Question 1

___________ are the foundation of our healthcare system.

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Hospitals

Question 2

Voluntary health insurance (VHI)is a type of private health insurance that is provided by non for profit and for profit health plans such as BlueCross Blue Shield.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to

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A)  Increase patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA amendments.
B)  Eliminate preexisting conditions when transferring from one health insurance to another.
C)  Protected health coverage for the unemployed by providing a 65% subsidy for COBRA coverage so premiums are more affordable.
D)  All of the above are covered in the Act. C

Question 4

What is the difference between primary, secondary and tertiary prevention? Provide specific examples of each of those activities.

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Primary prevention: Primary prevention a...

Question 5

In 1973, the first Patient Bill of Rights was established

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A)  To protect healthcare consumers in residential care facilities.
B)  To protect healthcare consumers in hospitals.
C)  To protect healthcare consumers in outpatient centers.
D)  To protect healthcare consumers in all healthcare facilities.

Question 6

Public health functions are functions that provide services to the community. They target populations rather than individuals. They include child immunization programs, health screenings in schools, community health services, substance abuse programs, and sexually transmitted disease control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In 1973, the first ___________ was established to protect health care consumers in the hospitals.

Accepted Answer

Patient Bi...

Question 8

Who are considered the fathers of public health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chadwick, Shattuck and Flexner
B)  Shattuck, Snow and Flexner
C)  Chadwick, Flexner and Snow
D)  Chadwick, Snow and Shattuck

Question 9

The gross domestic product is the total finished products or services that are produced in a country within six months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are hospitalists?

Accepted Answer

Hospitalists", created in 1996, are providers that focus specifically on the care of a patient when they are hospitalized. This new type of provider recognized the need of providing quality hospital care.

Question 11

The Healthy People 2000 Report, started in 1987, was created to

Accepted Answer

A)  Implement a new national prevention strategy with one major goal-increase life expectancy.
B)  Implement a new national prevention strategy with two major goals - increase life expectancy and increase access to preventive services.
C)  Implement a new national prevention strategy with three major goals - increase life expectancy, increase access to preventive services and reduce health disparities.

Question 12

Involuntary health insurance (IVHI)is a type of private health insurance that is provided by non for profit and for profit health plans such as BlueCross Blue Shield.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In 1974, a federal law was passed that required all states to have ___________

Accepted Answer

laws to ensure the state approved any ca...

Question 14

Pesthouses, operated by local governments, were used to quarantine people who had contagious diseases such as cholera. These institutions were the predecessor of hospitals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the early 19th century, ___________ were established to serve the indigent. They provided shelter to them while treating illness.

Accepted Answer

Almshouses...

Question 16

Which legislative act was passed to ensure that consumers were not refused treatment for an emergency life threatening health situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTAL
A)  
B)  Public Health Prevention Act of 1999
C)  Mental Health Parity Act of 1996
D)  Affordable Care Act

Question 17

Tertiary prevention reduces the impact of an already established disease by reducing disease related complications. It focuses on rehabilitation and monitoring of diseased individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which federal government agency is the primary source for quality delivery of health services?

Accepted Answer

A)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
B)  Food and Drug Administration
C)  Center for Mental Health Services
D)  Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Question 19

Explain the concept of the graying of the U.S. population and its impact on healthcare.

Accepted Answer

As the U.S. population's life expectancy...

Question 20

Many health care systems are evaluated using the Iron Triangle-- a concept that focuses on the balance of three factors--quality, cost and accessibility to health care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: History of the US Healthcare System

___________ are the foundation of our healthcare system.

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Voluntary health insurance (VHI)is a type of private health insurance that is provided by non for profit and for profit health plans such as BlueCross Blue Shield.

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In 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to

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What is the difference between primary, secondary and tertiary prevention? Provide specific examples of each of those activities.

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In 1973, the first Patient Bill of Rights was established

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Public health functions are functions that provide services to the community. They target populations rather than individuals. They include child immunization programs, health screenings in schools, community health services, substance abuse programs, and sexually transmitted disease control.

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In 1973, the first ___________ was established to protect health care consumers in the hospitals.

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Who are considered the fathers of public health?

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The gross domestic product is the total finished products or services that are produced in a country within six months.

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What are hospitalists?

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The Healthy People 2000 Report, started in 1987, was created to

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Involuntary health insurance (IVHI)is a type of private health insurance that is provided by non for profit and for profit health plans such as BlueCross Blue Shield.

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In 1974, a federal law was passed that required all states to have ___________

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Pesthouses, operated by local governments, were used to quarantine people who had contagious diseases such as cholera. These institutions were the predecessor of hospitals.

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In the early 19th century, ___________ were established to serve the indigent. They provided shelter to them while treating illness.

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Which legislative act was passed to ensure that consumers were not refused treatment for an emergency life threatening health situation?

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Tertiary prevention reduces the impact of an already established disease by reducing disease related complications. It focuses on rehabilitation and monitoring of diseased individuals.

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Which federal government agency is the primary source for quality delivery of health services?

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Explain the concept of the graying of the U.S. population and its impact on healthcare.

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Many health care systems are evaluated using the Iron Triangle-- a concept that focuses on the balance of three factors--quality, cost and accessibility to health care.

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