final exam Flashcards
which of the following psychologists promote good health through health maintenance counseling programs designed to help people achieve health-oriented goals?
- health psychologists
- geropsychologists
- clinical psychologists
- neuropsychologists
health psychologists
which of the following psychologists often work in stroke and head injury programs and study the relationship between the brain and behavior?
- neuropsychologists
- geropsychologists
- clinical psychologists
- health psychologists
neuropsychologists
which of the following psychologists most likely deals with the special mental health problems faced by the elderly?
- geropsychologists
- clinical psychologists
- neuropsychologists
- health psychologists
geropsychologists
it is important for counselors to have which of the following qualities?
(select ALL corrects answers)
- compassion
- interpersonal skills
- understanding
- patience
- compassion
- interpersonal skills
- understanding
- patience
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about 29% of substance abuse, behavior disorder, and mental health counselors worked in outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers or nursing and residential care facilities in 2019.
true
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substance abuse counselors are also known as addiction resource officers.
false
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all states require a license for any substance abuse or behavioral disorder counselor who wishes to work in a private setting.
true
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research psychologists study the behavior of both human beings and animals.
true
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school psychologists often observe children in the classroom and at play and advise school administrators as to what grade level the child should be assigned to during the next school year.
false
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industrial psychologists study how work is organized and suggest improvements designed to increase quality, productivity, and worker satisfaction.
true
healthcare social workers
support individuals and families so they can cope with illness
school social workers
serve as the link between students’ families and the school
child & family social workers
provide assistance to improve the social psychological functioning of the children and their families
child, family, & school social workers
may also be known as child welfare social workers or family services social workers; often work for schools or local governments
mental health & substance abuse social workers
help clients with mental illness or addiction
hospice & palliative care social workers
help patients adjust to serious, chronic, or terminal illnesses
geriatric social workers
help elderly and their families find services for older adults
medical social workers
help patients and their families by linking patients with resources in the hospital and in their own community
which of these are the top four employers for child, family, and school social workers? (select ALLcorrect answers)
- nursing care facilities
- local governments
- outpatient care centers
- state government
- individual & family services
- elementary & secondary schools
- local governments
- state government
- individual & family services
- elementary & secondary schools
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the minimum requirement for most entry-level social worker positions is a bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW).
true
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most states require 2 years or 6,000 hours of supervised clinical experience for the licensure of clinical social workers.
false
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the national association of social workers (NASW) offers advanced practice specialty credentials to members of the NASW based on their area of practice and experience.
true
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social and human service assistants have many job titles such as clinical social work aide and family service assistant.
true
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when working with people with disabilities, social and human service assistants help find rehabilitation services or work with employers to adapt the elements of a job to make it accessible to people with disabilities.
true
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many social and human service assistants work for nonprofit organizations, private for-profit social service agencies, and the state and local government.
true
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the human service board certified practitioner (HS-BCP) certification was designed for those who work specifically with disabled individuals.
false
which of the following best describes what is most needed for a genetic counselor to be successful in the field?
- a strong scientific background and counseling skills
- strong math skills
- a genuine desire to care for people
- a doctorate
a strong scientific background and counseling skills
employment opportunities for genetic counselors are excellent and growing due to which of the following?
- advanced technology in DNA testing
- families have better health insurance coverage to pay for testing
- there are many more genetic diseases than were in the past
- more health care practices now include genetic counselors
advanced technology in DNA testing
genetic counseling is a rapidly growing career, and the field is projected to have demands increase by what percentage between 2019 and 2029?
- 21%
- 37%
- 42%
- 55%
21%
what is the name of the project which has uncovered the genetic basis for many diseases and increased the demand for genetic counselors to assist individuals, families, and physicians in making decisions regarding health care treatment?
- human genome project
- gene mapping project
- genomic project
- human gnome project
human genome project
which of the following is one of the main reasons the demand for genetic counselors has increased over the past decade?
(select ALL the correct answers)
- more knowledge about diseases that are genetically transmitted
- greater public awareness of the genetic basis of disease
- improved technology for genetic testing
- work opportunities for genetic counselors are expanding to include not only clinical practice but public policy, public health, administration, research, teaching, and private practice
- more knowledge about diseases that are genetically transmitted
- greater public awareness of the genetic basis of disease
- improved technology for genetic testing
coursework required for a career in genetic counseling includes which of the following? (select ALL correct answers)
- population genetics
- psychosocial theory
- ethics
- cryotherapy physics
- cytogenetics
- population genetics
- psychosocial theory
- ethics
- cytogenetics
which of the following is one of the fields of specialization in genetic counseling? (select ALL correct answers)
- cardiovascular health
- genomic medicine
- neurogenetics
- psychiatry
- sports medicine
- cardiovascular health
- genomic medicine
- neurogenetics
- psychiatry
what is the name of the organization that provides certification for genetic counselors?
- the american board of genetic counseling
- the american society of genetics
- the national society of clinical genetic counseling
- the north american board of infant selection
the american board of genetic counseling
what is the name of the genetic screening test that is recommended for all pregnant women over the age of 35?
- prenatal screening
- chromosome screening
- pregnancy panel
- predictive genetic screening
prenatal screening
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most jobs for genetic counselors are found in physician offices in urban areas and pharmaceutical companies.
false
which educator position is primarily concerned with the school environment?
- community health worker
- patient educator
- public health educator
- school health educator
school health educator
what was the median annual wage for community health workers in May 2020?
- $52,000
- $62,000
- $32,000
- $42,000
$42,000
depending on the school system, school health educators may have which of the responsibilities related to their position?
(select ALL correct answers)
- some health educators are responsible for coordinating and monitoring health screenings.
- instruction in health courses such as safety and human relations
- contribute to entire school systems and groups interested in the health of schoolchildren
- assist in developing and maintaining health programs
- some health educators are responsible for coordinating and monitoring health screenings.
- instruction in health courses such as safety and human relations
- contribute to entire school systems and groups interested in the health of schoolchildren
- assist in developing and maintaining health programs
which of the following describes community health workers?
(select ALL correct answers)
- they discuss health concerns with the people they serve
- they collect data
- they are required to be RNs who have specialized in community health at the graduate level.
- they identify health-related issues that affect a community
- they discuss health concerns with the people they serve
- they collect data
- they identify health-related issues that affect a community
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behavior analysts provide services to clients who have skill deficits in communication and problem behaviors such as aggression and self-injury.
true
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as of 2020, no states required licensure for health educators.
true
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community health workers advocate for the health needs of community members.
true
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orientation and mobility specialists are different from physical, occupational, and recreation therapists, because they focus on people with vision loss.
true
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the ACVREP provides certification for orientation and mobility specialists who meet specified education and experience standards and successfully complete the certification exam.
true
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vision rehabilitation therapists work with small groups of individuals strictly in a hospital setting.
false
which of the following best describes a nursing home administrator? (select ALL correct answers)
- typically involved in day-to-day management decisions
- works with a governing board to establish general policies and operating philosophy
- provides direction to the department heads and the assistant administrators so that policies can be implemented
- often have only one or two assistant administrators, but sometimes none
- may wear various hats such as director of finance, facilities, and even personnel director
- typically involved in day-to-day management decisions
- often have only one or two assistant administrators, but sometimes none
- may wear various hats such as director of finance, facilities, and even personnel director
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administrative assistants direct activities in clinical areas such as nursing, surgery, and therapy.
false
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top administrators in smaller facilities handle more details of the daily operations.
true
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HMO managers perform all the functions of administrators and managers in large medical group practices as well as establishing a comprehensive medical benefits package.
true
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health service managers advance by moving into positions with more responsibility such as assistant or associate administrator.
true
a health service manager would be responsible for which of the following? (select ALL correct answers)
- provide direct patient care
- planning the delivery of healthcare
- coordinating the delivery of healthcare
- organizing the delivery of healthcare
- planning the delivery of healthcare
- coordinating the delivery of healthcare
- organizing the delivery of healthcare
which of the following levels of administration is found in hospitals and other large facilities? (select ALL correct answers)
- direct patient care
- internal management
- executive
- specialized staff
- internal management
- executive
- specialized staff
the chief administrator of a group practice is responsible for which of the following? (select ALL correct answers)
- possibly entering into joint ventures
- maintaining its competitive position
- negotiating contracts
- providing overall management direction
- possibly entering into joint ventures
- maintaining its competitive position
- negotiating contracts
- providing overall management direction
what is the standard credential for most health service managers? (select ALL correct answers)
- bachelor’s in health science
- bachelor’s in public health
- master’s in health services administration
- master’s in public health
- master’s in health services administration
- master’s in public health
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all states, with the exception of Alaska, require certification for each of the EMT levels.
false
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paramedics must recertify every 8 years and meet continuing education requirements to maintain their certification.
false
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after arriving on a scene, paramedics provide treatment and care under the medical direction of physicians.
false
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EMTs and paramedics typically have irregular working hours because emergency services function 24 hours a day.
true
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some paramedics work as part of a helicopter’s flight crew and transport critically ill or injured patients to trauma centers.
true
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the emergency medical responder has the emergency skills to assess a patient’s condition and manage respiratory, cardiac, and trauma emergencies.
true
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while most career EMTs and paramedics work in metropolitan areas, volunteer EMTs and paramedics are more common in small cities, towns, and rural areas.
true
the national registry of emergency medical technicians (NREMT) certifies emergency medical service providers at which level? (select ALL correct answers)
- emergency medical technician
- advanced emergency medical technician
- emergency medical response
- paramedic
- emergency medical technician
- advanced emergency medical technician
- emergency medical response
- paramedic
EMTs and paramedics respond and assist with incidents such as which of the following? (select ALL correct answers)
- childbirth
- victims of assault
- motor vehicle crashes
- heart attack victims
- childbirth
- victims of assault
- motor vehicle crashes
- heart attack victims
which of the following conditions would an EMT need to be prepared for, based on their typical day at work?
(select ALL correct answers)
- prepared for long hours (12-24 hour shifts)
- prepared for exposure to communicable diseases
- prepared for heavy lifting
- prepared for extreme heat or cold
- prepared for long hours (12-24 hour shifts)
- prepared for exposure to communicable diseases
- prepared for heavy lifting
- prepared for extreme heat or cold
why is the demand for massage services expected to increase? (select ALL correct answers)
- some sports teams hire their own massage therapists
- nursing home residents are finding benefits of massage therapy
- massage helps to reduce health problems in residents of assisted-living facilities
- baby-boom generation will seek services to help maintain their health
- some sports teams hire their own massage therapists
- nursing home residents are finding benefits of massage therapy
- massage helps to reduce health problems in residents of assisted-living facilities
- baby-boom generation will seek services to help maintain their health
which of the following is currently offered by the therapeutic recreation program at the VA? (select ALL correct answers)
- drama therapy
- outdoor recreation
- arts & crafts
- dance therapy
- music therapy
- drama therapy
- outdoor recreation
- arts & crafts
- dance therapy
- music therapy
recreation therapy includes which of the following as part of the treatment plan? (select ALL correct answers)
- drama
- dance
- music
- art
- drama
- dance
- music
- art
how many clinical training hours are included in the minimum bachelor’s degree requirement for certified music therapists?
1200
in what year did the federation of state massage therapy boards (FSMTB) create the licensure exam massage and body-work licensing examination (MBLEx) to allow reciprocity between states?
1992
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recreation therapy originated as special services for the U.S. Marines during World War II in 1945.
false
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the national coalition of creative arts therapies associations, inc. (NCCATA) is an alliance of professional associations that promotes the arts as a therapeutic modality for treating disabilities and illness.
true
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massage therapy programs typically cover subjects such as mathematics and english composition, and they include approximately 100 to 200 hours of study.
false
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the american music therapy association was founded in the 1950s to gain professional status for music therapists who used vocal and instrumental music with individuals and groups to promote social, emotional and cognitive function.
true
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art therapy began after world war i while recreation therapy, music therapy, and dance therapy began after world war ii.
false
which of the following skill sets is needed in order to work as a medical transcriptionist? (select All correct answers)
- good listening and organizational skills
- good grammar and punctuation skills
- accuracy and confidentiality
- good medical terminology and word processing skills
- good listening and organizational skills
- good grammar and punctuation skills
- accuracy and confidentiality
- good medical terminology and word processing skills
which association offers credentialing opportunities for medical coders? (select ALL correct answers)
- professional association of healthcare coding specialists (PAHCS)
- american association of professional coders (AAPC)
- american health information management association (AHIMA)
- professional association of medical coders
- professional association of healthcare coding specialists (PAHCS)
- american association of professional coders (AAPC)
- american health information management association (AHIMA)
which of the following degree requirements is needed for a librarian in most public, academic, and specialty libraries?
master of library science degree
what is the median salary of health information technicians employed in administrative and support services?
$43,000
which employment field would a health information technician most likely have the highest annual salary?
management companies and enterprises
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health information administrators are seen as key members of the management team, and they work closely with finance officers to monitor revenue cycle and hospital spending patterns.
true
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medical transcriptionists translate and edit voice recordings made by physicians and other healthcare providers regarding patient assessment and treatment.
true
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health information technicians usually work in a(n) environment that is uncomfortable, and they often have physical contact with patients.
false
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health information management is at the heart of health care, because health records and health information systems serve as the backbone of healthcare systems, hospitals, clinics, and healthcare provider offices.
true
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many employers prefer to hire transcriptionists who have completed preliminary training in medical transcription offered by many vocational schools and community colleges.
false
an occupational health and safety specialist would be expected to perform which of the following job duties?
(select ALL correct answers)
- design programs to prevent damage to the environment
- analyze different types of work procedures
- conduct employee safety and training programs
- inspect workplaces for compliance to regulations
- design programs to prevent damage to the environment
- analyze different types of work procedures
- conduct employee safety and training programs
- inspect workplaces for compliance to regulations
which of the following would be part of a typical work environment for an environmental science and protection technician? (select ALL correct answers)
- wetland environment
- cold climates
- considerable fieldwork and travel
- irregular seasonal hours
- wetland environment
- cold climates
- considerable fieldwork and travel
- irregular seasonal hours
which of the following best describes the role of an occupational health and safety technician? (select ALL correct answers)
- technicians work to help save companies money
- increase productivity by reducing absenteeism and equipment downtime
- technicians work to conduct test and collect samples
- technicians work to increase worker productivity
- technicians work to help save companies money
- increase productivity by reducing absenteeism and equipment downtime
- technicians work to conduct test and collect samples
- technicians work to increase worker productivity
which of the following is the minimum educational requirement for environmental scientists and specialists?
bachelor’s degree in biology
an occupational health and safety technician could expect to have what salary in 2020?
$53,000
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a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree, as well as knowledge in more than one area of health and safety, would be required for an occupational health and safety technician to advance in their career.
true
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many environmental scientists and specialists work for the government, ensuring that regulations are being followed.
true
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environmental and protection technicians typically supervise environmental specialists and evaluate their results.
false
climate change analysts
they study effects on ecosystems caused by the changing climate
environmental restoration planners
they assess polluted sites and determine the cost and activities necessary to clean up the area
environmental health specialists
they study how environmental factors impact human health
industrial ecoglogists
they work with industry to increase the efficiency of their operations and thereby limit the impacts these activities have on the environment
environmental chemists
they study the effects that various chemicals have on ecosystems
ergonomists
consider the design of industrial, office, and other equipment to maximize worker’s comfort, safety, and productivity
health physicists
work in locations that use radiation and radioactive material
industrial or occupational hygienists
identify workplace health hazards, such as lead, asbestos, noise, pesticides, and communicable diseases
