Physical Therapy & Treat Disorders – Psychology
This quiz is about physical therapy and treat disorders of psychology.
Which of the following pharmacists determine and prepare medications needed for nutrition?
Nutrition support pharmacist
Which of the following are not factors that will continue to spur demand for pharmacists throughout the 2024 projection period?
Increased number of hospitals and clinics
Pharmacists with interest and special talent can be engaged in highly specialized tasks such as which of the following?
Magazine editing
Science reporting
Advertising
In 2014, what percentage of pharmacists worked in a retail setting within the community?
61%
How many years does the PharmD program generally take to complete?
4 years
How many states in the United States require optometrists to be licensed?
all states
The OAT (Optometry Admission Test) consists of which of the following?
four tests
Some of the reasons the job market is very good for the new optometrist include which of the following?
Increasing vision care needs of an aging population
Optometrists are qualified to treat some other diseases that are considered “systemic,” such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
false
Optometrists are qualified to perform eye surgery.
false
A speech disorder can be any of the following except:
People who speak a different language
A language disorder is defined as all but which of the following?
Difficulty controlling speech production
Hearing impairment can take many forms. Which of the below are examples of those forms?
inability to hear speech clearly
Inability to understand and use speech to communicate
Inability to hear speech loudly enough
Speech-language pathologists perform which of the following job duties?
Assess and treat swallowing disorders
Diagnose language disorders
Treat and help prevent communication disorders
Speech, language, and swallowing difficulties can result from a variety of causes, including which of the following?
Hearing loss
Emotional problems
Brain injury
Physical therapists treat a variety of patients with different types of problems. Their patients may include which of the following?
Persons with head injuries
Accident victims
People with back pain
People with heart disease
Physical therapists may engage in professional activities such as which of the following?
Research
Consultation
Administration
Education
Which of the following is the goal of physical therapy?
To improve how an individual functions at work and at home
Physical therapist education programs include which of the following?
Clinically based courses
Behavioral science courses
Foundational science courses
Which of the following statements regarding physical therapy assistants and physical therapy aides is true?
Aides usually learn skills on the job, while physical therapy assistants have an Associate degree.
What is the name of the agency that accredits postsecondary physical therapy assistantprograms?
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Which of the following statements about occupational therapists is not true?
They prescribe medications to help patients deal with disabilities.
Typical job duties of an occupational therapy aide would include which of the following?
Scheduling appointments and answering the telephone
Restocking or ordering depleted supplies
Prepare materials and assemble equipment
Applicants to occupational therapy assistant programs can improve their chances of admission by doing which of the following?
Volunteering in nursing care facilities
B. Taking high school courses in biology and health
C. Volunteering in occupational therapy offices
Which of the following professional roles focuses on improving athletic performance or treating muscle or bone injuries?
athletic trainers
Which health professional uses rehabilitative exercises, reconditioning, and physical education to treat patients who have problems moving in any way?
Kinesiotherapists
Prior to 2015, what was the minimum requirement for athletic trainers?
bachelors degree
Employment of athletic trainers is projected to grow 21% from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations, because of their role in preventing injuries and reducing healthcare costs.
true
Athletic trainers that work in a sports setting typically have schedules that are more flexible and they tend to work fewer hours overall.
false
In 2015, the Athletic Trainers Strategic Alliance made the decision to require a master’s degree for all entry-level athletic trainers.
true
Which of the statements below best describes the field of mental health professionals?
Working with patients to prevent, diagnose, and treat mental disorders
Psychology is best defined by which of the following?
A scientific approach to gathering, quantifying, analyzing, and interpreting data on why people act as they do
The field of psychology offers a number of specializations. These include which of the following?
A. Clinical psychology
B. Engineering psychology
C. School and social psychology
D. Rehabilitation psychology
As distinguished from psychiatry, which is a branch of medicine, psychology is a nonmedical science.
true
Substance abuse counselors are also called addiction counselors.
true
What is the most common entry-level degree necessary for social workers?
Bachelor’s degree
Social workers assist people by helping in many ways. Which of the below are examples of ways they help others?
Helping them cope or solve issues with family and dealing with relationships.
B. Helping people who are facing disability.
C. Helping those with substance abuse problems.
Social workers may be employed in a variety of settings, including which of the following?
A. Child welfare agencies
B. Colleges and universities
C. Hospitals
A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement for social and human service assistants, but employers often seek individuals with relevant work experience or education beyond high school.
true
High pay and reasonable workloads cause many workers to stay in this occupation, creating few opportunities for new workers entering the field.
false
Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for the Certified Genetic Counselor licensure examination?
masters
Genetic counselors perform the following duties as part of their job.
all are correct
What is the expected percentage of increase in jobs from 2014 to 2024?
29
The increase in jobs for genetic counselors between 2014 and 2024 would represent approximately how many new job openings?
700
According to a 2012 survey from the National Society of Genetic Counselors, approximately two-thirds of genetic counselors work in traditional areas of genetic counseling: prenatal, cancer, and pediatrics.
True
Genetic counselors need a strong science background and the ability to explain complex information in a way that can be understood by people without a science background.
True
Public awareness of the genetic basis for disease and scientific advances in reproductive technologies has increased the demand for genetic counselors.
True
Health services managers are employable in areas such as outpatient clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and dentist offices.
True
The chief executive officer (CEO) provides overall management direction but is also concerned with community outreach, planning, policy-making, and response to government agencies and regulations.
True
In a large community hospital, the healthcare administrator is responsible for day-to-day management of the service units.
False
Associate or assistant administers may be responsible for budget and finance, depending on the size of the facility.
True