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How many years does it usually take
to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree?
1
3
6
9
How long does it take to become a pharmacist?
Less than a year.
1 – 2 years
3 – 4 years
5 – 6 years
What educational requirement must
Devon complete to work as a phlebotomist at a local medical office?
Bachelor’s degree
Associate degree
10 – 20 hour certification
2 hour class
What kind of degree does Forsyth Community College usually award?
Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
Donald wants to work with animals, but does not want to go to college. What veterinary career should he consider?
Veterinarian
Veterinary assistant
Veterinary technician
Veterinary technologist
A document issued by an association that means a person has fulfilled requirements to practice a career such as dental assistant is a:
license.
certificate.
credit.
registry.
Why is it important to make sure the degree program one attends at the college level is accredited?
So financial aid can be used by the
student at that school.
Because it is illegal for a college to offer a program that is not accredited.
To ensure any graduate from that program will pass the licensure exam.
The student must graduate from an accredited program before taking a licensure exam.
Patsy graduated from a 2-year college. What degree did she most likely earn?
Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
Why would a health professional want to earn continuing education units?
To qualify for a higher salary
To qualify for a more challenging position
They are a status symbol for health
care workers.
They are required to renew most medical licenses.
Most health care workers at the therapist level have a minimum of a/an:
Associate degree.
Bachelor’s degree.
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
What do doctors, registered nurses, and physical therapists have that permits them to legally practice their profession?
License
Certificate
Registration
Diploma
Janel opens her own nursing staffing agency. She can be considered a/an:
aide.
technician.
entrepreneur.
multiskilled worker.
What does a radiologic technologist
do?
Take X-rays
Manage medical records
Minor surgery
Plan nutritious meals
Joyce is an excellent student but
experiences difficulty working with people. What health career would suit her
best?
Physical therapist
Medical transcriptionist
Nursing assistant
Recreational therapist
Julio wants to be a medical records administrator. What work setting should he expect?
Laboratory
Office
Emergency room
Operating room
Before treating a victim who is
bleeding, it is best to:
put on a mask.
put on gloves.
ask the victim to sign a consent
form.
allow the wound to bleed freely to
flush out bacteria.
When weighing a person, what should you do before the person steps on the scale?
Balance the scale
Have the person brush his/her teeth
Have the patient turn around and face you
Lower the height bar
Jennifer enjoys working by herself and solving problems to uncover the cause of illness or disease. In what area would she most likely work?
Dental medicine
Emergency medicine
Diagnostic services
Health information
What medical provider works under the direction of a physician, but can independently write prescriptions for patients following evaluation and diagnosis?
Radiologic technologist
Physician’s assistant
EMT
Dietician
What health
professional would be most needed to work at the Centers for Disease Control
(CDC)?
Epidemiologist
EMT
Dental hygienist
Unit secretary
What health care worker would need to be willing to stick people with needles to draw blood?
Pharmacist
Phlebotomist
Dental assistant
Medical illustrator
Lindsay wishes to work in the medical field, but is uncomfortable around sickness. She has excellent computer skills and enjoys working with people. The best career choice for Lindsay would be
unit secretary
biomedical engineer
dietetic technician
central supply technician
A medical laboratory technologist studies tissues, fluids, and cells of the body and tests human:
intelligence.
blood.
personality.
blood pressure
What professional removes stains
and deposits from the teeth?
EMT
Dietitian
Dental hygienist
Pharmacist
What emergency care workers are
trained to perform the most advanced skills?
First responder
EMT - Basic
EMT - Intermediate
EMT - Paramedic
What professional designs machines such as patient monitors, incubators, and respirators?
Pharmacist
EMT
Registered nurse
Biomedical engineer
What physician cares for adolescent
patients with ear infections, asthma, chicken pox, and sore throats?
Pediatrician
Surgeon
Oncologist
Radiologist
What mental health professional has earned the highest level of education?
Psychiatric technician
Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Social worker
You are introduced to Dr. Marcie Moore, DPM. You know that Marcie treats diseases and disorders of the:
skin
eyes
feet
heart.
Peter’s doctor refers him to an oncologist because he thinks Peter has
heart disease.
cancer.
psoriasis
arthritis.
What medical specialist puts a patient to sleep in preparation for surgery?
Psychiatrist
Gerontologist
Anesthesiologist
Radiologist
Where might an ophthalmologist work?
In the coroner’s office
In an X-ray department
At the Wal-Mart vision center
At the Pet Smart animal clinic
Hidaki wants to work in a medical
office and help take care of patients, but he does not want to spend longer
than two years in college. What career might he consider?
Doctor of osteopathic medicine
Medical assistant
Social worker
Psychiatrist
A house burns down and the family is hospitalized for minor burns and smoke inhalation. What health professional would be called to provide assistance to the family?
Medical assistant
Pathologist
Gastroenterologist
Social worker
Sarah has a sore throat and fever.
She should see a doctor with what initials after his/her name?
DVM
MD
PhD
EdD
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