Question 1

The NGO-managed psychosocial rehabilitation services workforce includes both degree-qualified health professionals and:&#10;A)other specialists or GPs.&#10;B)workers with Vocational Education and Training (VET).&#10;C)community health educators.&#10;D)registered nurses.

Accepted Answer

The statement mentions "Vocational Education and Training (VET)" as a category of workers who are a part of the NGO-managed psychosocial rehabilitation services workforce, alongside degree-qualified health professionals. Therefore, the correct answer is B, workers with Vocational Education and Training (VET). The other options, such as other specialists or GPs, community health educators, and registered nurses, are not specifically mentioned as being a part of this workforce.

Question 2

While the contexts and the services provided are diverse,health professionals share a common focus on:&#10;A)having an interest in health and disease.&#10;B)being excellent communicators.&#10;C)improving the health and well-being of individuals and the population.&#10;D)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

The other options may be true for some health professionals, but the common focus among all health professionals is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and the population. This is the ultimate goal of healthcare services, regardless of the specific context or service provided.

Question 3

A limited range of services can be requested by physiotherapists,nurse practitioners,osteopaths,podiatrists and chiropractors.Referrals are made to specialist pathologists or radiologists:&#10;A)from other specialists or GPs.&#10;B)from visiting consultants.&#10;C)from community health educators.&#10;D)from registered nurses and midwives.

Accepted Answer

Referrals to specialist pathologists or radiologists can be made from other specialists or GPs who have more comprehensive medical training and can diagnose and refer patients for specialized testing or treatment. Visiting consultants may not always be available, community health educators may not have the necessary medical knowledge, and registered nurses and midwives may not have the authority to make referrals for specialized testing or treatment.

Question 4

The scope of practice of health professionals includes a range of:&#10;A)fundamental knowledge,skills and abilities.&#10;B)education standards of the profession.&#10;C)practices that are competency based.&#10;D)attributes that have been developed for professional practice.

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Question 5

Accreditation standards specify the:&#10;A)employment level of the health professional.&#10;B)graduate attributes are met.&#10;C)communication pathways between disciplines.&#10;D)necessary educational processes,graduate competencies and professional experiences.

Accepted Answer

Accreditation standards specify the necessary educational processes, graduate competencies, and professional experiences. They ensure that the graduates of a program are equipped with the required knowledge, skills, and attitudes to practice their profession competently and safely. Accreditation standards do not address employment levels or communication pathways between disciplines specifically, but they may indirectly affect them by requiring specific competencies and experiences. The graduate attributes may be a part of the accreditation standards, but they are not the only focus.

Question 6

The national body that regulates and registers health professionals in Australia is:&#10;A)the government board of registration.&#10;B)the education board of each state.&#10;C)the AHPRA.&#10;D)the state and territory registration bodies.

Accepted Answer

The national body that regulates and registers health professionals in Australia is the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). It works alongside the 15 state and territory registration boards to ensure that health practitioners meet the required standards and are registered to practice. The government and education boards do not play a direct role in regulating and registering health professionals.

Question 7

Conditions requiring more specialised care can be accessed:&#10;A)by secondary care providers.&#10;B)by waiting lists.&#10;C)by direct appointment.&#10;D)by GP referral.

Accepted Answer

Conditions requiring more specialised care usually require a GP referral to a specialist or a hospital. This helps ensure that the patient sees the appropriate specialist for their condition and reduces waiting times as the GP will refer to the most suitable specialist. The other options (A, B, and C) are not necessarily incorrect, but they are not the best choice for accessing more specialised care. Secondary care providers may offer specialised care, but a GP referral is still required. Waiting lists are a possibility, but a referral can help ensure the patient is prioritised appropriately on the list. Direct appointment may not guarantee the patient sees the appropriate specialist.

Question 8

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2015),how many Australians are employed in health and welfare services?&#10;A)Fewer than 1 million Australians&#10;B)500,000 people Australians&#10;C)More than 1 million Australians&#10;D)A little over 6 million Australians

Accepted Answer

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2015), more than 1 million Australians are employed in health and welfare services. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Question 9

For many people,the first point of primary care is:&#10;A)their local pharmacist.&#10;B)their local GP.&#10;C)the community health centre.&#10;D)the local Medicare.

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Question 10

The largest percentage of the registered health workforce is:&#10;A)the medical profession.&#10;B)nursing and midwifery.&#10;C)dentists and dental nurses.&#10;D)health lecturers.

Accepted Answer

According to data from the World Health Organization, nursing and midwifery make up the largest percentage of the registered health workforce globally. As of 2018, they accounted for nearly 50% of all registered health workers worldwide.

Question 11

GPs are central to primary care and 'gate-keepers' to:&#10;A)the public health system.&#10;B)secondary and tertiary services.&#10;C)medical specialists.&#10;D)to community health services.

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Question 12

Aged-care services aim to enable older people to remain in their home for as long as they are able,while residential aged care is for those who can no longer live at home.They are funded from:&#10;A)the disability scheme.&#10;B)the Commonwealth government.&#10;C)state and local governments.&#10;D)the municipal council.

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Question 13

AHPRA national registration is not required by:&#10;A)nurses and midwives.&#10;B)GPs and specialists.&#10;C)dentists,dental nurses and dental hygienists.&#10;D)audiologists,dietitians,exercise physiologists,social workers and speech pathologists.

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Question 14

Factors that primarily contribute to workforce organisation are:&#10;A)the government of the day and political policies.&#10;B)equity and ease of access.&#10;C)funding,care setting and type of intervention.&#10;D)scope of practice.

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Deck 17: Australias Health Workforce