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Question 1

Which of the following is a specialized family tree that includes the health conditions and causes, and the age of death, of the biological family members?

Answer 1

Pedigree

Question 2

Cytogenic testing evaluates for abnormalities in which of the following?

Answer 2

Chromosomes

Question 3

What type of testing evaluates for small mutations of DNA?

Answer 3

Molecular testing

Question 4

The most growth over the next 10 years for genetic counselors is expected to be in which of the following areas?

Answer 4

Teaching and research hospitals

Question 5

Employment of genetic counselors is projected to grow 21% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations; however, because it is a small occupation, the fast growth will only result in only about how many new jobs over the 10-year period?

Answer 5

600

Question 6

All of the following are some of the main skills and requirements a successful genetic counselor should possess, except:

Answer 6

possessing a prior license in a health-related discipline to apply for certification exam.

Question 7

True or False? A bachelor’s degree in genetic counseling is required to be eligible for licensure and to take the certification exam.

Answer 7

False a masters degree is typically required

Question 8

True or False? Genetic counselors are educated to identify specific genetic disorders or syndromes are inherited or passed down from parents to their children.

Answer 8

True they receive education to identify genetic disorders or syndromes inherited

Question 9

True or False? Salary ranges are currently between $79,490 and $87,400 for genetic counselors.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Recommended for all pregnant women over 35 years of age

Answer 10

Prenatal testing

Question 11

Screens for mutations that dramatically increase the risk for breast cancer

Answer 11

BRCA

Question 12

Identifies inherited disorders such as phenylketonuria (PKU)

Answer 12

Newborn screening

Question 13

Done for partners who are considering having a family to determine if either partner carries the risks for genetic diseases known to be present in their family

Answer 13

Carrier testing

Question 14

Family history of autism or a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disease

Answer 14

Psychiatric genetic counseling

Question 15

Done when adult family members have been diagnosed with dementia, cardiovascular disease, or cancer at an early age

Answer 15

Predictive genetic counseling

Question 16

In what setting would health educators create programs and materials about health issues for the community?

Answer 16

Nonprofits

Question 17

To maintain certification, health educators must complete how many hours of continuing education every 5 years?

Answer 17

75

Question 18

Most entry-level jobs for community health workers require what minimum educational requirement?

Answer 18

High school diploma

Question 19

Which of the following is a paraprofessional with 40 hours of post-secondary training?

Answer 19

Registered behavioral technician

Question 20

What state requires state certification for registered behavioral technicians?

Answer 20

Washington

Question 21

Which of the following specialists specifically work with those who have visual impairment?

Answer 21

Orientation and mobility specialists

Question 22

In which of the following areas do health educators also work, allowing them to influence a vast audience?

Answer 22

Newspaper

Question 23

True or False? Health educators may also be called patient navigators because they help consumers find out about their health insurance options and direct people to outside resources, such as support groups and home health agencies.

Answer 23

True they often help connect patients with resources and support services

Question 24

True or False? The role of health educators is to serve as a bridge between the community and the healthcare, government, and social service systems.

Answer 24

True they provide education, guidance, and support

Question 25

True or False? One of the challenges for health educators is that they focus on the prevention of disease, while the healthcare system reimburses healthcare workers for treatment of disease.

Answer 25

True this misalignment can harm the implementation of preventive health initiatives

Question 26

Which of the following may work more in the areas of community outreach and preventive care than do managers of a group practice?

Answer 26

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) managers

Question 27

What type of administrator must try to create an environment that nourishes residents’ psychological, social, and spiritual well-being, as well as tends to their healthcare needs?

Answer 27

Nursing home administrator

Question 28

Which of the following is a credential offered by the American College of Healthcare Administrators?

Answer 28

Certified Nursing Home Administrator

Question 29

True or False? In line with their training and/or experience in a specific clinical area, clinical managers have more specific responsibilities than generalist managers.

Answer 29

True these managers often have more responsibilities compared to generalist managers

Question 30

True or False? Nursing home managers need many of the same management skills as hospital administrators.

Answer 30

True these managers require management skills because of the complexity of managing healthcare facilities

Question 31

A bachelor’s degree and work experience may be sufficient for entry as the head of a clinical department, but a(n) ____________ degree in health services administration may be required for advancement.

Answer 31

master

Question 32

Graduate program candidates with previous ____________ in health care may have an advantage over those applicants without.

Answer 32

experience

Question 33

The majority of medical and health services managers will be employed by ____________ over the 2019 to 2029 decade.

Answer 33

hospitals

Question 34

More medical and health service managers will be needed to improve ____________ and efficiency of health care with insurance companies and Medicare demanding higher levels of accountability.

Answer 34

quality

Question 35

ACMPE

Answer 35

American College of Medical Practice Executives

Question 36

PAHCOM

Answer 36

Professional Association of Healthcare Office Management

Question 37

HITCM-PP

Answer 37

Health Information Technology Certified Manager

Question 38

CMM

Answer 38

Certified Medical Manager

Question 39

ACHA

Answer 39

American College of Healthcare Administrators

Question 40

CALA

Answer 40

Certified Assisted Living Administrator

Question 41

CNHA

Answer 41

Certified Nursing Home Administrator