Chapters 11, 33, and 34

Question 1

The current primary focus of nurses training is which of the below?

Answer 1

Managing chronic disease in community settings

Question 2

True or False? The use of electronic health records in physician practice has decreased the need for medical assistants.

Answer 2

false

Question 3

True or False? Psychiatric technicians help patients to dress, bathe, and groom, and they may play card games or other games with patients.

Answer 3

false

Question 4

True or False? While not required, many employers prefer to hire experienced or certified medical assistants.

Answer 4

true

Question 5

The demand for skilled nurses is at an all-time high. Which of the following is not one of the top three reasons for this increase in demand?

Answer 5

There is a nationwide shortage of physicians.

Question 6

Personal and home care aides are also referred to as which of the following?
Question 6Answer

a.
Caregivers

b.
Homemakers

c.
Companions

d.
All of the choices are correct.

Answer 6

D

Question 7

True or False? Home health aides provide psychological support and instruction to their clients.

Answer 7

true

Question 8

Nursing assistants who complete state-approved programs are known as which of the following?

Answer 8

Certified nurse assistants

Question 9

When considering an applicant for a psychiatric technician position, which of the following attributes should be considered?
Question 9Answer

a.
Good health and physical stamina

b.
Teamwork and communication skills

c.
All of the choices are correct.

d.
Compassion and understanding

Answer 9

c

Question 10

True or False? Registered nurses participate in the scientific investigation and treatment of abuse victims, violence, criminal activity, and traumatic accidents.

Answer 10

false

Question 11

True or False? The clinical medical assistant working in the chiropractic office may be required to prepare patients for examination.

Answer 11

true

Question 12

True or False? The National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) offers national certification for aides and requires the completion of 75 hours of training, observation and documentation of 17 skills for competency, and the passing of a written examination.

Answer 12

false

Question 13

True or False? Registered nurses (RNs) constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with 3.4 million jobs.

Answer 13

true

Question 14

True or False? Most training programs for LPNs last about 2 years and are offered by vocational or technical schools, or community or junior colleges.

Answer 14

false

Question 15

True or False? A medical assistant can obtain an EKG on a patient.

Answer 15

true

Question 16

Which of the following duties are home health aides most likely to perform?
Question 16Answer

a.
Light housekeeping and homemaking tasks

b.
Shopping for food and meal preparation

c.
All of the choices are correct.

d.
Bathing and grooming

Answer 16

c

Question 17

True or False? Correctional facilities will see an increase in the need for psychiatric technicians and aides because of the aging prison population.

Answer 17

true

Question 18

Because they spend much of their work time on their feet providing patient care, nursing assistants must:

Answer 18

be in good health

Question 19

True or False? Home health aides are typically required to have an associate’s degree in human services.

Answer 19

false

Question 20

True or False? Advanced practice registered nurses require a master’s degree; most are also certified in a specialty area.

Answer 20

true

Question 21

In which of the following industries would a nursing assistant most likely make the highest annual salary?

Answer 21

government

Question 22

True or False? As of 2019, medical assistants could expect a median annual salary of $30,000. However, many of the salaries for medical assistants depend on experience, skill level, and location.

Answer 22

false

Question 23

True or False? Clinical nurse specialists provide direct patient care to a certain population of people and/or within a specific medical or surgical specialty and usually require a master’s degree.

Answer 23

true

Question 24

True or False? Employment of personal and home care aides is expected to grow rapidly due, in large part, to the projected rise in the number of older adults.

Answer 24

true

Question 25

True or False? Based on the median hourly wage reported in 2020, a home health aide entering the work force can expect to make about $27,000 annually.

Answer 25

true

Question 26

LPN/LVNs care for patients in many ways. Which of the patient care duties below would you expect an LPN/LVN to perform?
Question 26Answer

a.
Provide basic bedside care

b.
Dress wounds

c.
Administer and monitor aesthesia during surgical procedures

d.
Prepare and give injections

e.
Measure and record patients’ vital signs

Answer 26

all except c

Question 27

True or False? One credential for medical assistants is the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).

Answer 27

true

Question 28

Which of the following is a bridge program to allow nurses to increase their level of education quickly?
Question 28Answer

a.
ADN-to-BSN

b.
LPN-to-BSN

c.
All of the choices are correct.

d.
ADN-to-MSN

Answer 28

c

Question 29

True or False? Hospitals employ the majority of RNs, with 60% of such jobs.

Answer 29

true

Question 30

True or False? Medical assistants work under health practitioners and keep medical offices running smoothly.

Answer 30

true