HOSA Healthcare Issues Exam (2 Latest Versions)
Includes Accurate And Verified Questions
Covering Current Events And Trends In
Healthcare, Public Health Policy, Medical Ethics,
Healthcare Delivery Systems, Emerging
Technologies, And Global Health Conc
1. What is the primary purpose of the World Health Organization's (WHO)
“One Health” approach?
A. To eliminate chronic diseases
B. To recognize the interconnectedness of human, animal, and
environmental health
C. To provide universal vaccines
D. To reduce medical costs
The “One Health” approach emphasizes that human health is closely
connected to the health of animals and the environment, aiming for
collaborative efforts across sectors.
2. Which act in the U.S. increased access to mental health services by
mandating parity with physical health services?
A. Affordable Care Act
B. Public Health Security Act
C. Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
D. Americans with Disabilities Act
,The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act requires that mental
health and substance use disorder benefits be no more restrictive than
medical/surgical benefits.
3. What is the function of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(CMS)?
A. To administer the nation’s major healthcare programs
B. To regulate pharmaceuticals
C. To oversee mental health services
D. To fund public health education
CMS administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance
Program (CHIP).
4. Which technology uses algorithms to assist in diagnostic processes?
A. Blockchain
B. Telehealth
C. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
D. Genomic sequencing
AI can analyze large data sets and assist clinicians in identifying conditions
and predicting outcomes.
5. What does the term “healthcare disparity” refer to?
, A. A genetic disorder
B. Differences in healthcare access and outcomes among groups
C. Physician error
D. High medical costs
Healthcare disparities are preventable differences in health outcomes and
access across population groups.
6. What global event in 2022 significantly impacted vaccine manufacturing and
supply chains?
A. Ebola outbreak
B. Polio resurgence
C. COVID-19 pandemic
D. Zika virus spread
COVID-19 caused massive disruptions in global supply chains and highlighted
weaknesses in vaccine distribution systems.
7. What policy initiative aims to achieve universal health coverage by 2030?
A. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
B. CDC Pandemic Plan
C. Healthy People 2030
D. HHS Vaccine Equity Program
The UN’s SDG 3.8 focuses on achieving universal health coverage, including
access to essential services and medicines.
Includes Accurate And Verified Questions
Covering Current Events And Trends In
Healthcare, Public Health Policy, Medical Ethics,
Healthcare Delivery Systems, Emerging
Technologies, And Global Health Conc
1. What is the primary purpose of the World Health Organization's (WHO)
“One Health” approach?
A. To eliminate chronic diseases
B. To recognize the interconnectedness of human, animal, and
environmental health
C. To provide universal vaccines
D. To reduce medical costs
The “One Health” approach emphasizes that human health is closely
connected to the health of animals and the environment, aiming for
collaborative efforts across sectors.
2. Which act in the U.S. increased access to mental health services by
mandating parity with physical health services?
A. Affordable Care Act
B. Public Health Security Act
C. Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
D. Americans with Disabilities Act
,The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act requires that mental
health and substance use disorder benefits be no more restrictive than
medical/surgical benefits.
3. What is the function of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(CMS)?
A. To administer the nation’s major healthcare programs
B. To regulate pharmaceuticals
C. To oversee mental health services
D. To fund public health education
CMS administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance
Program (CHIP).
4. Which technology uses algorithms to assist in diagnostic processes?
A. Blockchain
B. Telehealth
C. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
D. Genomic sequencing
AI can analyze large data sets and assist clinicians in identifying conditions
and predicting outcomes.
5. What does the term “healthcare disparity” refer to?
, A. A genetic disorder
B. Differences in healthcare access and outcomes among groups
C. Physician error
D. High medical costs
Healthcare disparities are preventable differences in health outcomes and
access across population groups.
6. What global event in 2022 significantly impacted vaccine manufacturing and
supply chains?
A. Ebola outbreak
B. Polio resurgence
C. COVID-19 pandemic
D. Zika virus spread
COVID-19 caused massive disruptions in global supply chains and highlighted
weaknesses in vaccine distribution systems.
7. What policy initiative aims to achieve universal health coverage by 2030?
A. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
B. CDC Pandemic Plan
C. Healthy People 2030
D. HHS Vaccine Equity Program
The UN’s SDG 3.8 focuses on achieving universal health coverage, including
access to essential services and medicines.
