MHA 707 TEST 1 EXAM PREPARATION GUIDE: 200 MULTIPLE-CHOICE
QUESTIONS COVERING US HEALTHCARE SYSTEM STRUCTURE,
ECONOMICS, PAYMENT MODELS, AND CARE DELIVERY CONCEPTS
1. The fact that 20% of the US GDP is devoted to medical care and
health promotion primarily illustrates which of the following aspects of
healthcare?
A) The lack of coordination among providers
B) The economic significance and valuation of the sector
C) The altruistic nature of healthcare providers
D) The haphazard evolution of the system
Correct Answer: B Rationale: The passage explicitly states "20% of our
GDP is devoted to medical care and health promotion (value)," directly
indicating the economic weight and valuation of the healthcare sector,
distinguishing it from organizational structure or provider motivation.
2. Which characteristic of the US health system is directly related to the
lack of a single organizing entity?
A) It is the largest employer in the country
B) It spends 20% of GDP on health promotion
C) It is not ordered or organized as a single enterprise
D) It primarily focuses on health maintenance over restoration
Correct Answer: C Rationale: The notes list "not ordered or organized as
a single enterprise" as a primary characteristic, which is the direct
definition of this fragmented structure.
3. Under a fee-for-service system, how are doctors and hospitals
compensated?
A) A fixed annual salary per patient enrolled
,B) A bundled payment for an entire episode of care
C) A payment for each individual service they provide
D) A bonus based on patient health outcomes
Correct Answer: C Rationale: The provided definition states fee-for-
service is "a system under which doctors and hospitals receive a
payment for each service they provide," making option C the exact
match.
4. What percentage of all US jobs are in the health sector according to
the provided material?
A) 5%
B) 11%
C) 20%
D) 25%
Correct Answer: B Rationale: The notes clearly state "11% of all US jobs
are in the health sector," which is a direct factual statistic from the
material.
5. Which of the following best describes the relationship between
actors and organizations in the US health system?
A) They function as a unified national network
B) They often work independently with little coordination
C) They are strictly regulated by a central authority
D) They share all patient data seamlessly
Correct Answer: B Rationale: The characteristics list explicitly says
"actors and organizations often work independently" and "little
coordination between players," indicating fragmented operations.
6. The US health system is described as continuing to evolve in what
manner?
,A) Through centralized government planning
B) Through a carefully designed strategic roadmap
C) Haphazardly
D) Through international collaboration
Correct Answer: C Rationale: The notes state the system "continues to
evolve haphazardly," which is the exact wording describing its
unplanned development.
7. Which of the following is a clear distinction made regarding health
care functions?
A) Prevention versus treatment of chronic diseases
B) Health "maintenance" versus "restoring" health
C) Inpatient versus outpatient services
D) Public health versus private practice
Correct Answer: B Rationale: The notes explicitly mention "clear
difference between health 'maintenance' and 'restoring' health,"
making this the correct distinction.
8. According to the material, medical care systems provide care for
people even under which condition?
A) When patients cannot pay for services
B) When restoring health is impossible
C) When preventive measures have failed
D) When patients request experimental treatments
Correct Answer: B Rationale: The notes state "medical care systems
care for people even if restoring health is impossible," directly
addressing this scenario.
9. Which of the following is NOT listed as a characteristic of the US
health system?
, A) It is ordered as a single enterprise
B) Actors work independently
C) There is little coordination
D) It evolves haphazardly
Correct Answer: A Rationale: The notes explicitly say the system is "not
ordered or organized as a single enterprise," so stating it is ordered
would contradict the material.
10. The altruistic-oriented set of providers and activities is mentioned
alongside which other feature of healthcare in America?
A) Government oversight
B) Huge industry and profitability
C) Universal access
D) Standardized protocols
Correct Answer: B Rationale: The notes pair "altruistic oriented set of
providers and activities" with "+ huge industry + profitability" as a
combined description.
11. What portion of US income is described as being spent on
healthcare needs?
A) A minimal fraction
B) A sizable share
C) Less than 10%
D) An insignificant amount
Correct Answer: B Rationale: The notes state "sizable share of our
income is spent on the health care we need," indicating a significant
portion.
12. In the context of the US health system, which term best describes
the level of organization among different players?
QUESTIONS COVERING US HEALTHCARE SYSTEM STRUCTURE,
ECONOMICS, PAYMENT MODELS, AND CARE DELIVERY CONCEPTS
1. The fact that 20% of the US GDP is devoted to medical care and
health promotion primarily illustrates which of the following aspects of
healthcare?
A) The lack of coordination among providers
B) The economic significance and valuation of the sector
C) The altruistic nature of healthcare providers
D) The haphazard evolution of the system
Correct Answer: B Rationale: The passage explicitly states "20% of our
GDP is devoted to medical care and health promotion (value)," directly
indicating the economic weight and valuation of the healthcare sector,
distinguishing it from organizational structure or provider motivation.
2. Which characteristic of the US health system is directly related to the
lack of a single organizing entity?
A) It is the largest employer in the country
B) It spends 20% of GDP on health promotion
C) It is not ordered or organized as a single enterprise
D) It primarily focuses on health maintenance over restoration
Correct Answer: C Rationale: The notes list "not ordered or organized as
a single enterprise" as a primary characteristic, which is the direct
definition of this fragmented structure.
3. Under a fee-for-service system, how are doctors and hospitals
compensated?
A) A fixed annual salary per patient enrolled
,B) A bundled payment for an entire episode of care
C) A payment for each individual service they provide
D) A bonus based on patient health outcomes
Correct Answer: C Rationale: The provided definition states fee-for-
service is "a system under which doctors and hospitals receive a
payment for each service they provide," making option C the exact
match.
4. What percentage of all US jobs are in the health sector according to
the provided material?
A) 5%
B) 11%
C) 20%
D) 25%
Correct Answer: B Rationale: The notes clearly state "11% of all US jobs
are in the health sector," which is a direct factual statistic from the
material.
5. Which of the following best describes the relationship between
actors and organizations in the US health system?
A) They function as a unified national network
B) They often work independently with little coordination
C) They are strictly regulated by a central authority
D) They share all patient data seamlessly
Correct Answer: B Rationale: The characteristics list explicitly says
"actors and organizations often work independently" and "little
coordination between players," indicating fragmented operations.
6. The US health system is described as continuing to evolve in what
manner?
,A) Through centralized government planning
B) Through a carefully designed strategic roadmap
C) Haphazardly
D) Through international collaboration
Correct Answer: C Rationale: The notes state the system "continues to
evolve haphazardly," which is the exact wording describing its
unplanned development.
7. Which of the following is a clear distinction made regarding health
care functions?
A) Prevention versus treatment of chronic diseases
B) Health "maintenance" versus "restoring" health
C) Inpatient versus outpatient services
D) Public health versus private practice
Correct Answer: B Rationale: The notes explicitly mention "clear
difference between health 'maintenance' and 'restoring' health,"
making this the correct distinction.
8. According to the material, medical care systems provide care for
people even under which condition?
A) When patients cannot pay for services
B) When restoring health is impossible
C) When preventive measures have failed
D) When patients request experimental treatments
Correct Answer: B Rationale: The notes state "medical care systems
care for people even if restoring health is impossible," directly
addressing this scenario.
9. Which of the following is NOT listed as a characteristic of the US
health system?
, A) It is ordered as a single enterprise
B) Actors work independently
C) There is little coordination
D) It evolves haphazardly
Correct Answer: A Rationale: The notes explicitly say the system is "not
ordered or organized as a single enterprise," so stating it is ordered
would contradict the material.
10. The altruistic-oriented set of providers and activities is mentioned
alongside which other feature of healthcare in America?
A) Government oversight
B) Huge industry and profitability
C) Universal access
D) Standardized protocols
Correct Answer: B Rationale: The notes pair "altruistic oriented set of
providers and activities" with "+ huge industry + profitability" as a
combined description.
11. What portion of US income is described as being spent on
healthcare needs?
A) A minimal fraction
B) A sizable share
C) Less than 10%
D) An insignificant amount
Correct Answer: B Rationale: The notes state "sizable share of our
income is spent on the health care we need," indicating a significant
portion.
12. In the context of the US health system, which term best describes
the level of organization among different players?
