Rutgers Review 2A

The health care industry employs less than 10 million workers in over 200 health careers

All physicians and surgeons must pass a standardized national licensure examination.  

Which specialty employs the largest numbers of physicians? 

Advanced practice registered nurses require a master’s degree; most are also certified in a specialty area. 

The high demand for healthcare workers is related to longevity and the aging of the population

Which of the following is a bridge program to allow nurses to increase their level of education quickly? 

What is the minimum educational requirement for entry into medical school?

Physician assistant programs usually last at least __ years in a post graduate setting. 

Hospitals employ the majority of RNs, with 60% of such jobs. 

Personal & home care aides are not required to meet formal educational requirements, but most have a high school diploma

What is the projected growth rate for APRNs? 

Psychiatric technicians & aides are prone to injury due to the physically demanding tasks, such as lifting patients.

Who is most likely to perform administrative and clinical tasks in order to keep the medical office running smoothly?

The second largest business in the United States is hospitals.

Which of the following groups accounts for three-quarters of all people employed in healthcare occupations? 

Which of the following is a component of improving the health of all Americans?

Which of the following is not one of the 3 health categories in the BLS? 

An EMT paramedic has more training than an EMT basic.

Home health aides can be hired directly by the patient or the patient’s family. 

What has the biggest affect on health outcomes?

Occupations subject to certification include nurses and physicians. 

What is the name of the accrediting body for medical education programs? 

Direct healthcare services provided by the federal government are limited to the DOD & the Veterans Administration.

The majority of hospitals in the United States are of which type?

Which of the following associations accredits schools that award a DO degree? 

HIPAA is the federal regulation that protects patient privacy

Which of the following are 2 main factors associated with the increased of chronic and degenerative diseases? 

Certification refers to providing a person an official document attesting to their status or level of achievement

To re-certify as an EMT, you are responsible for:

Podiatrists specialize in the medical and surgical care of foot, ankle, and lower leg problems. 

New health workers can always find suitable employment in any part of the United States. 

In the next decade, the greatest increases will be seen in which setting?

Public health careers include mental health, environmental health, public policy administration and medical fields

A nursing assistant would likely be expected to do which of the following? 

Which of the patient care duties would you expect an LPN/LVN NOT to perform? 

As one of the largest and fastest-growing industries in 2018, health care provided how many jobs for workers? 

A license is required to practice Medicine & granted by a state.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law on January 2, 2001.

Who would file patients’ medical records, complete insurance forms, and arrange for hospital admissions?

Decline in Mortality in the 20th Century​ is due to

Median income for physician assistants in full-time clinical practice was $90,000 in 2013. 

EMT with advanced training

Autonomy is a patients right to privacy

The greatest number of employment opportunities for medical assistants are in which of the following places? 

What does certification of a medical assistant indicate?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies healthcare into three broad categories. Which requires the most education? 

Home health is expected to grow faster than any other healthcare industry in the next decade. 

Exercise and aerobic classes offered by city recreation departments would be categorized under which healthcare service?

According to the WHO, the best “vaccine” against common diseases is frequent doctor visits and a strict medications

Psychiatric aides, provide therapeutic care to patients who are mentally impaired or emotionally disabled

Which of the following would prepare patients for examination and assist with medical histories and vital signs?

LPNs must complete a state-approved non-degree training program in practical nursing to be eligible for licensure.

Major health problems in the late 19th century included

Most training programs for LPNs are 2 years and are offered by vocational or technical schools, or community colleges.

Which of the following refers to a written list of a profession’s values and standards of conduct? 

Which of the following examples would not display professionalism? 

Clinical nurse specialists provide direct patient care to a certain population of people and usually require a masters

Advanced practice nurses include which of the following

What is the major difference between the scope of a registered nurse’s responsibilities and those of an LPN? 

In order for an individual to work in any field of health care they must be very knowledgeable in both science and math. 

Healthcare professionals who act in an accountable and ethical manner, & maintain a steady composure are professional.

Resubmitting previously earned credits is a form of continuing education.

How many jurisdictions in the United States require PAs to take and pass the National Certifying Exam (PANCE)?

A person with specialized learning who is engaged in a specified activity as an occupation is identified as?

How many hours of continuing medical education must a physician assistant (PA) complete every 2 years? 

Which is NOT an Advanced practice nurse? 

Admission to Doctor of Podiatry programs usually requires taking the MCAT, the same exam required for medical students

What % of the federal health spending goes to the hospitals as reimbursement for patients in Medicare or Medicaid?

The CDC monitors air and water quality and provides support in emergencies that impact health and safety

What are the two types of physicians? 

Physician assistants are required to be supervised by a Physician.

Because of the high emotional demands & low pay, many personal care aides leave the occupation so job prospects are high

The most common accusation leveled in a lawsuit against a healthcare practitioner is negligence. 

BRFSS conduct annual surveys of to evaluation to pinpoint behaviors that increase risk for chronic disease

New health workers are finding it difficult to obtain jobs in some areas, while other areas cannot find enough workers

The current primary focus of nurses training is which of the below? 

How often must a PA pass a recertification examination?

The WHO is responsible for coordinating the team of healthcare workers at the city and state level across the US

Licensing refers to a right conferred by a governmental body to practice an occupation or provide a service. 

Which APRN is responsible for administering anesthesia?

RNs participate in the scientific investigation and treatment of abuse victims, violence, criminal activity.

Home health aides may provide some basic health-related services. 

Events that have impacted the high cost of healthcare include

Home health aides working with Medicare or Medicaid patients must have a minimum of 75 hrs training

The HHS is responsible for Medicare, Medicaid, public health, biomedical research, food and drug safety, Indian health

Which of the following is a direct health service provided by the federal government? 

Certification in an area of specialty is required for physicians and surgeons. 

Personal care aides may help with simple prescribed exercises and with medication administration.

Greater access to health care increased demand for providers, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home-care services. 

Which of these settings are among the five major industries that employ healthcare workers? 

The majority of healthcare employees work in which setting?

Which of the following healthcare support personnel would most likely be responsible for nonmedical care of patients?

Most infectious diseases are now prevented with vaccines & infection control, but new organisms continue to harm humans

Which of the following would make castings of feet? 

An RN must pass the following exam in order to be licensed.

Healthcare jobs are found throughout the country, but they are concentrated in metropolitan areas.

What is the shortest amount of time in which an individual can become a registered nurse? 

The introduction of PPE in the 1990s reduced the death rate from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by 80%. 

Registered nurses (RNs) constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with 3.4 million jobs. 

How does Congress play a key role in health affairs?

As of 2019, one in every 12 Americans received health care through a federally funded health center.

Each hospital and/or healthcare provider makes their policy on whether or not to enact informed consent for patients.

A career in health care will require you to complete at least 4 to 6 years of college and/or training.

What is the relatively new field for physicians used to treat symptoms associated with a chronic, serious illness? 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, how many of the 20 fastest growing occupations are healthcare related?

More than half the jobs for PAs are in this venue. 

There are two general types of health teams: Which of the following would you expect to see on the patient-centered team

Although requirements vary by state, all states require physicians to be licensed. 

The common core of knowledge required for healthcare professionals includes which of the following? 

The EMT's first priority is _________.

PA jobs should be most plentiful in acute care hospitals over the next few years because MDs don't want to work there

Which of the following are the two general types of health teams? 

What is an EMT ?

Professional certification is mandatory for all individual health professionals

Psychiatric technicians and aides socialize with patients and lead them in educational and recreational activities.

MRSA is a particularly virulent and antibiotic-resistant bacterial strain 

In general, salaries are lower for healthcare practitioners and technical occupations which also require less education. 

Which of the following statements regarding the NREMT is correct?

Which of the following is not one of the top three reasons for this increase in demand

Personal care aides provide companionship to clients and help them with daily tasks. 

Which of the following degrees must a person have in order to practice podiatry? 

Which of these careers is an example of a health/medical related job?

Ethics are a separate set of values and morals requiring much study and skill to learn.