Which statement about PA practice across specialties is true?

• A. Every specialty
• B. Only in primary care
• C. Only in surgical specialties
• D. Only in academic settings

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that Physician Assistants work across a wide range of specialties, not confined to one area. PAs are trained as generalists and can practice in many settings under physician supervision, from primary care clinics to hospital wards, operating rooms, and emergency departments, and across subspecialties like cardiology, orthopedics, psychiatry, pediatrics, and more, including academic medical centers. This broad versatility is why the statement that PA practice spans every specialty is the best answer. The other options imply limits that don’t reflect how PAs actually work across the healthcare spectrum.