INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE
MODULE 1 CH1 LEARNING REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
Describe the current economic status of the health care industry - ANSWER The health care industry is
the largest service employer in the United States provided more than 18 million jobs and the need for
health care professionals continues to grow.
Describe the general employment projections for the health care industry - ANSWER - The health care
industry will increase 18% and add 2.4 million new jobs between 2016 and 2020.
- Many health care occupations are projected to have employment increases of more than 25%.
List the ten health care jobs, expected to have the largest percentage increases between 2016 and 2026,
according to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics - ANSWER 1. Home Health Aide (47%)
2. Personal Care Aide (39%)
3. Physician Assistant (37%)
4. Nurse Practitioner (36%)
5. Physical Therapist Assistant (31%)
6. Physical Therapist Aide (29%)
7. Medical Assistant (29%)
8. Occupational Therapy Assistant (29%)
9. Physical Therapist (28%)
10. Massage Therapist (26%)
List the six health care jobs expected to have the highest numbers of openings between 2016 and 2026,
according to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics - ANSWER 1. Personal Care Aides (777,600)
2. Registered Nurses (438,100)
3. Home Health Aides (431,200)
4. Medical Assistants (183,900)
5. Nursing Assistants (173,400)
, 6. Medical Secretaries (129,000)
Explain why work in health care can be both satisfying and demanding - ANSWER Satisfying:
- Health care professionals perform valuable services that make a significant contribution to the
community.
- Each day their work makes a difference in the quality of life of those they serve.
Demanding:
- Their work must be taken seriously because it affects the well-being of others.
- All tasks must be performed thoughtfully and conscientiously
- Nothing can be taken for granted or done automatically, not even routine assignments.
- Health care professionals must be willing to devote their full attention to everything they say and do.
- Potential problems must be noted and addressed before they become critical.
- The work can also be stressful.
- Depending on the chosen occupation, i can involve long hours, dealing with the death of patients, and
working quickly under pressure.
Describe the essential core qualities demonstrated by effective health care professionals - ANSWER 1.
Care about others
2. Have integrity
3. Be dependable
4. Work well with others
5. Be flexible
6. Be willing to learn
Give examples of how students can apply the essential core qualities while they are in school - ANSWER
1. Care about others > Show respect and consideration for instructors and classmates. Be kind to
everyone, regardless of his or her background. Refrain from talking during lectures. Prepare for classes
so the instructor does not need to take time to answer questions about material covered in the reading
or study assignments. Practice courtesy in the class-room and throughout the school. Volunteer to help
others, as needed or as possible.
MODULE 1 CH1 LEARNING REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
Describe the current economic status of the health care industry - ANSWER The health care industry is
the largest service employer in the United States provided more than 18 million jobs and the need for
health care professionals continues to grow.
Describe the general employment projections for the health care industry - ANSWER - The health care
industry will increase 18% and add 2.4 million new jobs between 2016 and 2020.
- Many health care occupations are projected to have employment increases of more than 25%.
List the ten health care jobs, expected to have the largest percentage increases between 2016 and 2026,
according to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics - ANSWER 1. Home Health Aide (47%)
2. Personal Care Aide (39%)
3. Physician Assistant (37%)
4. Nurse Practitioner (36%)
5. Physical Therapist Assistant (31%)
6. Physical Therapist Aide (29%)
7. Medical Assistant (29%)
8. Occupational Therapy Assistant (29%)
9. Physical Therapist (28%)
10. Massage Therapist (26%)
List the six health care jobs expected to have the highest numbers of openings between 2016 and 2026,
according to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics - ANSWER 1. Personal Care Aides (777,600)
2. Registered Nurses (438,100)
3. Home Health Aides (431,200)
4. Medical Assistants (183,900)
5. Nursing Assistants (173,400)
, 6. Medical Secretaries (129,000)
Explain why work in health care can be both satisfying and demanding - ANSWER Satisfying:
- Health care professionals perform valuable services that make a significant contribution to the
community.
- Each day their work makes a difference in the quality of life of those they serve.
Demanding:
- Their work must be taken seriously because it affects the well-being of others.
- All tasks must be performed thoughtfully and conscientiously
- Nothing can be taken for granted or done automatically, not even routine assignments.
- Health care professionals must be willing to devote their full attention to everything they say and do.
- Potential problems must be noted and addressed before they become critical.
- The work can also be stressful.
- Depending on the chosen occupation, i can involve long hours, dealing with the death of patients, and
working quickly under pressure.
Describe the essential core qualities demonstrated by effective health care professionals - ANSWER 1.
Care about others
2. Have integrity
3. Be dependable
4. Work well with others
5. Be flexible
6. Be willing to learn
Give examples of how students can apply the essential core qualities while they are in school - ANSWER
1. Care about others > Show respect and consideration for instructors and classmates. Be kind to
everyone, regardless of his or her background. Refrain from talking during lectures. Prepare for classes
so the instructor does not need to take time to answer questions about material covered in the reading
or study assignments. Practice courtesy in the class-room and throughout the school. Volunteer to help
others, as needed or as possible.
