Deck 6: Other Clinical and Non-Clinical Healthcare Providers

Question 1

Coders would least likely be found in:

A) private billing practices.
B) government agencies.
C) medical clinics.
D) occupational therapy.

Answer 1

occupational therapy.

Question 2

Which pharmacy professional typically counts tablets and labels bottles?

A) Pharmacy technician
B) Pharmacy aide
C) Pharmacist
D) Pharmacy technologist

Answer 2

Pharmacy technician

Question 3

All of the following are licensed except:

A) occupational therapists.
B) speech-language pathologists.
C) physical therapists.
D) recreational therapists.

Answer 3

recreational therapists.

Question 4

All of the following are true of optometrists except:

A) they provide primary care.
B) they prescribe corrective lenses.
C) they perform eye surgery.
D) they manage macular degeneration.

Question 5

This therapy professional works with patients experiencing breathing problems.

A) Recreation therapist
B) Respiratory therapist
C) Audiologist
D) Speech-language pathologist

Question 6

The practice of a chiropractor is focused on:

A) the spine.
B) the foot.
C) the eyes.
D) the teeth.

Question 7

A CTRS is a:

A) Certified Tumor Registry Specialist.
B) Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
C) Credentialed Therapist of Respiratory Service.
D) Certified Therapist of Respiratory Service.

Question 8

A CT:

A) uses radiation to produce images.
B) takes a cross-sectional view of a patient's body.
C) resulted in the passage of the Consumer-Patient Health and Safety Act.
D) uses radio waves to produce images.

Question 9

Tests using sound waves may be performed by:

A) EKG technicians.
B) vascular technologists.
C) cardiology technologists.
D) nuclear medicine technologists.

Question 10

Which eye care professional makes prescription eyeglasses?

A) Optometrist
B) Ophthalmic lab technician
C) Dispensing optician
D) Ophthalmologist

Question 11

All of the following are true about podiatrists except:

A) they provide 39% of all foot care.
B) they must graduate from an accredited college of podiatric medicine.
C) they must complete a hospital residency.
D) average salaries are $200,000.

Question 12

The typical work setting for a medical assistant is:

A) hospitals.
B) home health agencies.
C) veterinary offices.
D) clinics.

Question 13

Medical technicians usually have a(n):

A) associate's degree.
B) 1-year certificate.
C) master's degree.
D) bachelor's degree.

Question 14

An MRI:

A) uses radiation to produce images.
B) uses radio waves to produce images.
C) resulted in the passage of the Consumer-Patient Health and Safety Act.
D) takes a cross-sectional view of a patient's body.

Question 15

Physicians performing balloon angioplasties may be assisted by:

A) vascular technologists.
B) EKG technicians.
C) cardiology technologists.
D) nuclear medicine technologists.

Question 16

Which of the following occupations does not require a bachelor's degree?

A) Respiratory therapist
B) Occupational therapist
C) Optometrist
D) Recreational therapist

Question 17

Activities of daily living therapy is in the domain of the:

A) pharmacist.
B) occupational therapist.
C) physical therapist.
D) speech-language pathologist.

Question 18

Medical laboratory specialists usually have a(n):

A) associate's degree.
B) bachelor's degree.
C) 1-year certificate.
D) master's degree.

Question 19

All of the following are true about dieticians except:

A) they provide medical nutrition therapy to patients.
B) a master's degree is required to practice.
C) they may be employed in wellness programs.
D) they may practice in teaching settings.

Question 20

Health administration is concerned about all of the following except:

A) patient care.
B) profitability.
C) the local EMS system.
D) marketing.

Question 21

All of the following may be areas of practice for the professional in information technology except:

A) coding of services.
B) risk management.
C) data analysis.
D) website management.

Question 22

Medical transcriptionists can be found in all of the following settings except:

A) hospitals.
B) physicians' offices.
C) home businesses.
D) cardiovascular labs.

Question 23

Physician assistants can work without physician supervision.

Question 24

List the four EMT service levels.

Question 25

Physician assistant and medical assistant are synonymous terms for the same professional.

Question 26

The text identifies a number of factors that may result in an increased need for PAs. Identify and explain at least two of these factors.

Question 27

Physical therapy assistants must work under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Question 28

_______________ _______________ use exercise and massage to help patients with mobility.

Question 29

Clinical chemistry technologists:

A) analyze the chemical and hormonal contents of body fluids.
B) examine bacteria and other microorganisms.
C) focus on the human immune system.
D) examine cells for signs of cancer.

Question 30

Sonographers must be licensed by the state.

Question 31

Of the following, which position requires an associate's degree to practice?

A) Dentist
B) Dental hygienist
C) Dental assistant
D) Dental lab technician

Question 32

Nuclear medicine uses _______________ _______________ to diagnose and treat disease.

Question 33

Differentiate between a DC and a DO, and include similarities and differences in your response.

Question 34

Physician assistants must be recertified every _______________ years.

Question 35

_______________ _______________ prepare tissue samples for pathologists.

Question 36

Dental lab technicians examine specimens for bacteria and microorganisms.
. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.

Question 37

Ultrasonography uses sound waves to generate an image to assess and diagnose medical conditions. The professionals who performs such tests are called:

A) imaging technologists.
B) nuclear technologists.
C) medical sonographers.
D) phlebotomists.