Question

knowledge check
multiple choice

1. which is a requirement of the state government for professionals in certain industries to practice?

a. license
b. registration
c. credential
d. professional credential

1. in healthcare, which is true of registration and licensing?

a. licensing is easy to sign up for and obtain, but expensive.
b. registration with a professional medical organization gives the ability to practice under law, whereas a license is more of a membership.
c. licensing is permission from the state medical board allowing the legal practice of medicine.
d. registration is mandatory and expected by employers.

1. the letters that follow paulas name, paula wilska, rn, are known as

a. licensees
b. acronyms.
c. credentials.
d. registrars.

1. a doctor who has completed training at a school that is focused primarily on manipulation of the spinal column is known as a(n)

a. dc.
b. do.
c. md.
d. aprn.

1. what is an allied health professional?

a. a physician in a network that shares electronic health records
b. an individual who complements and assists the work of physicians and other healthcare providers
c. any healthcare employee licensed to practice in his or her state
d. a participating primary care provider in a large healthcare system, such as an hmo

1. the health sciences career cluster of allied health professionals includes all categories except

a. therapeutic services.
b. surgical procedures.
c. research and development.
d. health informatics.

1. which is not a skill set covered under the national career clusters framework for allied health professionals?

a. health promotion
b. treatment of injuries and diseases
c. physical examination and diagnosis
d. wellness and diagnosis

1. according to the association of schools of allied health professions, how much of the healthcare workforce is composed of allied health professionals?

a. about 25%
b. about 10%
c. about 95%
d. about 60%

Explanation:

1. A license is a requirement from the state government for certain professionals to practice. Registration is often a different - type of record - keeping, and credential can be a more general term. Professional credential is also a broad term.
2. Licensing is permission from the state medical board for legal practice of medicine. Registration with a professional organization is different from legal practice permission. Licensing is not easy to obtain. Registration is not always mandatory for practice.
3. RN (Registered Nurse) are credentials that follow a nurse's name.
4. A doctor trained in spinal - column manipulation is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). DC is a Doctor of Chiropractic, MD is a Doctor of Medicine, and APRN is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
5. An allied health professional complements and assists the work of physicians and other healthcare providers.
6. Surgical procedures are typically not part of the Health Sciences Career Cluster of allied health professionals. Allied health focuses on support services.
7. Physical examination and diagnosis are more the domain of physicians. Allied health professionals focus on other related areas like health promotion, treatment of injuries and diseases in a support capacity, and wellness.
8. According to the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, about 60% of the healthcare workforce is composed of allied health professionals.

Answer:

1. a. License
2. c. Licensing is permission from the state medical board allowing the legal practice of medicine.
3. c. credentials
4. b. DO
5. b. An individual who complements and assists the work of physicians and other healthcare providers
6. b. surgical procedures
7. c. Physical examination and diagnosis
8. d. About 60%