health science final

The demand for skilled nurses is at an all-time high due to all but which of the following?

the population is less healthy at a younger age

Which of the following is the goal of physical therapy?

to improve how an individual functions at work and at home

A Paramedic must recertify every two years and meet continuing education requirements to maintain their certification.

true

A bachelor's degree or advanced degree, as well as knowledge in more than one area of health and safety, would be required for an occupational health and safety technician to advance in their career

true

A prosthetist designs, measures, fits, and adjusts artificial limbs for amputees and devices for people with musculoskeletal or neurological conditions.

true

After arriving on a scene, paramedics provide treatment and care under the medical direction of physicians.

true

All physicians and surgeons must pass a standardized national licensure examination.

true

All states require a license for any substance abuse or behavioral disorder counselor who wishes to work in a private setting.

true

Although requirements vary by state, all states require physicians to be licensed.

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

Clinical laboratory tests play a role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.

true

Dentists may also perform surgery on a patient's teeth and/or supporting bone structure.

true

Employment opportunities for substance abuse and behavior disorder counselors is expected to increase by 2024.

true

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

Healthcare professionals who act in an accountable and ethical manner in the workplace and maintain a steady composure in the face of adversity demonstrate professionalism.

true

When performing fluoroscopies, radiologic technologists prepare solutions for the patient to drink.

true

Which of the statements below best describes the field of mental health professionals?

working with patients to prevent, diagnose, and treat mental disorders

At minimum, physician assistants are required to have which of the following?

A degree from an accredited education program and pass a national exam to obtain a license

Entry level educational requirements for a dental hygienist include a state license and which of the following?

a degree from an accredited dental hygiene school

Physician assistants are required to work under the supervision of which of the following professionals?

a physician

A person with specialized learning who is engaged in a specified activity as an occupation is identified as which of the following?

a professional

A dental hygienist performs which of the following duties?

all of these are correct

A veterinarian technician would be responsible for which of the following?

all of these are correct

An example of the coursework required for a career in genetic counseling includes which of the following?

all of these are correct

An occupational health and safety specialist would be expected to perform which of the following job duties?

all of these are correct

Formal education and training requirements for physicians generally include:

all of these are correct

Genetic counselors perform the following duties as part of their job.

all of these are correct

Healthcare professionals display their understanding of the need for confidentiality in which of the following ways?

all of these are correct

Hearing impairment can take many forms. Which of the below are examples of those forms?

all of these are correct

Occupational therapists provide patients with adaptive equipment such as which of the following?

all of these are correct

Physical therapists may engage in professional activities such as which of the following?

all of these are correct

Recommended qualities for all athletic trainers consist of which of the following?

all of these are correct

Research shows that there may be a greater demand for exercise physiologists related to which of the following?

all of these are correct

Speech-language pathologists perform which of the following job duties?

all of these are correct

Students enrolled in a veterinary medicine program can expect to complete which of the following courses?

all of these are correct

The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certifies emergency medical service providers at which level?

all of these are correct

Which of the following best describes ethics?

all of these are correct

Which of the following conditions would an EMT need to be most prepared for based on their typical day at work?

all of these are correct

Radiation therapists work primarily in outpatient cancer treatment centers.

false

Registered nurses participate in the scientific investigation and treatment of abuse victims, violence, criminal activity, and traumatic accidents.

false

What is the minimum educational requirement for entry into medical school?

3 years of college

What does certification of a medical assistant indicate?

A medical assistant meets certain standards of competence

Who would file patients' medical records, complete insurance forms, and arrange for hospital admissions?

Administrative medical assistant

Technologists who use ultrasound to examine the heart chambers, valves, and vessels are referred to as which of the following?

Cardiac sonographers

Which of the following would prepare patients for examination and assist with medical histories and vital signs?

Clinical medical assistant

Aside from their job training, what other skills set would surgical technologists most likely need to have?

Conscientious, have manual dexterity, be emotionally stable

A veterinarian is expected to perform which of the following tasks?

Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries in animals

For the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), veterinarians do which of the following?

Monitor food borne illness, especially those transmitted through meat and dairy products

_____ may scan blood vessels to assess for abnormalities.

Neurosonographers

Which technologist administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients and then monitors the characteristics and functions of tissues in which the drug localizes?

Nuclear medicine technologists

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.

Completed by the cardiovascular technician, a basic electrocardiograph (EKG) requires which of the following?

The attachment of electrodes to the patient's chest

Which of the following refers to a written list of a profession's values and standards of conduct?

code of ethics

A master's degree in radiation therapy is usually required by most employers of radiation therapists.

false

Environmental and protection technicians typically supervise environmental specialists and evaluate their results.

false

Ethics are a separate set of values and morals requiring much study and skill to learn.

false

Job opportunities are expected to continue to grow for respiratory therapists with the vast majority of those openings in _________________.

hospitals

Who typically performs laboratory tests?

laboratory scientists

Advanced practice nurses include which of the following?

nurse-midwives, clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists

Many environmental scientists and specialists work for the government, ensuring that regulations are being followed?

true

Most entry-level veterinary technicians have a two-year associates degree from an AVMA accredited community college program in veterinary technology.

true

Phlebotomy certification typically includes education and experience requirements as well as successful completion of an examination, which may include demonstration of the ability to carry out the tasks of a phlebotomist—both venipuncture and skin puncture.

true

Placing the patient's welfare first and treating everyone with common courtesy are signs of a professional attitude.

true

Respiratory therapists are called upon to intervene when patients are critically ill and having breathing problems.

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

True or False? Community health workers advocate for the health needs of community members.

true

True or False? Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness and develop and implement strategies to improve the health of both individuals and communities.

true