AHS 127 - Test 1 Study Guide With Complete Solutions
The term outpatients refers to patients who are - ANSWER given treatment but are not
admitted to a hospital
The main focus of a health maintenance organization (HMO) - ANSWER to provide
preventative health care
The American Diabetes Association is an example of - ANSWER a nonprofit agency
Which government agency is responsible for regulating food and drug products sold in the
US? - ANSWER FDA
What is a preferred provider organization (PPO)? - 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 -
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)? - 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? -
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)? - ANSWER Requires all individuals to obtain health insurance or pay a fine
What is the principle behind managed care? - 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? - ANSWER To
establish a chain of command and describe areas of responsibility in the organization
In 2013, U.S. health care spending was - ANSWER $2.9 trillion
What types of conditions are diagnosed in orthopedic hospitals? - ANSWER Those dealing
with bones, joints, and muscles
The main reason for the increasing number of long term care facilities - ANSWER the growth
in the number of older adults
An urgent care facility is an example of - ANSWER a clinic or satellite center
, Hospice agencies provide care and services for - ANSWER terminally ill persons with life
expectancies of 6 months or less
An important service of genetic counselors is to help - 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?
- ANSWER 80%
Carla is a medical assistant in a medical office. When she has a problem understanding how to
complete a task, she should seek help from - ANSWER an RN
Which government agency establishes and enforces standards that help protect workers from
job-related injuries and illnesses? - ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Which insurance plan provides coverage for members of the U.S. military? - ANSWER TRICARE
A patient's wife asks you if her husband's blood test was positive for an infectious disease.
What should you do in this situation to maintain professional standards? - ANSWER Explain
that you are not authorized to reveal the information
The doctor you work for asks you to give a patient an allergy shot, but you are not qualified
The term outpatients refers to patients who are - ANSWER given treatment but are not
admitted to a hospital
The main focus of a health maintenance organization (HMO) - ANSWER to provide
preventative health care
The American Diabetes Association is an example of - ANSWER a nonprofit agency
Which government agency is responsible for regulating food and drug products sold in the
US? - ANSWER FDA
What is a preferred provider organization (PPO)? - 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 -
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)? - 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? -
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)? - ANSWER Requires all individuals to obtain health insurance or pay a fine
What is the principle behind managed care? - 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? - ANSWER To
establish a chain of command and describe areas of responsibility in the organization
In 2013, U.S. health care spending was - ANSWER $2.9 trillion
What types of conditions are diagnosed in orthopedic hospitals? - ANSWER Those dealing
with bones, joints, and muscles
The main reason for the increasing number of long term care facilities - ANSWER the growth
in the number of older adults
An urgent care facility is an example of - ANSWER a clinic or satellite center
, Hospice agencies provide care and services for - ANSWER terminally ill persons with life
expectancies of 6 months or less
An important service of genetic counselors is to help - 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?
- ANSWER 80%
Carla is a medical assistant in a medical office. When she has a problem understanding how to
complete a task, she should seek help from - ANSWER an RN
Which government agency establishes and enforces standards that help protect workers from
job-related injuries and illnesses? - ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Which insurance plan provides coverage for members of the U.S. military? - ANSWER TRICARE
A patient's wife asks you if her husband's blood test was positive for an infectious disease.
What should you do in this situation to maintain professional standards? - ANSWER Explain
that you are not authorized to reveal the information
The doctor you work for asks you to give a patient an allergy shot, but you are not qualified
