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Which of the following is correct regarding the Affordable Care Act?
Healthcare costs increased after the ACA was passed in 2010.
The number of individuals with insurance decreased after the ACA was passed in 2010.
In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Job Act eliminated the individual mandate requirements of the ACA.
As part of the ACA modifications after 2010, individual states were required to expand Medicaid coverage.
d
Which of the following is correct regarding patient health information privacy through the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
Confidentiality of patient information is protected through state but not federal laws.
It is permissible to provide any interested party with health information of a patient.
It is not necessary to secure electronic health records (HER).
A healthcare professional can be fined for a breach of HIPAA.
b
Which of the following is correct regarding health careers?
The need for healthcare personnel will decrease going forward.
Healthcare practitioners will need to know how to manage chronic diseases due to longer life expectancy.
The only places that employ healthcare workers are hospitals.
Rural areas have a sufficient number of healthcare professionals.
a
Which of the following provides primarily healthcare services?
Hospitals
Nursing and residential care facilities
Laboratory services
None of the above
d
Which of the following is the responsibility of a physician?
Diagnose and treat problems related to the teeth.
Advise people on food and nutrition to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Mainly provide vision care.
Diagnose and treat physical illnesses.
b
Which of the following is correct regarding the professional responsibility of a physician assistant?
A PA can perform surgical procedures.
A PA works under the supervision of a physician to examine patients and make a preliminary diagnosis.
The primary role of the PA is to work with patients who have suffered from injury or illness to restore movement.
The main focus of the PA is the musculoskeletal and nervous system.
b
Which of the following is correct regarding the work environment of a social worker?
Social workers usually work in a mental wellness facility.
Social workers usually work in an office setting or a residential facility.
Social workers usually work in a dental office.
Social workers usually work in a private medical office setting.
d
Which of the following health professions may advance to a paramedic?
Audiologist
Occupational therapist
Clinical laboratory technician
Emergency medical technician
c
Which of the following health professionals are not required to have a high school diploma?
Physician
Physical therapist
Home health aide
Massage therapists
d
Which of the following statements regarding physical therapists and physical therapy assistants is true?
Both PTs and PTAs need a bachelor’s degree.
Only PTAs need a license to practice.
PTs and PTAs are the same, each state chooses the professional title.
PT programs are 3-year doctoral level programs.