Question 1

The organization that awards physician certification in specialty areas is the:
A) American Medical Association.
B) National Physician Specialists.
C) National Board of Physician Specialties.
D) American Board of Medical Specialties.

Accepted Answer

The American Board of Medical Specialties is the organization that awards physician certification in specialty areas in the United States.

Question 2

The geographic area from which the facility will attract ________ of patients is known as the primary service area.
A) 25%
B) 45%
C) 60%
D) 75%

Accepted Answer

The primary service area refers to the geographic area from which the facility will attract 75% of its patients.

Question 3

A proprietary health care facility is typically owned and operated by:
A) A public entity.
B) A corporation with shareholders.
C) The federal government.
D) The state government.

Accepted Answer

A proprietary health care facility is owned and operated by a corporation with shareholders. It is a for-profit entity and not owned by the government or public entity.

Question 4

Knowing the largest percentage of the area's population as determined by ___________ will provide insights as to what health care services may be needed the most.
A) age
B) gender
C) education level
D) geographic location

Accepted Answer

Age is a critical determinant of the types of healthcare services a population may need, as different age groups have different healthcare requirements.

Question 5

Employment statistics can be used to:
A) Support offering a free clinic.
B) Determine the percentage of the population with health insurance coverage.
C) Both a and b
D) Neither a or b

Accepted Answer

Employment statistics can be used to determine the percentage of the population with health insurance coverage, which supports offering a free clinic. Therefore, both options (a and b) are correct.

Question 6

Every individual in your facility should be trained to:
A) Acknowledge cultural differences.
B) Put aside their personal biases.
C) Be willing to connect to all patients with respect.
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All three options are important for healthcare professionals to be aware of and implement in order to provide culturally competent care to diverse patient populations. Acknowledging cultural differences helps to avoid misunderstandings or offense, putting aside personal biases helps to ensure fair and effective treatment, and connecting to all patients with respect helps to build trust and rapport, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Question 7

The 'date of service' refers to care provided to a patient during:
A) A 24-hour period.
B) A day of the week.
C) A calendar day.
D) An encounter, regardless of how long it lasts.

Accepted Answer

The 'date of service' refers to the specific calendar day on which care was provided to a patient. It is not based on a 24-hour period, day of the week, or length of encounter.

Question 8

When dealing with health care data, only that information gathered and analyzed within the last ________ year(s) is considered current.
A) 1
B) 3
C) 5
D) 10

Accepted Answer

The answer of When dealing with health care data, only...

Question 9

A hospice provides care to those who are diagnosed as:
A) Homebound (patients on strict bed rest).
B) Terminally ill (expected to die within 6 months).
C) Pregnant and expected to deliver within 30-45 days.
D) Mentally ill.

Accepted Answer

Hospice care is specifically designed to provide comfort and support to individuals who are nearing the end of their lives, typically those who are expected to die within six months. Homebound status, pregnancy, and mental illness are not necessarily indicative of a need for hospice care.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a specialty care hospital?
A) MD Anderson Cancer Centers
B) Boston General Hospital
C) Orlando Regional Medical Center
D) Minute Clinic

Accepted Answer

MD Anderson Cancer Centers is a hospital that specializes in the treatment of cancer patients, making it an example of a specialty care hospital. Boston General Hospital and Orlando Regional Medical Center are general hospitals that provide a range of medical services, and Minute Clinic is an urgent care clinic rather than a hospital.

Question 11

A skilled nursing facility provides which type of inpatient care?
A) Short-term
B) Long-term
C) Both a and b
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

A skilled nursing facility provides both short-term and long-term inpatient care for patients who require 24-hour medical attention and personalized assistance with daily activities.

Question 12

Administrators can gather data about their facility's community by accessing statistical information from:
A) Other health care facilities in the area.
B) Federal and state governments.
C) Staff members who live in the area.
D) Facebook.

Accepted Answer

Federal and state governments are reliable sources of statistical data about a facility's community. Other health care facilities may not have the same patient demographic or may not be willing to share their data. Staff members who live in the area may have anecdotal information but may not have the same level of comprehensive data as federal and state governments. Facebook is not a reliable source of statistical data.

Question 13

Knowing about certain cultural offenses to certain procedures in the facility's community can prompt an administrator to:
A) Find alternate treatments.
B) Refuse to care for certain groups.
C) Get a court order to force treatment.
D) Ignore this issue.

Accepted Answer

It is important to respect cultural beliefs and practices when providing healthcare. As such, finding alternate treatments that are culturally sensitive and acceptable is crucial. Refusing to care for certain groups, getting a court order to force treatment, or ignoring these issues can be discriminatory and could potentially harm the patient.

Question 14

Cancer of the larynx is known to affect:
A) More women than men.
B) More men than women.
C) Men and women equally.
D) Children age 10-15.

Accepted Answer

Cancer of the larynx primarily affects men, with approximately 4 to 10 times higher incidence rates in men than in women.

Question 15

The race/sex group with the highest proclivity for elevated blood pressure in 2001 is:
A) African American men.
B) Mexican American men.
C) White (Caucasian) men.
D) African American women.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The race/sex group with the highest proclivity...

Question 16

The inclusion of the domain .gov in a website address is limited to those created by:
A) The United States federal government.
B) Non-profit organizations.
C) Post-secondary colleges and universities.
D) Private, commercial organizations.

Accepted Answer

The domain .gov is reserved exclusively for the United States federal government, and cannot be used by any other organizations.

Question 17

Important data about health care services needed and used can be pulled from your own facility by using:
A) Gift shop receipts.
B) Electronic health records.
C) E-mail trails.
D) Facebook logons.

Accepted Answer

Electronic health records contain important data about health care services provided and used by patients. Gift shop receipts, e-mail trails, and Facebook logons are not likely to contain relevant health care data.

Question 18

The statistical measures and categorization of individuals using gender, age, and race are collectively known as:
A) Psychographics.
B) Geographics.
C) Demographics.
D) Monographics.

Accepted Answer

The statistical measures and categorization of individuals using gender, age, and race are collectively known as demographics. Psychographics refer to measures such as personality, values, attitudes, and interests. Geographics refer to measures based on geographic location. Monographics is not a term commonly used in marketing research.

Question 19

Other members of the clinical staff who provide specialized services may include:
A) A physical therapist.
B) A professional coder.
C) A director of housekeeping.
D) A security guard.

Accepted Answer

A physical therapist is a member of the clinical staff who provides specialized services related to rehabilitation and movement. Professional coder, director of housekeeping, and security guard are not clinical staff members who provide specialized medical services.

Question 20

Health care facilities in an urban community will typically draw patients from a geographical area that is:
A) Larger than in rural areas.
B) The same as in rural areas.
C) Smaller than in rural areas.
D) Unknown.

Accepted Answer

Urban areas have a higher density of healthcare facilities, so each facility draws from a smaller geographical area compared to rural areas where facilities are more spread out.

Quiz 2: Types of Facilities and Services

The organization that awards physician certification in specialty areas is the:

The geographic area from which the facility will attract ________ of patients is known as the primary service area.

A proprietary health care facility is typically owned and operated by:

Knowing the largest percentage of the area's population as determined by ___________ will provide insights as to what health care services may be needed the most.

Employment statistics can be used to:

Every individual in your facility should be trained to:

The 'date of service' refers to care provided to a patient during:

When dealing with health care data, only that information gathered and analyzed within the last ________ year(s) is considered current.

A hospice provides care to those who are diagnosed as:

Which of the following is an example of a specialty care hospital?

A skilled nursing facility provides which type of inpatient care?

Administrators can gather data about their facility's community by accessing statistical information from:

Knowing about certain cultural offenses to certain procedures in the facility's community can prompt an administrator to:

Cancer of the larynx is known to affect:

The race/sex group with the highest proclivity for elevated blood pressure in 2001 is:

The inclusion of the domain .gov in a website address is limited to those created by:

Important data about health care services needed and used can be pulled from your own facility by using:

The statistical measures and categorization of individuals using gender, age, and race are collectively known as:

Other members of the clinical staff who provide specialized services may include:

Health care facilities in an urban community will typically draw patients from a geographical area that is: