Question 1

The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates that:&#10;A) An employer MUST hire someone with a disability if that person applies for a job&#10;B) Employers MUST make reasonable accommodations for workers with disabilities&#10;C) An employer MUST hire individuals with a disability who are unqualified for the job, but who demonstrate potential to be trained&#10;D) Individuals with disabilities MUST be able to access the place of employment in an ambulatory manner (not using a wheelchair)

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for workers with disabilities, but does not mandate that employers must hire someone with a disability or hire someone who is unqualified for the job. Additionally, the act does not require that individuals with disabilities must be able to access the place of employment without using a wheelchair.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 is NOT true?&#10;A) It is a model of socialized, single-payer medicine.&#10;B) It has an individual mandate.&#10;C) It prohibits insurers from discriminating against people because of preexisting conditions.&#10;D) It sets minimum standards for health insurance plans.

Accepted Answer

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 is not a model of socialized, single-payer medicine. It is a complex law that set new standards for healthcare and introduced the individual mandate, minimum standards for health insurance plans, and prohibited insurers from discriminating against people because of preexisting conditions.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is NOT accurate concerning advocacy and political action by health professionals?&#10;A) Advocacy is considered part of professional responsibility.&#10;B) Most health professional organizations have political action committees.&#10;C) Health professionals are prohibited from participating in political action and lobbying by their code of ethics.&#10;D) Advocacy and political action have a significant impact on the practice of a health profession.

Accepted Answer

Health professionals are not prohibited from participating in political action and lobbying by their code of ethics. In fact, advocacy and political action are considered important aspects of professional responsibility and can have a significant impact on the practice of a health profession. Many health professional organizations have political action committees to facilitate this kind of activity.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an example of the construct of social justice?&#10;A) Equitable distribution of advantages and disadvantages in society&#10;B) The belief no one should have greater financial gain from their labor than anyone else&#10;C) The belief every human deserves equal opportunity&#10;D) The belief every human has social rights

Accepted Answer

While the belief in equal financial gain from labor may be related to ideas of economic justice, it is not necessarily an example of the construct of social justice, which focuses more broadly on addressing inequalities and ensuring equal treatment and opportunities for all members of society.

Question 5

If a 75-year-old woman falls and breaks her hip, her hospital expenses would be covered under:&#10;A) Medicaid&#10;B) Medicare Part A&#10;C) Medicare Part B&#10;D) Medicare Part D

Accepted Answer

Medicare Part A covers hospital expenses, including those related to a hip fracture. Medicaid is a need-based program for low-income individuals and is not typically available to those over 65 who are eligible for Medicare. Medicare Part B covers outpatient services and preventive care, while Part D covers prescription drugs.

Question 6

If a health care organization is reimbursed a set amount based on a diagnosis codes, this payment system is referred to as:&#10;A) Fee for service&#10;B) Bundled payment&#10;C) Individual mandate&#10;D) Coded reimbursement

Accepted Answer

Bundled payment is the correct answer because it refers to a method of reimbursement in health care where payments are based on the expected costs for clinically-defined episodes of care. This often involves grouping together all services a patient will receive for a specific condition or over a specified time frame, and the payment amount is determined in part by the diagnosis codes, which categorize the nature of the patient's illness or injury.

Question 7

After a 75-year-old woman who has had a total hip implant surgery is discharged from the hospital, any therapy services she receives would be covered under:&#10;A) Medicaid&#10;B) Medicare Part A&#10;C) Medicare Part B&#10;D) Medicare Part D

Accepted Answer

Therapy services for a total hip implant surgery would be covered under Medicare Part B, which covers outpatient services such as physical and occupational therapy. Medicaid is a program for those with low income, and Medicare Part A covers hospital stays but not outpatient therapy services. Medicare Part D is for prescription drug coverage.

Question 8

Rehabilitation services:&#10;A) Are considered an essential health benefit under ACA&#10;B) May be delivered until the therapist determines the patient has made all possible progress or achieved all goals&#10;C) Are not covered under IDEA as related services&#10;D) Must be provided in employer-offered health insurance as part of ADA

Accepted Answer

Rehabilitation services are considered an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and insurance plans that are compliant with ACA regulations must cover rehabilitation services.

Question 9

The program that is most likely to pay for a power mobility system for a child with a disability such as cerebral palsy is:&#10;A) Medicaid&#10;B) Medicare&#10;C) Social Security Disability Insurance&#10;D) A public school

Accepted Answer

Medicaid is a federal and state government-funded health insurance program that provides coverage for medical services and equipment for people with low incomes, disabilities, and other qualifying factors. While Medicare only covers power mobility devices for adults with certain medical conditions, Medicaid typically covers them for children with disabilities, including cerebral palsy. Social Security Disability Insurance and public schools may provide other forms of support and services, but they are not typically the primary funding source for power mobility systems.

Question 10

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that:&#10;A) All children with disabilities receive public education in a regular classroom&#10;B) School systems can decide to educate all identified children with disabilities in homebound instruction&#10;C) Children with disabilities must receive the best possible education from their school system&#10;D) Children with disabilities must receive a free, appropriate public education

Accepted Answer

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that children with disabilities must receive a free, appropriate public education. This means that the education provided must be at no cost to the family and must meet the unique needs of the child with a disability. This education should also take place in the least restrictive environment possible.

Deck 21: Public Policy and Health Care