Question 1

Study of the nature, cause, control, and determinants of the frequency of disease, death, and disability in the human population is ______________________.

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Question 2

Sustainable competitive advantage is described by all of the following except:

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A sustainable competitive advantage does not allow the market to drive costs up. Rather, it enables a business to maintain its position in the marketplace by offering a unique and valuable product or service that cannot be easily replicated by competitors. The other options are valid characteristics of sustainable competitive advantage.

Question 3

All of the following are categories of health occupations except:

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The categories of health occupations are service occupations, professional and related occupations, and management, business, and financial occupations. Labor union officials do not fall under any of these categories.

Question 4

Less than half of health care workers provide direct patient care.

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Most health care workers are involved in direct patient care, including doctors, nurses, and various technicians.

Question 5

Competition is a component of a market economy.

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Competition is a core principle of a market economy, where buyers and sellers compete with each other to set prices, offer products or services, and gain market share. This competition helps to drive innovation, efficiency, and productivity in the economy, and ultimately benefits consumers by offering them better choices at lower prices.

Question 6

According to the chapter, _______________are not major employers of health care workers.

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Question 7

The patient is at the center of the health care industry.

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The concept of patient centered care has gained significant attention in the health care industry with the goal of placing the patient at the center of all decision making and treatment planning.

Question 8

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will impact many areas of health care. Discuss the implications you anticipate for you, your family, and your fellow classmates, based on the information in this chapter.

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Question 9

Focus on prevention of disease and the maintenance of well-being describes the ________________ model.

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Question 10

All of the following are examples of the role of public health except:

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Prompt processing of insurance claims is not an example of the role of public health. Public health pertains to preventing diseases, promoting healthy lifestyles, and ensuring access to healthcare services, among others.

Question 11

Census data indicates that the United States has increased its ___________ diversity.

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Question 12

Many approaches are used to describe health care. List two approaches.

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Question 13

Health care expenditures account for greater than 15% of the GDP.
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Health care expenditures in the United States account for greater than 15% of the GDP, according to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In fact, healthcare spending has been steadily increasing and is projected to reach 19.7% of the GDP by 2028.

Question 14

The health care industry will be affected by the aging of the baby boomer generation. Identify at least two health occupations projected to experience the greatest growth. Include your rationale in your response.

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Question 15

The United States has a national health care system.

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The United States does not have a national health care system. Instead, the U.S. has a patchwork of public and private health insurance options.

Question 16

Mental illness:

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Mental illness often presents as a chronic condition that individuals may manage throughout their lives, rather than something that can be completely cured or that only appears temporarily.

Question 17

The three major places of employment for health care workers are:

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Hospitals are the primary employers of healthcare workers, followed by nursing and residential care facilities, and physician's offices. These three options account for a significant portion of the healthcare workforce. While other options such as insurance companies and public health facilities may also employ healthcare workers, they are not as prevalent as the three options mentioned in choice A. Similarly, the CDC is a government agency and not a typical place of employment for healthcare workers.

Quiz 1: Health and Healthcare in America: an Introduction