TEST BANK FOR DELIVERING HEALTH CARE
IN AMERICA A SYSTEMS APPROACH 7TH
EDITION BY LEIYU SHI DOUGLAS A
, Table of Contents
Chapter 1: An Overview of US Health Care Delivery
Part I: System Foundations
Chapter 2: Beliefs, Values, and Health
Chapter 3: The Evolution of Health Services in the United States
Part II: System Resources
Chapter 4: Health Services Professionals
Chapter 5: Medical Technology
Chapter 6: Health Services Financing
Part III: System Processes
Chapter 7: Outpatient and Primary Care Services
Chapter 8: Inpatient Facilities and Services
Chapter 9: Managed Care and Integrated Organizations
Chapter 10: Long-Term Care
Chapter 11: Health Services for Special Populations
Part IV: System Outcomes
Chapter 12: Cost, Access, and Quality
Chapter 13: Health Policy
, Part V: System Outlook
Chapter 14: The Future of Health Services Delivery
CHAPTER 1: AN OVERVIEW OF US HEALTH CARE DELIVERY
1. Which of the following best describes the U.S. health care
system?
A. Primarily a government-run system
B. A mix of private and public systems
C. A completely privatized system
D. Predominantly government-funded
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The U.S. health care system is a combination of both
private and public sector involvement, providing health services
through private insurers and public programs such as Medicare
and Medicaid.
2. Which of the following is considered a key characteristic of the
U.S. health care system?
A. Single-payer system
, B. Universal coverage for all citizens
C. A decentralized structure with multiple payers
D. Fully nationalized health care
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The U.S. health care system is decentralized,
involving multiple private insurance companies, government
programs, and individual providers.
3. The U.S. spends more on health care compared to other
developed nations. What is a primary reason for this high
expenditure?
A. A focus on preventative care
B. Administrative costs and fragmented systems
C. Universal health coverage
D. High wages for health professionals
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High administrative costs and a fragmented system
contribute significantly to the U.S.'s higher healthcare
IN AMERICA A SYSTEMS APPROACH 7TH
EDITION BY LEIYU SHI DOUGLAS A
, Table of Contents
Chapter 1: An Overview of US Health Care Delivery
Part I: System Foundations
Chapter 2: Beliefs, Values, and Health
Chapter 3: The Evolution of Health Services in the United States
Part II: System Resources
Chapter 4: Health Services Professionals
Chapter 5: Medical Technology
Chapter 6: Health Services Financing
Part III: System Processes
Chapter 7: Outpatient and Primary Care Services
Chapter 8: Inpatient Facilities and Services
Chapter 9: Managed Care and Integrated Organizations
Chapter 10: Long-Term Care
Chapter 11: Health Services for Special Populations
Part IV: System Outcomes
Chapter 12: Cost, Access, and Quality
Chapter 13: Health Policy
, Part V: System Outlook
Chapter 14: The Future of Health Services Delivery
CHAPTER 1: AN OVERVIEW OF US HEALTH CARE DELIVERY
1. Which of the following best describes the U.S. health care
system?
A. Primarily a government-run system
B. A mix of private and public systems
C. A completely privatized system
D. Predominantly government-funded
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The U.S. health care system is a combination of both
private and public sector involvement, providing health services
through private insurers and public programs such as Medicare
and Medicaid.
2. Which of the following is considered a key characteristic of the
U.S. health care system?
A. Single-payer system
, B. Universal coverage for all citizens
C. A decentralized structure with multiple payers
D. Fully nationalized health care
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The U.S. health care system is decentralized,
involving multiple private insurance companies, government
programs, and individual providers.
3. The U.S. spends more on health care compared to other
developed nations. What is a primary reason for this high
expenditure?
A. A focus on preventative care
B. Administrative costs and fragmented systems
C. Universal health coverage
D. High wages for health professionals
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High administrative costs and a fragmented system
contribute significantly to the U.S.'s higher healthcare
