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a physical therapy assistant requires no degree in order to practice under the guidance of a certified physical therapist T/F

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Section 1

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a physical therapy assistant requires no degree in order to practice under the guidance of a certified physical therapist T/F

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False

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Dr. Taylor Still is considered the father of osteopathic medicine. T/F

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True

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if a patient in Texas goes to a physical therapist directly with no doctor referral, the physical therapist has how many business days to treat the injury before he/she must refer the patient back to a doctor? a) 10 days b) 7 days c) 14 days d) 20 days

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a) 10 days

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which of the following did Dr. Lanning suggest is the biggest contributor of health? A) environmental effects B) human biology c) access to healthcare d) lifestyle

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lifestyle

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Dr. Hinds said that oral cancer today is primarily caused by __. a) drinking b) smoking c) oral sex d) not brushing your teeth

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c) oral sex

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how many health care specialists are currently employed in the US according to Dr. Lanning? a)100,430 b)74,560 c)118,500 d)60,700

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c) 118,500

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What area of competency does TCOM(Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine) include their medical education curriculum that other medical schools don't? a)professionalism b)health promotion and disease prevention c) patient care d) interpersonal and communication skills

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b) health promotion and disease prevention

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Accounting and marketing skills are important in dentistry, especially for those who own their own practice. T/F

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True

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General dentists are able to practice in every field of dentistry T/F

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True

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which of the following describes something a health specialists does NOT do? a)problem solve b)act in partnership with health care workers c)promote self-management d) none of the above

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D) none of the above

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a pharmacy school program is how long? a) 4 years b) 2 years c) 18 months d) 3 years

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a) 4 years

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Why did Dr. Hinds say she decided to study dentistry instead of medicine? a) to be more involved with her family b) to get out of school faster c) dental school is cheaper

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a) to be more involved with her family

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the public health field focuses on improving health for groups of people and not specific individuals. T/F

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true

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Pharmacies are only allowed to provide immunizations in 48 states T/F

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False

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What are some other services that pharmacists can provide within a pharmacy setting? a) bone density scanning b) immunizations c) asthma care d)cholesterol screening e) all of the above

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e) all of the above

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To get admitted into pharmacy school, you must take what exam? a) MCAT B) PCAT C) GRE D) LSAT

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B)PCAT

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How much money did Dr. Hinds make last year while working 3 days a week? a) $90,000 b) $150,000 c) $110,000

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c)$110,000

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what percentage of adults have difficulties reading and understanding prescriptions, appointment slips, and health care paperwork? a)23% b)77% c)50% d)35%

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c) 50%

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About how many drugs are said to be in shortages in 2019? a) 750 b) 200 c) 1,500

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b)200

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TCOM does lots of research concerning kidneys, diabetes, and stem cell recovery. T/F

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True

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osteopathic physicians(DO) are limited in the number of specialities they can choose from after graduating from med school whereas allopathic physicians(MD) are not. T/F

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False

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What was the average overall GPA for the class of 2023 at TCOM? a) 3.8 b) 3.56 c). 3.71 d) 3.63

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c) 3.71

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Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 tenets of osteopathic medicine? a) body unity b) prevent disease c) self-healing mechanism d) structure influences function

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b) prevent disease

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medical errors in the US cost around $10 billion a year. T/F

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False

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What course did Dr. Gochis say he found extremely useful when dealing with patients who have suffered devastating injuries? a) psychology b) speech c) physics d) anatomy

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a) psychology

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Dr. Hinds had a patient that was not pleased with her short teeth. How did she fix the issue? a) sent the patient to an oral surgeon b) lifted the gums to expose more teeth c) extracted all the teeth and put in dental implants

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b) lifted the gums to expose more teeth

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Dr. Harvey works from home as the Senior Director of Operations in a pharmaceutical company T/F

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True

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the Baylor Public Health Program hosts a health event right here in Waco just outside of campus T/F

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True

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According to Dr. Harvey, how many prescriptions are expected to be filled in the year 2021? a) 1.3 billion b) 4.7 billion c) over 500 million d) 3.5 billion

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b) 4.7 billion

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which dental specialty primarily deals with root canals? a) oral surgeon b) periodontics c) endodontics d) orthodontics

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c) endodontics

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How many DO physicians are there in the US as of 2018 according to Mr. Middleton? a) 113,543 b)114,425 c)234,232

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b) 114,425

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The Baylor Public Health program offers a study abroad trip to which country? A) Haiti b) Zambia c) Argentina d) Canada

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B) Zambia

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What did Dr. Harvey say is the mission of pharmacy?

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to serve society as the profession responsible for the appropriate use of medications, devices, and service to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes

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which of the following is NOT a modality Dr. Gochis stated in his lecture? a) E-stim b) acupuncture c) traction d) ultrasound

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b) acupuncture

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dentists must be lifelong students because they need to constantly keep up with new procedures and technology being used in the field. T/F

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True

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What percentage of TCOM students matched with their top 3 specialty choices in 2018? a) 98% b) 74% c) 80% d) 91%

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c) 80%

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What 2 courses did Dr. Hinds recommend taking to those who aspire to become dentists? a) art and psychology b) human anatomy and microbiology c) psychology and speech d) sociology and dental terminology

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a) art and psychology

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Year 3 at TCOM will primarily involve __ a) systems courses b) patient presentations c) board certification preparation d) core rotations

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d) core rotations

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There is an increasing demand for pharmacists because more people are reaching elderly ages and because more people are in need of filling prescriptions T/F

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True

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Health care educators/specialists work in all of the following settings except: a)schools b)private businesses c) non-profit organizations d) outpatient clinics

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d) outpatient clinics

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Most PT school programs are how long? a) 2 years b) 4 years c) 3 years d) 18 months

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c)3 years

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If you are a pharmacist, you can move anywhere in the country and your pharmacist license will still be valid unless you move to __ or __. a) Florida; California b) Texas; Utah c) Colorado; Alaska d) Washington; South Carolina

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a) Florida; California

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How long is the blended physical therapy program here at Baylor, and the students in this program complete their clinical rotations in what city? a) 2 years; Dallas b) 3 years; Houston c) 18 months; Dallas d) 2 years; Waco

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a) 2 years; Dallas

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you can find a physical therapist working in all of the following settings except: a) nursing homes b) non profit organizations c) fitness centers d) hospitals e) schools

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b) non profit organizations

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what percentage of adults in the US are functionally illiterate? a)77% b)23% c)50% d)30%

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b)23%

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What is another name for physical therapy if you were to travel to another country? a) psychotherapy b) physiotherapy c) occupational therapy d) physical therapy

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b) physiotherapy

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what is the minimum overall GPA and science GPA needed to be considered for physical therapy school? a) 3.2; 3.5 b) 3.2; 3.2 c) 3.7; 3.4

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b) 3.2; 3.2

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Mary McMillan started the first organized physical therapy organization in the US. T/F

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True

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which of the following describes a dentist? a) sculpture b) surgeon c) artist d) technician e) all of the above`

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e) all of the above

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How many advisory colleges are there at TCOM? a) 10 b) 3 c) 6 d) 5

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c) 6

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Section 2

(50 cards)

the 2 academic constants that Dr. Haynes believes are important for physicians to maintain are scholastic curiosity and habitual learning. T/F

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True

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Michelle Hinds

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DDS

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A certified nurse midwife can be found working in hospitals, birthing centers, and even people's private homes T/F

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True

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What percentage of NPs prescribe medication? a) 96% b) 10% c) 8% d) 50%

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a) 96%

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Richard Gochis

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DPT

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Dr. Kathy Boozer

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DNP

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What was the avg salary for a NP working full time in 2018? a) $60,453 b) $55,321 c) $105,903 d) $78,345

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c) $105,903

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How many surgeons are currently employed in Dr. Haynes's orthopedic medicine practice? a) 9 b) 6 c) 4 d) 2

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a) 9

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In Texas, it is legal for a hospital to directly hire/employ a physician T/F

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False

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A Masters in Public Health is less business-focused and instead emphasizes communications, policy, and urban planning T/F

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True

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One of the 4 types of advancing nursing practice is a CNS. What does CNS stand for? a) clinical nurse specialist b) certified nurse specialist c) clinical nursing services d) certified nursing services

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a) clinical nurse specialist

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Dr. Haynes's practice provides medical care to Baylor University athletes. T/F

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True

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What area of orthopedics does Dr. Haynes work in? a) spinal surgery b) sports medicine c) foot and ankle

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b) sports medicine

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Mr. Pond's day involves which of the following things? a) managing hospital space and facilities b) palliative care c) overseeing construction plans d) all of the above

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d) all of the above

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What is the average age of a NP? A) 49 B) 55 C)35 D) 20

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A) 49

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Dr. Boozer does research in what area? a) skin cancer b) spinal diseases c) liver cancer d) brain tumors

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a) skin cancer

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What percentage of nurse practitioners (NP) are certified in primary care? a) 43% b) 87% c) 21% d) 55%

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b) 87%

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Which intangible skill did Dr. Haynes say is the most important to develop as an undergraduate student? a) balance b) time management c) persistence/dedication

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b) time management

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Veterinary doctors have the option to specialize in exotic animal medicine after graduating T/F

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True

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Patrick Middleton

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Osteopathic Medicine

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Dr. Haynes recommended not having romantic relationships while going through medical school and other medical training. T/F

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False

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Beth Lanning

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PhD

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Mr. Pond emphasized the importance of what kind of physicians? a) surgeons b) primary care physicians c) cardiologists d) anesthesiologists

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b) primary care physicians

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Justin Pond

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Healthcare Administration

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Where did Dr. Haynes complete his residency? a) Arkansas b) Galveston c) Cleveland d) Memphis

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d) Memphis

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Katherine Crow

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Physician Assistant

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What is the salary range of a veterinarian that Dr. Dodson said in class? a) $60,000-$80,000 b) about $200,000 c) $45,000-$60,000 d) $80,000-$120,000

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d) $80,000-$120,000

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What type of stones did Dr. Dodson say were more common in cats and dogs that they are in humans? a) bladder stones b) gallstones c) kidney stones d) uric stones

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a) bladder stones

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How many operational hospital beds are there at Baylor Scott and White? a) 654 b) 500 c) 134 d) 236

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d) 236

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How many NPs graduated last academic school year? a) 28,000 b) 34,000 c) 12,000 d) 68,000

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a) 28,000

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Kristin Dodson

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DVM

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Mr. Pond is in charge of operations for which department at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest? a) Dermatology b) Oncology c) Neurology d) Cardiology

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d) Cardiology

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Dr. Haynes's most interesting case involved what injury to the patient? a) car accident b) gunshot c) stabbing

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b) gunshot`

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About how many surgeries were conducted at Baylor Scott & White last year? a) 15,324 b) 10,883 c) 1,432

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b) 10,883

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Being a veterinarian involves almost no human contact/interaction T/F

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False

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David Haynes

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Orthopedic Surgeon

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Chemotherapy in animals has been most effective against lymphatic cancers T/F

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True

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Where would you most likely find a nurse anesthetist (CRNA) working? a) surgical center b) primary care clinic c) someone's home d) research lab

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a) surgical center

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Dr. Dodson had a case involving a dog that ate a fishhook and another case involving a dog that ate a wedding ring T/F

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True

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There are over 270,000 licenses NPs in the US today T/F

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True

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It is easier to get admitted into a veterinary school that is out of your residential state. T/F

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False

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What is the highest level NICU(neonatal intensive care unit) a hospital can have? a) lvl 1 b) lvl 4 c) lvl 2 d) lvl 3

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b) lvl 4

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Becky Harvey

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Pharmacy

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Where did Dr. Haynes complete his fellowship? a) Memphis b) Galveston c) Arkansas d) Cleveland

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D) Cleveland

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What is the last stage of training that Dr. Haynes and other physicians undergo throughout their careers? a) graduate school b) specialty training c) undergrad degree d) maintenance of certification

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d) maintenance of certification

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Dr. Dodson does a lot of work in what area of veterinary medicine in her private practice? a) cardiology b) dental/maxillary surgery c) dermatology d) radiology

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b) dental/maxillary surgery

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Dr. Dodson performed surgery on a schnauzer and found what 2 objects in its intestine/stomach? a) pen and nail b) wire and magnet c) cloth and rock d) toothbrush and rock

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b) wire and magnet

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Mr. Pond earned his MBA from Baylor University T/F

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True

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Dr. Dodson completed a residency in what area of veterinary medicine? a) small animal medicine and surgery b) cardiology c) dermatology d) radiology

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a) small animal medicine and surgery

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What is the highest level trauma facility a hospital can have? a) level 1 b) lvl 2 c) lvl 3 d) lvl4

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a) lvl 1

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Section 3

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The main difference between a PA and a NP (nurse practitioner) is that each profession is trained based off different training models T/F

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True

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When listing experiences on your medical/other professional school application, you may use one experience to demonstrate multiple competencies. T/F

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True

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in the pediatrics case discussed in the reading, treatment is typically carried out in outpatient appointments every two or three weeks. T/F

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False

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PA's must earn the privilege to work with little-to-no supervision. T/F

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True

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The 15 attributes/capabilities referred to in the reading include all of the following except: a) social skills b) living systems c) capacity for improvement d) none of these are correct

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d) none of these are correct

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what was the age of the patient in the colonoscopy case? a) 37 b) 56 c) 63 d) 17

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b) 56

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the risks and benefits of full disclosure are presented as an analogy of: a) a baseball diamond b) a game plan c) a balance beam d) an equestrian hurdle

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c) a balance beam

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failure to communicate effectively with the breast cancer patient resulted in: a) death of the patient b) poor decision making c) a second biopsy d) physician "shopping"

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b) poor decision making

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which competency most directly relates with the Spandorfer reading assignment? a) human behavior b) ethical responsibility to self and others c) social skills d) oral communications

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b) ethical responsibility to self and others

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How many PA programs are there in the US? A) 238 B) 478 C)145 D) 321

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A) 238

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According to the reading, the healthcare is a "cottage industry" T/F

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False

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How many PA's are currently practicing in the US? A) about 200,000 B) about 75,000 C) about 131,000 D) about 320,000

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c) about 131,000

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there are 15 attributes that medical schools consider in applicants. They are called: a) core competencies b) normative values c) none of these are correct

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a) core competencies

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Ms. Crow works at clinics that primarily involve care for which 2 organs? a) heart and lungs b) stomach and kidney c) liver and pancreas d) lungs and kidney

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c) liver and pancreas

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There is a current push to change the official name for PA's. What new term do PA's want to be recognized as? a) medical assistant b) medical associate c) physician associate d) none of the above

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c) physician associate

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The contract between medicine and society is: a) the patient bill of rights b) hippocratic oathe c)medical professionalism d)physician charter

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c) medical professionalism

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Why did Ms. Crow go back to school before applying to PA school? a) her GPA wasn't high enough b) she needed more recommendation letters c) she had to complete more required courses

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c) she had to complete more required courses

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Who must supervise a PA in the state of Texas so he or she can practice legally? a) physician b) hospital administration c) registered nurse

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A) physician

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PA's in England and other parts of Europe are known as "physician assistants" and not "physician associates" T/F

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False

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Which of the following is a current issue that PA's are currently pushing to change? a) adding some sort of PA doctorate b) name change c) independence/autonomy d) all of the above

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d) all of the above

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