Which of the following best describes a conclusion of the report Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care? a. Disparities are found only in particular disease categories. b. Lack of access in some neighborhoods is a primary cause of inequities. c. Provider bias and stereotyping contribute to inequalities. d. Physiological racial and […]
Which of the following best describes how the federal government determines which projects are awarded special funding for health care? a. Those that are consistent with societal priorities, such as 2020 Health Objectives b. Those that are supported by legislators c. Those that are written by health care organizations that have special needs d. Those […]
Which of the following statements best describes an effect of the Welfare Reform Act of 1996? a. Individuals who were required to obtain employment lost their health coverage. b. Many were happy to be off the government dole and self-supporting. c. Persons sought and obtained employment that often included insurance benefits. d. The food stamp […]
Which of the following best describes what happened after the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 was enacted? a. Additional restrictions in coverage were imposed. b. Experimental treatments were approved for reimbursement. c. Reimbursement procedures became more efficient. d. A prescription drug benefit was added. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D The Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 […]
Which of the following best describes the health care services that are provided by philanthropic groups? a. Direct care to patients with problems related to the group’s primary interest area b. Legislative lobbying for increased funding for their special interests c. Informational and research activities d. Special services such as housing, transportation, or appearance aids […]
A nurse is employed by the state public health department. Which of the following activities would she most likely complete? a. Set up a flu shot clinic at a neighborhood church b. Lobby for health care reform to cover more preventive services c. Monitor the incidence of influenza in the state d. Serve as a […]
Which of the following best describes what happens when a health care organization receives federal funding for a special health care need? a. Other groups see the project and write grants wanting similar projects in their geographic area. b. Participants continue to demand the services so local funding has to be readjusted to continue the […]
Which of the following best describes a major problem faced by the U. S. health care system? a. Inadequate number of licensed professional caregivers b. Lack of sufficient clinics to serve all communities and neighborhoods c. Ongoing increase in infections, such as nosocomial infections d. Large number of underinsured and uninsured citizens ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
Which of the following best describes the history of the State Child Health Improvement Act (SCHIP) of 1997? a. The law included goals and programs but no funding to achieve them. b. The law received extensive support by both Republicans and Democrats. c. The law was extended, not renewed by the Bush administration, and then […]
Which health care provider organization is seeing an increase in the demand for their services? a. Physician practice b. Hospice service c. Hospitals d. Long-term care facilities ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Hospital stays have shortened and patients who are admitted are more acutely ill and require more intensive care. Consequently, decreased hospital stays result […]
