Which of the following best describes why health care institutions are unhappy beyond the fact that they are not receiving the previous high reimbursement for procedures from Medicaid or Medicare? a. Because clients are well informed and know they do not really have to pay their hospital bills b. Because insurance companies and other third-party […]
Which of the following best describes why it is so difficult to change the paradigm of health care from disease orientation to promoting health orientation? a. The belief exists that those without insurance could obtain insurance if they worked hard enough. b. People find it difficult to agree on what the ideal paradigm should be. […]
Which of the following advanced nurses does not have advanced education in a clinical specialty? a. Clinical nurse leader b. Clinical nurse specialist c. Nurse midwife d. Nurse practitioner ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A All the nurses have advanced education in some aspect of clinical care, such as obstetrics or primary care. However, the clinical […]
Which of the following best describes the aftermath of the deinstitutionalization of mentally ill patients into the community during the 1970s? a. Community health centers were created and gave care to such clients. b. Families were eager to accept their family members back home. c. Many mentally ill clients without social skills ended up in […]
Which of the following federal agencies is responsible for administering most of the federal health-related activities? a. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) b. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) c. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) d. National Institutes of Health (NIH) ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Most health-related activities at the […]
Which of the following best describes the first government step in trying to stop constantly rising costs? a. Insurance companies were told to cease adding new members to their plan. b. Payment reimbursement was based on diagnosis and client characteristics rather than on treatment given. c. Physicians were limited to a maximum amount that would […]
Which of the following best describes how the government controls conditions that individuals cannot? a. Appeals to the common sense and good nature of the citizens b. Establishes social mores that enable groups to control individuals’ behaviors c. Passes and enforces law d. Uses fear reinforced by police power ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Government […]
Which of the following statements best describes why the federal government is unable to do whatever politicians currently in power want? a. The citizens would rise up in rebellion if actions were outrageous. b. The lack of funds to implement actions are seen as unreasonable by a majority of voters. c. Only the actions authorized […]
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 […]
Which of the following statements best describes what happened to health care providers during the Great Depression? a. The amount of charity care greatly increased. b. Both hospitals and physicians went bankrupt. c. Government funding was legislated to assist those in need. d. Public health greatly expanded to care for those in need. ESSAYBID […]
