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Exam 14: Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

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

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

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

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

Which statement best describes the concept of lifelong learning?

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

CEUs are best described as:

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

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

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

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

Which statement is true about professional networking?

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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