US Health Care System Test 1 (Ch.1-6,9)
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
How do uninsured populations access medical care?
Via a federally mandated fund by contributions from HMOs
Through safety net providers, like a community health center
Through a special branch of the VA
Uninsured persons are not allowed to receive any medical services - CORRECT
ANSWER - Through safety net providers, like a community health center
In the United States, the public sector (government) is the dominant player in the health care
system.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER - False
To improve the nation's health and resolve disparities:
it is critical to address the social and medical determinants of health.
the health system must operate on a social-justice based system.
the health system must operate on a market-justice based system.
we must ensure everyone has health insurance. - CORRECT ANSWER - market-justice
, Which of the following does not currently contribute to rising medical care costs?
Advances in technology
Increased public health spending
Defensive medicine
Aging population - CORRECT ANSWER - Increased public health spending
What type of justice is based on people's willingness and ability to pay?
Social
Market
Distinct
Imperfect - CORRECT ANSWER - Market
Julie is a 6 year old child whose unemployed parents earn below the federal poverty line. What
type of health insurance is she most likely eligible for?
CHIP
Medicare
VA health care
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
How do uninsured populations access medical care?
Via a federally mandated fund by contributions from HMOs
Through safety net providers, like a community health center
Through a special branch of the VA
Uninsured persons are not allowed to receive any medical services - CORRECT
ANSWER - Through safety net providers, like a community health center
In the United States, the public sector (government) is the dominant player in the health care
system.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER - False
To improve the nation's health and resolve disparities:
it is critical to address the social and medical determinants of health.
the health system must operate on a social-justice based system.
the health system must operate on a market-justice based system.
we must ensure everyone has health insurance. - CORRECT ANSWER - market-justice
, Which of the following does not currently contribute to rising medical care costs?
Advances in technology
Increased public health spending
Defensive medicine
Aging population - CORRECT ANSWER - Increased public health spending
What type of justice is based on people's willingness and ability to pay?
Social
Market
Distinct
Imperfect - CORRECT ANSWER - Market
Julie is a 6 year old child whose unemployed parents earn below the federal poverty line. What
type of health insurance is she most likely eligible for?
CHIP
Medicare
VA health care
