CH17 - (T/F) The work duties of physical therapist can be physically demanding - requiring bending,
lifting, and standing for long periods of time. - Answers true
CH17 - (T/F) Employment of physical therapists is expected to decline much faster than average. Job
opportunities will be poor, especially in acute hospital, rehab, and orthopedic settings. - Answers false
CH17 - A ________ selects, modifies, or creates footwear to help people maintain or regain as much
mobility as possible. - Answers prosthetist
CH17 - ________ and prosthetics refer to the evaluation, fabrication, and custom fitting of artificial limbs
and orthopedic braces. - Answers orthotics
CH17 - Physical therapist __________ help make therapy sessions productive, under the direct
supervision of a physical therapist assistant. - Answers aides
CH18 - What were the highest and lowest salaries earned by occupational therapists in May 2014?
A. $120,000 - $85,000
B. $100,000 - $65,000
C. $90,000 - $82,000
D. $90,070 - $79,430 - Answers b
CH18 - What is the minimum educational requirement for entry into the field of occupational therapy?
A. High school diploma
B. Associate's degree
C. Bachelor's degree
D. Master's degree - Answers b
CH18 - In which of the following areas could an occupational therapist obtain a specialty certification
from the American Occupational Therapy Association?
A. Gerontology
B. Mental health
C. Environmental modification
D. Physical Rehabilitation
E. all of the above - Answers e
,CH18 - Because of rising healthcare costs, who is encouraging occupational therapy assistants and aides
to take more hands-on responsibility for clients?
A. hospital administrators
B. accreditation organizers
C. third-party payers
D. occupational therapy supervisors - Answers c
CH18 - (T/F) Occupational therapy assistants and aides work under the direction of occupational
therapists. - Answers true
CH18 - (T/F) Occupational therapy assistants help clients with the rehab activities exercises that are
outlined in the treatment plan they have developed based on the patient's needs. - Answers true
CH18 - (T/F) Occupational therapy aides are not licensed, so by law they are not allowed to perform as
wide a range of tasks as occupational therapy assistants. - Answers true
CH18 - (T/F) Occupational therapists employ a variety of techniques designed to help individuals develop
or maintain daily living skills, and cope with the physical and emotional effects of disability. - Answers
true
CH18 - (T/F) A high school diploma or certificate from an accredited community college or technical
school is generally required to qualify for occupational therapy assistant jobs. In contrast, occupational
therapy aides usually receive most of their training on the job. - Answers false
CH21 - (T/F) A clinical social worker is also known as a licensed clinical social worker. - Answers true
CH21 - (T/F) A bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) is the most common minimum requirement to
qualify for a job as a social worker. - Answers true
CH21 - (T/F) Employment for social workers is expected to decline 19% from 2012 to 2022, faster than
average for all occupations. - Answers false
CH22 - Which of the following is a specialized family tree that includes the health conditions and causes,
and the age of death of the biological family members?
A. heritage
B. lineage
C. pedigree
D. extraction - Answers pedigree
CH22 - Cytogenic testing evaluates for abnormalities in which of the following?
, A. enzymes
B. hormones
C. proteins
D. chromosomes - Answers chromosomes
CH22 - What type of testing evaluates for small mutations of DNA?
A. Cytogenic testing
B. Biochemical testing
C. Molecular testing
D. Genomic testing - Answers c
CH22 - The most growth over the next 10 years for genetic counselors is expected to be in which of the
following areas?
A. Community hospitals
B. Teaching and research hospitals
C. Diagnostic laboratories
D. Physician offices - Answers b
CH22 - Employment of genetic counselors is projected to 29% from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the
average for all occupations however, because it's a small occupation, the fast growth will only result in
only about how many new jobs over the 10 year period?
A. 700
B. 900
C. 1200
D. 1500 - Answers a
CH22 - All of the following are some of the main skills and requirements a successful genetic counselor
should possess except:
A. a strong science background
B. the ability to explain complex information in a way that can be understood by someone without a
science background.