Question 1

Match the attribute used in ranking nations' health-care systems with the description:
-The description focuses on prepayment of health care rather than out-of-pocket payment, and government financing of a "progressive" system where the wealthier pay more than the nonwealthy.
A)Health
B)Responsiveness
C)Fairness in Financial Contribution
D)Overall Goal Attainment
E)Health Care Expenditure per Capita
F)Performance on Level of Health
G)Performance on Health System

Accepted Answer

The attribute of "Fairness in Financial Contribution" fits the description, as it focuses on the progressive financing of health care where the wealthier pay more than the nonwealthy.

Question 2

Match the term with the definition or description:
-Measures of quality include medicalization of social problems, community health indicators, years of healthy life, also called quality-adjusted life years, and disability-adjusted life years
A)living
B)morbidity rate
C)mortality rate
D)prevalence
E)quality-adjusted life years
F)years of healthy life

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term with the definition or...

Question 3

Match the term with the definition or description:
-Calculates the incidence of death per year per 1,000 or 100,000 people
A)living
B)morbidity rate
C)mortality rate
D)prevalence
E)quality-adjusted life years
F)years of healthy life

Accepted Answer

Mortality rate calculates the incidence of death per year per 1,000 or 100,000 people.

Question 4

Match the term with the definition or description:
-Often used in cost-effectiveness calculations to determine whether a health care treatment provides a sufficient improvement in health for the amount of money that it costs
A)living
B)morbidity rate
C)mortality rate
D)prevalence
E)quality-adjusted life years
F)years of healthy life

Accepted Answer

Quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) are often used in cost-effectiveness calculations to determine whether a healthcare treatment provides a sufficient improvement in health for the amount of money that it costs. QALYs combine both the quantity and quality of life gained from a specific intervention, allowing for a more comprehensive analysis than simply assessing mortality or morbidity rates.

Question 5

Match the attribute used in ranking nations' health-care systems with the description:
-A subjective ranking of a nation's "achievement relative to its resources."
A)Health
B)Responsiveness
C)Fairness in Financial Contribution
D)Overall Goal Attainment
E)Health Care Expenditure per Capita
F)Performance on Level of Health
G)Performance on Health System

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the attribute used in ranking nations'...

Question 6

Match the attribute used in ranking nations' health-care systems with the description:
-Respect for the person, confidentiality, autonomy, prompt attention, proper amenities, access to social support networks, and choice of provider.
A)Health
B)Responsiveness
C)Fairness in Financial Contribution
D)Overall Goal Attainment
E)Health Care Expenditure per Capita
F)Performance on Level of Health
G)Performance on Health System

Accepted Answer

The attribute described includes prompt attention, proper amenities, and choice of provider, all of which contribute to the responsiveness of a health-care system.

Question 7

Match the attribute used in ranking nations' health-care systems with the description:
-Five components are weighted: 25 percent for level of health, 25 percent for distribution of health, 12.5 percent for level of responsiveness, 12.5 percent for distribution of responsiveness, and 25 percent for fairness of financial contribution.
A)Health
B)Responsiveness
C)Fairness in Financial Contribution
D)Overall Goal Attainment
E)Health Care Expenditure per Capita
F)Performance on Level of Health
G)Performance on Health System

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the attribute used in ranking nations'...

Question 8

Match the attribute used in ranking nations' health-care systems with the description:
-A measure that takes into consideration all three criteria.
A)Health
B)Responsiveness
C)Fairness in Financial Contribution
D)Overall Goal Attainment
E)Health Care Expenditure per Capita
F)Performance on Level of Health
G)Performance on Health System

Accepted Answer

"Overall Goal Attainment" takes into consideration all three criteria (health, responsiveness, and fairness in financial contribution) and provides a comprehensive measure of a nation's health care system performance.

Question 9

Match the attribute used in ranking nations' health-care systems with the description:
-International dollar estimate of average amount spent per person in a nation on health care.
A)Health
B)Responsiveness
C)Fairness in Financial Contribution
D)Overall Goal Attainment
E)Health Care Expenditure per Capita
F)Performance on Level of Health
G)Performance on Health System

Accepted Answer

Health Care Expenditure per Capita is used as an attribute in ranking nations' health-care systems. It reflects the average amount spent per person in a nation on health care and is a commonly used measure in comparisons of health care systems.

Question 10

Match the attribute used in ranking nations' health-care systems with the description:
-Disability-adjusted life expectancy (DALE) and the Distribution of life expectancy at birth throughout the population.
A)Health
B)Responsiveness
C)Fairness in Financial Contribution
D)Overall Goal Attainment
E)Health Care Expenditure per Capita
F)Performance on Level of Health
G)Performance on Health System

Accepted Answer

Disability-adjusted life expectancy (DALE) and the distribution of life expectancy at birth throughout the population are measures related to the health outcomes of a population, which aligns with the attribute of "Health."

Quiz 2: Health Status

Match the attribute used in ranking nations' health-care systems with the description: -The description focuses on prepayment of health care rather than out-of-pocket payment, and government financing of a "progressive" system where the wealthier pay more than the nonwealthy.

Match the term with the definition or description: -Measures of quality include medicalization of social problems, community health indicators, years of healthy life, also called quality-adjusted life years, and disability-adjusted life years

Match the term with the definition or description: -Calculates the incidence of death per year per 1,000 or 100,000 people

Match the term with the definition or description: -Often used in cost-effectiveness calculations to determine whether a health care treatment provides a sufficient improvement in health for the amount of money that it costs

Match the attribute used in ranking nations' health-care systems with the description: -A subjective ranking of a nation's "achievement relative to its resources."

Match the attribute used in ranking nations' health-care systems with the description: -Respect for the person, confidentiality, autonomy, prompt attention, proper amenities, access to social support networks, and choice of provider.

Match the attribute used in ranking nations' health-care systems with the description: -A measure that takes into consideration all three criteria.

Match the attribute used in ranking nations' health-care systems with the description: -International dollar estimate of average amount spent per person in a nation on health care.

Match the attribute used in ranking nations' health-care systems with the description: -Disability-adjusted life expectancy (DALE) and the Distribution of life expectancy at birth throughout the population.