INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE
CHAP. 22-23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Which category of expenses is often the highest for a health care organization? - ANSWER Personnel
The fee-for-service method of determining medical costs means that: - ANSWER Physicians set their own
prices for services.
If health care professionals are cross-trained, this means that they: - ANSWER Have learned to perform
duties in addition to those expected of those with their job title.
The youth of this nation are showing an alarming increase in obesity, poor diet, and lack of physical
fitness, which is resulting in an onset of chronic conditions at a very young age. - ANSWER True
What is the best way for a health care worker to deal with a patient who has not followed the
instructions given about postoperative care and who then complains about the negative consequences?
- ANSWER Apologize for possibly giving unclear instructions and explain them again
What is meant by "to earn a profit"? - ANSWER Money remaining after all costs paid
Having a high fatality (death) rate among patients most likely means that a facility is delivering poor-
quality care. - ANSWER False
Medicare Part A applies to cost incurred during inpatient care. - ANSWER True
Before the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, if a person had a preexisting health problem, this
often meant that he or she: - ANSWER Had difficulty purchasing health insurance
Which of the following conditions may qualify an individual for insurance coverage through Medicare? -
ANSWER Severe disability
CHAP. 22-23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Which category of expenses is often the highest for a health care organization? - ANSWER Personnel
The fee-for-service method of determining medical costs means that: - ANSWER Physicians set their own
prices for services.
If health care professionals are cross-trained, this means that they: - ANSWER Have learned to perform
duties in addition to those expected of those with their job title.
The youth of this nation are showing an alarming increase in obesity, poor diet, and lack of physical
fitness, which is resulting in an onset of chronic conditions at a very young age. - ANSWER True
What is the best way for a health care worker to deal with a patient who has not followed the
instructions given about postoperative care and who then complains about the negative consequences?
- ANSWER Apologize for possibly giving unclear instructions and explain them again
What is meant by "to earn a profit"? - ANSWER Money remaining after all costs paid
Having a high fatality (death) rate among patients most likely means that a facility is delivering poor-
quality care. - ANSWER False
Medicare Part A applies to cost incurred during inpatient care. - ANSWER True
Before the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, if a person had a preexisting health problem, this
often meant that he or she: - ANSWER Had difficulty purchasing health insurance
Which of the following conditions may qualify an individual for insurance coverage through Medicare? -
ANSWER Severe disability
