ch 33-36

Question 1

Which of the following tasks are permitted to be performed by a medical assistant with the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential?

Answer 1

Remove sutures

Question 2

Which of the following tasks are permitted to be performed by medical assistants with the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential?

Answer 2

Assist the physician with medical exams

Question 3

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?

Answer 3

Orderlies

Question 4

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?

Answer 4

75 hours

Question 5

Under the direction of the physician, which of the following would be permitted to administer eye medications?

Answer 5

Ophthalmic medical assistants

Question 6

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?

Answer 6

Administrative medical assistants

Question 7

Which of the following would be under the scope of practice for a podiatric medical assistant?

Answer 7

Make castings of feet

Question 8

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.

Answer 8

False medical assistants tasks are to preform supportive tasks while physician asistants haev a broader scope of practice

Question 9

True or False? Formal training in medical assisting, while generally preferred, is not always required.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

True or False? Nursing assistants must be on the state registry in order to work in nursing homes.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What program is operated by the U.S. Department of Labor for home health aides employed in long-term care facilities?

Answer 11

Registered Apprentice Program

Question 12

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?

Answer 12

75 hours

Question 13

At a minimum, how many hours of supervised practical training is required before an aide has direct contact with a resident?

Answer 13

16 hours

Question 14

Aides who work with individuals who are developmentally or intellectually disabled are often referred to as which of the following?

Answer 14

Direct support professionals

Question 15

In which of the following states must an individual receive licensure to serve as a psychiatric technician?

Answer 15

Kansas

Question 16

The majority of psychiatric aides, which is about 64% of psychiatric aides, work in what setting?

Answer 16

hospitals

Question 17

Which of the following is generally required to complete a postsecondary certificate or associate degree program?

Answer 17

Psychiatric technician

Question 18

True or False? With the nation’s population living longer and suffering from cognitive mental disorders, the need for psychiatric aides will increase.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

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.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

True or False? Home care aides must be certified by the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC).

Answer 20

False it depends on the states regulations

Question 21

Which veterinary technician credentialing exam is used by most states to test for competency?

Answer 21

Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE)

Question 22

Which of the following actions will likely strengthen one’s application to veterinary school?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Prospective veterinarians must graduate with what type of degree from a 4-year program at an accredited college of veterinary medicine?

Answer 23

Doctoral degree of veterinary medicine

Question 24

Which of the following is a likely reason why animals would be trained?

Answer 24

A) Performance
B) Security
C) Assisting people with disabilities
D) Obedience

Question 25

Which of the following job duties would an animal service worker at a local boarding kennel be expected to perform? Pick 3

Answer 25

B) Administer vaccines
C) Exercise pets
F) Perform general surgical procedures

Question 26

True or False? It is desirable for veterinary technologists to have compassion for animals and excellent communication skills when performing their job duties.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

True or False? In 2020, approximately 92% of veterinary technologists and technicians held jobs in colleges, universities, and research laboratories.

Answer 27

False the majority work in private clinics or animal hospitals

Question 28

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.

Answer 28

True they typically submit scores for the MCAT

Question 29

True or False? Veterinarians in nonclinical areas often work in clean, well-lighted offices or laboratories.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

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.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

Which of the following specialists would be the first responders after a natural disaster such as a flood or an oil spill?

Answer 31

Environmental scientists

Question 32

The ability to use advanced technology for testing toxic chemicals is a desirable quality and skill for which of the following?

Answer 32

Certified safety professionals

Question 33

Which of the following would be an appropriate task for a mine examiner?

Answer 33

Inspecting for proper airflow and potential health hazards such as the buildup of methane or other harmful gases

Question 34

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?

Answer 34

Industrial ecologists

Question 35

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?

Answer 35

State and local governments

Question 36

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.

Answer 36

False they typically require acertification not an associates degree

Question 37

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.

Answer 37

False it’s median wage

Question 38

Of the 21,300 occupational health and safety technicians employed in 2020, the majority work for local _________________ and consulting firms.

Answer 38

manufacturing

Question 39

A background in _______ __________ is important for environmental science and protection technicians.

Answer 39

natural science

Question 40

Requires the applicant to have specific education or experience in construction safety

Answer 40

Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification (CHST)

Question 41

Designed for workers who perform occupational health and safety tasks as part of their job duties

Answer 41

Occupational Health and Safety Technologist Certification (OHST)

Question 42

For first-line supervisors or managers and requires 1 year of supervisory experience

Answer 42

Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Certification