LSUS MHA 707 Test B Questions and Answers
Question 1
Despite their differences, health care occupations have notable similarities.
Correct Answer
-First, they are constantly evolving in response to changes in technology, health policy, health care economics, and
culture.
-Second, the importance of ethical standards of practice is common to all health care oc- cupations.
-Third, in addition to being essential for the delivery of health care services, the health care workforce is important at the
societal and community levels.
Question 2
Health care occupations account for a large portion of employed persons in the United States
Correct Answer
In 2018, about 13 million people, or 8.5% of all civilians employed in nonagricultural occupations in the United States,
were providing health care.
Question 3
The BLS has two major categories of health care workers:
Correct Answer
a) Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
(b) Healthcare Support Occupations.
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, Question 4
85% of health care employment
Correct Answer
Was in occupations that typically require some education beyond high school for entry.
Question 5
Occupations that typically require training and a certificate or license beyond high school but not a college degree
Correct Answer
Made up nearly one-third of health care employment in May 2014.
Question 6
Pharmacy technicians and home health aides
Correct Answer
Were the largest health care occupations for which workers typically need a high school di- ploma or less education for
entry.
Question 7
Among health care occupations
Correct Answer
Nursing is the largest, with about 3 million nurses employed in the United States in 2018
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Question 1
Despite their differences, health care occupations have notable similarities.
Correct Answer
-First, they are constantly evolving in response to changes in technology, health policy, health care economics, and
culture.
-Second, the importance of ethical standards of practice is common to all health care oc- cupations.
-Third, in addition to being essential for the delivery of health care services, the health care workforce is important at the
societal and community levels.
Question 2
Health care occupations account for a large portion of employed persons in the United States
Correct Answer
In 2018, about 13 million people, or 8.5% of all civilians employed in nonagricultural occupations in the United States,
were providing health care.
Question 3
The BLS has two major categories of health care workers:
Correct Answer
a) Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
(b) Healthcare Support Occupations.
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, Question 4
85% of health care employment
Correct Answer
Was in occupations that typically require some education beyond high school for entry.
Question 5
Occupations that typically require training and a certificate or license beyond high school but not a college degree
Correct Answer
Made up nearly one-third of health care employment in May 2014.
Question 6
Pharmacy technicians and home health aides
Correct Answer
Were the largest health care occupations for which workers typically need a high school di- ploma or less education for
entry.
Question 7
Among health care occupations
Correct Answer
Nursing is the largest, with about 3 million nurses employed in the United States in 2018
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