Chapters 13 and 23 Flashcards
Which of the following industries paid out the highest median annual wage for dietitians and nutritionists in 2013?
Food and nutrition management
True or False? Most growth over the next 10 years for genetic counselors is expected to be in the pharmaceutical industry, and most jobs will be available in research for drug development.
false
True or False? Genetic counselors need a strong science background and the ability to explain complex information in a way that can be understood by people without a science background.
true
True or False? Genetic counselors who work in industry generally earn lower salaries. Because opportunities in the profession are great, the opportunities for advancement are plentiful.
false
Consultant dietitians work under contract in which of the following environments?
Question 5Answer
a.
They work with sports teams.
b.
They work for wellness programs.
c.
All of the choices are correct.
d.
They work with healthcare facilities.
c
True or False? Employment for registered dietitian nutritionists is projected to increase with an emphasis on disease prevention.
true
True or False? Public awareness of the genetic basis for disease and scientific advances in reproductive technologies have increased the demand for genetic counselors.
true
Which of the following work environments would be appropriate for registered dietitian nutritionists?
Question 8Answer
a.
Hospitals
b.
Private practice
c.
Nursing care facility
d.
All of the choices are correct.
d
Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for the Certified Genetic Counselor licensure examination?
Master’s degree
True or False? There are many different pathways for becoming eligible to sit for the certified dietary manager certification exam.
true
What does a certified dietary manager (CDM) typically manage?
Question 11Answer
a.
Personnel management
b.
Budgeting
c.
All of the choices are correct.
d.
Meeting state, local, and federal regulations
c
Experienced registered dietitian nutritionists may advance to which of the following?
Question 12Answer
a.
Become sales representatives
b.
Management positions
c.
All of the choices are correct.
d.
Become self-employed
c
The increase in jobs for genetic counselors between 2019 and 2029 would represent approximately how many new job openings?
600
Which of the following industries paid out the highest median annual wage for dietitians and nutritionists in 2013?
Food and nutrition management
True or False? According to a 2016 survey from the National Society of Genetic Counselors, most genetic counselors specialize in traditional areas of genetic counseling: prenatal, cancer, and pediatrics.
true
