MHA 708 Exam C Q&A Bank 2026 | Exam Success Guide |
Graded A+
1. What is the percentage of healthcare spending that is allocated to
pharmaceuticals?
5%
15%
10%
25%
2. Pharmaceuticals represent what proportion of the total heal care spend in
the US?
5%
50%
14%
80%
3. Sweden spends about half the amount the U.S. does on each resident's
healthcare and has an infant mortality rate about half that of the United
States. What are two key aspects of the Swedish healthcare system?
All healthcare providers in Sweden are public employees (working for
the government), and the Swedish system is decentralized with local
communities paying for healthcare.
Sweden has an out-of-pocket healthcare system in which residents
pay for the majority of their healthcare expenses, and the Swedish
system is centralized with the national government providing the
healthcare.
, Every Swedish resident's major healthcare costs are covered, and
the Swedish system is decentralized with local communities
providing the healthcare.
Sweden has a healthcare system in which everyone pays according to
his/her means, and the Swedish system is centralized with the national
government providing healthcare.
4. Describe the role of Health Canada in the context of the Canadian
healthcare system.
Health Canada provides funding for all healthcare services in Canada.
Health Canada is responsible for developing health policies and
setting minimum care standards for the healthcare system.
Health Canada oversees the training of healthcare professionals.
Health Canada manages hospitals and healthcare facilities directly.
5. What is identified as the primary factor contributing to rising healthcare
costs?
The number one driver of healthcare costs is administrative expenses.
The number one driver of healthcare costs is the price of medical
services.
The number one driver of healthcare costs is the prevalence of
chronic diseases.
The number one driver of healthcare costs is the aging population.
6. What form of government does Sweden have?
Federal Republic
Parliamentary Monarchy
, Democratic Republic
Parliamentary Democracy
7. Describe the main characteristics of a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
in the context of healthcare.
A PPO is a health plan that only covers emergency services.
A PPO is a government-funded healthcare program that provides free
services to all citizens.
A PPO is a type of health insurance plan that offers a network of
healthcare providers and allows members to see any doctor without
a referral, often at a higher cost for out-of-network services.
A PPO is a type of health insurance that requires referrals for specialist
visits.
8. Describe the role of the Cabinet in the Canadian government and how it
relates to federal platform issues.
The Cabinet is a group of advisors to the Prime Minister who do not
have legislative power.
The Cabinet is a committee that reviews healthcare policies without
any legislative authority.
The Cabinet consists of provincial representatives who manage local
health initiatives.
The Cabinet is composed of MPs who are responsible for making
decisions on federal platform issues and implementing government
policies.
9. If a senior citizen has a chronic condition requiring multiple medications, how
would Medicare Part D benefit them?
, By reducing out-of-pocket costs for their prescription medications.
By providing free hospital stays.
By offering long-term care services at no charge.
By covering all preventive services without any cost.
10. Describe how air pollution impacts public health in China based on the
document's discussion.
Air pollution is only a concern in urban areas.
Air pollution has no significant impact on public health.
Air pollution leads to respiratory diseases and other health
complications among the population.
Air pollution primarily affects agricultural productivity.
11. If a new healthcare reform in Canada aims to introduce user fees for certain
services, which principle of the Canada Health Act would this reform violate?
Accessibility
Comprehensiveness
Public administration
Universality
12. If a new healthcare reform in Sweden eliminates the fee-for-service model,
what potential impact could this have on patient behavior regarding
healthcare utilization?
Decreased healthcare access
Increased utilization of healthcare services
Higher overall healthcare costs
Graded A+
1. What is the percentage of healthcare spending that is allocated to
pharmaceuticals?
5%
15%
10%
25%
2. Pharmaceuticals represent what proportion of the total heal care spend in
the US?
5%
50%
14%
80%
3. Sweden spends about half the amount the U.S. does on each resident's
healthcare and has an infant mortality rate about half that of the United
States. What are two key aspects of the Swedish healthcare system?
All healthcare providers in Sweden are public employees (working for
the government), and the Swedish system is decentralized with local
communities paying for healthcare.
Sweden has an out-of-pocket healthcare system in which residents
pay for the majority of their healthcare expenses, and the Swedish
system is centralized with the national government providing the
healthcare.
, Every Swedish resident's major healthcare costs are covered, and
the Swedish system is decentralized with local communities
providing the healthcare.
Sweden has a healthcare system in which everyone pays according to
his/her means, and the Swedish system is centralized with the national
government providing healthcare.
4. Describe the role of Health Canada in the context of the Canadian
healthcare system.
Health Canada provides funding for all healthcare services in Canada.
Health Canada is responsible for developing health policies and
setting minimum care standards for the healthcare system.
Health Canada oversees the training of healthcare professionals.
Health Canada manages hospitals and healthcare facilities directly.
5. What is identified as the primary factor contributing to rising healthcare
costs?
The number one driver of healthcare costs is administrative expenses.
The number one driver of healthcare costs is the price of medical
services.
The number one driver of healthcare costs is the prevalence of
chronic diseases.
The number one driver of healthcare costs is the aging population.
6. What form of government does Sweden have?
Federal Republic
Parliamentary Monarchy
, Democratic Republic
Parliamentary Democracy
7. Describe the main characteristics of a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
in the context of healthcare.
A PPO is a health plan that only covers emergency services.
A PPO is a government-funded healthcare program that provides free
services to all citizens.
A PPO is a type of health insurance plan that offers a network of
healthcare providers and allows members to see any doctor without
a referral, often at a higher cost for out-of-network services.
A PPO is a type of health insurance that requires referrals for specialist
visits.
8. Describe the role of the Cabinet in the Canadian government and how it
relates to federal platform issues.
The Cabinet is a group of advisors to the Prime Minister who do not
have legislative power.
The Cabinet is a committee that reviews healthcare policies without
any legislative authority.
The Cabinet consists of provincial representatives who manage local
health initiatives.
The Cabinet is composed of MPs who are responsible for making
decisions on federal platform issues and implementing government
policies.
9. If a senior citizen has a chronic condition requiring multiple medications, how
would Medicare Part D benefit them?
, By reducing out-of-pocket costs for their prescription medications.
By providing free hospital stays.
By offering long-term care services at no charge.
By covering all preventive services without any cost.
10. Describe how air pollution impacts public health in China based on the
document's discussion.
Air pollution is only a concern in urban areas.
Air pollution has no significant impact on public health.
Air pollution leads to respiratory diseases and other health
complications among the population.
Air pollution primarily affects agricultural productivity.
11. If a new healthcare reform in Canada aims to introduce user fees for certain
services, which principle of the Canada Health Act would this reform violate?
Accessibility
Comprehensiveness
Public administration
Universality
12. If a new healthcare reform in Sweden eliminates the fee-for-service model,
what potential impact could this have on patient behavior regarding
healthcare utilization?
Decreased healthcare access
Increased utilization of healthcare services
Higher overall healthcare costs
