Unit 2 Test Review

Question 1

New technologies and prescription drugs, the rise of chronic disease, and high administrative costs are all factors that have been identified as contributing to the:

Answer 1

rising cost of healthcare

Question 2

Suzanne fainted at work earlier today and was taken to the hospital. Upon being examined by a doctor, it was discovered that Suzanne’s heartbeat is irregular, and her doctor decided to keep her overnight for observation. What kind of patient care describes Suzanne’s stay at the hospital?

Answer 2

impatient care

Question 3

General hospitals provide short-term care for illnesses, injuries, and urgent medical conditions which can be referred to as:

Answer 3

acute care

Question 4

Patients who visit a medical facility in need of care and are able to return home the same day are receiving ______ care.

Answer 4

outpatient

Question 5

______ hospitals exist to provide care for specific conditions like mental health services, rehabilitation, surgery, or any other specific disease or population.

Answer 5

specialty

Question 6

What type of care would be considered the opposite of acute care and includes facilities that care for people for an extended period of time?

Answer 6

chronic care

Question 7

Health professionals think about the different complexities of care in a healthcare system as _____ of care.

Answer 7

levels

Question 8

Every country around the world maintains very different healthcare models. However, what is the one common factor that exists among all countries when it comes to healthcare models?

Answer 8

every country has some sort of public and private healthcare mix

Question 9

This level of care is focused on health promotion, preventive services, health education, and screening for early detection of problems. It is often the first point of contact for patients with the healthcare system and tends to be provided by primary care doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician’s assistants. What level of healthcare is being described here?

Answer 9

primary care

Question 10

What kind of facility can bridge the gap between being living independently and needing the care of a nursing home and providing a lower level of care than nursing homes for patients whose health is declining with age?

Answer 10

assisted living facilities

Question 11

The Red Cross is a major player not only in disaster recovery but in collecting _____ that can help severely injured people recover.

Answer 11

blood donations

Question 12

Many of the first hospitals in the Western world were founded and staffed by:

Answer 12

religious orders

Question 13

What do we call the federal agency that tracks and investigates public health issues and trends, supporting prevention and preparedness activities in the United States?

Answer 13

the center for disease control and prevention (CDC)

Question 14

_____ give extended care and treatment for patients with physical and mental health problems, such as recovery from a stroke, drug treatment, or recovery from a serious injury.

Answer 14

rehabilitation centers

Question 15

This level of care provides specialized consultation and care, often on an inpatient basis, for complex or long-term conditions and diseases and can be provided in hospitals, extended care facilities, or in-home settings. What level of care is being described here?

Answer 15

tertiary

Question 16

Janelle is a victim of domestic violence and has no health insurance. She is suffering from several injuries and is scared for her safety, but she cannot afford to go to a hospital. Where could Janelle go for help?

Answer 16

community health centers

Question 17

What federal agency oversees and approves the distribution of medicines and medical devices, in addition to making sure that the US food supply is safe?

Answer 17

the food and drug administrations (FDA)

Question 18

What type of insurance pays for medical expenses due to illness or injury?

Answer 18

medicare

Question 19

What type of health insurance provides free or low-cost medical benefits to people who are low-income and pregnant, elderly, and/or those with disabilities?

Answer 19

medicaid

Question 20

This level of care involves the most advanced and experimental techniques for treating diseases and conditions and is the most rarely accessed form of healthcare. What level of healthcare is being described here?

Answer 20

quaternary

Question 21

What agency works to prevent workplace accidents, illnesses, and deaths?

Answer 21

the occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)

Question 22

For children in families with lower incomes, but not low enough to receive Medicaid, what health insurance choice is available to them and is often a good option?

Answer 22

children’s health insurance program (CHIP)

Question 23

Most insurance plans ask individuals to pay a part of the bill for services, called a(n):

Answer 23

co-payment

Question 24

What health insurance option is operated through the Department of Defense for active duty military and their families to receive medical benefits?

Answer 24

TRICARE

Question 25

What international organization deals with global health issues, setting standards for disease control and healthcare, researching health problems, and working to improve healthcare around the world?

Answer 25

the world health organization (WHO)

Question 26

What complicated legislation was passed into law in 2010 and made it illegal to deny insurance coverage for people with pre-existing health problems and mandated minimum coverage standards?

Answer 26

the affordable care act (ACA)

Question 27

Community health centers are _____funded.

Answer 27

publicly

Question 28

What type of insurance plan only pays if you use doctors or facilities that have contracts with the plan?

Answer 28

health maintenance organization (HMO)

Question 29

What kind of daily living activities might a nursing home provide help with?

Answer 29

bathing, dressing, and eating

Question 30

With this particular type of health insurance structure, you will pay less for health providers that are in the plan’s network, though you can use out-of-network providers and pay a higher percentage of the bill. What type of structure is being described here?

Answer 30

preferred provider organization (PPO)

Question 31

Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Health, and Aetna are all examples of:

Answer 31

private health insurance companies

Question 32

Kristal is trying to figure out the total amount of money that she will need to pay for her healthcare. In order to properly compute this, she needs to add together what three items?

Answer 32

allowed, adjustment, patient responsibility

Question 33

The health sector is a driver of the economy. In what ways can the health sector add money to the economy?

Answer 33

new technology and pharmaceutical products

Question 34

What three things are the MOST desirable when it comes to healthcare?

Answer 34

affordability, quality, and accessibility

Question 35

Similar to a PPO, a(n) _____ plan will have you pay less for providers that are in the network, but your primary care provider must give you a referral to see any specialists.

Answer 35

(point of service)

Question 36

A healthy economy equals what kind of health system?

Answer 36

a strong one

Question 37

What type of extractions are the basis for about 118 of 150 prescription medicines we use today in the United States?

Answer 37

herbal and animal-based extractions

Question 38

An ancient text of Hinduism in India refers to medicine and healing with herbs; this earliest record of a system of healing that is still practiced today is now referred to as:

Answer 38

ayurveda, a system of healing that is still practiced

Question 39

During the Civil War, more soldiers died of disease than from battle wounds. With bad water and poor _____, disease spread quickly among the troops.

Answer 39

sanitation

Question 40

What physician in the Classical Period in Greece is considered ‘the father of modern medicine’?

Answer 40

hippocrates

Question 41

What field in modern medicine studies the moral questions that arise from new medical discoveries?

Answer 41

bioethics

Question 42

The field of _____ studies disease in whole populations, analyzing causes and identifying possible control measures.

Answer 42

epidemiology

Question 43

There is now research into the positive healing effects of belief, prayer, and meditation, and it turns out that spiritual or religious practices can be an important help to patients healing from disease.

Answer 43

true

Question 44

There is only one model of healthcare in the United States that provides free healthcare to all citizens.

Answer 44

false, there is no free healthcare in the united states

Question 45

Hospitals must be privately owned in order to be not-for-profit.

Answer 45

false, they do not need to be privately owned, most of the USA’s hospitals are non-profit

Question 46

Costs for healthcare in the United States are increasing faster than other factors in the cost of living.

Answer 46

true

Question 47

People with insurance are more likely to wait until they are really sick to get healthcare rather than taking preventive or early treatment measures.

Answer 47

false, people WITHOUT insurance

Question 48

The Point of Service (POS) type of plan will only pay for doctors, specialists, and hospitals that are in the network.

Answer 48

true

Question 49

Home health care agencies can provide care at home for terminally ill patients or patients recovering at home from surgery or illness who are not able to get to an ambulatory health provider.

Answer 49

true

Question 50

Food comes from many different sources, is processed in many different ways, but it gets to you in only one way.

Answer 50

false, it gets to you in many different ways

Question 51

Some healthcare settings provide both inpatient and outpatient care, while others are reserved for one or the other.

Answer 51

true

Question 52

Doctors’ offices often have more sophisticated equipment than large hospitals and can perform a wide range of services.

Answer 52

false, larger hospitals often have more sophisticated equipment than doctors’ offices

Question 53

For those patients whose health is declining with age but who do not yet need the level of care provided by nursing homes, assisted living facilities can bridge the gap between independent living and nursing homes.

Answer 53

true

Question 54

Medicaid is mostly for seniors and Medicare mostly serves the poor.

Answer 54

false, medicare is for 65+, and medicaid can be for anyone

Question 55

The United States spends more on healthcare for each person than any other country in the world.

Answer 55

true

Question 56

There are many factors that have contributed to a higher national debt, state government budget problems, and financial problems for individuals, but healthcare is not one of those factors.

Answer 56

false, healthcare is one of the main contributors

Question 57

There are special hospitals run by the Veteran’s Administration for the care of people who have served in the military.

Answer 57

true

Question 58

Community health centers provide care at home for terminally ill patients or patients recovering at home from surgery or illness who are not able to get to an ambulatory health provider.

Answer 58

true

Question 59

In the United States, the healthcare system has publicly funded elements, which receive some or all of their funding from the government.

Answer 59

true

Question 60

The Affordable Care Act was developed in order to eliminate the need for health insurance completely.

Answer 60

true

Question 61

Our tax money goes towards many government programs that help our country, including helping to pay for medical care for the elderly, poor, and military members.

Answer 61

true

Question 62

Having a mix of healthier and sicker people in a health insurance plan means that the company can afford to pay when any individual needs expensive care.

Answer 62

true, adverse selection