HS 101: Midterm

Applicants to occupational therapy assistant programs can improve their chances of admission by doing which of the following?

1. Volunteering in nursing care facilities2. Taking high school courses in biology and health3. Volunteering in occupational therapy offices

Which health professional uses rehabilitative exercises, reconditioning, and physical education to treat patients who have problems moving in any way?

Kinesiotherapists

Which of the following is most likely resulting in the increased demand for occupation therapy services:

Large baby boom generation entering the prime age for heart attacks and strokes

A language disorder is defined as all but which of the following? A. Difficulty controlling speech production B. Inability to use the correct speech sounds C. Proper use of words D. Proper use of the meanings of words

A.

Admission to Doctor of Podiatry (DPM) programs usually requires taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), the same exam required for medical students. A. True B. False

A.

Athletic trainers can also be referred to as fitness or personal trainers. A. True B. False

A.

Most accredited dental technician programs take 2 years to complete and lead to an associate's degree. A. True B. False

A.

Public health at the city and state level now include some important functions such as which of the following? A. All these are correct. B. Supervising the quality of medical payment programs C. Setting standards for automobile safety devices D. Licensing and accrediting health professionals

A.

Which of the following are two main factors associated with the increased prevalence of chronic and degenerative diseases? A. Longevity and increased number of elderly B. Better hospitals and physicians C. Increased access to health care and lower costs D. Antibiotics and vaccines

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. There are no licensing requirements for assistants or aides in the area of physical therapy. C. Physical therapy assistants and physical therapy aides are one in the same. Each state chooses how to title this job. D. No physical therapy assistant jobs exist.

A.

In a mental health setting, occupational therapists treat individuals with which of the following problems?

Alcoholism; depression; and eating disorders

Formal training for podiatrists is much shorter than that of physicians and surgeons. A. True B. False

B.

Prior to 2015, what was the minimum requirement for athletic trainers? A. Associate degree B. Master's degree C. High school diploma D. Bachelor's degree

B.

What factors have contributed to a greater use of prescription drug use? A. Implementation of the World Health Organization B. Medicare Part D C. Reduced use of prescription drugs D. A combined vaccine series

B.

What is the name of the program supported by the CMS that provides comprehensive preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services so that older individuals with chronic care needs can continue living in the community. A. Medicare B. PACE C. Medicaid D. Pacer

B.

Which of the following industries provided the highest annual earnings for occupational therapists? A. General medical and surgical hospitals B. Home healthcare services C. Elementary and secondary schools D. Nursing care facilities

B.

The majority of hospitals in the United States are which type? A. Federal government hospitals B. Non-federal long-term care hospitals C. Community hospitals D. Non-federal psychiatric hospitals

C.

Research shows that there may be a greater demand for exercise physiologists related to which of the following? A. Greater emphasis on preventative health B. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act C. Available health insurance coverage for exercise D. All of these are correct.

D.

What is the projected rate of employment growth for a physician assistant from 2012 to 2022? A. 25% B. 60% C. 45% D. 30%

D.

Which of the examples below are of a bridge program to allow nurses to increase their level of education quickly? A. LPN-to-BSN B. ADN-to-MSN C. ADN-to-BSN D. All of these are correct.

D.

Audiologists are only regulated by licensure in 42 states.

False

The Council on Academic Excellence in Hearing (CAEH) is an entity of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) that accredits education programs in audiology.

False

True or False The Council on Academic Excellence in Hearing (CAEH) is an entity of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) that accredits education programs in audiology

False

What is the name of the accrediting body for medical education programs? A. American Medical Association (AMA) B. Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) C. Middle States Association (MSA) D. Physician Accrediting Services (PAS)

Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is the accrediting body for MD medical education programs. B.

Due to the aging population and greater numbers of Americans having health insurance as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the demand for physicians is projected to change in which of the following ways by the year 2020? A. Exceed supply B. Meet population needs C. Level out D. Decrease

The demand for physicians is projected to exceed supply by 2020 because of the aging population and greater numbers of Americans having health insurance as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). A.

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