Which of the following best describes who has the authority to act in every area except those specifically mentioned in the Constitution? a. Any individual citizen b. Federal government c. Local government d. State government ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Any powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states. Thus, individual […]
Who primarily provides care for military personnel, their families, and veterans, as well as Native Americans? a. Federal government b. Local health departments c. Regional health districts d. State health departments ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A The federal government is responsible for the health care of specified populations including military personnel, their families, and veterans. […]
Which of the following best describes how having health insurance has affected lifestyle behaviors? a. Health promotion disease prevention programs are attended because they are reimbursable. b. Health education is widespread, because insurance companies promote such education. c. Medications and medical treatment are relied on for cure. d. Screening is widespread because of insurance sponsorship. […]
The forces for the proposed bill are roughly as persuasive, powerful, and well financed as the forces against the proposed bill. Which of the following describes the most likely outcome? a. The bill will be debated through a public hearing. b. The bill will fail. c. The bill will pass. d. The bill will remain […]
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 […]
Which of the following suggestions was made by the Health Professions Education report? a. Expand efforts to increase enrollment in nursing education programs. b. Interdisciplinary teams should use informatics to provide patient-centered care. c. Primary care should be emphasized over education for specialty practice. d. All health professions should be required to communicate and collaborate […]
Which of the following best describes why so many Americans continue to engage in unhealthy behaviors? a. Americans are not knowledgeable on how to change their behavior. b. Americans believe that most illnesses can be cured with insurance footing the bill. c. Health is not a concern to most Americans. d. Most Americans do not […]
Which of the following statements best describe what happened to the hospitals built or expanded by Hill-Burton Act funds? a. Many such hospitals have consolidated or closed. b. Not needing to expand, hospitals have used the funds to upgrade their facilities. c. They have continued to use such funds to expand. d. When funding ceased, […]
Which of the following best describes why nurses are increasingly becoming case managers when social workers have historically been so successful in the role? a. Because of the need for ongoing patient assessment. b. Because of a shortage of licensed social workers. c. Nurses seek such roles as being easier than direct clinical care. d. […]
Which of the following statements best describes the message that public health leaders are trying to emphasize to the public? a. Assume responsibility for your own health by choosing healthy behaviors b. Have a primary physician and get yearly checkups c. Obtain immunizations and screenings when they are offered d. Support legislative efforts to improve […]
