Chapters 9, 10, and 20 Flashcards
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
a, c, d, e
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.
true
Areas of health care where job opportunities should the most plentiful.
rural and inner-city areas
More than half the jobs for PAs are in this venue.
physicians offices
Using technology to facilitate interactive consultations between healthcare personnel.
telemedicine
A licensed medical provider who is not a physician
mid-level provider
Certifying exam taken by physician assistants in the United States.
PANCE
True or False? The chiropractic profession concentrates on disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
true
True or False? Podiatrists specialize in the medical and surgical care of foot, ankle, and lower leg problems.
true
How often must a PA pass a recertification examination or complete an alternative program combining learning experiences and a take-home examination?
every 10 years
Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for entry into medical school?
3 years of college
True or False? Chiropractors only focus on the treatment of back and neck pain.
false
Chiropractic specialty credentials are offered through which organization?
American Board of Chiropractic Specialties
Some chiropractors specialize in areas requiring advanced expertise and training, such as:
orthopedics
How many hours of continuing medical education must a physician assistant (PA) complete every 2 years?
100
True or False? Doctors of Chiropractic are required to be licensed in all 50 states.
true
Which specialty employs the largest numbers of physicians?
Family and General Practitioner
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
a
True or False? Employment of physicians and surgeons is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028, above average for all occupations.
false
True or False? Although requirements vary by state, all states require physicians to be licensed.
true
True or False? Certification in an area of specialty is required for physicians and surgeons.
false
True or False? In 46 states and the District of Columbia, physician assistants may prescribe medications.
false
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.
b
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?
Inner-city clinics
True or False? Employment for chiropractors is expected to grow at a slower pace than the average for all occupations.
false
Which area of specialty earned the highest salary in 2019?
Hospitalist
Job opportunities for PAs will be best in states that offer which of the following to PAs?
Wider scope of practice
