Chapter 10 Flashcards
The occupation of physician assistant came in to being during mid-1960s in response to a shortage of what type of physician?
Primary care physicians
In which of the following areas can a physician assistant pursuew a postgraduate educational program?
Cardiology
Upon successful completion of the Physician Assisant Natiobal Certifying Examination, the physician assistant is qualified to use which credential?
PA-C
Which organization is responsible for accrediting educational programs for physicians assistants?
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
(True or False) the main purpose of the physician assistant is that he or she can spend more time than the physician providing personal health services to patients
False
(True or False) All physician assistants are required to take and pass a national certification exam in order to practice in all states in the United States
True
(True or False) participation in ongoing educational activities is voluntary for the licensed physician assistant
False
(True or False) Physician assistants are considered to be independent practitioners. Once licensed, they do not need to be supervised by a physician any longer
False
Physician assistants communicate with physicians even when they are in different offices by way of telemedicine, a new technology available in many offices
True
(True or False) physician assistants must complete 100 hours of continuing medical education every 2 years to maintain their certification
False
Physician assistants are formally trained to provide which of the following services?
Preventive healthcare services
Where are most physician assistants employed?
Hospitals, clinics, and physicians offices
