Physician Assistant Quiz

What is the work description of physician assistants?

• Performing surgeries independently

• Administering anesthesia

• Providing routine diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services under the direction and supervision of a physician

• Conducting medical research in laboratories

In which settings do physician assistants work?

• Pharmacies

• Dental offices

• Hospitals

• Veterinary clinics

What are some of the specialties of physician assistants?

• Dermatology

• Oncology

• General surgery

• Radiology

How many hours of continuing medical education must PAs complete every two years to remain certified?

• 100 hours

• 50 hours

• 75 hours

• 125 hours

What is the expected employment change for PAs from 2019 to 2029?

• 10%

• 20%

• 31%

• 40%

Where are job opportunities for PAs expected to be good?

• Corporate hospitals

• Private practices

• Rural and inner-city clinics

• Suburban clinics

What was the median annual earnings of wage-and-salary PAs in 2019?

• $130,000

• $150,000

• $90,000

• $115,390

What is the lowest 10% of wage-and-salary PAs' earnings in 2019?

• Less than $60,000

• Less than $70,000

• Less than $90,000

• Less than $80,000

What is the highest 10% of wage-and-salary PAs' earnings in 2019?

• More than $170,000

• More than $140,000

• More than $160,000

• More than $150,000

What is the median income for physician assistants in full-time clinical practice according to the American Academy of Physician Assistants' 2020 Census Report?

• $100,000

• $111,000

• $120,000

• $130,000