#1
In which year was the first formal physician assistant educational program established?
1965
ExplanationThe first formal physician assistant educational program was established in 1965.
#2
Which state was the first to authorize physician assistants to practice?
California
ExplanationCalifornia was the first state to authorize physician assistants to practice.
#3
In what year did the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) begin certifying PAs?
1970
ExplanationThe National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) began certifying PAs in 1970.
#4
What is the approximate number of practicing physician assistants in the United States?
200,000
ExplanationThe approximate number of practicing physician assistants in the United States is 200,000.
#5
Which of the following best describes the relationship between physician assistants and physicians?
Physician assistants are assistants to physicians and work under their supervision
ExplanationPhysician assistants are assistants to physicians and work under their supervision.
#6
Who is often credited as the founder of the physician assistant profession?
Dr. Eugene A. Stead Jr.
ExplanationDr. Eugene A. Stead Jr. is often credited as the founder of the physician assistant profession.
#7
What was the original name of the physician assistant profession?
Physician's Aide
ExplanationThe original name of the physician assistant profession was Physician's Aide.
#8
Which president signed the first Medicare bill into law, which recognized the physician assistant profession?
Lyndon B. Johnson
ExplanationLyndon B. Johnson signed the first Medicare bill into law, which recognized the physician assistant profession.
#9
Which of the following is not a core competency for physician assistants?
Legal Advocacy
ExplanationLegal Advocacy is not a core competency for physician assistants.
#10
Which of the following best describes the role of physician assistants in healthcare?
Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physician
ExplanationPhysician assistants provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physician.
#11
Which organization was instrumental in the development of the first physician assistant educational program?
American Academy of Physician Assistants
ExplanationThe American Academy of Physician Assistants was instrumental in the development of the first physician assistant educational program.
#12
In what year did the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) hold its first meeting?
1968
ExplanationThe American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) held its first meeting in 1968.
#13
Who was the first certified physician assistant?
Richard Smith
ExplanationRichard Smith was the first certified physician assistant.
#14
Which of the following is a requirement for maintaining certification as a physician assistant?
Passing a recertification exam every 10 years
ExplanationPassing a recertification exam every 10 years is a requirement for maintaining certification as a physician assistant.
#15
In what year did the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) hold its first meeting?
1972
ExplanationThe Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) held its first meeting in 1972.