ch 33-36 Flashcards
Which of the following tasks are permitted to be performed by a medical assistant with the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential?
Remove sutures
Which of the following tasks are permitted to be performed by medical assistants with the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential?
Assist the physician with medical exams
Which of the following, also known as hospital attendants or unlicensed assistive personnel, work in a hospital and are responsible for the nonmedical care of patients and the maintenance of order and cleanliness?
Orderlies
Nursing assistants who work in nursing care facilities must complete a minimum of how many hours of state-approved training and pass a competency evaluation?
75 hours
Under the direction of the physician, which of the following would be permitted to administer eye medications?
Ophthalmic medical assistants
Which of the following perform tasks less specific to medical settings such as answering telephones, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping?
Administrative medical assistants
Which of the following would be under the scope of practice for a podiatric medical assistant?
Make castings of feet
True or False? The role of medical assistants is similar to that of physician assistants who examine, diagnose, and treat patients under the direct supervision of a physician.
False medical assistants tasks are to preform supportive tasks while physician asistants haev a broader scope of practice
True or False? Formal training in medical assisting, while generally preferred, is not always required.
True
True or False? Nursing assistants must be on the state registry in order to work in nursing homes.
True
What program is operated by the U.S. Department of Labor for home health aides employed in long-term care facilities?
Registered Apprentice Program
Home health aides who work for agencies that receive reimbursement for Medicare or Medicaid must receive a minimum of how many hours of training and a competency evaluation, or participate in a state certification program?
75 hours
At a minimum, how many hours of supervised practical training is required before an aide has direct contact with a resident?
16 hours
Aides who work with individuals who are developmentally or intellectually disabled are often referred to as which of the following?
Direct support professionals
In which of the following states must an individual receive licensure to serve as a psychiatric technician?
Kansas
The majority of psychiatric aides, which is about 64% of psychiatric aides, work in what setting?
hospitals
Which of the following is generally required to complete a postsecondary certificate or associate degree program?
Psychiatric technician
True or False? With the nation’s population living longer and suffering from cognitive mental disorders, the need for psychiatric aides will increase.
True
True or False? Because of the physically demanding nature of the jobs, personal care aides suffer a higher rate of injuries and illnesses than the national average.
True
True or False? Home care aides must be certified by the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC).
False it depends on the states regulations
Which veterinary technician credentialing exam is used by most states to test for competency?
Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE)
Which of the following actions will likely strengthen one’s application to veterinary school?
A) Work with veterinarians in research laboratories
B) Gain volunteer or work experience at a farm or animal shelter
C) Work with veterinarians in clinics
Prospective veterinarians must graduate with what type of degree from a 4-year program at an accredited college of veterinary medicine?
Doctoral degree of veterinary medicine
Which of the following is a likely reason why animals would be trained?
A) Performance
B) Security
C) Assisting people with disabilities
D) Obedience
Which of the following job duties would an animal service worker at a local boarding kennel be expected to perform? Pick 3
B) Administer vaccines
C) Exercise pets
F) Perform general surgical procedures
True or False? It is desirable for veterinary technologists to have compassion for animals and excellent communication skills when performing their job duties.
True
True or False? In 2020, approximately 92% of veterinary technologists and technicians held jobs in colleges, universities, and research laboratories.
False the majority work in private clinics or animal hospitals
True or False? In addition to satisfying pre-veterinary course requirements, applicants must submit test scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the Veterinary College Admission Test (VCAT), and the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), depending on the preference of the college to which they are applying.
True they typically submit scores for the MCAT
True or False? Veterinarians in nonclinical areas often work in clean, well-lighted offices or laboratories.
True
True or False? A kennel attendant provides care for pets while their owners are working or traveling; care may include feeding, exercise, and playing with animals.
True
Which of the following specialists would be the first responders after a natural disaster such as a flood or an oil spill?
Environmental scientists
The ability to use advanced technology for testing toxic chemicals is a desirable quality and skill for which of the following?
Certified safety professionals
Which of the following would be an appropriate task for a mine examiner?
Inspecting for proper airflow and potential health hazards such as the buildup of methane or other harmful gases
Which of the following would work with industry to increase the efficiency of their operations and thereby limit the impacts these activities have on the environment?
Industrial ecologists
Environmental science and protection technicians that work in which setting would spend a lot of time inspecting businesses and public places and investigating complaints related to air quality, water quality, and food safety?
State and local governments
True or False? In order for students to become a certified occupational health and safety technician, they need to meet the minimum requirement of an associate’s degree in environmental science.
False they typically require acertification not an associates degree
True or False? An environmental science and protection technician who works for the local government can expect to make a higher annual wage then the technicians working in a testing laboratory.
False it’s median wage
Of the 21,300 occupational health and safety technicians employed in 2020, the majority work for local _________________ and consulting firms.
manufacturing
A background in _______ __________ is important for environmental science and protection technicians.
natural science
Requires the applicant to have specific education or experience in construction safety
Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification (CHST)
Designed for workers who perform occupational health and safety tasks as part of their job duties
Occupational Health and Safety Technologist Certification (OHST)
For first-line supervisors or managers and requires 1 year of supervisory experience
Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Certification
