CHAPTER 13 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Why have some questioned whether the US really has a health care system? - ANSWER Other developed
countries have national health insurance run or organized by the government and paid for mostly by
taxes. Also, in these countries, almost all citizens are entitled to receive free health care services (routine
and basic health care). Health care in the United States is delivered by an array of providers and paid for
in a variety of ways, which is why some questioned whether the United States really has a health care
system
Describe some of the major changes that have taken place in health care delivery over the years -
ANSWER Health care in the United States has evolved from home and folk remedies to the services of
the independent doctor who often visited the sick in their homes to a highly complex almost $3 trillion
plus industry. Also, doctors are more specialized and new procedures have been developed
What is meant by third-party payment? - ANSWER A health insurance term indicating that bills will be
paid by the insurer and not the patient or the health care provider; the standard method of payment in
the U.S.
Why has the cost of health care in the US continued to grow faster than the cost of inflation? - ANSWER
The cost of health care in the US has continued to grow faster than the cost of inflation because there is:
Ever-newer technology being developed, ever-increasing demands for the best care, growing medical
liabilities, new diagnostic procedures, increased length of lifespans, development of new drugs, and
newly identified diseases, which all put great demands on the system
What is meant by spectrum of health care? - ANSWER Refers to the various types of care; four levels of
practice have emerged: population-based public health practice, medical practice, long-term practice,
and end-of-life practice
What are the domains of practice noted in the spectrum of health care? - ANSWER 1. Public health
practice-Incorporates interventions aimed at disease prevention and health promotion, specific
protection, and a good share of case findings
2. Medical practice- Those services usually provided by or under the supervision of a physician or other
traditional health care provider
3. Long-term practice- Restorative care and long-term care for chronic conditions
4. End-of-life practice-Services provided shortly before death
, Is there a demand for health care workers in the US today? If so, why? - ANSWER There is a demand for
health care workers in the US today because of the geographic maldistribution of health care workers
(greatest needs in inner-cities and rural areas)
In what type of facility are most health care workers employed? - ANSWER 39% work in hospitals, 26%
work in outpatient health care settings, 20% in nursing/residential care, and 8% in home health services
What is the difference between independent and limited (restricted) care providers? - ANSWER -
Independent care providers- Specialized education and legal authority to treat any health problem or
disease
-Limited care provider-Advanced training in a health care specialty
What are the difference between allopathic and non-allopathic health care providers? - ANSWER -
Allopathic providers- Produce effects different from those of diseases (MD)
-Osteopathic providers- More holistic; focus on relationship between body structure and function (DO)
-Non-allopathic providers- Independent providers who provide non-traditional forms of health care
What is the difference between complimentary and alternative medicine? Give examples of each -
ANSWER -Complementary Medicine- Using a non-mainstream approach together with conventional
medicine (acupuncture with medicine to help lessen pain)
-Alternative Medicine- Using a non-mainstream approach in place of conventional medicine (using a
special diet to treat cancer instead of chemotherapy)
What kind of education do limited (restricted) care providers have? - ANSWER Limited (restricted) care
providers have advanced training and usually a doctoral degree in a health care specialty
What is the difference between LPNs and RNs? - ANSWER -Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Those
prepared in 1- to 2-year programs to provide non-technical bedside nursing care under the supervision
of physicians or registered nurses
-Registered Nurses (RN)- One who has successfully completed an accredited academic program and a
state licensing examination
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Why have some questioned whether the US really has a health care system? - ANSWER Other developed
countries have national health insurance run or organized by the government and paid for mostly by
taxes. Also, in these countries, almost all citizens are entitled to receive free health care services (routine
and basic health care). Health care in the United States is delivered by an array of providers and paid for
in a variety of ways, which is why some questioned whether the United States really has a health care
system
Describe some of the major changes that have taken place in health care delivery over the years -
ANSWER Health care in the United States has evolved from home and folk remedies to the services of
the independent doctor who often visited the sick in their homes to a highly complex almost $3 trillion
plus industry. Also, doctors are more specialized and new procedures have been developed
What is meant by third-party payment? - ANSWER A health insurance term indicating that bills will be
paid by the insurer and not the patient or the health care provider; the standard method of payment in
the U.S.
Why has the cost of health care in the US continued to grow faster than the cost of inflation? - ANSWER
The cost of health care in the US has continued to grow faster than the cost of inflation because there is:
Ever-newer technology being developed, ever-increasing demands for the best care, growing medical
liabilities, new diagnostic procedures, increased length of lifespans, development of new drugs, and
newly identified diseases, which all put great demands on the system
What is meant by spectrum of health care? - ANSWER Refers to the various types of care; four levels of
practice have emerged: population-based public health practice, medical practice, long-term practice,
and end-of-life practice
What are the domains of practice noted in the spectrum of health care? - ANSWER 1. Public health
practice-Incorporates interventions aimed at disease prevention and health promotion, specific
protection, and a good share of case findings
2. Medical practice- Those services usually provided by or under the supervision of a physician or other
traditional health care provider
3. Long-term practice- Restorative care and long-term care for chronic conditions
4. End-of-life practice-Services provided shortly before death
, Is there a demand for health care workers in the US today? If so, why? - ANSWER There is a demand for
health care workers in the US today because of the geographic maldistribution of health care workers
(greatest needs in inner-cities and rural areas)
In what type of facility are most health care workers employed? - ANSWER 39% work in hospitals, 26%
work in outpatient health care settings, 20% in nursing/residential care, and 8% in home health services
What is the difference between independent and limited (restricted) care providers? - ANSWER -
Independent care providers- Specialized education and legal authority to treat any health problem or
disease
-Limited care provider-Advanced training in a health care specialty
What are the difference between allopathic and non-allopathic health care providers? - ANSWER -
Allopathic providers- Produce effects different from those of diseases (MD)
-Osteopathic providers- More holistic; focus on relationship between body structure and function (DO)
-Non-allopathic providers- Independent providers who provide non-traditional forms of health care
What is the difference between complimentary and alternative medicine? Give examples of each -
ANSWER -Complementary Medicine- Using a non-mainstream approach together with conventional
medicine (acupuncture with medicine to help lessen pain)
-Alternative Medicine- Using a non-mainstream approach in place of conventional medicine (using a
special diet to treat cancer instead of chemotherapy)
What kind of education do limited (restricted) care providers have? - ANSWER Limited (restricted) care
providers have advanced training and usually a doctoral degree in a health care specialty
What is the difference between LPNs and RNs? - ANSWER -Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Those
prepared in 1- to 2-year programs to provide non-technical bedside nursing care under the supervision
of physicians or registered nurses
-Registered Nurses (RN)- One who has successfully completed an accredited academic program and a
state licensing examination
