HCAD- Final Exam Questions & Answers
2024/2025
Which best describes more than half the population of people served by community health centers? -
ANSWERSThey live in rural areas
Documentation from a medical professional that a mother, her children, or both are at nutritional risk is
a requirement for participation in which of the following programs? - ANSWERSWIC
Which of the following works best when the health care team not only possesses clinical expertise but
also considers patients' socioeconomic needs and provides coordination? - ANSWERSPatient
engagement
Which of the following trends are taking place in the United States today? Select all that apply. -
ANSWERS-The population is becoming older
-The number of people of color is increasing
-More people are living with chronic diseases
Community risk includes which of the following? Select all that apply - ANSWERS-Less access to parks
and places to exercise
-Less access to affordable healthy foods
-Increased stress levels from low-wage jobs
Which of the following describe most patients who receive health care services from public hospitals?
Select all that apply. - ANSWERS-They are low income and uninsured
-They suffer disproportionately from preventable chronic health problems
-They lack a primary care provider
Which of the following are eligible for Medicare? Select all that apply. - ANSWERS-People aged 65 and
older
, -Some people under 65 with qualifying disabilities
-People with kidney failure requiring dialysis
Strategies shown to help meet the needs of vulnerable populations include which of the following?
Select all that apply. - ANSWERS-Care coordination
-Patient engagement
-Integration of care
"Dual eligibles" are those who - ANSWERSQualify for both Medicare and Medicaid
Critics who prefer less government involvement in the care of vulnerable populations point to which of
the following to support their view? - ANSWERSThe cost-ineffective nature of programs and services for
the vulnerable
Fragmentation in health care describes which of the following? - ANSWERSCare delivered by different
providers who are not located with or near each other
For every dollar the United States spends on health care, it spends an additional 90 cents on social
services. For every dollar peer countries spend on health care, how much do they spend on social
services? - ANSWERSTwo dollars
In 2016, compensation for the 16.4 million jobs in the U.S. health care industry accounted for what
percent of total health care spending? - ANSWERSNearly 50%
Which of the following is the largest health care occupation in the United States? - ANSWERSRegistered
nurses
In what way can it be said that the expansion of insurance coverage under the ACA exacerbated the
shortage of primary care providers? - ANSWERSThe ACA led to a surge in demand for health services
overall
Financial incentives paid to health care organizations to encourage focus on models of care that increase
quality at a reasonable cost are called - ANSWERSPerformance-based payment programs
2024/2025
Which best describes more than half the population of people served by community health centers? -
ANSWERSThey live in rural areas
Documentation from a medical professional that a mother, her children, or both are at nutritional risk is
a requirement for participation in which of the following programs? - ANSWERSWIC
Which of the following works best when the health care team not only possesses clinical expertise but
also considers patients' socioeconomic needs and provides coordination? - ANSWERSPatient
engagement
Which of the following trends are taking place in the United States today? Select all that apply. -
ANSWERS-The population is becoming older
-The number of people of color is increasing
-More people are living with chronic diseases
Community risk includes which of the following? Select all that apply - ANSWERS-Less access to parks
and places to exercise
-Less access to affordable healthy foods
-Increased stress levels from low-wage jobs
Which of the following describe most patients who receive health care services from public hospitals?
Select all that apply. - ANSWERS-They are low income and uninsured
-They suffer disproportionately from preventable chronic health problems
-They lack a primary care provider
Which of the following are eligible for Medicare? Select all that apply. - ANSWERS-People aged 65 and
older
, -Some people under 65 with qualifying disabilities
-People with kidney failure requiring dialysis
Strategies shown to help meet the needs of vulnerable populations include which of the following?
Select all that apply. - ANSWERS-Care coordination
-Patient engagement
-Integration of care
"Dual eligibles" are those who - ANSWERSQualify for both Medicare and Medicaid
Critics who prefer less government involvement in the care of vulnerable populations point to which of
the following to support their view? - ANSWERSThe cost-ineffective nature of programs and services for
the vulnerable
Fragmentation in health care describes which of the following? - ANSWERSCare delivered by different
providers who are not located with or near each other
For every dollar the United States spends on health care, it spends an additional 90 cents on social
services. For every dollar peer countries spend on health care, how much do they spend on social
services? - ANSWERSTwo dollars
In 2016, compensation for the 16.4 million jobs in the U.S. health care industry accounted for what
percent of total health care spending? - ANSWERSNearly 50%
Which of the following is the largest health care occupation in the United States? - ANSWERSRegistered
nurses
In what way can it be said that the expansion of insurance coverage under the ACA exacerbated the
shortage of primary care providers? - ANSWERSThe ACA led to a surge in demand for health services
overall
Financial incentives paid to health care organizations to encourage focus on models of care that increase
quality at a reasonable cost are called - ANSWERSPerformance-based payment programs
