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Question 1

Desirable traits for people interested in pursuing health careers include all but which of the following?

Answer 1

Desire to work independently rather than with other people

Question 2

If you are considering a career in the healthcare field, there are many opportunities, and some careers require only a high school diploma.

Answer 2

true

Question 3

The demand for healthcare personnel is expected to increase by what percentage between 2019 and 2029?

Answer 3

10% to 20%

Question 4

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 8 of the 20 fastest growing occupations are healthcare related.

Answer 4

true

Question 5

The five major industries that employ health workers include which of the following?

Answer 5

Nursing and residential facilities

Question 6

Almost 20% of healthcare employees work in offices of physicians, dentists, or other health practitioners.

Answer 6

false

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the fact that healthcare workers are not distributed according to the population or health needs in certain geographic areas?

Answer 7

Maldistribution of health personnel

Question 8

In some parts of the country, new health workers are finding it difficult to obtain jobs.

Answer 8

true

Question 9

The U.S. government and professional organizations involved in education and training programs in the health professions are excellent resources for students exploring health careers.

Answer 9

true

Question 10

Which area of healthcare is expected to experience the greatest increase in jobs for healthcare workers over the next decade?

Answer 10

Home healthcare services

Question 11

Which of the following is the state’s way of protecting the public from unqualified health practitioners?

Answer 11

licensure

Question 12

The American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, and the National Foundation-March of Dimes are all examples of what type of organization?

Answer 12

Voluntary health agencies

Question 13

Specialty hospitals are identified as which of the following because their patients are usually hospitalized for several weeks to months before they are well enough to return to their homes?

Answer 13

Long-term care facilities

Question 14

The majority of healthcare employees work in offices of physicians, __________________, or other health practitioners.

Answer 14

dentists

Question 15

__________________ care facilities provide inpatient nursing, rehabilitation, and health-related personal care to those who need continuous nursing care, but do not require medical or surgical treatment.

Answer 15

Nursing

Question 16

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

Answer 16

home

Question 17

In some parts of the country, new health workers are finding it difficult to obtain jobs, while other communities cannot find enough workers to fill existing healthcare jobs. This national problem is often referred to as the __________________of health personnel.

Answer 17

maldistribution

Question 18

Career exploration can be a learning experience as you make new discoveries about the world of work and yourself. The reality of the work world is always different from what you learn in school or from research in books. One good way to gain firsthand information is to visit several __________________

Answer 18

facilities

Question 19

Some professions stipulate that students have some __________________ in the field before they are considered for admission to an academic program.

Answer 19

experience