Chapter 32 - Medical Careers

What is the function of a medical care provider?

• To assess the patient and provide treatment within or outside their scope of practice.

• To promote optimal health and provide care during illness.

• To only record the patient's medical treatment and history.

• To undermine the patient for becoming sick in the first place.

Which option correctly illustrates the process of becoming a Physician.

• High school, Medical School, College, Internship, Residency

• High school, College, Internship, Medical School, Residency

• High school, Residency, Medical School, Internship, College

• High school, College, Medical School, Internship, Residency

How many years are you required to attend in College and Medical School to become a Physician?

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

What is the meaning of "MD"?

• Medical Degree

• Medicine Doctorate

• Doctor of Medicine

• Medical Director

What is the percentage of MDs and DOs being primary care physicians?

• 32%

• 46%

• 38%

• 48%

What is the meaning of "DO"?

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

• Doctor of Orthopedic Medicine

• Doctor of Ophthalmology Medicine

• Doctor of Orthodontic Medicine

What are Osteopaths trained to perform?

• Knee Replacements

• Aortic Valve Bypass

• Biomechanical Manipulation

• Spinal Fusion

Fill in between the quotations:

There are more than " " Osteopathic physicians in the United States.

• 82,400

• 92,500

• 82,500

• 92,700

Cardiothoracic Surgery is the field of medicine which involves treatment of the...

• Thorax Region

• Thoracic Region

• Thoracotomy Region

• Tracheotomy Region

Fill in between the quotations:

A cardiac surgery resident will first complete a " " year general surgery residency.

• 4-6

• 3-5

• 5-7

• 7-9