HLTH 250 FINAL CAL POLY EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026
Susie uses a prescription medication that is sold under its chemical name. What type of
medication does she use? - Answers Generic
A managed care plan in which health care providers join a network and offer services to
members at discounted rates (but members may see non-network providers at a higher cost) is
a - Answers preferred provider organization
A fixed payment remitted at regular intervals (often monthly) to a medical provider by a
managed care organization for each enrolled member, regardless of services provided is -
Answers capitation
a nurse who has an advanced degree - Answers nurse practitioner
alexa prescribes and fits lenses to correct vision problems but isnt a physician - Answers
optometrist
Lauren has diabetes, and her new job requires that she choose a new health insurance plan. In
the past, when she had to change insurance plans, there was usually a period of time during
which the new insurance company refused to cover her diabetic care expenses because she
has a(n) - Answers preexisting condition
if a board physician is eligible - Answers qualified to take national board examination in area of
speciality
what is a common medication that be purchased over counter - Answers analgesics
a physician who is trained to provide medical and surgical care of the eyes - Answers
opthalmoligist
what is part of patient confidentiality - Answers right to make decisions about reproductive
matters
who should treat a scratched eyeball - Answers opthalmoligist
the inability to pay out of pocket medical expenses despite having health insurance is being -
Answers underinsured
HMO plans require that members select a primary care physician (PCP) who will provide routine
care. Members must also obtain a referral from the PCP before they can see a specialist, so the
PCP functions as a - Answers gatekeeper
What is the primary advantage of using a generic drug instead of a brand-name drug? - Answers
Generic drugs have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs and may cost much less
, Which of the following is NOT a condition that warrants a visit to a physician? - Answers the
common cold
feeling better after taking sugar pills instead of real medication is called - Answers the placebo
effect
which of the following are the most significant factors in determining access to health care? -
Answers all options are correct
In a managed care plan, the set fee paid to a health care provider at the time of each office visit
- Answers co-payment
When a covered individual must pay a certain amount of health care costs before the insurance
company will begin paying for services, this amount is referred to as the - Answers deductible
Deborah is a 24-year-old single mother on welfare. Her medical bills are paid by a federal-state
health insurance program for low-income individuals known as - Answers medicaid
Knowing your body and its signals and taking appropriate action to stop the progression of
illness or injury or to enhance wellness is known as - Answers self care
a specialist who diagnoses and treats gums and teeth - Answers dentist
the federal health insurance that covers 99 percent of adults 65 and older - Answers medicare
John knows his family medical history, has researched his medical condition, and has brought a
friend with him to his medical appointment. These are examples of - Answers being proactive in
one's medical care
the most restrictive type of care plan that offers the least amount of choice to consumers is -
Answers health maintenance organization
which type of soap is best to use in order to not build up a resistance to antibiotics - Answers
regular soap
the common cold is always present in the population which means - Answers endemic
which of the following is a common water borne protozoan disease - Answers giardiasis
the gradual destruction of the alveoli in a smokers lungs will usually cause which respiratory
condition - Answers emphysema
a hypersensitive reaction to an antigen in the environment - Answers allergy
Jennifer touched a herpes sore on her lip and then touched her eye. She ended up with the
herpes virus in her eye, as well. This is an example of __________. - Answers autoinoculation
Kevin received a vaccination by way of injection. Which type of immunity did he receive? -
2025/2026
Susie uses a prescription medication that is sold under its chemical name. What type of
medication does she use? - Answers Generic
A managed care plan in which health care providers join a network and offer services to
members at discounted rates (but members may see non-network providers at a higher cost) is
a - Answers preferred provider organization
A fixed payment remitted at regular intervals (often monthly) to a medical provider by a
managed care organization for each enrolled member, regardless of services provided is -
Answers capitation
a nurse who has an advanced degree - Answers nurse practitioner
alexa prescribes and fits lenses to correct vision problems but isnt a physician - Answers
optometrist
Lauren has diabetes, and her new job requires that she choose a new health insurance plan. In
the past, when she had to change insurance plans, there was usually a period of time during
which the new insurance company refused to cover her diabetic care expenses because she
has a(n) - Answers preexisting condition
if a board physician is eligible - Answers qualified to take national board examination in area of
speciality
what is a common medication that be purchased over counter - Answers analgesics
a physician who is trained to provide medical and surgical care of the eyes - Answers
opthalmoligist
what is part of patient confidentiality - Answers right to make decisions about reproductive
matters
who should treat a scratched eyeball - Answers opthalmoligist
the inability to pay out of pocket medical expenses despite having health insurance is being -
Answers underinsured
HMO plans require that members select a primary care physician (PCP) who will provide routine
care. Members must also obtain a referral from the PCP before they can see a specialist, so the
PCP functions as a - Answers gatekeeper
What is the primary advantage of using a generic drug instead of a brand-name drug? - Answers
Generic drugs have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs and may cost much less
, Which of the following is NOT a condition that warrants a visit to a physician? - Answers the
common cold
feeling better after taking sugar pills instead of real medication is called - Answers the placebo
effect
which of the following are the most significant factors in determining access to health care? -
Answers all options are correct
In a managed care plan, the set fee paid to a health care provider at the time of each office visit
- Answers co-payment
When a covered individual must pay a certain amount of health care costs before the insurance
company will begin paying for services, this amount is referred to as the - Answers deductible
Deborah is a 24-year-old single mother on welfare. Her medical bills are paid by a federal-state
health insurance program for low-income individuals known as - Answers medicaid
Knowing your body and its signals and taking appropriate action to stop the progression of
illness or injury or to enhance wellness is known as - Answers self care
a specialist who diagnoses and treats gums and teeth - Answers dentist
the federal health insurance that covers 99 percent of adults 65 and older - Answers medicare
John knows his family medical history, has researched his medical condition, and has brought a
friend with him to his medical appointment. These are examples of - Answers being proactive in
one's medical care
the most restrictive type of care plan that offers the least amount of choice to consumers is -
Answers health maintenance organization
which type of soap is best to use in order to not build up a resistance to antibiotics - Answers
regular soap
the common cold is always present in the population which means - Answers endemic
which of the following is a common water borne protozoan disease - Answers giardiasis
the gradual destruction of the alveoli in a smokers lungs will usually cause which respiratory
condition - Answers emphysema
a hypersensitive reaction to an antigen in the environment - Answers allergy
Jennifer touched a herpes sore on her lip and then touched her eye. She ended up with the
herpes virus in her eye, as well. This is an example of __________. - Answers autoinoculation
Kevin received a vaccination by way of injection. Which type of immunity did he receive? -
