HLSA 300 Final Exam Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
The establishment of the __________ in 1847 for physicians was a driving force for the
concept of private practice in medicine.
A) American Hospital Association
B) American Medical Association
C) American Nursing Association
D) American Healthcare Providers Association
B
Which legislative act was passed to ensure that consumers were not refused treatment for an
emergency life threatening health situation?
A) Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)
B) Public Health Prevention Act of 1999
C) Mental Health Parity Act of 1996
D) Affordable Care Act
A
True or False? State health departments often develop targeted, large education campaigns
regarding a specific health issue in their area. Primary prevention activities are focused on
early disease detection which prevents progression of the disease. Screening programs such
as high blood pressure testing is an example of secondary prevention activities.
False
True or False? Tertiary prevention reduces the impact of an already established disease by
reducing disease-related complications. It focuses on rehabilitation and monitoring of
diseased individuals.
True
True or False? Quarternary prevention reduces the impact of an already established disease
by reducing disease-related complications. It focuses on rehabilitation and monitoring of
diseased individuals.
False
, True or False? Many healthcare systems are evaluated using the Iron Triangle—a concept that
focuses on the balance of three factors—quality, cost, and accessibility to health care.
True
__________ are large patterns of disease in a population that impact the population.
Epidemics
In the early 19th century, __________ were established to serve the indigent. They provided
shelter to them while treating illness.
Almshouse or poorhouses
Which of these are essential health benefits?
A) Prescription drugs
B) Emergency services
C) Maternity and newborn care
D) All of these are correct.
D
What is the purpose of the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC)?
A) Provides information to physicians about health insurance coverage.
B) Provides health insurance benefits information which enables consumers to compare
different insurance plans.
C) Provides information to physicians about health insurance coverage, and provides health
insurance benefits information which enables consumers to compare different insurance
plans.
D) None of these is correct.
B
True or False? The Healthcare Home Medicaid website will publish data that will enable
consumers to compare the quality of long term facilities' care. There will be links to state
websites, summary of complaints of facilities, and any criminal violations.
Ans: False
False
True or False? A National Health Care Workforce Commission will review workforce needs and
make recommendations to the federal government to ensure that national policies are in
alignment with consumer needs.
True
Correct Answers
The establishment of the __________ in 1847 for physicians was a driving force for the
concept of private practice in medicine.
A) American Hospital Association
B) American Medical Association
C) American Nursing Association
D) American Healthcare Providers Association
B
Which legislative act was passed to ensure that consumers were not refused treatment for an
emergency life threatening health situation?
A) Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)
B) Public Health Prevention Act of 1999
C) Mental Health Parity Act of 1996
D) Affordable Care Act
A
True or False? State health departments often develop targeted, large education campaigns
regarding a specific health issue in their area. Primary prevention activities are focused on
early disease detection which prevents progression of the disease. Screening programs such
as high blood pressure testing is an example of secondary prevention activities.
False
True or False? Tertiary prevention reduces the impact of an already established disease by
reducing disease-related complications. It focuses on rehabilitation and monitoring of
diseased individuals.
True
True or False? Quarternary prevention reduces the impact of an already established disease
by reducing disease-related complications. It focuses on rehabilitation and monitoring of
diseased individuals.
False
, True or False? Many healthcare systems are evaluated using the Iron Triangle—a concept that
focuses on the balance of three factors—quality, cost, and accessibility to health care.
True
__________ are large patterns of disease in a population that impact the population.
Epidemics
In the early 19th century, __________ were established to serve the indigent. They provided
shelter to them while treating illness.
Almshouse or poorhouses
Which of these are essential health benefits?
A) Prescription drugs
B) Emergency services
C) Maternity and newborn care
D) All of these are correct.
D
What is the purpose of the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC)?
A) Provides information to physicians about health insurance coverage.
B) Provides health insurance benefits information which enables consumers to compare
different insurance plans.
C) Provides information to physicians about health insurance coverage, and provides health
insurance benefits information which enables consumers to compare different insurance
plans.
D) None of these is correct.
B
True or False? The Healthcare Home Medicaid website will publish data that will enable
consumers to compare the quality of long term facilities' care. There will be links to state
websites, summary of complaints of facilities, and any criminal violations.
Ans: False
False
True or False? A National Health Care Workforce Commission will review workforce needs and
make recommendations to the federal government to ensure that national policies are in
alignment with consumer needs.
True
