Health Professions
What were the approximate average annual wages of salaried general dentists in 2014?
$170,110 per year
Which of the following is the licensure examination that tests pharmacy skills and knowledge and is required by all states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia?
North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX)
T or F: Employment of pharmacy technicians and aides is expected to decrease by 50% from 2014 to 2024.
false
T or F: Most training programs for LPNs last about 2 years and are offered by vocational or technical schools, or community or junior colleges.
false
T or F: Optometrists are qualified to perform eye surgery.
false
T or F: Optometrists are qualified to treat some other diseases that are considered "systemic," such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
false
T or F: Pharmacy technicians are responsible for measuring medications, affixing prescription labels, and educating side effects of medications.
false
T or F: Physicians and surgeons earn less than people in most other occupations.
false
T or F: Podiatrists are not required to be licensed in all states as long as they graduated from an accredited school of podiatry medicine.
false
T or F: Radiation therapists work primarily in outpatient cancer treatment centers.
false
T or F: Resubmitting previously earned credits is a form of continuing education.
false
In 2014, what percentage of pharmacists worked in a retail setting within the community?
61%
We are more likely to see what level of EMTs and paramedics in rural communities and small towns?
Volunteer
T or F: A career in health care will require you to complete at least four to six years of college and/or training.
false
T or F: A dental hygienist can practice anywhere in the United States with a single license.
false
T or F: A licensed dentist is not permitted to administer anesthetics.
false
T or F: A master's degree in radiation therapy is usually required by most employers of radiation therapists.
false
T or F: All dispensing opticians must complete a degree program to enter the job market.
false
T or F: All states are mandated by the federal government to require licensure of radiologic technologists.
false
T or F: Beginning in 2014, physician assistants no longer need to take a recertification examination or complete an alternative program combining learning experiences or a take home examination every 10 years.
false
T or F: Chemo and radiation therapy are always used in conjunction when treating cancer.
false
T or F: Dispensing opticians are also called optometrists.
false
T or F: High pay and reasonable workloads cause many workers to stay in this occupation, creating few opportunities for new workers entering the field.
false
T or F: In 40 states and the District of Columbia, physician assistants may prescribe medications.
false
T or F: In acute care facilities, respiratory therapists are only responsible for working in intensive care units and caring for critically ill patients.
false
T or F: In general, salaries are lower for healthcare practitioners and technical occupations that also require less education.
false
T or F: In order for an individual to work in any field of healthcare they must be very knowledgeable in both science and math.
false
T or F: In order to obtain a license, pharmacists must earn a Master's degree of Medication Administration from a college of pharmacy and pass several examinations.
false
T or F: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) both use nonionizing radio frequencies to generate image contrast.
false
T or F: Most states allow dental assistants to perform any duties assigned to them by the dentist they are working with.
false
Which of the following groups account for nearly half of all healthcare occupations?
females
Most full-time dentists work how many hours per week?
35 to 40
How many years does the PharmD program generally take to complete?
4
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
Which of the following best describes ethics?
All of these are correct.
Which of the following first-responders are more likely to provide basic life support to someone who is having a medical emergency?
Emergency medical technician
The field of psychology offers a number of specializations. These include which of the following?
Engineering psychology Clinical psychology Rehabilitation psychology School and social psychology
Paramedics determine how to provide treatment to an injured patient based on which of the following?
Established medical protocols and guidelines
Which specialty employs the largest numbers of physicians?
Family and general practitioner
Which of the examples below are of a bridge program to allow nurses to increase their level of education quickly?
LPN-to-BSN
What is the name of the accrediting body for medical education programs?
Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)
The chief administrator of a group practice is responsible for which of the following?
Maintaining its competitive position Providing overall management direction Negotiating contracts
What is the standard credential for most health service managers?
Master's degree in public health
A health service manager would be responsible for which of the following?
Organizing the delivery of health care Planning the delivery of health care Coordinating the delivery of health care
Which of the following levels of administration are found in hospitals and other large facilities?
Specialized staff Internal management Executive
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.
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
Some of the reasons the job market is very good for the new optometrist include which of the following?
There are increasing vision care needs in the growing and aging population.
How many states in the United States require optometrists to be licensed?
all states
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) requires personnel who perform highly complex tests to have at least which of the following?
associate's degree
Which of the following refers to a written list of a profession's values and standards of conduct?
code of ethics
It is important for counselors to have which of the following qualities?
compassion interpersonal skills understanding patience
T or F: School psychologists often observe children in the classroom and at play and advise school administrators as to what grade level the child should be assigned to during the next school year.
false
T or F: Technologists and technicians wear badges that deflect radiation and minimize their exposure.
false
T or F: The Human Service Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP) certification was designed for those who work specifically with disabled individuals.
false
T or F: The minimum educational requirement for a respiratory therapist is a master's degree in respiratory care.
false
Who typically performs laboratory tests?
laboratory scientists
T or F: Clinical nurse specialists provide direct patient care to a certain population of people and/or within a specific medical or surgical specialty and usually require a master's degree.
true
While performing their job duties, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) typically work in what type of setting?
variable
How many hours of continuing medical education must a physician assistant (PA) complete every two years?
100
The employment of dentists is projected to grow by what percentage through 2024?
18%
Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for entry into Medical School?
3 years
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
Healthcare professionals display their understanding of the need for confidentiality in which of the following ways?
All of these are correct.
ADHA is the acronym for which of the following?
American Dental Hygienists Association
A dental hygienist performs which of the following duties?
Applying cavity-preventative agents Cleaning teeth Take and develop dental X-rays
First responders are at risk of which of the following while performing their job duties?
Back injury, exposure of disease, hearing loss
Many employers prefer applicants who are certified. Which of the following is a recognized professional association capable of offering certification?
Board of Registry of American Association of Bioanalysts Board Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) American Medical Technologists
It is highly likely that all first responders would need to have what type of training?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Which of the following complex types of testing is performed by clinical laboratory scientists?
Chemical, Biological, Bacteriological
Social workers may be employed in a variety of settings, including which of the following?
Colleges and universities Child welfare agencies Hospitals
Besides drug therapy, what other courses are offered to students at colleges of pharmacy?
Concepts of public health Professional ethics Medication distribution systems
Which of the following degrees must a person have in order to practice podiatry?
DPM
Which of the following use phlebotomists to perform blood draws?
Diagnostic laboratories Blood donor centers Hospitals
What are the two types of physicians?
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and Medical Doctor (MD)
Which of the following psychologists most likely deals with the special mental health problems faced by the elderly?
Geropsychologists
The Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies healthcare into three broad categories. Which category requires the highest degree of education?
Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations
Social workers assist people by helping in many ways. Which of the below are examples of ways they help others?
Helping people who are facing disability. Helping them cope or solve issues with family and dealing with relationships. Helping those with substance abuse problems.
Which area of specialty earned the highest salary in 2014?
Hospitalist
Which of the following job locations are applicable to clinical laboratory scientists and technicians?
Hospitals Physician offices Diagnostic laboratories ambulatory centers
The aging of our population has important implications on what topics?
Human service systems Public health Health care
Which of the following are not factors that will continue to spur demand for pharmacists throughout the 2024 projection period?
Increased number of hospitals and clinics
Pharmacists with interest and special talent can be engaged in highly specialized tasks such as which of the following?
Science reporting Magazine editing Advertising
Which of the following pharmacists determine and prepare medications needed for nutrition?
Nutrition support pharmacist
In 2014, which industry provided radiologic technologists with the lowest annual salary?
Offices of physicians
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certifies emergency medical service providers at which level?
Paramedic, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician
For a patient suspected of having a heart problem, paramedics would most likely do which of the following?
Perform and interpret electrocardiograms
Which of the following conditions would an EMT need to be most prepared for based on their typical day at work?
Prepared for heavy lifting, extreme heat or cold, exposure to diseases
Which of the following responsibilities is important for the chief administrator?
Recovery of adequate revenue Institutional planning Making daily management decisions
Which of the following positions generally receives prescription requests, counts tablets, and labels bottles?
pharmacy technicians
T or F: A dental laboratory technician needs to have good vision, good dexterity, and an eye for detail.
true
T or F: 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
T or F: Admission to Doctor of Podiatry (DPM) programs usually requires taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), the same exam required for medical students.
true
T or F: After arriving on a scene, paramedics provide treatment and care under the medical direction of physicians.
true
T or F: All states require a license for any substance abuse or behavioral disorder counselor who wishes to work in a private setting.
true
T or F: Although requirements vary by state, all states require physicians to be licensed.
true
T or F: An arterial blood sample is drawn when a respiratory therapist needs to analyze the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the patient.
true
T or F: As distinguished from psychiatry, which is a branch of medicine, psychology is a nonmedical science.
true
T or F: Because doctor and other healthcare professionals require blood work for analysis and diagnosis, demand for phlebotomists will remain high.
true
T or F: CT Technologist is a radiologic technologist that specializes in CT.
true
T or F: Clinical laboratory tests play a role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
true
T or F: Dentists may also perform surgery on a patient's teeth and/or supporting bone structure.
true
T or F: Despite no national training standard for pharmacy technicians, employers favor applicants who have completed a formal training program.
true
T or F: Employment for social workers is expected to grow 19% from 2012 to 2022, faster than average for all occupations. Employment growth will be driven by increased demand for health care and social services, but it will vary by specialty.
true
T or F: Employment opportunities for substance abuse and behavior disorder counselors is expected to increase by 2024.
true
T or F: Experimental or research psychologists study the behavior of both human beings and animals.
true
T or F: Formal training for podiatrists is similar to that of physicians and surgeons with 4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of podiatry school, and 1 year of residency.
true
T or F: 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
T or F: Home health care is expected to grow 60%, which is faster than any other healthcare industry, in the next decade.
true
T or F: In 2014, only about 17% of all LPNs and LVNs worked in hospitals.
true
T or F: Licensing refers to a right conferred by a governmental body to practice an occupation or provide a service.
true
T or F: Many social and human service assistants work for nonprofit organizations, private for-profit social service agencies, and the state and local government.
true
T or F: Median annual wages of dental hygienists were about $70,000 in May 2014.
true
T or F: One of the main tools of physicians treating patients is medication.
true
T or F: Pharmacy residencies are postgraduate training programs in pharmacy practice and usually require the completion of a research project.
true
T or F: 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
T or F: Radiologic technologists and technicians perform testing such as computed tomography and mammography.
true
T or F: Respiratory therapists are also known as respiratory care practitioners.
true
T or F: Respiratory therapists are called upon to intervene when patients are critically ill and having breathing problems.
true
T or F: Respiratory therapists evaluate patients' lung capacities by having them breathe into an instrument that measures the volume and flow of oxygen during inhalation and exhalation.
true
T or F: Respiratory therapists may use oxygen mixtures, chest physiotherapy, and aerosol medication to treat patients who are suffering with respiratory problems.
true
T or F: Respiratory therapists use ventilators to deliver pressurized oxygen into the patients' lungs.
true
T or F: Respiratory therapists who complete home visits help to facilitate the use of ventilators for patients in their own homes.
true
T or F: Respiratory therapy technicians prepare and test equipment before procedures.
true
T or F: Social and human service assistants have many job titles such as clinical social work aide and family service assistant.
true
T or F: Substance abuse counselors are also called addiction counselors.
true
T or F: The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) offers advanced practice specialty credentials to members of the NASW based on their area of practice and experience.
true
T or F: The level of education completed often determines job responsibilities. Those with a high school diploma are likely to do lower level work, such as helping clients fill out paperwork. However, assistants with some college education may coordinate program activities or manage a group home.
true
T or F: The minimum requirement for most entry-level social worker positions is a bachelor's degree in social work (BSW).
true
T or F: 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
T or F: When performing fluoroscopies, radiologic technologists prepare solutions for the patient to drink.
true
Tor F: Job prospects for dental hygienists are expected to be favorable in most areas.
true