Chapters 9, 10, and 20

Question 1

Which of the following would be considered an area of specialty for a physician?
a.
Palliative and hospice care

b.
Health information management

c.
Obstetrics and gynecology

d.
Hospitalist

e.
Anesthesiology

Answer 1

a, c, d, e

Question 2

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 2

true

Question 3

Areas of health care where job opportunities should the most plentiful.

Answer 3

rural and inner-city areas

Question 4

More than half the jobs for PAs are in this venue.

Answer 4

physicians offices

Question 5

Using technology to facilitate interactive consultations between healthcare personnel.

Answer 5

telemedicine

Question 6

A licensed medical provider who is not a physician

Answer 6

mid-level provider

Question 7

Certifying exam taken by physician assistants in the United States.

Answer 7

PANCE

Question 8

True or False? The chiropractic profession concentrates on disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.

Answer 8

true

Question 9

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

Answer 9

true

Question 10

How often must a PA pass a recertification examination or complete an alternative program combining learning experiences and a take-home examination?

Answer 10

every 10 years

Question 11

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

Answer 11

3 years of college

Question 12

True or False? Chiropractors only focus on the treatment of back and neck pain.

Answer 12

false

Question 13

Chiropractic specialty credentials are offered through which organization?

Answer 13

American Board of Chiropractic Specialties

Question 14

Some chiropractors specialize in areas requiring advanced expertise and training, such as:

Answer 14

orthopedics

Question 15

How many hours of continuing medical education must a physician assistant (PA) complete every 2 years?

Answer 15

100

Question 16

True or False? Doctors of Chiropractic are required to be licensed in all 50 states.

Answer 16

true

Question 17

Which specialty employs the largest numbers of physicians?

Answer 17

Family and General Practitioner

Question 18

Characteristics of a chiropractic curriculum include which of the following?
a.
All of the choices are correct.

b.
Training in a laboratory

c.
A clinical internship

d.
Training in a classroom

Answer 18

a

Question 19

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

Answer 19

false

Question 20

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

Answer 20

true

Question 21

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

Answer 21

false

Question 22

True or False? In 46 states and the District of Columbia, physician assistants may prescribe medications.

Answer 22

false

Question 23

Formal education and training requirements for physicians generally include which of the following?
a.
3 to 8 years of internship and residency.

b.
All of the choices are correct.

c.
4 years of medical school.

d.
4 years of undergraduate school.

Answer 23

b

Question 24

In what settings would PAs provide most the health care for patients and consult with the supervising physician and other medical professionals as needed or required by law?

Answer 24

Inner-city clinics

Question 25

True or False? Employment for chiropractors is expected to grow at a slower pace than the average for all occupations.

Answer 25

false

Question 26

Which area of specialty earned the highest salary in 2019?

Answer 26

Hospitalist

Question 27

Job opportunities for PAs will be best in states that offer which of the following to PAs?

Answer 27

Wider scope of practice