Question 1

Self-care can be used to

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A)   diagnose acute symptoms.
B)   treat infections.
C)   detect changes through monthly self-exams.
D)   diagnose cancer.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Capitation refers to

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A)   payment of a fixed monthly amount to a provider per enrolled patient, regardless of the type or number of services provided.
B)   a one-time fee that is paid to providers from insurance companies if the patient enrolls in an HMO.
C)   care received from salaried practitioners at a specific facility.
D)   administrators and stockholders in a proprietary hospital determining the fee schedule for a given fiscal year.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Discuss various components of insurance coverage that are part of containing health care costs.

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• Deductibles - payments you must make b...

Question 4

Discuss four problems that may be associated with access to health care.

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Question 5

Radiographers and physical, occupational, and speech therapists are examples of which type of health care professional?

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A)   Certified
B)   Alternative
C)   Unlicensed
D)   Allied healthE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

An optometrist

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A)   performs eye exams.
B)   prescribes medications to treat eye illnesses and injuries.
C)   fits individuals for glasses.
D)   performs eye exams and prescribes and fits lenses.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Physician assistants

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A)   are competently able to treat 100 percent of those seeking primary care.
B)   can provide treatment and write prescriptions when supervised by a physician.
C)   are not licensed by state boards of medicine.
D)   are the same as physicians, but with fewer years of experience.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The placebo effect is the disappearance of symptoms without any apparent reason or treatment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following plans stipulates that patients can go to providers who are not members of a contracted network, but they must pay a higher cost for services?

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A)   Point of service (POS) 
B)   Preferred provider organization (PPO) 
C)   POS and PPO
D)   HMOE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

An osteopath (D.O) does not complete the same level of training as a physician who is an M.D.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In a clinical trial for a new pain medication, if you were given an inactive substance instead of the actual drug but after taking it, your headache improved, this resulted from the

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A)   nocebo effect.
B)   placebo effect.
C)   ingredients in the inactive pills.
D)   time that had passed.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Access to health care can be limited by all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   insurance coverage.
B)   geographic location.
C)   health status.
D)   job status.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

You should seek expert medical care if you experience any of the following EXCEPT

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A)   unexplained weight loss.
B)   persistent diarrhea.
C)   a sore that doesn't heal.
D)   a headache after studying all night.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Taking responsibility for your health care includes all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   learning how to navigate the health care system.
B)   using over-the-counter medications to treat illness such as sudden high fever or recurrent vomiting.
C)   being knowledgeable about the benefits and limits of self-care.
D)   learning when to seek medical attention.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Based on the percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) , the United States spends more on healthcare than

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A)   China.
B)   Germany.
C)   the United Kingdom.
D)   any other nation.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Due to the differences in training, an osteopathic physician would probably have more experience dealing with which condition than a medical doctor?

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A)   Low back pain
B)   Heart disease
C)   Cancer
D)   Kidney failureE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

If you have moved to a new town and want to find a physician you can see for annual wellness exams and the treatment of routine ailments, you are seeking a(n)

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A)   in-network practitioner.
B)   specialist.
C)   internal medicine practitioner.
D)   primary care practitioner.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

The federally funded health insurance program that covers 99 percent of the U.S. population age 65 and older is

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A)   Medicare.
B)   Medicaid.
C)   Social Security.
D)   COBRA.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The primary care practitioner in your school's health clinic has a master's degree and is authorized to perform exams, conduct diagnostic tests, and in some states may also prescribe medications. He is a

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A)   nurse practitioner.
B)   vocational nurse.
C)   licensed practical nurse.
D)   registered nurse.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

A patient is entitled to have access to all of their medical records.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Making Smart Health Care Choices

Access to health care can be limited by all of the following EXCEPT

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Discuss various components of insurance coverage that are part of containing health care costs.

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Due to the differences in training, an osteopathic physician would probably have more experience dealing with which condition than a medical doctor?

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Capitation refers to

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Which of the following plans stipulates that patients can go to providers who are not members of a contracted network, but they must pay a higher cost for services?

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The placebo effect is the disappearance of symptoms without any apparent reason or treatment.

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Discuss four problems that may be associated with access to health care.

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A patient is entitled to have access to all of their medical records.

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Radiographers and physical, occupational, and speech therapists are examples of which type of health care professional?

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Based on the percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) , the United States spends more on healthcare than

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An optometrist

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Taking responsibility for your health care includes all of the following EXCEPT

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The primary care practitioner in your school's health clinic has a master's degree and is authorized to perform exams, conduct diagnostic tests, and in some states may also prescribe medications. He is a

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Self-care can be used to

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Physician assistants

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An osteopath (D.O) does not complete the same level of training as a physician who is an M.D.

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In a clinical trial for a new pain medication, if you were given an inactive substance instead of the actual drug but after taking it, your headache improved, this resulted from the

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You should seek expert medical care if you experience any of the following EXCEPT

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The federally funded health insurance program that covers 99 percent of the U.S. population age 65 and older is

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