AHS 127 - Test 1 Study Guide
questions with complete solutions
The term outpatients refers to patients who are - correct answer ✔✔given treatment but are
not admitted to a hospital
The main focus of a health maintenance organization (HMO) - correct answer ✔✔to provide
preventative health care
The American Diabetes Association is an example of - correct answer ✔✔a nonprofit agency
Which government agency is responsible for regulating food and drug products sold in the US? -
correct answer ✔✔FDA
What is a preferred provider organization (PPO)? - correct answer ✔✔Group of health care
providers who contract to provide certain types of health care to specific groups of people at
reduced rates
Medicare is a government insurance program that helps cover the cost of health care for -
correct answer ✔✔most people over the age of 65 and for certain disabled persons
Which statement best describes the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA)? - correct answer ✔✔It is health insurance regulation that consists of five major
components addressing a variety of concerns
Which of the following statements regarding voluntary or nonprofit agencies are true? - correct
answer ✔✔They provide health services at national, state, and local levels; they are funded by
donations and grants; they frequently use volunteers to provide services
, Which of the following is not part of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA)? - correct answer ✔✔Requires all individuals to obtain health insurance or pay a fine
What is the principle behind managed care? - correct answer ✔✔To provide health care to a
group of patients efficiently and with a purpose
What is the purpose for an organizational structure in a health care facility? - correct answer
✔✔To establish a chain of command and describe areas of responsibility in the organization
In 2013, U.S. health care spending was - correct answer ✔✔$2.9 trillion
What types of conditions are diagnosed in orthopedic hospitals? - correct answer ✔✔Those
dealing with bones, joints, and muscles
The main reason for the increasing number of long term care facilities - correct answer ✔✔the
growth in the number of older adults
An urgent care facility is an example of - correct answer ✔✔a clinic or satellite center
Hospice agencies provide care and services for - correct answer ✔✔terminally ill persons with
life expectancies of 6 months or less
An important service of genetic counselors is to help - correct answer ✔✔couples make
decisions about their chances of having healthy children
How much does Medicare pay to cover type B expenses of non-hospital health care services? -
correct answer ✔✔80%
questions with complete solutions
The term outpatients refers to patients who are - correct answer ✔✔given treatment but are
not admitted to a hospital
The main focus of a health maintenance organization (HMO) - correct answer ✔✔to provide
preventative health care
The American Diabetes Association is an example of - correct answer ✔✔a nonprofit agency
Which government agency is responsible for regulating food and drug products sold in the US? -
correct answer ✔✔FDA
What is a preferred provider organization (PPO)? - correct answer ✔✔Group of health care
providers who contract to provide certain types of health care to specific groups of people at
reduced rates
Medicare is a government insurance program that helps cover the cost of health care for -
correct answer ✔✔most people over the age of 65 and for certain disabled persons
Which statement best describes the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA)? - correct answer ✔✔It is health insurance regulation that consists of five major
components addressing a variety of concerns
Which of the following statements regarding voluntary or nonprofit agencies are true? - correct
answer ✔✔They provide health services at national, state, and local levels; they are funded by
donations and grants; they frequently use volunteers to provide services
, Which of the following is not part of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA)? - correct answer ✔✔Requires all individuals to obtain health insurance or pay a fine
What is the principle behind managed care? - correct answer ✔✔To provide health care to a
group of patients efficiently and with a purpose
What is the purpose for an organizational structure in a health care facility? - correct answer
✔✔To establish a chain of command and describe areas of responsibility in the organization
In 2013, U.S. health care spending was - correct answer ✔✔$2.9 trillion
What types of conditions are diagnosed in orthopedic hospitals? - correct answer ✔✔Those
dealing with bones, joints, and muscles
The main reason for the increasing number of long term care facilities - correct answer ✔✔the
growth in the number of older adults
An urgent care facility is an example of - correct answer ✔✔a clinic or satellite center
Hospice agencies provide care and services for - correct answer ✔✔terminally ill persons with
life expectancies of 6 months or less
An important service of genetic counselors is to help - correct answer ✔✔couples make
decisions about their chances of having healthy children
How much does Medicare pay to cover type B expenses of non-hospital health care services? -
correct answer ✔✔80%
