Question 1

The Internet is a good source of reliable information to help health care professionals keep up to date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The increase in medical specialization has led to the need for all health care professionals to:

Accepted Answer

A)  pursue higher levels of education. 
B)  work responsibly with less supervision. 
C)  increase their level of technical skills. 
D)  fully develop their teamwork skills. 
A)  pursue higher levels of education. 
B)  work responsibly with less supervision. 
C)  increase their level of technical skills. 
D)  fully develop their teamwork skills. D

Question 3

Popular magazines, such as Time , often contain articles about health care topics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

CEUs are best described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  courses taken to secure an entry-level position. 
B)  courses taken to earn an advanced degree. 
C)  credits earned to add to professional knowledge. 
D)  workshops taken to earn a promotion. 
A)  courses taken to secure an entry-level position. 
B)  courses taken to earn an advanced degree. 
C)  credits earned to add to professional knowledge. 
D)  workshops taken to earn a promotion.

Question 5

Observing others at work and asking questions are examples of self-directed learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It is really a waste of time to participate in learning activities that do not earn CEUs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Statistics about populations, such as the growing percentage of older adults, is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Statistics about populations, such as the growing...

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a good criterion for choosing a way to earn continuing education credits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enhances the skills necessary for your job 
B)  Material is easy and requires little effort 
C)  Helps you attain future career goals 
D)  Addresses a personal weakness 
A)  Enhances the skills necessary for your job 
B)  Material is easy and requires little effort 
C)  Helps you attain future career goals 
D)  Addresses a personal weakness

Question 9

All health care professionals who work with patients must know about standard _______  because of the possibility of contacting bloodborne infections.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All health care professionals who work with...

Question 10

Who should health care professionals check with regarding acceptance of CEUs they plan to earn?

Accepted Answer

A)  The certifying organization that requires the units 
B)  Their employer 
C)  The school from which they graduated 
D)  The organization offering the units 
A)  The certifying organization that requires the units 
B)  Their employer 
C)  The school from which they graduated 
D)  The organization offering the units

Question 11

Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of ________, is affecting increasing numbers of older patients.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of...

Question 12

Moving up the career ladder usually requires getting additional education in one's occupational area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Many patients today are becoming more interested in _______________ medicine practices, such as acupuncture and meditation, which are now used along with traditional Western medicine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many patients today are becoming more interested...

Question 14

Government websites tend to have reliable information about health and medicine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which statement is true about professional networking?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is only a good idea if you have the time. 
B)  It is a good way to share information and develop professionally. 
C)  It is a technique to use only when looking for a job. 
D)  You should only network with people with whom you work. 
A)  It is only a good idea if you have the time. 
B)  It is a good way to share information and develop professionally. 
C)  It is a technique to use only when looking for a job. 
D)  You should only network with people with whom you work.

Question 16

If you forget to sign in when attending a workshop, this can prevent you from earning the continuing education units that it offers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

It is recommended that most health care professionals study on their own when participating in continuing education activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A/An ______ is a combination coach, advisor, and role model who can provide you with information and encouragement as you start your career.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/An ______ is a combination coach, advisor,...

Question 19

The annual meetings of __________ organizations often offer a variety of workshops at which attendees can earn CEUs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The annual meetings of __________ organizations often...

Question 20

Which statement best describes the concept of lifelong learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Studies that lead to a certificate, diploma, or degree 
B)  Formal classes taken at colleges and adult learning centers 
C)  Professional workshops taken to keep up to date in one's field 
D)  All purposeful learning activities 
A)  Studies that lead to a certificate, diploma, or degree 
B)  Formal classes taken at colleges and adult learning centers 
C)  Professional workshops taken to keep up to date in one's field 
D)  All purposeful learning activities

Exam 14: Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

The Internet is a good source of reliable information to help health care professionals keep up to date.

The increase in medical specialization has led to the need for all health care professionals to:

Popular magazines, such as Time , often contain articles about health care topics.

CEUs are best described as:

Observing others at work and asking questions are examples of self-directed learning.

It is really a waste of time to participate in learning activities that do not earn CEUs.

Statistics about populations, such as the growing percentage of older adults, is called ____________________.

Which of the following is NOT a good criterion for choosing a way to earn continuing education credits?

All health care professionals who work with patients must know about standard _______ because of the possibility of contacting bloodborne infections.

Who should health care professionals check with regarding acceptance of CEUs they plan to earn?

Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of ________, is affecting increasing numbers of older patients.

Moving up the career ladder usually requires getting additional education in one's occupational area.

Many patients today are becoming more interested in _______________ medicine practices, such as acupuncture and meditation, which are now used along with traditional Western medicine.

Government websites tend to have reliable information about health and medicine.

Which statement is true about professional networking?

If you forget to sign in when attending a workshop, this can prevent you from earning the continuing education units that it offers.

It is recommended that most health care professionals study on their own when participating in continuing education activities.

A/An ______ is a combination coach, advisor, and role model who can provide you with information and encouragement as you start your career.

The annual meetings of __________ organizations often offer a variety of workshops at which attendees can earn CEUs.

Which statement best describes the concept of lifelong learning?

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