EMS 401 Study 3
D
Applicants to occupational therapy assistant programs can improve their chances of admission by doing which of the following? A. Volunteering in nursing care facilities B. Taking high school courses in biology and health C. Volunteering in occupational therapy offices D. All of these are correct.
D
Genetic counselors perform the following duties as part of their job. A. Interpret laboratory results B. Communicate findings to physicians and patients C. Assist patients and families to make healthcare decisions based on risks for genetic disorders. D. All of these are correct.
D
Physical therapist education programs include which of the following? A. Clinically based courses B. Behavioral science courses C. Foundational science courses D. All of the above are correct
E
Physical therapists may engage in professional activities such as which of the following? A. Research B. Consultation C. Administration D. Education E. All of these are correct
E
Physical therapists treat a variety of patients with different types of problems. Their patients may include which of the following? A. Persons with head injuries B. Accident victims C. People with back pain D. People with heart disease E. All of these are correct.
D
The increase in jobs for genetic counselors between 2014 and 2024 would represent approximately how many new job openings? A. 500 B. 200 C. 900 D. 700
True
True or False? A prosthetist designs, measures, fits, and adjusts artificial limbs for amputees and devices for people with musculoskeletal or neurological conditions. True False
True
True or False? According to a 2012 survey from the National Society of Genetic Counselors, approximately two-thirds of genetic counselors work in traditional areas of genetic counseling: prenatal, cancer, and pediatrics. True False
True
True or False? Genetic counselors need a strong science background and the ability to explain complex information in a way that can be understood by people without a science background. True False
False
True or False? Genetic counselors that work in industry generally earn lower salaries. Because opportunities in the profession are great, the opportunities for advancement are plentiful. True False
False
True or False? Licensing is required to practice as a physical therapist aide. True False
False
True or False? Most growth over the next 10 years for genetic counselors is expected to be in the pharmaceutical industry, and most jobs will be available in research for drug development. True False
True
True or False? Occupational therapy assistants and aides work under the direction of occupational therapists to provide rehabilitative services to patients suffering from mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairment. True False
False
True or False? Orthotists and prosthetists do not require a degree or certification before beginning work in the field. True False
True
True or False? Public awareness of the genetic basis for disease and scientific advances in reproductive technologies has increased the demand for genetic counselors. True False
True
True or False? The National Board for Certifying Occupational Therapy certifies occupational therapy assistants through a national certifying exam. Those who pass the test are awarded the title Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). True False
True
True or False? The goals of occupational therapy in public schools focus not on treatment or rehabilitation, but on the resources that an individual child needs to participate effectively in the educational program. True False
False
True or False? Typical entry-level education for occupational therapy assistants is an Associate degree; in contrast, occupational therapy aides usually need a Bachelor's degree. True False
D
Typical job duties of an occupational therapy aide would include which of the following? A. Scheduling appointments and answering the telephone B. Restocking or ordering depleted supplies C. Prepare materials and assemble equipment D. All of these are correct.
A B C
What are the three highest paying areas of employment for genetic counselors? A. Specialty hospitals B. Management of companies and enterprises C. Medical and diagnostic laboratories D. Colleges, universities, and professional schools E. Offices of physicians
C
What is the expected percentage of increase in jobs from 2014 to 2024? A. 62% B. 41% C. 29% D. 15%
C
What is the name of the agency that accredits postsecondary physical therapy assistantprograms? A. The American Physical Therapy Association B. Accreditation agency for postsecondary physical therapy assistants C. Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) D. There is no agency for accreditation of PTAs.
C
Which of the following is the goal of physical therapy? A. To improve how the individual is able to form words B. To improve how the individual is able to swallow C. To improve how an individual functions at work and at home D. All of these are correct.
C
Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for the Certified Genetic Counselor licensure examination? A. High school diploma B. Bachelor's degree C. Master's degree D. Doctoral degree
C
Which of the following statements about occupational therapists is not true? A. They treat people with mental, physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities B. They use a variety of techniques designed to help individuals develop or maintain daily living skills. C. They prescribe medications to help patients deal with disabilities. D. They help patients cope with physical and emotional effects of disability.
A
Which of the following statements regarding physical therapy assistants and physical therapy aides is true? A. Aides usually learn skills on the job, while physical therapy assistants have an Associate degree. B. Physical therapy assistants and physical therapy aides are one in the same. Each state chooses how to title this job. C. There are no licensing requirements for assistants or aides in the area of physical therapy. D. No physical therapy assistant jobs exist.
