Question 1

Complementary and alternative medicine practitioners practice unconventional health therapies such as yoga, vitamin therapy and spiritual healing. These services normally are paid out of pocket by consumers.

Accepted Answer

Many complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies are not covered by traditional health insurance plans, leading consumers to pay out-of-pocket for these services.

Question 2

There is a principle of the U.S. health care system, duty to treat, which means that any person deserves basic health care.

Accepted Answer

The principle of "duty to treat" in the U.S. health care system implies that health care providers have an ethical obligation to provide care to individuals in need, regardless of their ability to pay, especially in emergency situations.

Question 3

What is another term for generic drugs?
A)Brand name drugs
B)El cheapo drugs
C)Me too drugs
D)All are correct

Accepted Answer

"Me too" drugs is a term sometimes used to describe drugs that are very similar in action and formulation to already existing drugs, including generics, which are versions of brand name drugs without the brand name and usually at a lower cost. "El cheapo drugs" is not a recognized term in pharmacology, and "brand name drugs" are the opposite of generic drugs.

Question 4

Which statement(s)is(are)correct about healthcare access in the U.S?
A)Health insurance is a major reason for healthcare access.
B)Healthcare access varies across the country.
C)Healthcare access should increase as a result of the Affordable Care Act.
D)All are correct

Accepted Answer

Health insurance is crucial for healthcare access, access varies geographically, and the Affordable Care Act was designed to improve access.

Question 5

_____________ is one of the fastest growing components of the healthcare industry as a form of employment.
A)Respite care givers
B)Certified nursing assistants
C)Home healthcare services
D)None are correct

Accepted Answer

Home healthcare services are rapidly growing as a form of employment within the healthcare industry, driven by an aging population and a general preference for receiving care in a home setting.

Question 6

Life expectancy at age 65 is the average number of years that a person at that age can be expected to live, assuming that age-specific mortality levels remain constant.

Accepted Answer

Life expectancy at age 65 is indeed the average number of additional years that a person at that age can expect to live, assuming that current mortality rates at each age remain constant in the future.

Question 7

What is the purpose of professional associations in healthcare?
A)They represent stakeholders in the industry such as nurses and physicians.
B)They lobby at all governmental levels to protect their constituents.
C)A and B
D)None are correct

Accepted Answer

Professional associations in healthcare serve to represent stakeholders in the industry, such as nurses and physicians, and they also lobby at various governmental levels to protect the interests of their constituents.

Question 8

What statement is correct about projected healthcare employment?
A)The outlook is positive
B)Growth will be most likely in inpatient services
C)The outlook is negative.
D)There will be over 5 million jobs created by 2018

Accepted Answer

The healthcare sector is expected to grow due to factors like an aging population and advances in medical technology, leading to a positive employment outlook.

Question 9

According to textbook, which statement is correct about obesity worldwide?
A)Obesity is an issue in most countries worldwide.
B)Obesity is correlated with increased disease and death rates.
C)The U.S. rates have increased.
D)All are correct statements.

Accepted Answer

All the statements are correct: Obesity is a global issue, it is linked to higher disease and mortality rates, and the U.S. has seen increasing obesity rates.

Question 10

There are 11,000 ____________ in the U.S.:
A)Hospitals p. 55
B)Dentists, hospitals and physicians.
C)Physicians, dentists, and other health care practitioners such as chiropractors, optometrists, psychologists.
D)None are correct.

Accepted Answer

There are approximately 11,000 hospitals in the U.S., which matches the information provided in option A.

Question 11

Bad debt and charitable care which means the provider either doesn't expect payment after the person's inability to pay has been determined or efforts to secure the payment have failed.

Accepted Answer

Bad debt occurs when a healthcare provider cannot collect payment for services rendered and has made efforts to secure the payment, while charitable care involves services provided with no expectation of payment due to the patient's inability to pay.

Question 12

Which professional organization represents nursing, assisted living, developmentally disabled and sub acute providers?
A)American Association of Homes and Services
B)The Joint Commission
C)American Hospital Association
D)American Health Care Association

Accepted Answer

The American Health Care Association (AHCA) represents nursing homes, assisted living, developmentally disabled, and subacute care providers.

Question 13

Complementary and integrative medicine practitioners practice unconventional health therapies such as yoga, vitamin therapy and spiritual healing. These services normally are paid out of pocket by consumers.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

The infant mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births occurring among the population of a designated area during the same calendar year.

Accepted Answer

The infant mortality rate indeed measures the number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births in a given year and area, reflecting the health and living conditions of a community.

Question 15

Outpatient care centers include kidney dialysis centers, mental health and substance abuse clinics, surgical and emergency centers. These centers provide different types of services that can be obtained without staying overnight.

Accepted Answer

Outpatient care centers, such as kidney dialysis centers, mental health and substance abuse clinics, surgical and emergency centers, offer medical services and treatments that do not require the patient to stay overnight, allowing them to return home the same day.

Question 16

Residential care facilities provide around the clock social and personal care to the elderly, children, and other who cannot take care of themselves. Examples are assisted living facilities.

Accepted Answer

Residential care facilities are designed to offer 24/7 social and personal care services to individuals such as the elderly, children, or others who require assistance with daily living activities, with assisted living facilities being a prime example of such establishments.

Question 17

In the phrase, " The U.S. spends more per capita on healthcare than any other country worldwide', what does 'per capita' mean?
A)Per 1,000 persons
B)Per 100,000 persons
C)Per person
D)Per 10,000

Accepted Answer

"Per capita" means per person, indicating an average per person calculation.

Question 18

In the U.S, in order to provide health care services, there are several stakeholders or interested entities that participate in the industry.

Accepted Answer

In the U.S. healthcare system, multiple stakeholders including healthcare providers, insurance companies, government agencies, patients, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device manufacturers participate and have interests in the delivery, funding, and regulation of health care services.

Question 19

In the U.S, in order to provide health care services, there are several shareholders or interested entities that participate in the industry

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

The National Center for Health Statistics is part of which federal agency?
A)National Institutes of Health
B)Food and Drug Administration
C)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
D)None are correct

Accepted Answer

The National Center for Health Statistics is a part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Quiz 3: Current Operations of the Healthcare System

Complementary and alternative medicine practitioners practice unconventional health therapies such as yoga, vitamin therapy and spiritual healing. These services normally are paid out of pocket by consumers.

There is a principle of the U.S. health care system, duty to treat, which means that any person deserves basic health care.

What is another term for generic drugs?

Which statement(s) is(are) correct about healthcare access in the U.S?

_____________ is one of the fastest growing components of the healthcare industry as a form of employment.

Life expectancy at age 65 is the average number of years that a person at that age can be expected to live, assuming that age-specific mortality levels remain constant.

What is the purpose of professional associations in healthcare?

What statement is correct about projected healthcare employment?

According to textbook, which statement is correct about obesity worldwide?

There are 11,000 ____________ in the U.S.: