ch 23,24,25 Flashcards
Which of the following is a specialized family tree that includes the health conditions and causes, and the age of death, of the biological family members?
Pedigree
Cytogenic testing evaluates for abnormalities in which of the following?
Chromosomes
What type of testing evaluates for small mutations of DNA?
Molecular testing
The most growth over the next 10 years for genetic counselors is expected to be in which of the following areas?
Teaching and research hospitals
Employment of genetic counselors is projected to grow 21% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations; however, because it is a small occupation, the fast growth will only result in only about how many new jobs over the 10-year period?
600
All of the following are some of the main skills and requirements a successful genetic counselor should possess, except:
possessing a prior license in a health-related discipline to apply for certification exam.
True or False? A bachelor’s degree in genetic counseling is required to be eligible for licensure and to take the certification exam.
False a masters degree is typically required
True or False? Genetic counselors are educated to identify specific genetic disorders or syndromes are inherited or passed down from parents to their children.
True they receive education to identify genetic disorders or syndromes inherited
True or False? Salary ranges are currently between $79,490 and $87,400 for genetic counselors.
True
Recommended for all pregnant women over 35 years of age
Prenatal testing
Screens for mutations that dramatically increase the risk for breast cancer
BRCA
Identifies inherited disorders such as phenylketonuria (PKU)
Newborn screening
Done for partners who are considering having a family to determine if either partner carries the risks for genetic diseases known to be present in their family
Carrier testing
Family history of autism or a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disease
Psychiatric genetic counseling
Done when adult family members have been diagnosed with dementia, cardiovascular disease, or cancer at an early age
Predictive genetic counseling
In what setting would health educators create programs and materials about health issues for the community?
Nonprofits
To maintain certification, health educators must complete how many hours of continuing education every 5 years?
75
Most entry-level jobs for community health workers require what minimum educational requirement?
High school diploma
Which of the following is a paraprofessional with 40 hours of post-secondary training?
Registered behavioral technician
What state requires state certification for registered behavioral technicians?
Washington
Which of the following specialists specifically work with those who have visual impairment?
Orientation and mobility specialists
In which of the following areas do health educators also work, allowing them to influence a vast audience?
Newspaper
True or False? Health educators may also be called patient navigators because they help consumers find out about their health insurance options and direct people to outside resources, such as support groups and home health agencies.
True they often help connect patients with resources and support services
True or False? The role of health educators is to serve as a bridge between the community and the healthcare, government, and social service systems.
True they provide education, guidance, and support
True or False? One of the challenges for health educators is that they focus on the prevention of disease, while the healthcare system reimburses healthcare workers for treatment of disease.
True this misalignment can harm the implementation of preventive health initiatives
Which of the following may work more in the areas of community outreach and preventive care than do managers of a group practice?
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) managers
What type of administrator must try to create an environment that nourishes residents’ psychological, social, and spiritual well-being, as well as tends to their healthcare needs?
Nursing home administrator
Which of the following is a credential offered by the American College of Healthcare Administrators?
Certified Nursing Home Administrator
True or False? In line with their training and/or experience in a specific clinical area, clinical managers have more specific responsibilities than generalist managers.
True these managers often have more responsibilities compared to generalist managers
True or False? Nursing home managers need many of the same management skills as hospital administrators.
True these managers require management skills because of the complexity of managing healthcare facilities
A bachelor’s degree and work experience may be sufficient for entry as the head of a clinical department, but a(n) ____________ degree in health services administration may be required for advancement.
master
Graduate program candidates with previous ____________ in health care may have an advantage over those applicants without.
experience
The majority of medical and health services managers will be employed by ____________ over the 2019 to 2029 decade.
hospitals
More medical and health service managers will be needed to improve ____________ and efficiency of health care with insurance companies and Medicare demanding higher levels of accountability.
quality
ACMPE
American College of Medical Practice Executives
PAHCOM
Professional Association of Healthcare Office Management
HITCM-PP
Health Information Technology Certified Manager
CMM
Certified Medical Manager
ACHA
American College of Healthcare Administrators
CALA
Certified Assisted Living Administrator
CNHA
Certified Nursing Home Administrator
