Chapter 6

Question 1

Allied health represents –% of healthcare.

Answer 1

60

Question 2

Allopathic Approach

Answer 2

Used by MDs focusing effort on disease

Question 3

Holistic Approach

Answer 3

Used by DOs focusing on the person

Question 4

Specialty Maldistribution means

Answer 4

lower number of specialists in rural areas due to preference to practice in urban and suburban areas

Question 5

Generalists/PCP

Answer 5

Family care, general internal med, and general pediatrics
-Prevention services, immunizations, and health exams
-Coordinate patient care

Question 6

Specialists

Answer 6

Board-certified or credentialing exam

Question 7

Hospitalists

Answer 7

Physicians who provide care to hospitalized patients

Question 8

Nonphysician Practitioners (NPPs)

Answer 8

include nonphysician clinicians (NPCs) and midlevel practitioners (MLPs)
-called physician extenders
-PAs, NPs, CNMs
-Important in underserved areas

Question 9

Physicians Assistant (PA)

Answer 9

-diagnostic and therapeutic services
-prescribe meds in all but 3 states
-not direct supervision by physicians (phone and visits)
-Can take the place of PCP

Question 10

Nurses

Answer 10

-Largest group
-Majority of care
-Patient advocates

Question 11

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

Answer 11

-largest group, 12-14m education
-Salary= $41,000

Question 12

Registered Nurses (RNs)

Answer 12

-licensed by state board after test
-3.1 million
-4-5 yrs training

Question 13

Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs)

Answer 13

-Midlevel practitioners
- B/W RN and MD
-obtain Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) w/ speciality

Question 14

Nurse Practitioners (NPs)

Answer 14

-Largest category of APN
-Write Prescriptions
-RN with Masters or doctoral or certification program
-Salary=$121,000

Question 15

Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs)

Answer 15

-Nurses with midwife edu
-Salary=$105,000

Question 16

Certified Midwives

Answer 16

-No nursing degree
-Only recognized in 10 states
-Salary=$96,377

Question 17

Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)

Answer 17

-Salary=$195,000
-Surgery anesthetists care and other

Question 18

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)

Answer 18

-unlicensed patient assistant
-assist with hygiene and ADLs
-Salary=$31,000

Question 19

Dentists

Answer 19

-mouth diseases
-Salary=$163,000

Question 20

Dental Hygienists

Answer 20

-clean teeth
-Asso degree and exam
-Salary=$77,000

Question 21

Dental Assistants

Answer 21

-Prep and treatment
-No licensing just X-ray cert
-Salary=$38,660

Question 22

Pharmacists

Answer 22

-Dispensing meds
-MD
-Salary=$128,570

Question 23

Chiropractors

Answer 23

-holistic
-doctor of chiropractic degree
Salary=$75,000

Question 24

Optomologists

Answer 24

-Eyes and exams
-Salary=$124,300

Question 25

Psychologists

Answer 25

-human mind -PhD or PsyD -Salary=$81,000

Question 26

Podiatrists

Answer 26

-medical and surgical care for foot, ankle, and lower leg -MD -Salary=$145,800

Question 27

Allied Health Professionals

Answer 27

-4 categories: Lab techs, therapeutic science practitioners, behavioral scientists, support services -5 million in US

Question 28

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (PA speciality)

Answer 28

Accredited AHP -2y program -Salary=$160,000

Question 29

EMTs/Paramedics

Answer 29

Accredited AHP -100-400h training -Salary=$37,000

Question 30

Medical Assistant

Answer 30

Accredited AHP -Asso or diploma program -Salary=$37,000

Question 31

Med and Health Services Managers

Answer 31

Accredited AHP -Undergrad= entry, Masters=management -Salary=$101,000

Question 32

Physical Therapists

Answer 32

Accredited AHP -MD of Physical Therapy (PTT) -Salary=$95,000

Question 33

Occ Health, Safety Specialists, Techs

Answer 33

Accredited AHP -Specialists Salary=$77,000 -Techs Salary=$55,000

Question 34

Radiation Technicians

Answer 34

Accredited AHP -degree than 12mo program -Salary=$83,000