Question 1

Allied health professions developed as a result of:&#10;A) a shortage of physicians&#10;B) an increase in hospitals&#10;C) specialization of health providers&#10;D) an increase in patients seeking healthcare services

Accepted Answer

The specialization of health providers led to the development of allied health professions to support and complement the work of specialized physicians and improve patient care.

Question 2

Analyzing and performing microscopic tests for diagnosis and treatment involve the discipline of:&#10;A) dietetics and nutrition&#10;B) physical therapy&#10;C) microbiology&#10;D) medical technology

Accepted Answer

medical technology&#10;

Question 3

The main duty of histotechnologists is to:&#10;A) take a history and census of patients&#10;B) perform microscopic tests on human tissue&#10;C) teach principles of nutrition&#10;D) perform tests for vitamin deficiency

Accepted Answer

Histotechnologists specialize in preparing and processing tissue samples for microscopic examination by pathologists, which involves performing microscopic tests on human tissue to help diagnose diseases or study the anatomy of the tissue.

Question 4

Physical therapists:&#10;A) perform medical examinations before beginning therapy&#10;B) test patients for glandular malformation&#10;C) develop a treatment plan to restore function following injury&#10;D) test for inadequate blood supply of muscles

Accepted Answer

Physical therapists are healthcare professionals who focus on rehabilitating patients by developing personalized treatment plans to restore function, improve mobility, and alleviate pain following an injury or due to chronic conditions. They do not perform medical examinations, test for glandular malformations, or test for inadequate blood supply of muscles, as these tasks fall outside their scope of practice and are typically performed by medical doctors or specialists in those areas.

Question 5

Occupational therapists:&#10;A) test applicants for skills needed for specific occupations&#10;B) assist applicants in finding the occupation suited to their skills&#10;C) locate jobs for employment of applicants&#10;D) develop a treatment program to restore daily living skills

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapists focus on helping individuals develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working. This often involves developing a treatment program to restore daily living skills to those who have lost them due to injury, illness, or disability.

Question 6

The emergency medical technician:&#10;A) works with patients to restore function following injury&#10;B) performs an immediate examination and care&#10;C) develops an exercise program to restore muscles following injury&#10;D) provides long-term follow-up care

Accepted Answer

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are trained to provide immediate examination and care for patients in emergency situations. They are not typically involved in long-term follow-up care, developing exercise programs, or working with patients to restore function following injury in the same capacity as physical therapists or other rehabilitation specialists.

Question 7

Physician assistants:&#10;A) are a newly formed group that works independently of physicians&#10;B) perform many tasks usually done by the physician&#10;C) are not required to be certified&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Physician assistants (PAs) are trained to perform many of the routine tasks that are typically undertaken by physicians, such as diagnosing illnesses, managing treatment plans, and prescribing medications. They work under the supervision of physicians and are an integral part of healthcare teams.

Question 8

Respiratory therapists:&#10;A) treat all types of chest pathology&#10;B) treat lung diseases&#10;C) test for heart function&#10;D) test for hyperthyroidism

Accepted Answer

Respiratory therapists treat lung diseases.

Question 9

All of the following are tasks of the health information management personnel, except:&#10;A) preparing reports of patient illnesses&#10;B) sending invoices to the insurance company&#10;C) analyzing patient records&#10;D) assisting medical staff in research studies

Accepted Answer

Sending invoices to the insurance company is typically a task for billing or finance departments, not health information management personnel. Health information management focuses on managing patient health information and records, ensuring their accuracy, and maintaining privacy. Tasks such as preparing reports of patient illnesses, analyzing patient records, and assisting in research studies align with their responsibilities.

Question 10

The several disciplines of allied health:&#10;A) work independently of each other&#10;B) work together as a team&#10;C) are gradually merging&#10;D) are decreasing rapidly

Accepted Answer

Allied health disciplines work together as a team to provide comprehensive healthcare, collaborating across various specialties to ensure holistic patient care.

Deck 13: Health Professions