Deck 5: Health Manpower

Question 1

Medical schools produce physicians __than population growth.

Answer 1

faster

Question 2

Which of the following is a concern regarding the infusion of international medical graduates (IMGs) into the U.S. health care delivery system?

A) There is a perception that these physicians have had a lower-quality education and have inferior clinical skills.
B) The flow of IMGs from third-world countries who practice in the United States creates a "brain drain" from these developing nations.
C) There is the perception that there is an overall surplus of physicians in many areas.
D) All of the above
Completion
Complete each statement.

Answer 2

All of the above
Completion
Complete each statement.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the division of general practitioners and specialists?

A) 90 percent of physicians are general practitioners and 10 percent are specialists
B) 10 percent of physicians are general practitioners and 90 percent are specialists
C) 50 percent of physicians are general practitioners and 50 percent are specialists
D) 25 percent of physicians are general practitioners and 75 percent are specialists

Answer 3

10 percent of physicians are general practitioners and 90 percent are specialists

Question 4

What was the first organized specialty?

A) Ophthalmology
B) Obstetrics
C) Dentistry
D) Podiatry

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the ultimate goal of all communication between physician and patients?

A) To ensure an accurate diagnosis and complete treatment plan
B) To ensure that patients understand and comply with or adhere to the plan for treatment
C) To ensure that patients have an opportunity to address all health concerns
D) To ensure that patients' concerns are addressed quickly and efficiently

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary care physician?

A) General obstetricians/gynecologists
B) Pediatricians
C) Surgeons
D) General internists

Question 7

Which of the following describes the debt incurred by the average physician upon completion of his or her training, not including undergraduate education?

A) The average physician is over $50,000 in debt.
B) The average physician is over $150,000 in debt.
C) The average physician is over $100,000 in debt.
D) The average physician is over $250,000 in debt.

Question 8

Rising delivery costs have directed many hospitals and clinics to rely on which of the following professionals to deliver primary care?

A) Nurses
B) Nurse practitioners
C) Physician assistants
D) All of the above

Question 9

In which years of medical school do medical students engage in clinical clerkships where they rotate through various medical specialty areas with more patient contact?

A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 3 and 4
D) None of the above

Question 10

During which decade did Congress and President Lyndon Johnson give the poor and elderly the buying power to obtain adequate access to health care through the enactment of Medicare and Medicaid legislation?

A) 1980s
B) 1960s
C) 1950s
D) 1970s

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the number of graduates from U.S. allopathic medical schools in recent years?

A) Decreases yearly
B) Increases yearly
C) Has doubled
D) Has been relatively stable

Question 12

What issue did the federal government try to address by funding medical school construction and increasing research funding for medical schools through the National Institutes of Health?

A) The perception by many that physician supply was inadequate
B) A shortage of qualified nurses
C) The perception by many that the quality of U.S. health care was inadequate
D) None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following nurses are not considered to be advanced practice nurses?

A) LPNs
B) NPs
C) CPMs
D) CRNAs

Question 14

When do medical students take Step 3 of the USMLE?

A) After completion of year 1 of the residency
B) At the end of year 4 of medical school
C) At the end of year 2 of medical school
D) After completing training for a specialty residency

Question 15

When do medical students take Step 1 of the USMLE?

A) After completion of year 1 of the residency
B) At the end of year 4 of medical school
C) At the end of year 2 of medical school
D) After completing training for a specialty residency

Question 16

_practice is the specific adjustment and manipulation of the articulations and adjacent tissues of the body, particularly of the spinal column, for the correction of nerve interference and includes the use of recognized diagnostic methods, as indicated.

Question 17

The health care workforce accounts for approximately what percent of the U.S. workforce?

A) 25
B) 5
C) 50
D) 10

Question 18

Which of the following describes physician-induced demand?

A) Although physicians do not control health care spending, they generate a demand for specialty services.
B) Physicians control the availability of health care provided in inner cities and rural areas.
C) Physicians control the majority of health care spending and are able to generate their own demand for services.
D) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is considered to be an IMG?

A) A graduate of a Canadian medical school
B) An individual born in the United States who does not graduate from a U.S. or Canadian medical school
C) An individual born in the United States who graduates from a Canadian medical school
D) None of the above

Question 20

When do medical students take Step 2 of the USMLE?

A) After completion of year 1 of the residency
B) At the end of year 4 of medical school
C) At the end of year 2 of medical school
D) After completing training for a specialty residency

Question 21

Match the dental specialty with the description:
Focuses on the treatments for diseases of the gums and surrounding tissues, while maintaining healthy gums and their surrounding tissues

A)Orthodontics
B)Endodontics
C)Oral and maxillofacial pathology
D)Oral and maxillofacial radiology
E)Oral and maxillofacial surgery
F)Pediatric dentistry
G)Periodontics
H)Prosthodontics
I)Dental public health

Question 22

Dentists graduate with either a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or a __(DDS) degree.

Question 23

__earn a Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and are the oldest of the advanced practice nurse positions.

Question 24

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
Earn a Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and provide the majority of anesthetics to patients each year

A)Certified nurse midwives
B)Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
C)Chiropractor
D)Clinical nurse specialist (CNS)
E)Dentist
F)Nurse practitioner
G)Physician
H)Single-specialty group

Question 25

_provide care by diagnosing vision problems and testing depth and color perception.

Question 26

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
Provide specialized care for physical and mental health issues in hospitals and physician offices and may have training, management, or research responsibilities

A)Certified nurse midwives
B)Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
C)Chiropractor
D)Clinical nurse specialist (CNS)
E)Dentist
F)Nurse practitioner
G)Physician
H)Single-specialty group

Question 27

Medical licensure is a ______-level responsibility.

Question 28

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
Responsible for referring patients to hospitals, performing tests and procedures, and coordinating the care of their patients

A)Certified nurse midwives
B)Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
C)Chiropractor
D)Clinical nurse specialist (CNS)
E)Dentist
F)Nurse practitioner
G)Physician
H)Single-specialty group

Question 29

Match the dental specialty with the description:
Restores natural teeth or replaces them with artificial teeth or dentures

A)Orthodontics
B)Endodontics
C)Oral and maxillofacial pathology
D)Oral and maxillofacial radiology
E)Oral and maxillofacial surgery
F)Pediatric dentistry
G)Periodontics
H)Prosthodontics
I)Dental public health

Question 30

Match the dental specialty with the description:
The identification and management of oral diseases

A)Orthodontics
B)Endodontics
C)Oral and maxillofacial pathology
D)Oral and maxillofacial radiology
E)Oral and maxillofacial surgery
F)Pediatric dentistry
G)Periodontics
H)Prosthodontics
I)Dental public health

Question 31

About __percent of physicians are trained outside of the United States.

Question 32

_diagnose and treat disorders, diseases, and injuries of the lower leg and foot.

Question 33

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
Treat conditions related to the musculoskeletal system and their interconnectedness with the rest of the body as reflected in the central nervous system that travels through and emanates from the spine

A)Certified nurse midwives
B)Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
C)Chiropractor
D)Clinical nurse specialist (CNS)
E)Dentist
F)Nurse practitioner
G)Physician
H)Single-specialty group

Question 34

Match the dental specialty with the description:
Consists of the diagnosing, preventing, and treating of dental and facial irregularities, known as malocclusions

A)Orthodontics
B)Endodontics
C)Oral and maxillofacial pathology
D)Oral and maxillofacial radiology
E)Oral and maxillofacial surgery
F)Pediatric dentistry
G)Periodontics
H)Prosthodontics
I)Dental public health

Question 35

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
Work in many types of clinical settings, including hospitals, clinics, and physician offices and prescribe medications, order tests, and diagnose and treat many common injuries and illnesses

A)Certified nurse midwives
B)Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
C)Chiropractor
D)Clinical nurse specialist (CNS)
E)Dentist
F)Nurse practitioner
G)Physician
H)Single-specialty group

Question 36

__represent the single largest group of medical caregivers.

Question 37

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
Responsible for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, both surgical and nonsurgical, of the problems in the mouth and maxillofacial area and associated structures

A)Certified nurse midwives
B)Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
C)Chiropractor
D)Clinical nurse specialist (CNS)
E)Dentist
F)Nurse practitioner
G)Physician
H)Single-specialty group

Question 38

__law says that wherever physicians are, they will be providing medical care regardless of actual need.

Question 39

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
Deliver low-risk births and provide primary gynecological care for women

A)Certified nurse midwives
B)Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
C)Chiropractor
D)Clinical nurse specialist (CNS)
E)Dentist
F)Nurse practitioner
G)Physician
H)Single-specialty group

Question 40

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
Group practices composed of one type of specialty

A)Certified nurse midwives
B)Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
C)Chiropractor
D)Clinical nurse specialist (CNS)
E)Dentist
F)Nurse practitioner
G)Physician
H)Single-specialty group

Question 41

Match the non-physician health profession area of expertise with the positions:
Health administrator, health administrative assistant, health program analyst, health program representative, health system analyst

A)Environment Control
B)Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
C)Health Education
D)Information and Communication
E)Administration

Question 42

Match the non-physician health profession area of expertise with the positions:
Health information specialist, health science writer, health technician writer, medical illustrator

A)Environment Control
B)Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
C)Health Education
D)Information and Communication
E)Administration

Question 43

Match the dental specialty with the description:
Promote good dental health and disease prevention in the community

A)Orthodontics
B)Endodontics
C)Oral and maxillofacial pathology
D)Oral and maxillofacial radiology
E)Oral and maxillofacial surgery
F)Pediatric dentistry
G)Periodontics
H)Prosthodontics
I)Dental public health

Question 44

Match the dental specialty with the description:
Focuses on treatments such as root canals and endodontic surgery

A)Orthodontics
B)Endodontics
C)Oral and maxillofacial pathology
D)Oral and maxillofacial radiology
E)Oral and maxillofacial surgery
F)Pediatric dentistry
G)Periodontics
H)Prosthodontics
I)Dental public health

Question 45

Match the non-physician health profession area of expertise with the positions:
Acupuncturist, chiropractor, homeopath, naturopath

A)Environment Control
B)Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
C)Health Education
D)Information and Communication
E)Administration

Question 46

Match the dental specialty with the description:
The treatment of dental conditions by using imaging techniques

A)Orthodontics
B)Endodontics
C)Oral and maxillofacial pathology
D)Oral and maxillofacial radiology
E)Oral and maxillofacial surgery
F)Pediatric dentistry
G)Periodontics
H)Prosthodontics
I)Dental public health

Question 47

Match the dental specialty with the description:
The treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the oral and maxillofacial region

A)Orthodontics
B)Endodontics
C)Oral and maxillofacial pathology
D)Oral and maxillofacial radiology
E)Oral and maxillofacial surgery
F)Pediatric dentistry
G)Periodontics
H)Prosthodontics
I)Dental public health

Question 48

Match the non-physician health profession area of expertise with the positions:
Health educator, health education aide

A)Environment Control
B)Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
C)Health Education
D)Information and Communication
E)Administration

Question 49

Match the dental specialty with the description:
Provides oral health services for children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs

A)Orthodontics
B)Endodontics
C)Oral and maxillofacial pathology
D)Oral and maxillofacial radiology
E)Oral and maxillofacial surgery
F)Pediatric dentistry
G)Periodontics
H)Prosthodontics
I)Dental public health

Question 50

Match the non-physician health profession area of expertise with the positions:
Environmental scientist, environmental engineer, environmental technologist, environmental technician

A)Environment Control
B)Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
C)Health Education
D)Information and Communication
E)Administration