of Health?
to develop wellness programs in public and private schools
Which of the following is the goal of physical therapy?
to improve how an individual functions at work and at home
A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement for social and human service assistants, but employers often seek individuals with relevant work experience or education beyond high school.
true
As distinguished from psychiatry, which is a branch of medicine, psychology is a nonmedical science.
true
Which technologist administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients and then monitors the characteristics and functions of tissues in which the drug localizes?
nuclear medicine technologists
Which of these settings are among the five major industries that employ healthcare workers? Select all answers that are correct. (There is more than one answer).
offices of health practitioners, nursing and residential facilities, hospitals
A speech disorder can be any of the following except:
people who speak a different language
For a patient suspected of having a heart problem, Paramedics would most likely do which of the following?
perform and interpret electrocardiograms
Physical therapists treat a variety of patients with different types of problems. Their patients may include which of the following?
persons with head injury, accident victims, people with back pain, people with heart disease
Which of the following are examples of service categories within the healthcare industry?
preventive services, therapeutic services, diagnostic
Physical therapists may engage in professional activities such as which of the following?
research, consultation, administration, education
Typical job duties of an occupational therapy aide would include which of the following?
scheduling appointments and answering the phone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies, prepare materials and assemble equipment
All states require dental assistants to complete a minimum of which of the following?
states have varying requirements
To sustain their careers over time, healthcare practitioners must be prepared to act in a professional manner. Which of the following examples would not display professionalism?
talking about a patient in the presence of another patient
Psychology is best defined by which of the following?
A scientific approach to gathering, quantifying, analyzing, and interpreting data on why people act as they do
Which of the following statements regarding physical therapy assistants and physical therapy aides is true?
Aides usually learn skills on the job, while physical therapy assistants have an Associate degree
States conduct annual telephone surveys of residents as part of this evaluation to pinpoint behaviors that increase risk for chronic disease including diet, physical activity, smoking, and drug and alcohol use. What is the name of the tool used?
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
What is the name of the agency that accredits postsecondary physical therapy assistant programs?
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Which one of these statements is correct?
The emphasis in public health is on prevention in contrast to medical care, which emphasizes treatment of disease.
Healthcare professionals display their understanding of the need for confidentiality in which of the following ways?
Upholding their obligation to maintain patient information in a manner that will not permit dissemination beyond the healthcare provider, Not making comments in public areas about patient information, Only discussing patient confidential information with those medical personnel who are involved in treating the patient
How many states in the United States require optometrists to be licensed?
all states
Which of the following professional roles focuses on improving athletic performance or treating muscle or bone injuries?
athletic trainers
Technologists who use ultrasound to examine the heart chambers, valves, and vessels are referred to as which of the following?
cardiac sonographers
It is highly likely that all first responders would need to have what type of training?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Social workers may be employed in a variety of settings, including which of the following?
child welfare agencies, college and universities, hospitals
The field of psychology offers a number of specializations. These include which of the following?
clinical psychology, engineering psychology, school and social psychology, rehabilitation psychology
Physical therapist education programs include which of the following?
clinically based courses, behavioral science courses, foundational science courses
Aside from their job training, what other skills set would surgical technologists most likely need to have?
conscientious, have manual dexterity, be emotionally stable
Which of the following industries was one of the largest in 2013 (and projected to generate 4.1 million new jobs between 2012 and 2022)?
education
A language disorder is defined as all but which of the following?
difficulty controlling speech production
In 2014, what infectious agent was responsible for the largest epidemic in history and was spread to the United States by healthcare workers employed in West Africa?
ebola virus
Social workers assist people by helping in many ways. Which of the below are examples of ways they help others?
helping them cope or solve issues with family and dealing with relationships, helping people who are are facing disability, helping those with substances abuse problem
Which area of specialty earned the highest salary in 2014?
hospitalist
As a group, what are the best-known and largest single employers of health workers?
hospitals
Which of the following work environments expect to continue to employ a large number of registered dietitian nutritionists?
hospitals
Which of the following work environments would be appropriate for registered dietitian nutritionists?
hospitals, nursing care facilities, private practice
Which of the following was the most important factor in the decline of mortality in the 20th century?
improvements in essential hygiene
Hearing impairment can take many forms. Which of the below are examples of those forms?
inability to hear speech clearly inability to understand and use speech to communicate inability to hear speech loudly enough
Which of the following has increased the prevalence of chronic and degenerative diseases?
increased number of elderly
Some of the reasons the job market is very good for the new optometrist include which of the following?
increasing vision care needs of an aging population
In what settings would PAs provide most the health care for patients and consult with the supervising physician and other medical professionals as needed or required by law?
inner-city clinics
Genetic counselors perform the following duties as part of their job.
interpret laboratory results, communicate findings to physicians and patients, assists patients and families to make healthcare decisions based on risks for genetic disorders
Which health professional uses rehabilitative exercises, reconditioning, and physical education to treat patients who have problems moving in any way?
kinesiotherapists
Public health at the city and state level now include some important functions such as which of the following?
licensing and accrediting health professionals, settings standards for automobile safety devices, supervising the quality of medical payment programs
Which of the following duties will a pharmacotherapist perform?
making hospitals rounds with physicians, talking with patients about medications, monitoring pharmaceutical use
The current primary focus of nurses training is which of the below?
managing chronic disease in community settings
Some of the qualifications a dental laboratory technician needs to perform their job duties include which of the following?
manual dexterity, good vision, an artistic aptitude for detailed work
Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for the Certified Genetic Counselor licensure examination?
masters degree
Which of these government-funded programs is intended to provide individual healthcare for people with low incomes and who are uninsured?
medicare
Which of these government-funded programs is intended to provide individual healthcare services for the elderly population?
medicare
As the chief executive officer (CEO), a person would be responsible for speaking before civic groups, promoting public participation in health programs, and coordinating the activities of the hospital or facility with those of government or community agencies.
true
Associate or assistant administers may be responsible for budget and finance, depending on the size of the facility.
true
Because of the need to satisfy demand for financial viability, cost containment, and public and professional accountability, chief administrators need leadership abilities as well as technical skills.
true
Certification refers to the action or process of providing an individual with an official document attesting to their status or level of achievement.
true
Future health service managers must be prepared to deal with the integration of healthcare delivery systems, technological innovations, an increasingly complex regulatory environment, restructuring of work and an increased focus on preventative care.
true
Health service managers are individuals who work in many different positions; planning, organizing, and coordinating the delivery of health care.
true
Health services managers are employable in areas such as outpatient clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and dentist offices.
true
Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations is a broad category with high educational requirements.
true
Home health is expected to grow 60%, which is faster than any other healthcare industry in the next decade
true
Home health is expected to grow 60%, which is faster than any other healthcare industry in the next decade.
true
In some parts of the country, new health workers are finding it difficult to obtain jobs, while other communities cannot find enough workers to fill existing healthcare jobs
true
In some parts of the country, new health workers are finding it difficult to obtain jobs, while other communities cannot find enough workers to fill existing healthcare jobs.
true
Licensing refers to a right conferred by a governmental body to practice an occupation or provide a service.
true
Negligence is a subcategory of malpractice.
true
Radiologic technologists and technicians perform testing such as computed tomography and mammography.
true
The chief executive officer (CEO) provides overall management direction but is also concerned with community outreach, planning, policy-making, and response to government agencies and regulations.
true
The process by which a professional seeks recurrent learning activities and training beyond that required for the initial license or certificate is referred to as continuing education.
true
When performing fluoroscopies, radiologic technologists prepare solutions for the patient to drink.
true
While performing their job duties, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) typically work in what type of setting?
variable
The technologists who assist physicians in the diagnosis of disorders affecting circulation are known as which of the following?
vascular technicians
We are more likely to see what level of EMTs and paramedics in rural communities and small towns?
volunteer
Applicants to occupational therapy assistant programs can improve their chances of admission by doing which of the following?
volunteering in nursing care facilities, taking high school courses in biology and health, volunteering in occupational therapy offices
Job opportunities for PAs will be best in states that offer which of the following to PAs?
wider scope of practice
Which of the statements below best describes the field of mental health professionals?
working with patients to prevent, diagnose, and treat mental disorders