EMS 401 Final Exam

Which of the following was the most important factor in the decline of mortality in the 20th century?

improvements in essential hygiene

Psychology is best defined by which of the following?

scientific approach to gathering, quantifying, analyzing, and interpreting data on why people act as they do

A new method currently being used to create prosthetics, orthopedic implants, and lab equipment, such as pipettes and minifuge rotors, is which of the following?

3D Printing

Formal education and training requirements for physicians generally include:

4 years of undergraduate school 4 years of medical school 3 to 8 years of internship and residency

Experienced registered dietitian nutritionists may advance to which of the following?

Become self-employed Management positions Become sales representatives

A language disorder is defined as all but which of the following?

Difficulty controlling speech production

The field of psychology offers a number of specializations. These include which of the following?

Engineering psychology Clinical psychology School and social psychology

Which of the following requirements ensured the same benefits for all Americans regardless of the source of insurance coverage?

Essential Health Benefits

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

All states are mandated by the federal government to require licensure of radiologic technologists.

False

Informed consent is not mandatory. Each hospital and/or health care provider makes their policy on whether or not to enact informed consent based on the individual person or procedure.

False

Medical transcriptionists work directly with physicians and do not need to be familiar with electronic health records.

False

Technologists and technicians wear badges that deflect radiation and minimize their exposure.

False

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law on January 2, 2001.

False

True or False? There are more private, for-profit hospitals than all other categories of hospitals.

False

Which specialty employs the largest numbers of physicians?

Family and general practitioner

What was the traditional method of reimbursement for health services before passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?

Fee-for-service

Which of the following industries paid out the highest median annual wage for dietitians and nutritionists in 2013?

Food and nutrition management

Which of the following job locations are applicable to clinical laboratory scientists and technicians?

Hospitals Physician's Orders Ambulatory Care Centers

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

Kinesiotherapists

Which of the examples below are of a bridge program to allow nurses to increase their level of education quickly?

LPN-to-BSN

Who typically performs laboratory tests?

Laboratory scientists

Nursing facility services are provided by Medicaid-certified nursing homes, which primarily provide which types of services?

Long Term Care

Pharmacists with interest and special talent can be engaged in highly specialized tasks such as which of the following?

Magazine editing Science reporting Advertising

Which of the following duties will a pharmacotherapist perform?

Making hospital rounds with physicians Monitoring pharmaceutical usage Talking with patients about medication usage

The current primary focus of nurses training is which of the below?

Managing chronic disease in community settings

Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for the Certified Genetic Counselor licensure examination?

Master's Degree

The most significant change in government healthcare financing was when Congress approved which of these health insurance programs with the passage of Title XVIII and Title XIX, respectively, of the Social Security Act of 1965?

Medicaid

Which of these government-funded programs is intended to provide individual healthcare for people with low incomes and who are uninsured?

Medicaid

In 2014, a total of 23% of the federal budget was spent on Medicaid and which of the following?

Medicare

Which of the following industries paid out nearly $60,000 in median annual wages for dietitian and nutrition services in 2013?

Outpatient/ambulatory care

Which of the following would be a first-responder to an emergency situation?

Paramedic EMT Firefighter

A Federal requirement designed to ensure that individuals are not inappropriately placed in a nursing home for long term care is which of the following?

Preadmission screening and resident review

What does the clinical scientist do with the results after testing and examining a specimen?

Relay the results to the physician

Which of the following is considered to be a benefit of massage therapy?

Relieves stress Alleviates back pain Improves circulation

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 diagnosis-related groups system determines the amount for which Medicare or other insurance programs will reimburse the healthcare provider.

True

The second largest business in the United States is hospitals.

True

There have been more than 1,300 federally funded health centers in 9,000 service sites that provide care to nearly 23 million patients.

True

True or False? Direct healthcare services provided by the federal government are limited to the Department of Defense, the U.S. Veterans Administration, Medicare, Medicaid and Indian Health Services

True

In 2014, what percentage of pharmacists worked in a retail setting within the community?

61%

Females account for what percentage of the healthcare workers?

80%

Identify which component would be considered "outside" of a massage therapist's scope of practice.

Skeletal manipulation Range of motion Improving Joint Mobility

A nursing home which provides the level of care closest to hospital care is called a(n):]

Skilled Nursing Facility

All states require dental assistants to complete a minimum of which of the following?

States have varying requirements

True or False? Preventive health care will play an important role in achieving health care through recently expanded, federally funded primary care clinics, and public health clinics funded by city and state governments.

True

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

True

When performing patient assessments, respiratory therapists can make adjustments to treatment options without a physician's order.

True

Treatment of chronic conditions in the elderly accounts for what portion of the total healthcare costs in the United States?

Two-thirds

What was the indicator of health care cost that was described as charity care?

Uncompensated Care

How many years does the PharmD program generally take to complete?

4 years

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is part of the U.S. Department of Labor, the median hourly wage for phlebotomist in 2014 was:

$14.74 per hour.

What is the median hourly wage of EMTs and paramedics based on the 2014 statistics?

$15.20

If an individual was enrolled in the platinum level plan during the first year of the ACA, what percentage of health care costs would that individual be responsible for compared to what the insurance would cover?

10%

Which of these refers to the variety of technologies that provide healthcare practitioners with diagnostic and treatment recommendations?

A clinical decision support system (CDSS)

Which specific sonographer would help diagnose and treat conditions primarily involving the gallbladder, bile ducts, kidneys, liver, and pancreas?

Abdominal sonographers

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

How many states in the United States require optometrists to be licensed?

All States

Which of the following are components for improving the health of all Americans?

All of the above: Disseminating accurate health information Gaining an understanding of the healthcare needs Data collection and documenting trends in risk factors

Which of the following groups of people are eligible for Medicare?

Any adult with end-stage renal disease

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

Assess and treat swallowing disorders Diagnose language disorders Treat and help prevent communication disorders

Which of the following professional roles focuses on improving athletic performance or treating muscle or bone injuries?

Athletic trainers

Prior to 2015, what was the minimum requirement for athletic trainers?

Bachelor's Degree

What is the most common entry-level degree necessary for social workers?

Bachelor's Degree

It is highly likely that all first responders would need to have what type of training?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Which of the following are examples of government funded health insurance programs?

Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicaid, and Medicare

The most important of future disabilities will be which of the following?

Chronic Diseases

Which of the following will be the most important disability associated with our aging population?

Chronic Diseases

Physical therapist education programs include which of the following?

Clinically-based courses Behavioral science courses Foundational science courses

The majority of hospitals in the United States are which type?

Community Hospitals

Which of the following is required for a massage therapist to become board certified?

Complete additional hours of education with hands-on experience Complete cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification (CPR) Pass the Board Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)

Which of the following work environments would be appropriate for registered dietitian nutritionists? A) Hospitals B) Nursing care facility C) Private practice D) All of these are correct.

D) All of these are correct

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.

What is the name of the act that introduced the meaningful use program that makes physicians and hospitals eligible to receive incentive payments for using Electronic Health Records?

HITECH Act

The aging of our population has important implications on what topics?

Health Care, Human Services System, Public Health

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 is not one of the ways that access to health care was expanded?

Including pre-existing medical conditions on persons older than 75 years of age

Which of the following has increased the prevalence of chronic and degenerative diseases?

Increased number of elderly

Which of these government-funded programs is intended to provide individual healthcare services for the elderly population?

Medicare

What factors have contributed to a greater use of prescription drug use?

Medicare Part D

During a cardiac catheterization procedure, the cardiovascular technologist is responsible for which of the following?

Monitoring the patient for signs of arrhythmia

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 the following pharmacists determine and prepare medications needed for nutrition?

Nutrition support pharmacist

Typical job duties of an occupational therapy aide would include which of the following?

Scheduling appointments and answering the phone Restocking or ordering needed supplies Prepare materials and assemble equipment

Public health at the city and state level now include some important functions such as which of the following?

Setting standards for automobile safety devices, licensing and accrediting health professionals, supervising the quality of medical payment programs

Which of the following is the goal of physical therapy?

To improve how an individual functions at work and at home

o 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.

Which group developed the first private hospital insurance plan in 1929?

Teachers

The use of electronic communications and information technologies to provide or support clinical care at a distance is known as which of the following?

Telemedicine

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

Which of these statements best describes "fee for service"?

The provider is financially rewarded for volume

What is the basic level of education required for a dental laboratory technician?

There is no set level of education required.

A medical transcriptionist working in an outpatient center would most likely make a higher annual salary when compared to working in an office setting.

True

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the best "vaccine" against common diseases is frequent doctor visits and a strict medication regiment.

True

All states, with the exception of Florida, require that respiratory therapists be licensed.

True

Although most infectious diseases are now prevented with vaccines and improved methods of infection control, new organisms continue to appear from mutations and transmission from wild animals or insects to domesticated animals and sometimes to humans.

True

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

Assistant administrators direct activities in clinical areas such as nursing, surgery, therapy, and in non-clinical areas such as information technology and health information management.

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

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

Greater access to health care increased demand for providers (physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers), hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home-care services.

True

HHS (Health and Human Services) is responsible for Medicare, Medicaid, public health, biomedical research, food and drug safety, disease control and prevention, Indian health, and mental health services.

True

Health information technicians are only eligible to sit for the AHIMA examination if they graduate from a 2-year associate program accredited by CAHIM.

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

In a hospital setting, medical librarians often provide information to patients as well as nurses and physicians.

True

In a large community hospital, the healthcare administrator is responsible for day-to-day management of the service units.

True

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) both use nonionizing radio frequencies to generate image contrast.

True

Many clinical managers are directly accountable to a board of trustees who determine specific unit policies and objectives for their departments.

True

Medical librarians are expected to have organization and communication skills as well as access to information.

True

Radiologic technologists and technicians perform testing such as computed tomography and mammography.

True

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

True

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

Respiratory therapists use ventilators to deliver pressurized oxygen into the patients' lungs.

True

The CDC monitors air and water quality and provides support in emergencies, such as during severe weather conditions that impact health and safety.

True

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

While performing their job duties, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) typically work in what type of setting?

Variable

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

Which of the following are two main factors associated with the increased prevalence of chronic and degenerative diseases?

longevity and increased number in elderly

What percentage of the federal health spending goes to the hospitals as reimbursement for patients who are enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid?

60%

n 2015, Medicaid provided coverage to how many Americans, which makes it the nation's largest public health insurance program?

1 in 5

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

In what year did the first Baby Boomers turn 65?

2011

What is the expected percentage of increase in jobs from 2014 to 2024?

29%

Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for entry into Medical School?

3 years of college

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)

Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for the Certified Health Education Specialist examination?

Bachelor's degree

Which of the following complex types of testing is performed by clinical laboratory scientists?

Biological Chemical Bacteriological

Many employers prefer applicants who are certified. Which of the following is a recognized professional association capable of offering certification?

Board Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry of American Association of Bioanalysts American Medical Technologists

The cost of health insurance premiums during the first year of the ACA varied within states and across the United States. Which of the following describes the different types of plans that were offered?

Bronze, silver, gold, and platinum levels

How does Congress play a key role in health affairs?

By making laws, by investigating work committees, by allocating funds

In order to maintain a registered dietitian nutritionist status, a person must do which of the following?

Complete at least 75 credit hours of continuing education every 5 years

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

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 (EMT)

In order to perform advanced airway management, paramedics must be trained in which of the following?

Endotracheal intubation procedures

Which of the following best describes ethics?

Formal study of moral choices making judgements between right and wrong listening to one's conscience

The OAT (Optometry Admission Test) consists of which of the following?

Four Tests

A clinical registered dietitian nutritionist can become board certified in which of the following specialty areas?

Gerontological nutrition (GSG) Pediatric nutrition (CSP) Oncology nutrition (CSO)

One of the most important ways of improving the delivery of patient care and producing optimum outcomes is through the use of which of the following?

Health IT

Exercise and aerobic classes offered by city recreation departments would be categorized under which healthcare service?

Health Promotion Services

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?

Healthcare

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

First responders are at risk of which of the following while performing their job duties?

Hearing Loss Back Injury Exposure to disease

Speech, language, and swallowing difficulties can result from a variety of causes, including which of the following?

Hearing loss Emotional problems Brain injury

The leading causes of death in those age 65 and older are cancer and which of the following?

Heart Disease

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 those with substance abuse problems. Social problems such as inadequate housing

Which area of specialty earned the highest salary in 2014?

Hospitalists

As a group, what are the best-known and largest single employers of health workers?

Hospitals

Which of the following is projected to remain the principal employer of diagnostic medical sonographers?

Hospitals

Which of the following work environments expect to continue to employ a large number of registered dietitian nutritionists?

Hospitals

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

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.

Which of the following is a direct health service provided by the federal government?

Indian Health Service, Tricare by Department of Defense, Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs

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 Assist patients and families to make healthcare decisions based on risks for genetic disorders.

What type of X-ray machine includes pieces of high-resolution fixed X-ray equipment that allow physicians to diagnose and perform surgery in a minimally invasive manner?

Interventional

Technologists must adhere to safety standards when preparing radiopharmaceuticals to help do which of the following?

Keep radiation exposure as low as possible

Community health educators often educate which of the following groups with information related to the importance of funding health program

Legislators

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 professions uses touch to manipulate the soft-tissues—muscles, tendons, and connective tissue?

Massage Therapists

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

Research Education Consultation

Non-medical facilities that provide a rooms or apartments, meals, housekeeping, medication management, assistance with ADLs as needed, and recreational activities are known as which of the following?

Residential Care Communities/Assisted Living Facilities

A speech disorder can be any of the following except:

People who speak a different language

Physical therapists treat a variety of patients with different types of problems. Their patients may include which of the following?

People with head injuries Accident victims People with heart disease

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 was not an issue when the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was launched?

Preventative services were not available to those that were previously diagnosed with cancer and high blood pressure

Which of the following are examples of service categories within the healthcare industry?

Preventive Services, Therapeutic Services, and Diagnostic Services

Which of the following best describes the method of funding for health care in the United States?

Private payers and public programs

Besides drug therapy, what other courses are offered to students at colleges of pharmacy?

Professional Ethics Concepts of Public Health Medication Distribution Systems

Which of the following statements about occupational therapists is not true?

They prescribe medications to help patients deal with disabilities.

Consultant dietitians work under contract in which of the following environments?

They work for wellness programs They work for sports teams They work for healthcare facilities

What is the function of the National Institutes of Health?

To develop wellness programs in public and private schools