HS tests
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%
according to the U.S. bureau of labor statistics, how many of the 20 fastest growing occupations are health care related
13
treatment of chronic conditions in the elderly accounts for what portion of the total healthcare costs in the United States
2/3
in what year was the ACA signed into law
2010
in what year did the baby boomers turn 65
2011
what is the course for this class?
2335
under what age are children still covered by parents health insurance policy
26
which of the following is the minimum requirements to be eligible for entry into medical school
3 years of college
how many years does the PharmD program generally take to complete?
4 years
which is the following is not a traditional path to becoming an RN
BSN, ADN, Dipolma
which of the following provides anesthesia prior to and druing surgery
CRNA
what is the name of the agency that accredits postsecondary physical therapy assistant programs?
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education CAPTE
the bureau of labor statistics classifies healthcare into three broad catergories
Heathcare support occupations, heathcare practitioners and technical occupations, community and social service occupation and personal care and service occupations
which of the examples below are of a bridge
LPN- BSN ADN-MSN ADN-BSN
which of the following exams are required for entry into medical school
MCAT
in 2014 a total of 23% of the federal budget was spent on medicaid and which of the following
Medicare
which of these gov funded programs is intended to provide individual healthcare services for the elderly population
Medicare
which of the following are examples of gov funded health insurance programs
Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP
which of the following is the licensure exam nurses
NCLEX
which exercise physiology credential is offered for those with a masters degree in exercise physiology
RCEP
True or False: Behavior analysts have recently seen an increase in recognition in relation to the high number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
True
Ture or False: The CEO provides overall management direction, but is also concerned with community outreach, planning, policy-making, and response to government agencies and regulations
True
true or false :Health service managers are employable in areas such as outpatient clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and dentist offices
True
psychology is best defined by which of the following?
a scientific approach to gathering, quantifying, analyzing, and interpreting data on why they do
which of the following statements regarding PTAs and PT aides is true?
aides usually learn skills on the job, while physical assistants have an associates degree
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
which of the following is not an example of a healthcare support occupation
audiologists
Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for the CHES examination?
bachelors
what is the most common entry-level degree necessary for social workers?
bachelors
states conduct annual telephone surveys of residents as part of this evaluation to pinpoint behavior that increase risk for chronic disease including diet, physical activity, smoking, and drug and alcohol use
behavioral risk factor surveillance system
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
social workers may be employed in a variety of settings, including which of the following?
child welfare agencies, college and universities, hospitals
the most important of future disabilities will be which of the following
chronic disease
the field of psychology offers a number of specializations
clinical, engineering, school and social, rehab psychology
Physical therapist education programs include which of the following?
clinically based, behavioral, and foundational science courses
which type of skill involved decision making, abstract reasoning, and problem solving
cognitive skills
which form if nurse monitors or that's patients with serious injury or illness in a hospital ICU
critical care nurse
A speech disorder is
difficulty maintaining speech rhythm, controlling voice production, difficulty producing speech sounds
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
which of the following requirement ensured the same benefits for all Americans regardless of the source of insurance coverage
essential health benefits
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
which specialty employs the largest numbers of physicians
family an general practitioner
which of the following best describes ethics
formal study of moral choices, making judgements between right and wrong and listening to ones conscious
what are the two types of healthcare teams
functional and patient centered
which is in an area on which health personnel will need to develop a broader understanding and competence in the coming years
geriatric
which of the following areas employs the largest number of health educators
governments
physical therapist treat a variety of patients with different types of problems. Their patients may include which of the following?
head injuries, accidents, back pain, heart diseases
which of the following industries was one of the largest in 2013
healthcare
speech, language, and swallowing difficulties and can result from a variety of causes including
hearing loss, emotional problems, brain injury
the leading cause of death in those age 65+ are cancer and
heart disease
social workers assist people by helping in many ways. Which of the below are examples of ways they help others
helping them cope or solve issues with family and dealing with relationships, facing disabilities, substance abuse problems
what type of program is operated on the principle that the elderly have special needs that hospital personnel are too busy to take care of
hospice
which area of speciality earned the highest salary in 2014
hospitalist
which of the following work environments expect to continue to employ large number of registered dietitian nutritionists
hospitals
which of the following work environments would be appropriate for registered dietitian nutritionists
hospitals, nursing homes, private practice
which of the following is the most important factor in the decline of mortality in the 20th century
improvement of essential Hygiene
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 a way that health care was expanded
including pre-existing medical conditions on persons older than 75 years old
which of the following has increased the prevalence if chronic and degenerative disease
increased number of elderly
Genetic counselors perform the following duties as part of their job
interpret lab results, communicate finding to physicians and patients, and assist patients and families to make healthcare decisions based on risk
which health professional uses rehabilitative exercises, reconditioning, and physical education to treat patients who have problems moving in any way?
kinesiotherapists
Community health educators often educate which of the following groups with information related to the importance of funding health programs
legislators
public health at the city and state level now include some important functions such as
licensing and accrediting health professionals, setting standards for automobile safety devices, supervising the quality of medical payment programs
nursing facitlies are provided by Medicaid certified nursing homes which primarily provide which type of services
long term care
pharmacists with interest and special talent can be engaged in highly specialized tasks such as
magazine editing, science reporting, advertising
Which of the following duties will a pharmacotherapists preform?
making hospitals rounds with the physicians, talking with patients about medications, monitoring pharmaceutical use
the current primary focus of nurses trianing is which of the below
managing chronic disease in communication settings
some of the qualifications a dental lab tech needs to preform their job duties include which of the following
manual dexterity, good vision, an artistic aptitude for detailed work
Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for the certified genetic counselor licensure examination
masters degree
which of these government funded programs is intended to provide individual healthcare for people with low income and who are uninsured
medicaid
refers to the language used int he health professions
medical terminology
PAs are considered
middle level health workers
someone failing to do something that a reasonably prudent person would do
negligence
which nursing profession serves as primary and specialty care provider
nurse practitioner
which of the following pharmacists determine and prepare medications needed for nutrition
nutrition support pharmacists
which of the following professions provided medical treatment of the feet
podiatrist
a federal requirement designed to ensure that individuals are not inappropriately placed in nursing home for long term care is which of the following
preadmission screening and resident review
the emphasis in public health is on ____ in contrast to medical care which emphasizes____
prevention and treatment
which of the following are examples of service catergories within the healthcare industry
preventive, therapeutic, and diagnostic
A language disorder is
proper use of words, proper use of the meanings of words, inability to use the correct speech sounds
which of the following did not occur as a result of ACA
reduced demand for routine care
what is the first step in gaining eligibility and enrolling in the federally facilitated marketplace
register with healthcare.gov
physical therapists may engage in professional activities such as which of the following?
research, consultation, administration, education
non medical facilities that provide a room or apartment meals housekeeping medication management assistance with ADLs as needed and recreational activities are known as
residential care communities or assisted living facitlies
Typical job duties of an occupational therapy aide would include which of the following
scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies, prepare materials and assemble equipment
which of the following nursing facilities services are medicaid certified
skilled nursing
a nursing home that provided the care closest to hospital care
skilled nursing facility
all states require dental assistants to complete a minimum of which of the following
states have varying requirements
which of the following is not an example of health IT
telemedicine
which of these statements best describes fee for service
the provider is financially rewarded for volume
the demand for skilled nurses is at an all time high. which of the reasons below is not one of the top three reason for this reason for this increase and demand
their is a nationwide shortage of physicians
which of the following statements about occupation therapists is not true
they do not prescribe medications to help patients deal with disabilities
which of the following is the goal of physical therapy
to improve how an individual functions at work and at home
what is the function of the national institute of health
to support and conduct biomedical and behavioral research in the United States and abroad
what was the indicator of health care cost that was described as charity care
uncompensated care
applicants to occupational therapy assistant programs can improve their chances of admission by doing which of the following?
volunteering in nursing care facilitates, taking high school courses in biology and health, volunteering in occupational therapy offices
consultant dietitians work under contract in which of the following environments
wellness programs, sports teams, healthcare facilities
job opportunities for PAs will be best in states that offer which it the following to PAs
wider scope of practice
which statement below best describes the field of mental health professionals
working with patients to prevent, diagnose, and treat mental disorders