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,Chapter 1: Access to Women’s Health Care in the United States: Affordability, Equity, Rights
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
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1. Which health occupation has the highest percentage of women?
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A. Pharmacists
B. Physical therapists n
C. Registered nurses n
D. Dental hygienists n
Answer: D n
2. Which health occupation has the lowest percentage of women?
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A. Physicians
B. Dentists
C. Pharmacists
D. Physical therapists n
Answer: B n
3. Whichhealth profession has the largest number of workers?
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A. Health aides n
B. Physicians
C. Licensedpractical nurses n n
D. Registered nurses n
Answer: D n
4. Which ofthefollowing arecertifications available inadvanced practice registered nursing?
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(Select all that apply.)
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A. Certified nurse midwife n n
B. Certified registered nurse anesthetist n n n
C. Certified nurse pharmacologist n n
D. Clinical nurse specialist n n
E. Nursepractitioner
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,Answer: A, B, D, E
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5. Whatlevel of education isrequired 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 n
6. Whatpercentageof 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 n
7. Whatmedical specialtyhas the highest percentage of women?
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A. General pediatrics n
B. Obstetrics and gynecology n n
C. Orthopedicsurgery n
D. Urology
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8. Onan average, the incomeof female physicians is what percentage of that of malephysicians?
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A. 59%
B. 79%
C. 99%
D. 109%
Answer: A n
, 9. Whatlevel of education is required to becomea pharmacist?
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A. 6-year doctorate degree
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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-yearassociate’s degree
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Answer: A n
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 n
11. Whichof the following arethe current trends indentistry? (Select all that apply.)
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A. Morespecialists than generalists
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B. Research linking oral health to overall healthn n n n n n
C. Focus on treatment of disease rather than prevention
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D. Expected growth of 18% from 2014 to 2024 n n n n n n n
E. Increasing demand fordentalimplants, bridges, and cosmetic services
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Answer: B, D, E
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12. Whichallied health occupation is projected to bethe fastest growing?
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A. Health information technicians
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B. Nursing aides n
C. Occupational therapists n
D. Paramedics
Answer: A
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13. Oneinfiveworkers inwhich of thefollowing allied health occupation is at or below the
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federal poverty
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level?