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Chapter Review and Assessment
Short Answer
Make a list of three occupations that appeal to you in the healthcare world.
Name five healthcare careers in therapeutic services.
Name five healthcare careers in diagnostic services.
Name five careers in health informatics and information services.
Name three careers in healthcare facility support services.
What kind of student would be attracted to jobs in the biomedical technology field?
List six strengths you have that will serve you well for a career in healthcare.
What does health informatics mean?
What is a career ladder?
Name three types of degrees that might be required of a healthcare professional.
True or False
True or False?
Becoming an optometrist only requires a bachelor's degree.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
You must take a licensing exam in order to receive a license for certain.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Respiratory therapists help patients walk after surgery.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Phlebotomists draw blood from patients' veins.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Dosimeters are what patients use to call the nursing station.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
All healthcare facilities have computerized medical records.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
There are many jobs in healthcare facilities for biotechnology research and development.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Being a nurse is a diagnostic services position.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Continuing education opportunities after being hired as a healthcare worker are restricted to doctors.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
HIPAA is an organization for physical therapists.
A. True
B. False
Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements can be used to describe the responsibilities or qualifications of a hospital dietitian?
A. plans balanced meals for patients
B. earns a degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or a related field from an accredited college or university
C. becomes licensed as a dietitian
D. All of the above.
Which of the following careers is
not
considered a therapeutic career?
A. physical therapist
B. dental assistant
C. nurse
D. medical laboratory technician
Which of these machines is used in the radiology department?
A. MRI
B. CT scan
C. mammography
D. All of the above.
Which of the following healthcare professions does
not
require at least a bachelor's degree?
A. medical doctor
B. dentist
C. paramedic
D. nurse practitioner
What career is categorized under diagnostic services?
A. physical therapist
B. dental laboratory technician
C. pharmacist
D. medical doctor
Which of the following occupations does
not
work in the clinical laboratory of a healthcare facility?
A. phlebotomist
B. laboratory aide
C. radiologist
D. pathologist
Nosocomial infections can be described as _____.
A. problems with the nose
B. hospital-acquired infections
C. the flu
D. the common cold
Support services in a healthcare facility include _____.
A. food service workers
B. central service workers
C. biomedical equipment technician
D. All of the above.
Which of the following certifications is granted in the area of health information?
A. PA
B. DPT
C. RHIT
D. DDS
Critical Thinking Exercises
Take career aptitude tests through your school counselor or online. Remember, these tests are simply a tool to help you assess what careers might best suit your personality and abilities. Analyze your results. Do your results seem to accurately reflect your interests?
Consider the time, money, and effort you would like to invest in your education. How much education do you wish to complete in order to realize your career goals? on-the-job training? one to two years of training? associate's degree? bachelor's degree? advanced degree and training beyond a four-year degree? Why does a particular level of education appeal to you?
Choose an occupation in the medical field in which you are particularly interested. Answer the following questions in as much detail as possible:
What are the educational requirements for this occupation?
Are these jobs currently available in your community? Research projected job availability online. Using government resources like the Bureau of Labor Statistics might be a good place to start.
What is the salary range for this job?
If possible, interview one or two people who currently work in this position. Ask them what personality traits and skills are needed to do this job well.
Do you think this is a job you might be interested in pursuing? Why or why not?
Based on the information in this chapter and your personal strengths, which careers do you think would be the best fit for you?
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