Question 1

Allied health professions developed as a result of:

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:

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

The main duty of histotechnologists is to:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

Accepted Answer

Respiratory therapists treat lung diseases.

Question 9

All of the following are tasks of the health information management personnel, except:

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:

Accepted Answer

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

Quiz 13: Health Professions