Question 1

A hospitalist is a:

Accepted Answer

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to hospital medicine.

Question 2

Physicians who receive the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs)tend to stress preventive treatments and use a holistic approach to treating a patient which means they don't focus only on the disease but on the entire person.

Accepted Answer

DOs are trained to focus on preventive healthcare and take a holistic approach, considering the whole person (body, mind, and spirit) in treatment plans, rather than just treating specific symptoms or illnesses.

Question 3

Most DOs are generalists.

Accepted Answer

Most Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) are primary care physicians, which includes generalists in family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics.

Question 4

Which of the following statements are accurate regarding nurses?

Accepted Answer

Nurses constitute the largest group of health care professionals, provide the majority of care to patients, and represent 20% of the healthcare workforce.

Question 5

A new term, ___________ , is an extension of tertiary care and refers to highly specialized, cutting edge tertiary care which is often performed in research facilities.

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The answer of A new term, ___________ , is an...

Question 6

Medical illustrators are trained artists that portray visually scientific information to teach both the professionals and the public about medical issues.

Accepted Answer

Medical illustrators are indeed trained artists who specialize in the accurate depiction of medical, biological, and related subject matter in a way that is both educational and accessible to both healthcare professionals and the general public.

Question 7

Registered nurses can only be licensed in one state.

Accepted Answer

Registered nurses can be licensed in multiple states, either through individual state licensure or through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) which allows for a multistate license.

Question 8

Exercise physiologists manage programs to assess, design and manage individual programs for both healthy and unhealthy individuals
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Accepted Answer

Exercise physiologists specialize in creating tailored exercise programs for individuals based on their health status and goals, which includes both healthy individuals and those with chronic diseases or conditions.

Question 9

Specialists can be primary care physicians, family care practitioners, general internal medicine physicians, or general pediatricians.

Accepted Answer

Primary care physicians typically include family care practitioners, general internal medicine physicians, and general pediatricians, but not specialists, who focus on specific areas of medicine beyond primary care.

Question 10

It is important to mention the general term nonphysician practitioner (NPP), which includes nonphysician clinicians (NPCs)and midlevel practitioners (MLPs)and also referred to as physician expanders.
physician extenders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is important to mention the general...

Question 11

Exercise psychologists assess, design, and manage individual exercise programs for both healthy and unhealthy individuals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Exercise psychologists assess, design, and manage individual...

Question 12

Primary care is important to U.S. healthcare because:

Accepted Answer

Primary care serves as the initial point of contact for individuals entering the healthcare system, offering general and preventive care and directing patients to further specialized services as needed.

Question 13

Certified nursing midwives (CNM)are registered nurses who have graduated from a nurse-midwifery education program that has been accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives' Division of Accreditation.
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Accepted Answer

Certified Nursing Midwives (CNM) are indeed registered nurses who have completed a specialized education program in nurse-midwifery accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives' Division of Accreditation, preparing them for advanced practice roles in women's health and midwifery.

Question 14

Physicians who receive the Doctor of Medicine use an allopathic approach which means they actively intervene in attacking and eradicating disease and focus their efforts on the disease.

Accepted Answer

Allopathic medicine, represented by the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases through the application of remedies that oppose or counteract the effects of the disease, actively intervening to attack and eradicate disease.

Question 15

Licensed vocation nurse's responsibilities include patient observation, takes vital signs, keeps records, assists patients with personal hygiene, feeding and dressing them which are considered activities of daily living (ADLs).

Accepted Answer

Licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), also known as licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in some regions, are trained healthcare professionals who provide basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses and doctors. Their responsibilities indeed include observing patients, taking vital signs, maintaining records, and assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as personal hygiene, feeding, and dressing.

Question 16

Physician extenders are:

Accepted Answer

Physician extenders, also known as non-physician practitioners (NPPs), include professionals like nurse practitioners and physician assistants who provide healthcare services under the supervision of a physician, extending the capacity of the healthcare team to provide services.

Question 17

Chiropractors have a holistic approach to treating their patients, which means they focus on the entire body with emphasis on the spine.

Accepted Answer

Chiropractors use a holistic approach to health care, emphasizing the body's ability to heal itself and focusing on the entire body, particularly the spine, to ensure proper function of the nervous system and overall health.

Question 18

Certified nursing assistants (CNAs)are licensed patient attendants who work under the supervision of physicians and nurses.
unlicensed.

Accepted Answer

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are not licensed patient attendants; they are certified after completing a state-approved education program and passing a state competency exam. They work under the supervision of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, not directly under physicians.

Question 19

Psychologists study the human mind and human behavior. Some psychologists work independently, doing research or working only with patients.

Accepted Answer

Psychologists indeed study the human mind and behavior, and their work can vary widely, including conducting research independently or focusing on patient care in various settings.

Question 20

The concept of ___________ has occurred because physicians prefer to practice in urban and suburban areas where there is a higher probability of increased income.

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The answer of The concept of ___________ has occurred because...

Quiz 7: US Healthcare Workforce