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Question 1

Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for entry into medical school?

Answer 1

3 years of college

Question 2

Formal education and training requirements for physicians generally include which of the following?

Answer 2

A) 4 years of undergraduate school.
B) 4 years of medical school.
C) 3 to 8 years of internship and residency.
D) All of these are correct.

Question 3

Which specialty employs the largest numbers of physicians?

Answer 3

Family and General Practitioner

Question 4

Which area of specialty earned the highest salary in 2019?

Answer 4

hospitalist

Question 5

Which of the following would be considered an area of specialty for a physician?

Answer 5

Obstetrics and gynecology

Question 6

True or False? Formal training for podiatrists is similar to that of physicians and surgeons, with 4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of podiatry school, and 1 year of residency.

Answer 6

false

Question 7

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

Answer 7

true

Question 8

True or False? Employment of physicians and surgeons is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028, above average for all occupations.

Answer 8

true

Question 9

True or False? Certification in an area of specialty is required for physicians and surgeons.

Answer 9

false

Question 10

True or False? Although requirements vary by state, all states require physicians to be licensed.

Answer 10

true

Question 11

Physicians who are medical doctors (MDs) are also referred to as which of the following?

Answer 11

Allopathic physicians

Question 12

Which of the following is the national accrediting body for MD medical education programs?

Answer 12

The Liaison Committee on Medical Education

Question 13

Which of the following is the certifying agency in orthopedics and primary care podiatry?

Answer 13

American Board of Podiatric Medicine

Question 14

Referrals are made to what type of physician when patients have a severe illness or for patients who are near the end of life?

Answer 14

Palliative care physicians

Question 15

True or False? There are three types of physicians.

Answer 15

false

Question 16

True or False? Certification is not required for physicians and surgeons; however, it may increase their employment opportunities.

Answer 16

true

Question 17

True or False? The demand for physicians is projected to exceed supply by 2032 because of the aging population and because seniors have more chronic diseases requiring more health care.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Podiatrists treat a variety of foot and ___________ ailments, including calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, and arch problems.

Answer 18

ankle

Question 19

The number of ___________ and PAs is projected to grow faster than physicians through 2028; both can extend primary care services.

Answer 19

APRNs

Question 20

Specialize in women’s health. They are responsible for women’s general medical care; also specialize in childbirth, which includes treating and counseling women throughout their pregnancy, from giving prenatal care to assisting with delivery and providing postpartum care

Answer 20

Obstetricians/gynecologists

Question 21

Often provide the first point of contact for people of all ages seeking health care, by acting as the traditional family physician

Answer 21

Family medicine physicians

Question 22

The primary mental health providers, they assess and treat mental illnesses through a combination of psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hospitalization, and medication

Answer 22

Psychiatrists

Question 23

Provide care for the health of infants, children, and adolescents; specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of ailments specific to children and teens and track growth to adulthood

Answer 23

Pediatricians

Question 24

Focus on the care of surgical patients and pain relief. Like other physicians, they evaluate and treat patients and direct staff members. Through continual monitoring and assessment, these critical care specialists are responsible for the maintenance of the patient’s vital life functions—heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure, and breathing—during surgery.

Answer 24

Anesthesiologists

Question 25

___________ treat a variety of foot and ankle ailments, including calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, and arch problems

Answer 25

Podiatrist

Question 26

What does the primary care model include to provide ongoing preventive care such as health screening and immunizations; treatment of common health problems such as upper respiratory infections and minor injuries as needed; and making referrals to physician specialists for diagnosis and treatment of complex health problems?

Answer 26

medical home

Question 27

MDs also are known as allopathic physicians.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

DOs are known as osteopathic physicians.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

What was the median annual wage for a podiatrist in May 2019?

Answer 29

$126,000

Question 30

Which of the following is one of the factors that will contribute to new opportunities in the field of podiatry?

Answer 30

Growth in the use of outpatient surgery