Deck 22: Physician Assistant

Question 1

The first physician assistant (PA) class graduated from which university?

A) Stanford University
B) Duke University
C) The University of Colorado
D) The University of Iowa

Answer 1

Duke University

Question 2

The PA profession was created to provide a solution to the shortage of ____ physicians in the 1960s.

A) Neurology
B) Primary-care
C) General surgery
D) Emergency room

Answer 2

Primary-care

Question 3

The first PA class was composed of individuals from what profession?

A) Military corpsman
B) Nurses
C) Social work
D) Pharmacy

Answer 3

Military corpsman

Question 4

PAs can practice in which of the following settings?

A) Animal hospitals
B) Ambulances
C) Nursing homes
D) Without a physician's direction

Question 5

The scope of a PA's practice is outlined in a document called _____.

A) The Scope of Practice Contract
B) The Agreement of Practice Terms
C) The Delegation of Services Agreement
D) The PA Code of Practice

Question 6

The standards for the PA profession are determined by which organization?

A) Physician Assistant Education Association
B) American Academy of Physician Assistants
C) Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
D) American Medical Association

Question 7

The average length of a PA program is _____.

A) 24 months
B) 27 months
C) 32 months
D) 36 months

Question 8

The PA's salary depends on which of the following?

A) PA's negotiation skills
B) Effectiveness of the billing department
C) Level of experience
D) Patient age

Question 9

At least half of the projected physician shortage by 2020 will be in which area of medicine?

A) Primary care
B) OB/GYN
C) Orthopedics
D) Cardiology

Question 10

A patient presents to a PA after cutting his finger badly while at work. The PA could help the patient in which of the following ways?

A) Contact the patient's job to inform them of the patient's condition
B) Remove the finger due to infection
C) Prescribe antibiotics or pain medication if needed
D) Perform surgery

Question 11

Which piece of legislation will increase the demand for quality health-care providers?

A) HITECH Act
B) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C) Public Health Act
D) Affordable Care Act

Question 12

Each individual state has its own laws and regulations that determine what tasks a PA is allowed to perform in that state.

Question 13

A PA is not allowed to prescribe medications.

Question 14

A PA is not allowed to practice medicine without a supervising physician physically present.

Question 15

A PA must practice within the scope of practice of the supervising physician at all times.

Question 16

According to the National Physician Assistant Salary Report, PAs practicing in surgical subspecialties generally have lower incomes than those working in internal medicine subspecialties.

Question 17

It is uncommon for PAs to be on call and work long hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Question 18

A PA must always work under the supervision of a physician.

Question 19

A PA who has worked in neurosurgery for 10 years is able to change fields and work in pediatrics if they desire.

Question 20

The extent of the involvement by the PA in the assessment and implementation of treatment will depend on the complexity and acuity of the patient's condition and the PA's training, experience, and preparation, as adjudged by the physician.