Question 1

Match the following as either primary, secondary, or tertiary medical care.
-Clinical preventative services

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Question 2

Match the following as either primary, secondary, or tertiary medical care.
-Care requiring specialized personnel and facilities

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Question 3

Match the following as either primary, secondary, or tertiary medical care.
-Support services for people with chronic or long-term conditions

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Question 4

Match the following as either primary, secondary, or tertiary medical care.
-Interventions aimed at disease prevention and health promotion

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Question 5

As the U.S. population ages, how are healthcare services impacted?

Accepted Answer

As the U.S. population ages, there is an increase in demand for healthcare services due to the higher prevalence of age-related illnesses and chronic conditions. This increase in demand leads to an increase in the overall cost of healthcare services. Therefore, the best choice is D) as both demand for and cost of healthcare services increase as the population ages.

Question 6

Per capita government public health activity spending in the United States in 2017 was closest to:

Accepted Answer

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the total government public health spending in the United States in 2017 was $113.6 billion. Divided by the U.S. population in 2017 (325.7 million), this gives a per capita spending of approximately $348. This is closest to choice C, which is $273 per year.

Question 7

Private health insurance in the United States pays for approximately what percent of all national health expenditures?

Accepted Answer

Private health insurance in the United States pays for approximately 33% of all national health expenditures.

Question 8

Which of the following countries has the highest per capita spending on health care services?

Accepted Answer

The United States has the highest per capita spending on health care services among the given options. According to the data of the World Bank, in 2018, the United States spent $10,586 per person on health care services, which is much higher than the other countries listed. Germany spent $6,922, Japan spent $4,519, and the United Kingdom spent $4,246 per capita on health care services in the same year.

Question 9

Visiting a physician on a regular basis is considered which of the following types of care?

Accepted Answer

Primary care is the general medical care provided by a physician that patients usually receive as their first point of contact with the healthcare system. This includes preventive services, routine check-ups, and treatment for common illnesses and injuries. Secondary care refers to specialized medical care provided by specialists upon referral from a primary care physician, while tertiary and quaternary care involve more complex and specialized medical interventions.

Question 10

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act strove to achieve "Triple Aim." "Triple Aim" refers to all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

The Triple Aim of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is to improve the quality of healthcare, contain health care costs, and improve overall population health. While the act does aim to address issues with the healthcare workforce, it is not one of the three specific aims of the Triple Aim.

Question 11

Evidence has shown that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act improved which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Evidence has shown that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act increased access to care by expanding Medicaid coverage and allowing young adults to stay on their parents' insurance until age 26. It also established insurance marketplaces where individuals and small businesses can shop for affordable health plans. While there have been debates on the effectiveness of the ACA in terms of cost and quality, the evidence is clear that it improved access to care for millions of Americans.

Question 12

Disease management and rehabilitation are examples of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Disease management and rehabilitation are examples of tertiary prevention strategies, which focus on preventing further complications and improving quality of life for individuals who already have a disease or condition. Primary prevention strategies aim to prevent the development of a disease, while secondary prevention strategies aim to detect and treat a disease in its early stages. Quaternary prevention strategies aim to reduce overmedicalization and unnecessary interventions in healthcare.

Question 13

All of the following are the main sources for overall national health expenditures except:

Accepted Answer

Research and development is not a main source for overall national health expenditures. The main sources for overall national health expenditures include all levels of government, private health insurance, and individuals paying out of pocket.

Question 14

A tool to highlight the intentional collaboration between primary clinical care and public health is known as:

Accepted Answer

The Practical Playbook is a tool that highlights intentional collaboration between primary clinical care and public health. It was developed by a partnership between the de Beaumont Foundation, Duke University, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to promote and enhance this type of collaboration. The tool provides resources and guidance for improving population health through coordination between these two sectors.

Question 15

Which of the following trends has not been noted in healthcare delivery in the United States over the past 40 years?

Accepted Answer

The other three trends have been noted in healthcare delivery in the United States over the past 40 years. The number of community hospitals has declined due to mergers and closures, occupancy rates have declined due to advances in technology and outpatient care, and the average length of hospital stay has declined due to improved treatment and management of chronic diseases. However, the number of jobs in ambulatory care (such as outpatient clinics and physician offices) has increased due to the shift towards preventive care and outpatient services.

Quiz 3: Public Health and the Healthcare System

Match the following as either primary, secondary, or tertiary medical care. -Clinical preventative services

Match the following as either primary, secondary, or tertiary medical care. -Care requiring specialized personnel and facilities

Match the following as either primary, secondary, or tertiary medical care. -Support services for people with chronic or long-term conditions

Match the following as either primary, secondary, or tertiary medical care. -Interventions aimed at disease prevention and health promotion

As the U.S. population ages, how are healthcare services impacted?

Per capita government public health activity spending in the United States in 2017 was closest to:

Private health insurance in the United States pays for approximately what percent of all national health expenditures?

Which of the following countries has the highest per capita spending on health care services?

Visiting a physician on a regular basis is considered which of the following types of care?

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act strove to achieve "Triple Aim." "Triple Aim" refers to all of the following except:

Evidence has shown that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act improved which of the following?

Disease management and rehabilitation are examples of which of the following?

All of the following are the main sources for overall national health expenditures except:

A tool to highlight the intentional collaboration between primary clinical care and public health is known as:

Which of the following trends has not been noted in healthcare delivery in the United States over the past 40 years?