WGU- Healthcare and Delivery Systems
Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which important change in the U.S. healthcare system was made with the enactment of the
Social Security Act? - CORRECT ANSWER It funded payments through the federal
government and the states.
Why is the federally sponsored health insurance program known as Medicare important in the
development of delivery of care in the U.S.? - CORRECT ANSWER It provides
persons over age 65 with benefits for inpatient hospital services.
Medicaid is a state-managed and dually funded program. States have some flexibility on
which Medicaid benefits to cover as long as the state meets basic federal requirements.
What does this state-run program ensure? - CORRECT ANSWER Services are not
limited based on medical necessity
Medicaid provides healthcare services to a specified population.
Which statement accurately describes Medicaid regulations? - CORRECT ANSWER It
is available to individuals who meet income guidelines.
The implementation of the Affordable Care Act seeks to provide health insurance to millions
of uninsured Americans.
How has this Act impacted healthcare delivery? - CORRECT ANSWER Lifetime
limits on coverage have been removed.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will impact the healthcare delivery system in
many ways. One change was allowing states to amend their Medicaid program.
, Which change did the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act program support? -
CORRECT ANSWER Coverage
A doctor is setting up a new practice and wants to receive federal reimbursement. The doctor
contacts the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assistance.
Which kind of information is provided by this agency? - CORRECT
ANSWER Parameters of the diagnostic-related groups
A 40-year-old individual without children and a limited income is concerned about the new
Affordable Healthcare Act. The individual wants to know about eligibility for healthcare
services at a reduced cost.
Which agency should this individual contact? - CORRECT ANSWER Department of
Health and Human Services
A doctor wants to help patients understand which products are safe. The doctor decides to use
information provided by the FDA.
Which two products are regulated by this organization?
Choose 2 answers - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Vaccines ordered by doctors to be used in
a study
2) Medications that are in the developmental process
A new movement known as the Mental Health Reform became popular throughout the
country at the end of the 19th century.
Which initiative did this reform accomplish for health care? - CORRECT ANSWER It
addressed the need to improve mental health treatment.
Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which important change in the U.S. healthcare system was made with the enactment of the
Social Security Act? - CORRECT ANSWER It funded payments through the federal
government and the states.
Why is the federally sponsored health insurance program known as Medicare important in the
development of delivery of care in the U.S.? - CORRECT ANSWER It provides
persons over age 65 with benefits for inpatient hospital services.
Medicaid is a state-managed and dually funded program. States have some flexibility on
which Medicaid benefits to cover as long as the state meets basic federal requirements.
What does this state-run program ensure? - CORRECT ANSWER Services are not
limited based on medical necessity
Medicaid provides healthcare services to a specified population.
Which statement accurately describes Medicaid regulations? - CORRECT ANSWER It
is available to individuals who meet income guidelines.
The implementation of the Affordable Care Act seeks to provide health insurance to millions
of uninsured Americans.
How has this Act impacted healthcare delivery? - CORRECT ANSWER Lifetime
limits on coverage have been removed.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will impact the healthcare delivery system in
many ways. One change was allowing states to amend their Medicaid program.
, Which change did the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act program support? -
CORRECT ANSWER Coverage
A doctor is setting up a new practice and wants to receive federal reimbursement. The doctor
contacts the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assistance.
Which kind of information is provided by this agency? - CORRECT
ANSWER Parameters of the diagnostic-related groups
A 40-year-old individual without children and a limited income is concerned about the new
Affordable Healthcare Act. The individual wants to know about eligibility for healthcare
services at a reduced cost.
Which agency should this individual contact? - CORRECT ANSWER Department of
Health and Human Services
A doctor wants to help patients understand which products are safe. The doctor decides to use
information provided by the FDA.
Which two products are regulated by this organization?
Choose 2 answers - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Vaccines ordered by doctors to be used in
a study
2) Medications that are in the developmental process
A new movement known as the Mental Health Reform became popular throughout the
country at the end of the 19th century.
Which initiative did this reform accomplish for health care? - CORRECT ANSWER It
addressed the need to improve mental health treatment.
