Deck 2: Health Care Settings and the Health Care Team

Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes a health maintenance organization (HMO)?

A) Providers are employees of the organization.
B) The provider holds exclusive rights to all aspect of the medical practice.
C) Patients can drop in for treatment whenever they need care.
D) One provider sees and treats all of the patients.

Answer 1

Providers are employees of the organization.

Question 2

Which of the following is an eye specialist?

A) Ophthalmologist
B) Orthopedist
C) Otolaryngologist

Answer 2

Ophthalmologist

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a true statement of nurses' education?

A) Nurses are licensed by the state in which they practice.
B) Nursing students complete a minimum of a 4-year course of study at a state-approved school of nursing.
C) Training is oriented to bedside care.
D) CAAHEP is not responsible for nurse education and accreditation.

Answer 3

Nursing students complete a minimum of a 4-year course of study at a state-approved school of nursing.

Question 4

Which of the following does not apply to the role of a medical assistant?

A) Performing a venipuncture
B) Interpreting diagnostic images
C) Insurance coding and billing
D) Administering an injection

Question 5

Mrs.J.has just seen her provider.As she pays her co-payment,she says "Oh dear,the doctor told me to see someone,but I can't remember what he said.I get so confused." You ask her the reason for seeing her provider.She explains that a reoccurring rash on her legs has been bothering her,and her provider wants the other doctor to examine the rash and treat her if possible.Although you will first check with her provider,you are sure she is to see which of the following?

A) Chiropractor
B) Orthopedist
C) Dermatologist
D) Cardiologist

Question 6

Which of the following best describes how alternative health therapies are being perceived?

A) As taking care of oneself
B) The first step before seeing a medical provider
C) A complement to traditional health care
D) A replacement for traditional health care

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of managed care operation?

A) Health maintenance organization
B) Preferred provider organization
C) Group practices
D) Independent provider association

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the alternative medicine modality of homeopathy?

A) A massage technique applied to pressure points on the body
B) The application to the body or inhalation of essential oils of aromatic plants
C) The use of remedies made from naturally occurring plant, animal, or mineral substances
D) The use of images or symbols to train the mind for relief or anxiety

Question 9

Concierge care does not offer patients which of the following?

A) Free parking
B) Coordination of any specialist referrals
C) Hospitalization coverage when needed
D) Home or work visits as needed

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the type of medical office practice in which providers network to offer discounts to employers and other purchasers of health insurance?

A) Solo proprietorship
B) Preferred provider organization
C) Health maintenance organization
D) Independent practice association

Question 11

Approximately how many boutique operations are there in the United States?

A) Under 1000
B) 2000-3000
C) Over 5000
D) Over 10000

Question 12

Which of the following allied health professionals is trained in the art of drawing blood for diagnostic laboratory testing?

A) Physical therapy assistant
B) Phlebotomist
C) Health unit coordinator
D) Pharmacy technician

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the purpose of managed care?

A) Control patient access to providers
B) Provide quality health care while containing costs
C) Limit access to specialists
D) Provide care only when patients truly need it

Question 14

Who best knows the patient's body and financial situation?

A) The doctor
B) The patient
C) The insurance company
D) The physician

Question 15

How many years of a residency program is required for newly graduated M.D.s choosing to specialize in family practice,internal medicine,or pediatrics?

A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years

Question 16

Which of the following allied health professionals practice medicine under the direction and responsible supervision of providers and surgeons?

A) Registered health information technician
B) Physician's assistant
C) Surgical technologist
D) Physical therapist

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the process of screening in the medical office setting?

A) A diagnosis can be made.
B) Patients' needs are assessed and prioritized.
C) Patients are taken in the order in which they arrive.
D) Patients determine their own needs.

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the form of medical practice management in which the provider's personal property is attached and may be sold if the business fails?

A) Chapter S corporation
B) Limited partnership
C) Professional service corporation
D) Sole proprietorship

Question 19

Twenty-five percent of urgent care patients do not have which of the following?

A) Primary care physician
B) Insurance
C) Time to see their primary physician
D) Money to see their primary physician

Question 20

In 2007,how much of the world's population relied on alternative medicine?

A) 25% to 35%
B) 45% to 55%
C) 65% to 80%
D) 75%

Question 21

MATCHING
Match the specialty or practice with the appropriate description.

treats disorders of the urinary tract

A)emergency medicine
B)internal medicine
C)urology
D)otolaryngology
E)pediatrics

Question 22

In the medical field,it is appropriate to address a person qualified by education,training,and licensure to practice medicine as Doctor.

Question 23

A pharmacy technician assists the pharmacist with the preparation and administration of medications.

Question 24

Continuing medical education (CME)requirements for doctors do not vary by state or professional organization.

Question 25

A health unit coordinator receives on-the-job training or completes a 6-month to 1-year certification program.

Question 26

A medical doctor applies for a permanent license after completing a series of examinations and a minimum number of years of graduate medical education.

Question 27

MATCHING
Match the specialty or practice with the appropriate description.

treats disorders of the ear,nose,and throat

A)emergency medicine
B)internal medicine
C)urology
D)otolaryngology
E)pediatrics

Question 28

Which of the following is not recognized by the WHO as potentially treatable by acupuncture?

A) Gynecological Disorders
B) Cancer
C) Pain
D) Psychological disorders

Question 29

A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with an advanced education and clinical experience in a branch of nursing.

Question 30

MATCHING
Match the specialty or practice with the appropriate description.

treats diseases of children and adolescents

A)emergency medicine
B)internal medicine
C)urology
D)otolaryngology
E)pediatrics

Question 31

Medical schools in the United States do not currently offer courses in alternative medicine.

Question 32

Most patients find there is very little difference between an M.D.and a D.O.

Question 33

MATCHING
Match the specialty or practice with the appropriate description.

treats long-term and chronic conditions and provides comprehensive care

A)emergency medicine
B)internal medicine
C)urology
D)otolaryngology
E)pediatrics

Question 34

MATCHING
Match the specialty or practice with the appropriate description.

evaluates and treats medical conditions resulting from trauma or sudden illness

A)emergency medicine
B)internal medicine
C)urology
D)otolaryngology
E)pediatrics