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PHLT 313 Exam 2 questions with correctanswers
US HC Industry - CORRECT ANSWER-largest and most powerful employer in the nation
% of US labor force being HC related - CORRECT ANSWER-13
Growing demand for health service professionals because of - CORRECT ANSWER-Growth in population
Aging of population
Expansion of health insurance under the ACA
problems with the aging population? - CORRECT ANSWER-Decline in working-age population
Increase in health care cost
Increase in dependency ratio
Changes to the economy
physicians - CORRECT ANSWER-All states require physicians to be licensed to practice
physicians licensure requirements - CORRECT ANSWER-Graduation from and accredited medical school
Successful completion of licensing exam
Completion of a supervised internship/residency program
MDs - CORRECT ANSWER--Allopathic philosophy
-Active intervention to produce a counteracting reaction in an attempt to neutralize the effects of diseas
DOs - CORRECT ANSWER--Holistic approach to patient care
-Emphasizes the musculoskeletal system, such as correction of joint tissues.
-Focuses on preventive medicine
PHLT 313 Exam 2 questions with correct answers
,generalist dr - CORRECT ANSWER--Trained in family medicine/general practice, general internal
medicine, and general peds
-Provide preventive services, treat frequently occurring/less severe problems
-Made referrals to specialist for problems that occur less frequently or that require complex diagnosis or
therapeutic approaches
specialist - CORRECT ANSWER--Deal with particular diseases or organ system
-Require certification in an area of medical specialization, requires additional years of advanced
residency training, followed by several years of practice in the specialty
Imbalance and Maldistribution of Physicians - CORRECT ANSWER-Aggregate physician oversupply
Geographic maldistribution (When comparing rural/urban, there is huge disparity)
Specialty maldistribution
Dentists - CORRECT ANSWER--Diagnose and treat problems re: to teeth, gums, and tissues of the mouth
-Must be licensed to practice
-Doctor of dental surgery (DDS) or doctor of dental medicine (DMD) degree
-complete both written and practical exams
-Some states require dentists to obtain a specialty license before practicing as a specialist in that state
-Growth of dental specialties is influenced by technological advances
-8 specialty areas
Pharmacists - CORRECT ANSWER--Not just preparation and dispensing of prescriptions
-Drug product education
-Serving as experts on specific drugs, drug interaction, and generic drug substitution
-Promote rational drug use and effective drug management
-Required license to practice
other doctorate level health professions - CORRECT ANSWER-Psychologists
PHLT 313 Exam 2 questions with correct answers
,Podiatrists
Chiropractors
Optometrists
nurses - CORRECT ANSWER--Nurses are the major caregivers of sick/injured patients
-Address patient' physical, mental, and emotional needs
-All states require nurses to be licensed to practice
-Work in a variety of settings
-Two levels: RNs (registered nurses) and LPNs (licensed practical nurses)
-Advanced-practice nurse (APN): general name for nurses who have education and clinical experience
beyond that required of an RN
4 areas of nurses specialization - CORRECT ANSWER-Clinical nurse specialists (CNS)
Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
Nurse practitioner (NPs)
Certified nurse-midwives (CNMs)
Nurses Shortage - CORRECT ANSWER-Demand has increased because of increased patient to nurse
staffing ratios & new opportunities in alternative settings and roles
Non-Physician Practitioners (NPPs) - CORRECT ANSWER--Typically include PAs, NPs, and CNMs
-Receive less advanced training than physicians, but more training than RNs
-Don't engage in the entire range of primary care or deal with cases requiring the expertise of a
physician
Value of NPP services - CORRECT ANSWER-Efficacy of NPPs as health care providers
Provide both high-quality and cost-effective medical care
Show greater personal interest in patients & cost less
Better communication/interviewing skills
PHLT 313 Exam 2 questions with correct answers
, Issues that need to be resolved before NPPs can be used to their full potential - CORRECT ANSWER-Legal
restrictions on practice (prescriptions)
Reimbursement policies
Relationships with physicians
Allied Health Professionals - CORRECT ANSWER-Someone who has received the required training in a
science or healthcare related field and has responsibility for the delivery of health or related services
2 categories of Allied Health Professionals - CORRECT ANSWER--technicians/assistants
-therapist/technologists
Technicians and Assistants - CORRECT ANSWER--Receive less than two years of postsecondary education
and are trained to perform procedures
-Require supervision from therapists or technologists
therapist and technologists - CORRECT ANSWER--Get more advanced training (Including education in
how to evaluate patients, diagnose problems, and develop treatment plans)
-Receive training to evaluate the appropriateness and potential side effects of therapy treatment, and to
teach procedural skills to technicians
Public Health Professionals - CORRECT ANSWER-focus on the community as a whole rather than treating
the individual
5 core disciplines of academic public health - CORRECT ANSWER-biostats, Epidemiology, Health services
administration, Health education/behavioral science, Environmental health
Health Services Administrators - CORRECT ANSWER--Employed at the top, middle, and entry levels of
various types of organizations that deliver health services
-Taught at the bachelor's and master's levels in a variety of settings, and the programs lead to several
different degrees
Technology - CORRECT ANSWER--Raises expectations and increased demand
PHLT 313 Exam 2 questions with correct answers
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