Deck 5: Training and Developing the Organization

Question 1

Approximately 59% of U.S. physicians are specialists.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Physicians who specialize in the care of hospitalized patients have been referred to as "nocturnists."

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The health care industry is one of the largest employers in the United States.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Chiropractors have a holistic approach to treating their patients and do not prescribe drugs.

Question 5

MDs use an allopathic approach, which means MDs actively intervene in attacking and eradicating disease and focus their efforts on the disease.

Question 6

Family care practitioners are a category of called specialists, as are general internal medicine physicians and general pediatricians.

Question 7

Non-physician practitioners (NPPs), which include non-physician clinicians and midlevel practitioners are sometimes called physician extenders because they often are used as substitutes for physicians.

Question 8

Licensed practical nurses constitute the largest group of health care professionals.

Question 9

Allied health professionals assist physicians and nurses in providing care to their patients. This term was coined as the result of the passage of the Allied Health Professions Personnel Training Act of 1967.

Question 10

Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are licensed patient attendants who work under the supervision of physicians and nurses. They answer patient call bells and assist patients in personal hygiene, bed change and meal orders.

Question 11

Art therapists' patients have encountered mental or emotional issues; creating art may help patients explore their emotional issues and improve in many areas of their lives.

Question 12

Most dentists are in primary practice and are considered specialists.

Question 13

Psychologists are employed in applied settings, such as business, industry, government, or nonprofit organizations and provide training, conduct research, design organizational systems, and act as advocates for psychology.

Question 14

All states require that optometrists be licensed.

Question 15

Clinical psychologists-who represent the largest specialty-work most often
in counseling centers, independent or group practices, hospitals, or clinics.

Question 16

All podiatrists must pass a national examination by their national board.

Question 17

According to the healthcare.gov website, a navigator is an individual or organization trained and able to help consumers, small businesses, and their employees as they look for health coverage options through the marketplace, including completing eligibility and enrollment forms.

Question 18

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that HR managers perform the following for organizations: (1) project workforce projections, (2) connect management with its employees, (3) consult with managers regarding employment law.

Question 19

The surgical assistant is a specialized nurse practitioner.

Question 20

Medical and health services managers manage hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, community health centers, and other healthcare facilities.

Question 21

Because of the aging of our population, what will occur in the healthcare industry?

A) There will be a decrease in healthcare jobs.
B) The physicians shortage will decrease.
C) Healthcare labor projects will continue to increase.
D) None are correct.

Question 22

Generalists are also called:

A) Surgeons
B) Cardiac therapists
C) General internal medicine physicians
D) Psychiatrists

Question 23

Non-physician practitioners are also called:

A) Non-physician clinicians
B) Mid level practitioners
C) Physician extenders
D) All are correct

Question 24

Which category represents the largest group of nurses?

A) Registered nurses
B) Nurse practitioners
C) Advanced practical nurse
D) License practical or licensed vocation nurse

Question 25

________________ represent the largest category of advanced practical nurses?

A) Registered nurses
B) Nurse practitioners
C) Certified midwives
D) Certified nursing assistants

Question 26

Where do non-physician practitioners practice?

A) Community health centers
B) Managed care environments
C) Community health centers
D) All are correct

Question 27

Which statement is correct about chiropractors?

A) They focus on the disease in the body.
B) They focus on the mental state of the patient
C) They have a holistic approach to patient treatment.
D) All are correct

Question 28

A broad spectrum of skilled professionals that complement primary care providers are called:

A) Allied assistants
B) Allied health professionals
C) Diagnostic health professionals
D) None are correct

Question 29

________________ uses sound waves to generate body images that assist with disease detection.

A) Radar
B) Sonography
C) Electromagnetic fields
D) Cytology

Question 30

Both EMTS and paramedics are required to receive what type of training?

A) life saving measures
B) Read X-rays
C) biomechanics certification
D) foreign language

Question 31

Which statement is accurate about medical illustrators?

A) Trained artists
B) They create images of the human anatomy
C) Their undergraduate degree is typically in art and premedical education.
D) All are correct

Question 32

Where can health services administrators work?

A) Hospitals
B) Nursing homes
C) Community health centers
D) All are correct

Question 33

Radiation therapists provide what service?

A) Administer radiation treatment to patients
B) Provide blood transfusions to cancer patients
C) Responsible for strategic planning for cancer centers
D) All are correct

Question 34

What is a surgical assistant?

A) A blood bank technologist
B) A respiratory care therapist
C) Specialized physician assistant
D) Laboratory technician

Question 35

An example of a specialist is:

A) Pathologist
B) Obstetrician
C) Cardiologist
D) All are specialists

Question 36

A __________________ is a physician who provides care to hospitalized patients. They replace the care of the primary care physician during a hospital care.

A) Generalist
B) Nocturnist
C) Hospitalist
D) Physician assistant

Question 37

Which statement is accurate about kinesiotherapist?

A) They apply exercise science to enhance the physical limitations of patients.
B) They design program to assist their patients with their physical limitations.
C) They may be employed in rehabilitation facilities.
D) All are correct.

Question 38

Which health care professional provides the majority of care to patients?

A) Paramedics
B) Pharmacists
C) Physicians
D)Nurses

Question 39

The difference between a certified nurse midwife (CNM) and a certified midwife (CM)is:

A) The CNM does not have a nursing background.
B) The CM has a nursing background.
C) The CNM has a nursing background-the CM does not.
D) None are correct

Question 40

The majority of pharmacists work in:

A) Hospitals
B) Community health centers
C) Nursing homes
D) Pharmacists

Question 41

Matching
-_______________are also called generalists, as are general internal medicine physicians and general pediatricians.

A) Family care practitioners
B) Hospitalist
C)Generalists
D)Physician Extenders
E) Registered nurses
F)Certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
G) The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP
H) Pharmacists
I) Chiropractors
J)Optomotrists

Question 42

Matching
-A ______________ is a physician that provides care to hospitalized patients. The hospitalist replaces a patient's primary care physician while the patient is hospitalized

A) Family care practitioners
B) Hospitalist
C)Generalists
D)Physician Extenders
E) Registered nurses
F)Certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
G) The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP
H) Pharmacists
I) Chiropractors
J)Optomotrists

Question 43

Matching
-______________are also called primary care physicians

A) Family care practitioners
B) Hospitalist
C)Generalists
D)Physician Extenders
E) Registered nurses
F)Certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
G) The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP
H) Pharmacists
I) Chiropractors
J)Optomotrists

Question 44

Matching
-Non-physician practitioners (NPPs), which include non-physician clinicians and midlevel practitioners are sometimes called ____________ because they often are used as substitutes for physicians.

A) Family care practitioners
B) Hospitalist
C)Generalists
D)Physician Extenders
E) Registered nurses
F)Certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
G) The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP
H) Pharmacists
I) Chiropractors
J)Optomotrists

Question 45

Matching
-_______________ constitute the largest group of health care professionals.

A) Family care practitioners
B) Hospitalist
C)Generalists
D)Physician Extenders
E) Registered nurses
F)Certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
G) The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP
H) Pharmacists
I) Chiropractors
J)Optomotrists

Question 46

Matching
-________________are unlicensed patient attendants who work under the supervision of physicians and nurses.

A) Family care practitioners
B) Hospitalist
C)Generalists
D)Physician Extenders
E) Registered nurses
F)Certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
G) The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP
H) Pharmacists
I) Chiropractors
J)Optomotrists

Question 47

Matching
-_____________________________ accredits U.S. education programs that offer 29 allied health specialties

A) Family care practitioners
B) Hospitalist
C)Generalists
D)Physician Extenders
E) Registered nurses
F)Certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
G) The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP
H) Pharmacists
I) Chiropractors
J)Optomotrists

Question 48

Matching
-________________are responsible for dispensing prescribed medication

A) Family care practitioners
B) Hospitalist
C)Generalists
D)Physician Extenders
E) Registered nurses
F)Certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
G) The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP
H) Pharmacists
I) Chiropractors
J)Optomotrists

Question 49

Matching
-____________ have a holistic approach to treating their patients

A) Family care practitioners
B) Hospitalist
C)Generalists
D)Physician Extenders
E) Registered nurses
F)Certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
G) The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP
H) Pharmacists
I) Chiropractors
J)Optomotrists

Question 50

Matching
-____________ examine people's eyes to diagnose vision problems

A) Family care practitioners
B) Hospitalist
C)Generalists
D)Physician Extenders
E) Registered nurses
F)Certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
G) The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP
H) Pharmacists
I) Chiropractors
J)Optomotrists

Question 51

What is a hospitalist? Do you think a hospitalist has an important role in health care? Why or why not?

Question 52

Describe the role of a physician assistant. Would you feel comfortable going to a physician assistant?

Question 53

Discuss the options for HR career opportunities.

Question 54

Why is there a physician shortage? What strategies can you suggest to rectify this employment issue?

Question 55

Discuss three areas of psychologists and their roles in healthcare.

Question 56

Discuss the importance of allied health professionals in the healthcare industry.