State University, Shreveport
SECTION 1: HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS & DEFINITIONS
Question 1
Which of the following best defines a health care system as described in LSUS
MHA 707 Module A?
A) Organizations that only treat acute illnesses in hospital settings
B) All persons, institutions, and processes supporting diagnosis, treatment, or
mitigation of health problems for legitimized patients by appropriate providers
C) Government agencies that regulate medical licensing
D) Private insurance companies that manage patient billing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to MHA 707 course materials, a health care system
encompasses "all persons, institutions, and processes supporting diagnosis,
treatment, or mitigation of health problems" and is designed "for legitimized
patients by appropriate providers." This comprehensive definition includes public
and private entities, providers, facilities, financing mechanisms, and regulatory
bodies .
Question 2
The 1948 World Health Organization (WHO) definition of health is:
A) The ability to conduct a life that is as socially and economically rewarding as
available physical and financial resources will allow
B) Complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity
,C) The condition of being sound in body, mind, and spirit
D) The absence of all disease symptoms
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The WHO (1948) definition states health is "complete physical, mental,
and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." This holistic
definition remains the most influential in global health .
Question 3
According to the ABIM Conference (1981), health is defined as:
A) Complete physical, mental, and social well-being
B) The ability to conduct a life that is as socially and economically rewarding as
available physical and financial resources will allow
C) The absence of diagnosable disease or infirmity
D) Longevity and life expectancy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The ABIM Conference definition focuses on functional capacity: "the
ability to conduct a life that is as socially and economically rewarding as available
physical and financial resources will allow." This definition highlights the social and
economic aspects of health, recognizing that health enables individuals to achieve
rewarding lives within their resource constraints .
Question 4
According to Webster's Dictionary (2019), health is defined as:
A) Complete social and economic well-being
B) The condition of being sound in body, mind, and spirit, especially free of
disease or infirmity
C) The ability to perform activities of daily living without assistance
D) The absence of diagnosable mental illness
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Webster's 2019 definition states "the condition of being sound in body,
mind, and spirit, especially free of disease or infirmity." This definition integrates
the spiritual dimension of health while maintaining traditional biomedical
components .
Question 5
Match the following definitions of health with their sources:
1. Complete physical, mental, and social well-being
2. Ability to conduct a socially and economically rewarding life
3. Being sound in body, mind, and spirit, free of disease
A) ABIM Conference (1981), Webster's (2019), WHO (1948)
B) WHO (1948), ABIM Conference (1981), Webster's (2019)
C) Webster's (2019), WHO (1948), ABIM Conference (1981)
D) ABIM Conference (1981), WHO (1948), Webster's (2019)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Each definition emphasizes a different dimension: WHO (1948) focuses
on holistic well-being; ABIM (1981) highlights functional capacity; Webster's
(2019) integrates body, mind, and spirit .
Question 6
Variations among nations' health care systems include differences in:
A) Hospital architectural styles only
B) Definitions of health problems, diagnosis and treatment models, and social
position and authority of healers
C) Currency used for medical billing
D) The number of parking spaces in hospitals