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D391 Healthcare Ecosystems Exam 2025
Healthcare ecosystem: - Correct Ans-a system composed of elements that create a
community
healthcare system: - Correct Ans-an organization of individuals, institutions, and
resources that deliver services to clients
What are the fundamental components of a healthcare system? - Correct Ans-
Organization, funding, and delivery.When integrated and streamlined, these
components can help produce quality health outcomes at a reasonable cost.
A client has health problems related to being overweight. This client has received
nutritional counseling but is on a fixed income and shops at a food pantry with limited
food selection.Which type of disparity is this client experiencing? - Correct Ans-Access
to social needs.Financial restrictions and inability to afford proper dietary food choices is
one of the social determinants of health.
What is Quadruple Aim in healthcare? - Correct Ans-Enhancing the patient
experience(pnt satisfaction) , improving population health (preventive care), reducing
costs (cost effective) and improving the work life of the provider( work/life balance).
How do healthcare producers impact the purposes of the healthcare ecosystem?
Which agency under the Department of Health can help clients locate resources to
assist with out-of-pocket expenses? - Correct Ans-Social Security Office provides
resources for seniors and people on Social Security disability.
Which health organization is responsible for the safety of newer medication released to
the public? - Correct Ans-U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).:
The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring vaccine safety, efficacy,
and security
A client with heart disease is considering a synthetic heart valve replacement to improve
cardiac blood flow, but would like to know more about the level of risk involved before
committing to the surgery.According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which
class of risk does this device fall under? - Correct Ans-Class III is the highest level of
risk. It covers devices such as heart valves and cereberal implants. Manufacturers must
demonstrate to the FDA that the devices are safe and effective before they are
approved for market.
Which healthcare specialist serves as a client's main point of contact throughout a stay
in an inpatient facility? - Correct Ans-Hospitalists stay in close contact with clients
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throughout their stay in addition to performing medical procedures, designing treatment
plans, and coordinating with the client's entire medical team.
A newly retired 45-year-old union worker has a history of diabetes, and their health
insurance fully covers the cost of their medication but not their medical appointments. -
Correct Ans-Apply for group health insurance
correct.This individual is eligible for gap coverage if they can afford it.
Which type of insurance covers more than half of the U.S. population under 65 years
old? - Correct Ans-Employer-sponsored insurance plans cover more Americans under
65 than any other type of coverage.
Which federal healthcare insurance will be a better fit for a 30-year-old client who is
currently receiving dialysis for permanent kidney failure? - Correct Ans-Medicare is
available for people aged 65 or older, younger people with disabilities, and people with
end-stage renal disease.
A 69-year-old retired machinist who is widowed has one child that lives out of state. The
retiree has a history of congestive heart failure and is currently unable to care for
themselves. Their physician's office helped enroll them in a long-term service and
support program through Medicaid. While the original assessment qualified the retiree
to receive support from a home health aide for 30 hours per week, a six-month
reassessment reduced the support qualification to 15 hours per week. According to the
physician, the retiree's declining health necessitates 30 hours of support from a home
health aide per week; however, Medicaid denied the appeal.Which agency can the
retiree make a complaint to? - Correct Ans-State Department of Health.This agency
monitors and responds to complaints presented by individuals that need assistance in
ensuring they can receive necessary assistance that is needed based on their situation.
Which organization accredits health insurance companies? - Correct Ans-National
Commission on Quality and Assurance,This commission is a nonprofit accreditation
agency for payer groups.
A small rural community is facing a public health crisis during a particularly virulent flu
season. A Health and Human Services (HHS) professional is assigned to work directly
with the community to reinforce the importance of preventative care and to ensure the
members of the community have the resources and knowledge they need to prevent the
spread of flu.
Which HHS role is appropriate to serve this need? - Correct Ans-Public health
educators
work directly with the public to spread awareness of preventative health measures.
Which component of the U.S. healthcare ecosystem is classified as a provider? -
Correct Ans-An urgent care facility
is a place that offers healthcare services, so it is classified as a provider in the
healthcare ecosystem.
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D391 Healthcare Ecosystems Exam 2025
Healthcare ecosystem: - Correct Ans-a system composed of elements that create a
community
healthcare system: - Correct Ans-an organization of individuals, institutions, and
resources that deliver services to clients
What are the fundamental components of a healthcare system? - Correct Ans-
Organization, funding, and delivery.When integrated and streamlined, these
components can help produce quality health outcomes at a reasonable cost.
A client has health problems related to being overweight. This client has received
nutritional counseling but is on a fixed income and shops at a food pantry with limited
food selection.Which type of disparity is this client experiencing? - Correct Ans-Access
to social needs.Financial restrictions and inability to afford proper dietary food choices is
one of the social determinants of health.
What is Quadruple Aim in healthcare? - Correct Ans-Enhancing the patient
experience(pnt satisfaction) , improving population health (preventive care), reducing
costs (cost effective) and improving the work life of the provider( work/life balance).
How do healthcare producers impact the purposes of the healthcare ecosystem?
Which agency under the Department of Health can help clients locate resources to
assist with out-of-pocket expenses? - Correct Ans-Social Security Office provides
resources for seniors and people on Social Security disability.
Which health organization is responsible for the safety of newer medication released to
the public? - Correct Ans-U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).:
The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring vaccine safety, efficacy,
and security
A client with heart disease is considering a synthetic heart valve replacement to improve
cardiac blood flow, but would like to know more about the level of risk involved before
committing to the surgery.According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which
class of risk does this device fall under? - Correct Ans-Class III is the highest level of
risk. It covers devices such as heart valves and cereberal implants. Manufacturers must
demonstrate to the FDA that the devices are safe and effective before they are
approved for market.
Which healthcare specialist serves as a client's main point of contact throughout a stay
in an inpatient facility? - Correct Ans-Hospitalists stay in close contact with clients
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throughout their stay in addition to performing medical procedures, designing treatment
plans, and coordinating with the client's entire medical team.
A newly retired 45-year-old union worker has a history of diabetes, and their health
insurance fully covers the cost of their medication but not their medical appointments. -
Correct Ans-Apply for group health insurance
correct.This individual is eligible for gap coverage if they can afford it.
Which type of insurance covers more than half of the U.S. population under 65 years
old? - Correct Ans-Employer-sponsored insurance plans cover more Americans under
65 than any other type of coverage.
Which federal healthcare insurance will be a better fit for a 30-year-old client who is
currently receiving dialysis for permanent kidney failure? - Correct Ans-Medicare is
available for people aged 65 or older, younger people with disabilities, and people with
end-stage renal disease.
A 69-year-old retired machinist who is widowed has one child that lives out of state. The
retiree has a history of congestive heart failure and is currently unable to care for
themselves. Their physician's office helped enroll them in a long-term service and
support program through Medicaid. While the original assessment qualified the retiree
to receive support from a home health aide for 30 hours per week, a six-month
reassessment reduced the support qualification to 15 hours per week. According to the
physician, the retiree's declining health necessitates 30 hours of support from a home
health aide per week; however, Medicaid denied the appeal.Which agency can the
retiree make a complaint to? - Correct Ans-State Department of Health.This agency
monitors and responds to complaints presented by individuals that need assistance in
ensuring they can receive necessary assistance that is needed based on their situation.
Which organization accredits health insurance companies? - Correct Ans-National
Commission on Quality and Assurance,This commission is a nonprofit accreditation
agency for payer groups.
A small rural community is facing a public health crisis during a particularly virulent flu
season. A Health and Human Services (HHS) professional is assigned to work directly
with the community to reinforce the importance of preventative care and to ensure the
members of the community have the resources and knowledge they need to prevent the
spread of flu.
Which HHS role is appropriate to serve this need? - Correct Ans-Public health
educators
work directly with the public to spread awareness of preventative health measures.
Which component of the U.S. healthcare ecosystem is classified as a provider? -
Correct Ans-An urgent care facility
is a place that offers healthcare services, so it is classified as a provider in the
healthcare ecosystem.
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