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PAs practice medicine under the supervision or collaboration of these professionals.
physicians
What does “PA” stand for?
Physician Associate/Assistant
Most PA programs today award this degree
Master’s degree
The TV show starring Meredith Grey.
Grey’s Anatomy
PAs often start a patient encounter by taking this.
patient history
This is the national organization representing PAs.
AAPA
PAs can work in how many states in the U.S
all 50
To maintain certification, PAs must pass this recertification exam.
PANRE
Color of the scrubs most commonly worn in hospitals.
blue
After gathering the history, PAs perform this hands-on part of the exam.
physical exam
True or False: PAs may assist in surgery, including performing certain procedures.
true
True or False: PAs can prescribe medications.
true
PAs must complete this many CME hours every two years.
100
The mascot of the University of Minnesota Rochester
Raptor
In surgery, PAs often fill this role.
first assist
True or False: PAs can practice independently in all 50 states.
false
What’s the term for when a PA focuses on one area of medicine (like surgery or pediatrics)?
Specializing
The first PA program was established at this university in 1965.
Duke University
This TV show followed Dr. House
House, M.D.
This duty involves making a decision about what condition the patient likely has.
diagnosing
The very first PAs were trained from this group of military service members.
Navy corpsmen
PAs must pass this exam to become certified
PANCE
PAs were originally trained to help address this shortage in the U.S. healthcare system.
the physician shortage
Which Friends character wore a turkey on their head?
Monica
In addition to clinical work, some PAs also engage in this role in hospitals and clinics, supporting quality improvement or administration.
What is leadership/administrative duties