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,Chapter 1: Access to Women’s Health Care in the United States: Affordability, Equity, Rights
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1. Which health occupation has the highest percentage of women?
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A. Pharmacists
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C. Registered nurses nm
D. Dental hygienistsnm
Answer: D nm
2. Which health occupation has the lowest percentage of women?
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A. Physicians
B. Dentists
C. Pharmacists
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Answer: B nm
3. Which health profession has the largest number of workers?
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A. Health aides nm
B. Physicians
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D. Registered nurses nm
Answer: D nm
4. Which of the following are certifications available in advanced practice registered nursing?
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(Select all that apply.)
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A. Certified nurse midwife nm nm
B. Certified registered nurse anesthetistnm nm nm
C. Certified nurse pharmacologist nm nm
D. Clinical nurse specialist nm nm
E. Nurse practitioner
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,Answer: A, B, D, E
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5. What level of education is required to become a licensed practical nurse?
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A. 2-year master’s degree (in addition to a 4-year bachelor’s degree)
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B. 4-year bachelor’s degree
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C. 2-year associate’s degree
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D. 1-year certificate or diploma
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Answer: D nm
6. What percentage of physicians and surgeons in the United States in 2014 were women?
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A. 27%
B. 37%
C. 47%
D. 57%
Answer: B nm
7. What medical specialty has the highest percentage of women?
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A. General pediatrics nm
B. Obstetrics and gynecology nm nm
C. Orthopedic surgery nm
D. Urology
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A
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8. On an average, the income of female physicians is what percentage of that of male physicians?
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A. 59%
B. 79%
C. 99%
D. 109%
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, 9. What level of education is required to become a pharmacist?
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A. 6-year doctorate degreenm nm
B. 2-year master’s degree (in addition to a 4-year bachelor’s degree)
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C. 4-year bachelor’s degree
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D. 2-year associate’s degree
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Answer: A nm
10. Which of the following is the median income of dentists in the United States (2012)?
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A. $89,310
B. $109,310
C. $129,310
D. $149,310
Answer: D nm
11. Which of the following are the current trends in dentistry? (Select all that apply.)
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A. More specialists than generalists
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B. Research linking oral health to overall health
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C. Focus on treatment of disease rather than prevention
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D. Expected growth of 18% from 2014 to 2024 nm nm nm nm nm nm nm
E. Increasing demand for dental implants, bridges, and cosmetic services
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Answer: B, D, E
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12. Which allied health occupation is projected to be the fastest growing?
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A. Health information technicians
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B. Nursing aides nm
C. Occupational therapists nm
D. Paramedics
Answer: A
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13. One in five workers in which of the following allied health occupation is at or below the
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federal poverty
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level?