Deck 14: Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

Question 1

The Internet is a good source of reliable information to help health care professionals keep up to date.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The annual meetings of __________ organizations often offer a variety of workshops at which attendees can earn CEUs.

Answer 2

professional

Question 3

Which statement is true about professional networking?

A) It is only a good idea if you have the time.
B) It is a good way to share information and develop professionally.
C) It is a technique to use only when looking for a job.
D) You should only network with people with whom you work.

Answer 3

It is a good way to share information and develop professionally.

Question 4

Popular magazines, such as Time , often contain articles about health care topics.

Question 5

Which statement best describes the concept of lifelong learning?

A) Studies that lead to a certificate, diploma, or degree
B) Formal classes taken at colleges and adult learning centers
C) Professional workshops taken to keep up to date in one's field
D) All purposeful learning activities

Question 6

It is really a waste of time to participate in learning activities that do not earn CEUs.

Question 7

As health care has become more specialized, the health care professionals in various occupations are being required to perform fewer duties outside their specific job titles.

Question 8

The increase in medical specialization has led to the need for all health care professionals to:

A) pursue higher levels of education.
B) work responsibly with less supervision.
C) increase their level of technical skills.
D) fully develop their teamwork skills.

Question 9

Moving up the career ladder usually requires getting additional education in one's occupational area.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a good criterion for choosing a way to earn continuing education credits?

A) Enhances the skills necessary for your job
B) Material is easy and requires little effort
C) Helps you attain future career goals
D) Addresses a personal weakness

Question 11

Government websites tend to have reliable information about health and medicine.

Question 12

Completion of formal education marks only the beginning of the learning necessary for health care professionals to be competent.

Question 13

Who should health care professionals check with regarding acceptance of CEUs they plan to earn?

A) The certifying organization that requires the units
B) Their employer
C) The school from which they graduated
D) The organization offering the units

Question 14

If you forget to sign in when attending a workshop, this can prevent you from earning the continuing education units that it offers.

Question 15

CEUs are best described as:

A) courses taken to secure an entry-level position.
B) courses taken to earn an advanced degree.
C) credits earned to add to professional knowledge.
D) workshops taken to earn a promotion.

Question 16

It is recommended that most health care professionals study on their own when participating in continuing education activities.

Question 17

Health care professionals who provide direct patient care do not need to know anything about billing and health insurance.

Question 18

Observing others at work and asking questions are examples of self-directed learning.

Question 19

Statistics about populations, such as the growing percentage of older adults, is called ____________________.

Question 20

Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of ________, is affecting increasing numbers of older patients.

Question 21

Many patients today are becoming more interested in _______________ medicine practices, such as acupuncture and meditation, which are now used along with traditional Western medicine.

Question 22

A/An ______ is a combination coach, advisor, and role model who can provide you with information and encouragement as you start your career.

Question 23

All health care professionals who work with patients must know about standard _______  because of the possibility of contacting bloodborne infections.

Question 24

One of the reasons that patient education has become extremely important is that __________ stays have become much shorter than in the past.