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Which of the following statements best describes Medicare?

A
Medicare is a government health insurance plan that is funded by the state government for people over the age of 65.
B
Medicare is a private health insurance plan that is only available to only healthy people over 65.
C
Medicare is a government health insurance plan that is funded by the federal government for people over the age of 65 and others with certain disabilities.
D
Medicare is a government health insurance plan that covers all of a patient’s medical expenses until they reach the age of 65.
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What category of healthcare facilities is most likely to be funded through a combination of charitable donations, contributions from individuals and businesses, and the government?

A
nonprofit
B
for-profit
C
government-run
D
multidisciplinary
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Which statement best reflects the relationship between pre-existing conditions and private health insurance?

A
Private insurance generally will cover half the cost of pre-existing conditions.
B
Private insurance generally will cover the full cost of pre-existing conditions.
C
Private insurance generally will cover one-fourth of the cost of pre-existing conditions.
D
Private insurance generally will not cover the cost of pre-existing conditions.
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Which statement best explains why patients access their electronic medical records?

A
to write reports about their healthcare experience
B
to stay better informed about their health
C
to look up their healthcare payment history
D
to file complaints against their doctors
5

Which of the services do healthcare professionals provide?

A
editorial reviews
B
patient education
C
financial planning
D
technical support
6

Out of the choices below, which branch of medicine would a physician most likely specialize in?

A
administrative services
B
cardiology
C
nursing
D
x-ray technology
7

Why does the Internet play a vital role in health care?

A
The Internet allows patient information to be easily stored and exchanged between doctors.
B
The Internet allows patients to research illnesses online instead of seeing doctors.
C
The Internet gives patients the right to choose their own doctors.
D
The Internet eliminates the need for confidentiality of patient information.
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What are the three categories of healthcare issues that healthcare facilities and personnel must pay attention to?

A
quality control, data monitoring, and safety
B
environmental, physical, and health
C
physical, emotional, and mental
D
safety, health, and environmental
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Government healthcare facilities are

A
facilities that are funded by charities.
B
facilities that are funded by businesses.
C
facilities that are funded by the government.
D
facilities that only government employees may use.
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What type of medical facility often has a variety of types of medical specialists and may contain X-ray facilities, laboratories, and pharmacies all under the same roof?

A
mobile clinic
B
long-term care facility
C
doctor’s office
D
hospital
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A primary goal of quality control is to

A
ensure that health insurance companies receive payment.
B
keep patients and providers safe in healthcare environments.
C
increase the salary of doctors and nurses.
D
ensure that patients take their medication.
12

Which is the best example of a technological trend?

A
bioethics
B
robotics
C
socioeconomics
D
epidemiology
13

What could happen to a country’s economy as a result of a healthcare system being poorly managed?

A
A country’s economy would not be affected.
B
A country’s economy could stay stable.
C
A country’s economy would improve.
D
A country’s economy could decline.
14

What is the purpose of studying socioeconomics in health care?

A
to determine the cause for homelessness and poverty in developing countries
B
to analyze the need to raise taxes to pay for the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
C
to learn about whether or not people are able to access and receive healthcare services
D
to figure out how much money people in a certain part of the world are making
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What might happen if a facility does not comply with quality control standards?

A
Routine procedures might not be followed.
B
Patients and workers might be put at risk for major health issues.
C
Personnel may not always abide by quality control guidelines.
D
The facility might improve its reputation.
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What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?

A
Medicare is a federally-funded program for citizens over 65 or with certain disabilities and Medicaid is a federal-state government partnership for poor and disabled citizens.
B
Medicare is a program for active-duty military personnel and Medicaid is a program for military retirees.
C
Medicare is a federal-state government partnership for poor and disabled citizens and Medicaid is a federally-funded program for citizens over 65 or with certain disabilities.
D
Medicare is a program for military retirees and Medicaid is a program for active-duty military personnel.
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Which of the following is an example of a quality control violation?

A
a health technician sterilizing supplies for surgical use
B
radiation warning signs posted near the medical X-ray room
C
a healthcare practitioner locking a medical file in a cabinet
D
a nurse discarding a used syringe in the garbage
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What is one reason for monitoring and collecting data in a healthcare facility?

A
to help ensure that patients are paying their healthcare bills
B
to gather information that can be used for research on disease
C
to reduce overnight hospital stays
D
to increase competition between healthcare facilities
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A co-pay is

A
a fixed percentage of the cost of a healthcare service that the patient must pay.
B
a fixed amount of money that the patient must pay directly to the healthcare provider.
C
a fixed amount of money that the patient has to pay for healthcare services every year.
D
a fixed percentage of the cost of a healthcare service that the healthcare provider must pay.
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Read the following scenario, and then answer the question.A patient has an injured shoulder and her doctor refers her to a physiotherapist so her shoulder can be restored to health. To what type of facility will the patient most likely go to work with the physiotherapist?

A
hospice facility
B
rehabilitation facility
C
long-term care facility
D
pathologist

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