hpex 300 - exam 1
How much did the U.S. spend on healthcare in 2010? correct
answers$2.6 trillion or 17.6% of the GDP (highest in the world)
what percentage of adults in the U.S. use a form of non-traditional
medicine? correct answers40%
allopathic physicians (M.D.) correct answersin hospital care, the provide
emergency care, perform surgeries, and care for patients with injuries or
life-threatening illnesses like cancer or serious conditions like asthma
- found predominantly in large states
osteopathic physicians (D.O.) correct answersa board-certified physician who
is fully licensed to practice in every state and in more than 65 countries
worldwide. As licensed physicians, they diagnose, treat, prescribe
medications and perform surgery
difference between allopathic and osteopathic physicians? correct
answersOsteopathic medicine began as a nineteenth century health reform
movement that emphasized preventive care and allowing the body to heal
without overuse of medications
Osteopathic medicine also emphasizes the integration of the entire body's
systems, and many of the osteopathic schools place special emphasis on
preventive medicine.
What is the important principle in the U.S. healthcare system? correct
answersDuty to Treat: every person deserves basic care
What is the Biomedical model? correct answersThe biomedical model of
health focuses on purely biological factors and excludes psychological,
environmental, and social influences. It is considered to be the leading
modern way for health care professionals to diagnose and treat a condition
in most Western Countries.
in 7 full-time workers are uninsured. correct answers1
What industries reported more work related injuries than any other
private industry? correct answersThe healthcare industry and Social
Assistance Industry
rates are an indication of the health in a population correct
answerslife expectancy
How many health districts are in the commonwealth of Virginia correct
answers35
, who is the current commissioner of health for the commonwealth of
virginia? correct answersDr. Marissa Levine
focuses on actions such as those in the health care
industry that impact an individuals safety and well-being. correct
answerssocial regulation
Who is the chief health educator in the U.S.? correct answersU.S. surgeon
general
Responsible for accrediting and inspecting mammography facilities correct
answersThe FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
Responsible for ensuring that all government levels have an emergency
preparedness plan for all catastrophic events correct answersDepartment of
Homeland Security
What passage established the medicaid and medicare programs in 1965 that
mandated the governments role in providing healthcare and coverage?
correct answersthe Social Security Act of 1935
What health care law increased government interaction with the healthcare
system by developing initiatives that increase individuals ability to make
informed decisions about their healthcare? correct answersPatient Protection
and Affordable Care Act (ACA) also known as Obamacare
Regulatory healthcare power is shared among and governments.
correct answersfederal and state
, established in 1946, headquarters in Atlanta Georgia correct
answersCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
What is the CDC's mission? correct answersto protect health and promote
quality of life through prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability
CDC's main goal? correct answerspublic health
Who is the ACL? correct answersAdministration for Community Living,
established in 2012
What is the ACL's mission? correct answersto assist families and
communities live the highest quality of life for the elderly
What other departments does the ACL bring efforts in to assist and serve
as federal agencies responsible for increasing access to community
supports while focusing attention and resources on the unique needs of
older Americans & people with disabilities across the lifespan? correct
answersAdministration of again, administration
How much did the U.S. spend on healthcare in 2010? correct
answers$2.6 trillion or 17.6% of the GDP (highest in the world)
what percentage of adults in the U.S. use a form of non-traditional
medicine? correct answers40%
allopathic physicians (M.D.) correct answersin hospital care, the provide
emergency care, perform surgeries, and care for patients with injuries or
life-threatening illnesses like cancer or serious conditions like asthma
- found predominantly in large states
osteopathic physicians (D.O.) correct answersa board-certified physician who
is fully licensed to practice in every state and in more than 65 countries
worldwide. As licensed physicians, they diagnose, treat, prescribe
medications and perform surgery
difference between allopathic and osteopathic physicians? correct
answersOsteopathic medicine began as a nineteenth century health reform
movement that emphasized preventive care and allowing the body to heal
without overuse of medications
Osteopathic medicine also emphasizes the integration of the entire body's
systems, and many of the osteopathic schools place special emphasis on
preventive medicine.
What is the important principle in the U.S. healthcare system? correct
answersDuty to Treat: every person deserves basic care
What is the Biomedical model? correct answersThe biomedical model of
health focuses on purely biological factors and excludes psychological,
environmental, and social influences. It is considered to be the leading
modern way for health care professionals to diagnose and treat a condition
in most Western Countries.
in 7 full-time workers are uninsured. correct answers1
What industries reported more work related injuries than any other
private industry? correct answersThe healthcare industry and Social
Assistance Industry
rates are an indication of the health in a population correct
answerslife expectancy
How many health districts are in the commonwealth of Virginia correct
answers35
, who is the current commissioner of health for the commonwealth of
virginia? correct answersDr. Marissa Levine
focuses on actions such as those in the health care
industry that impact an individuals safety and well-being. correct
answerssocial regulation
Who is the chief health educator in the U.S.? correct answersU.S. surgeon
general
Responsible for accrediting and inspecting mammography facilities correct
answersThe FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
Responsible for ensuring that all government levels have an emergency
preparedness plan for all catastrophic events correct answersDepartment of
Homeland Security
What passage established the medicaid and medicare programs in 1965 that
mandated the governments role in providing healthcare and coverage?
correct answersthe Social Security Act of 1935
What health care law increased government interaction with the healthcare
system by developing initiatives that increase individuals ability to make
informed decisions about their healthcare? correct answersPatient Protection
and Affordable Care Act (ACA) also known as Obamacare
Regulatory healthcare power is shared among and governments.
correct answersfederal and state
, established in 1946, headquarters in Atlanta Georgia correct
answersCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
What is the CDC's mission? correct answersto protect health and promote
quality of life through prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability
CDC's main goal? correct answerspublic health
Who is the ACL? correct answersAdministration for Community Living,
established in 2012
What is the ACL's mission? correct answersto assist families and
communities live the highest quality of life for the elderly
What other departments does the ACL bring efforts in to assist and serve
as federal agencies responsible for increasing access to community
supports while focusing attention and resources on the unique needs of
older Americans & people with disabilities across the lifespan? correct
answersAdministration of again, administration
