In the Epidemiology Triangle, the organism that becomes sick is known as the: -
ANSWERSHost
Which of the following is NOT a function of managed care? - ANSWERSincreases
patient engagement by promoting and facilitating patient-provider communication
In the video that illustrated what airline experiences would be like if the aviation industry
mirrored the healthcare delivery system, which of the following was true regarding the
cost associated with travel? - ANSWERSBecause the insurance the traveler was
covered under was no longer in-network, the flight cost they were quoted would not be
affordable for most travelers
Which of the following is true regarding the current state of Medicaid expansion
following the enactment of the Affordable Care Act in 2010? - ANSWERSThe majority of
states now have expanded Medicaid coverage
Hospitals in the United States evolved from - ANSWERSAlmshouses
When providers deliver unnecessary services with the objective of protecting
themselves against lawsuits, this practice is called: - ANSWERSDefensive Medicine
In the preindustrial era, _____ often functioned as surgeons. - ANSWERSBarbers
The expectations that Americans have about what medical technology can do to
improve the quality of health care is based on - ANSWERSanthro-cultural beliefs and
values
Health care team models are thought to do which of the following: - ANSWERSmitigate
heavy work demands
Which of the following is not an example of a non-physician provider? -
ANSWERSlicensed practical nurse
An excessive workload, administrative burden, and inability to find meaning and
purpose in work have all been singled out as factors contributing to what among health
care providers? - ANSWERSBurnout
A patient does not have insurance and is unable to afford the healthcare services that
they need out-of-pocket. This would be an issue of: - ANSWERSAccess and cost
Crude rates refer to: - ANSWERSThe total population
, What is the effect of chronic conditions on health care costs? - ANSWERSCosts
continue to aggregate over time.
In a free market, who would pay for the delivery of health care services? -
ANSWERSPatients
Which of the following presidents is credited with the Great Society Plan, which led to
Medicare and Medicaid being established? - ANSWERSLyndon B. Johnson
New diagnostic methods, medical procedures, and pharmaceuticals that have
significantly improved the treatment of acute illnesses, survival rates, and longevity
have also contributed to an increased prevalence of: - ANSWERSChronic conditions
A method of payment in which providers are reimbursed based on the quality of health
care they deliver is called: - ANSWERSPay-for-value
A recent innovation that combines use of technology and home visits to manage an
acute episode of care is: - ANSWERSHospital at home
Which of the following is not true about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
of 2010? - ANSWERSMost Americans supported the legislation once they found out
what was in it
Capitation is best described as: - ANSWERSA fixed monthly payment per member
The largest share of national health expenditures is attributed to: - ANSWERSPersonal
health care
The phenomenon called 'moral hazard' results directly from: - ANSWERSIncreasing
levels of insurance coverage
Which is the largest payer for hospital services? - ANSWERSMedicare
Previous guidance from Medicare suggests that inpatient admissions should: -
ANSWERSSpan two midnights
In general, integrated organizations that deliver higher quality of care do so mainly
because of ____. - ANSWERShigher levels of care coordination.
Which principle of ethics forms the basis for person-centered care? -
ANSWERSAutonomy
Which of the following is NOT a reason for hospitals to expand their outpatient
services? - ANSWERSReduction of overcrowding in inpatient services