a physical therapy assistant requires no degree in order to practice under the guidance of a certified physical therapist
T/F
Front
False
Back
Dr. Taylor Still is considered the father of osteopathic medicine.
T/F
Front
True
Back
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
Front
a) 10 days
Back
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
Front
lifestyle
Back
Dr. Hinds said that oral cancer today is primarily caused by __.
a) drinking
b) smoking
c) oral sex
d) not brushing your teeth
Front
c) oral sex
Back
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
Front
c) 118,500
Back
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
Front
b) health promotion and disease prevention
Back
Accounting and marketing skills are important in dentistry, especially for those who own their own practice.
T/F
Front
True
Back
General dentists are able to practice in every field of dentistry
T/F
Front
True
Back
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
Front
D) none of the above
Back
a pharmacy school program is how long?
a) 4 years
b) 2 years
c) 18 months
d) 3 years
Front
a) 4 years
Back
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
Front
a) to be more involved with her family
Back
the public health field focuses on improving health for groups of people and not specific individuals.
T/F
Front
true
Back
Pharmacies are only allowed to provide immunizations in 48 states
T/F
Front
False
Back
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
Front
e) all of the above
Back
To get admitted into pharmacy school, you must take what exam?
a) MCAT
B) PCAT
C) GRE
D) LSAT
Front
B)PCAT
Back
How much money did Dr. Hinds make last year while working 3 days a week?
a) $90,000
b) $150,000
c) $110,000
Front
c)$110,000
Back
what percentage of adults have difficulties reading and understanding prescriptions, appointment slips, and health care paperwork?
a)23%
b)77%
c)50%
d)35%
Front
c) 50%
Back
About how many drugs are said to be in shortages in 2019?
a) 750
b) 200
c) 1,500
Front
b)200
Back
TCOM does lots of research concerning kidneys, diabetes, and stem cell recovery.
T/F
Front
True
Back
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
Front
False
Back
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
Front
c) 3.71
Back
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
Front
b) prevent disease
Back
medical errors in the US cost around $10 billion a year.
T/F
Front
False
Back
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
Front
a) psychology
Back
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
Front
b) lifted the gums to expose more teeth
Back
Dr. Harvey works from home as the Senior Director of Operations in a pharmaceutical company
T/F
Front
True
Back
the Baylor Public Health Program hosts a health event right here in Waco just outside of campus
T/F
Front
True
Back
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
Front
b) 4.7 billion
Back
which dental specialty primarily deals with root canals?
a) oral surgeon
b) periodontics
c) endodontics
d) orthodontics
Front
c) endodontics
Back
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
Front
b) 114,425
Back
The Baylor Public Health program offers a study abroad trip to which country?
A) Haiti
b) Zambia
c) Argentina
d) Canada
Front
B) Zambia
Back
What did Dr. Harvey say is the mission of pharmacy?
Front
to serve society as the profession responsible for the appropriate use of medications, devices, and service to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes
Back
which of the following is NOT a modality Dr. Gochis stated in his lecture?
a) E-stim
b) acupuncture
c) traction
d) ultrasound
Front
b) acupuncture
Back
dentists must be lifelong students because they need to constantly keep up with new procedures and technology being used in the field.
T/F
Front
True
Back
What percentage of TCOM students matched with their top 3 specialty choices in 2018?
a) 98%
b) 74%
c) 80%
d) 91%
Front
c) 80%
Back
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
Front
a) art and psychology
Back
Year 3 at TCOM will primarily involve __
a) systems courses
b) patient presentations
c) board certification preparation
d) core rotations
Front
d) core rotations
Back
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
Front
True
Back
Health care educators/specialists work in all of the following settings except:
a)schools
b)private businesses
c) non-profit organizations
d) outpatient clinics
Front
d) outpatient clinics
Back
Most PT school programs are how long?
a) 2 years
b) 4 years
c) 3 years
d) 18 months
Front
c)3 years
Back
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
Front
a) Florida; California
Back
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
Front
a) 2 years; Dallas
Back
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
Front
b) non profit organizations
Back
what percentage of adults in the US are functionally illiterate?
a)77%
b)23%
c)50%
d)30%
Front
b)23%
Back
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
Front
b) physiotherapy
Back
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
Front
b) 3.2; 3.2
Back
Mary McMillan started the first organized physical therapy organization in the US.
T/F
Front
True
Back
which of the following describes a dentist?
a) sculpture
b) surgeon
c) artist
d) technician
e) all of the above`
Front
e) all of the above
Back
How many advisory colleges are there at TCOM?
a) 10
b) 3
c) 6
d) 5
Front
c) 6
Back
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
Front
True
Back
Michelle Hinds
Front
DDS
Back
A certified nurse midwife can be found working in hospitals, birthing centers, and even people's private homes
T/F
Front
True
Back
What percentage of NPs prescribe medication?
a) 96%
b) 10%
c) 8%
d) 50%
Front
a) 96%
Back
Richard Gochis
Front
DPT
Back
Dr. Kathy Boozer
Front
DNP
Back
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
Front
c) $105,903
Back
How many surgeons are currently employed in Dr. Haynes's orthopedic medicine practice?
a) 9
b) 6
c) 4
d) 2
Front
a) 9
Back
In Texas, it is legal for a hospital to directly hire/employ a physician
T/F
Front
False
Back
A Masters in Public Health is less business-focused and instead emphasizes communications, policy, and urban planning
T/F
Front
True
Back
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
Front
a) clinical nurse specialist
Back
Dr. Haynes's practice provides medical care to Baylor University athletes.
T/F
Front
True
Back
What area of orthopedics does Dr. Haynes work in?
a) spinal surgery
b) sports medicine
c) foot and ankle
Front
b) sports medicine
Back
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
Front
d) all of the above
Back
What is the average age of a NP?
A) 49
B) 55
C)35
D) 20
Front
A) 49
Back
Dr. Boozer does research in what area?
a) skin cancer
b) spinal diseases
c) liver cancer
d) brain tumors
Front
a) skin cancer
Back
What percentage of nurse practitioners (NP) are certified in primary care?
a) 43%
b) 87%
c) 21%
d) 55%
Front
b) 87%
Back
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
Front
b) time management
Back
Veterinary doctors have the option to specialize in exotic animal medicine after graduating
T/F
Front
True
Back
Patrick Middleton
Front
Osteopathic Medicine
Back
Dr. Haynes recommended not having romantic relationships while going through medical school and other medical training.
T/F
Front
False
Back
Beth Lanning
Front
PhD
Back
Mr. Pond emphasized the importance of what kind of physicians?
a) surgeons
b) primary care physicians
c) cardiologists
d) anesthesiologists
Front
b) primary care physicians
Back
Justin Pond
Front
Healthcare Administration
Back
Where did Dr. Haynes complete his residency?
a) Arkansas
b) Galveston
c) Cleveland
d) Memphis
Front
d) Memphis
Back
Katherine Crow
Front
Physician Assistant
Back
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
Front
d) $80,000-$120,000
Back
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
Front
a) bladder stones
Back
How many operational hospital beds are there at Baylor Scott and White?
a) 654
b) 500
c) 134
d) 236
Front
d) 236
Back
How many NPs graduated last academic school year?
a) 28,000
b) 34,000
c) 12,000
d) 68,000
Front
a) 28,000
Back
Kristin Dodson
Front
DVM
Back
Mr. Pond is in charge of operations for which department at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest?
a) Dermatology
b) Oncology
c) Neurology
d) Cardiology
Front
d) Cardiology
Back
Dr. Haynes's most interesting case involved what injury to the patient?
a) car accident
b) gunshot
c) stabbing
Front
b) gunshot`
Back
About how many surgeries were conducted at Baylor Scott & White last year?
a) 15,324
b) 10,883
c) 1,432
Front
b) 10,883
Back
Being a veterinarian involves almost no human contact/interaction
T/F
Front
False
Back
David Haynes
Front
Orthopedic Surgeon
Back
Chemotherapy in animals has been most effective against lymphatic cancers
T/F
Front
True
Back
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
Front
a) surgical center
Back
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
Front
True
Back
There are over 270,000 licenses NPs in the US today
T/F
Front
True
Back
It is easier to get admitted into a veterinary school that is out of your residential state.
T/F
Front
False
Back
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
Front
b) lvl 4
Back
Becky Harvey
Front
Pharmacy
Back
Where did Dr. Haynes complete his fellowship?
a) Memphis
b) Galveston
c) Arkansas
d) Cleveland
Front
D) Cleveland
Back
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
Front
d) maintenance of certification
Back
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
Front
b) dental/maxillary surgery
Back
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
Front
b) wire and magnet
Back
Mr. Pond earned his MBA from Baylor University
T/F
Front
True
Back
Dr. Dodson completed a residency in what area of veterinary medicine?
a) small animal medicine and surgery
b) cardiology
c) dermatology
d) radiology
Front
a) small animal medicine and surgery
Back
What is the highest level trauma facility a hospital can have?
a) level 1
b) lvl 2
c) lvl 3
d) lvl4
Front
a) lvl 1
Back
Section 3
(20 cards)
The main difference between a PA and a NP (nurse practitioner) is that each profession is trained based off different training models
T/F
Front
True
Back
When listing experiences on your medical/other professional school application, you may use one experience to demonstrate multiple competencies.
T/F
Front
True
Back
in the pediatrics case discussed in the reading, treatment is typically carried out in outpatient appointments every two or three weeks.
T/F
Front
False
Back
PA's must earn the privilege to work with little-to-no supervision.
T/F
Front
True
Back
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
Front
d) none of these are correct
Back
what was the age of the patient in the colonoscopy case?
a) 37
b) 56
c) 63
d) 17
Front
b) 56
Back
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
Front
c) a balance beam
Back
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"
Front
b) poor decision making
Back
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
Front
b) ethical responsibility to self and others
Back
How many PA programs are there in the US?
A) 238
B) 478
C)145
D) 321
Front
A) 238
Back
According to the reading, the healthcare is a "cottage industry"
T/F
Front
False
Back
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
Front
c) about 131,000
Back
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
Front
a) core competencies
Back
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
Front
c) liver and pancreas
Back
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
Front
c) physician associate
Back
The contract between medicine and society is:
a) the patient bill of rights
b) hippocratic oathe
c)medical professionalism
d)physician charter
Front
c) medical professionalism
Back
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
Front
c) she had to complete more required courses
Back
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
Front
A) physician
Back
PA's in England and other parts of Europe are known as "physician assistants" and not "physician associates"
T/F
Front
False
Back
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