Question 1

Which of the following is NOT established as part of the Older Americans Act?

Accepted Answer

A) Nutrition programs 
B) Senior centers 
C) Transportation 
D) Skilled nursing services 
A) Nutrition programs 
B) Senior centers 
C) Transportation 
D) Skilled nursing services D

Question 2

The part of the Medicare law that allows for private insurers to offer alternative plans is:

Accepted Answer

A) Part A 
B) Part B 
C) Part C 
D) Part D 
A) Part A 
B) Part B 
C) Part C 
D) Part D C

Question 3

An example of successful advocacy by the occupational and physical therapy professional associations to influence federal policy is:

Accepted Answer

A) Elimination of the need for a physician referral for services 
B) Expansion of scope of practice for these two professions 
C) Reduction in educational standards for therapy assistants 
D) Moratorium on therapy caps in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 
A) Elimination of the need for a physician referral for services 
B) Expansion of scope of practice for these two professions 
C) Reduction in educational standards for therapy assistants 
D) Moratorium on therapy caps in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 D

Question 4

A therapist provides treatment that does not conform to the regulations of Medicare.As a rule,such services will be paid for through:

Accepted Answer

A) A forgiveness policy by the federal government 
B) State supplemental funds 
C) Local grants to uninformed therapists 
D) The client,out of pocket 
A) A forgiveness policy by the federal government 
B) State supplemental funds 
C) Local grants to uninformed therapists 
D) The client,out of pocket

Question 5

"Observation status" is important to patients because:

Accepted Answer

A) Hospital stay requirements for skilled and home health services are not met in this status 
B) Observation ensures clear understanding of patient problems and goals 
C) This construct describes the required assessment and associated reimbursement amounts 
D) Observation status allows students and medical residents to evaluate the patient 
A) Hospital stay requirements for skilled and home health services are not met in this status 
B) Observation ensures clear understanding of patient problems and goals 
C) This construct describes the required assessment and associated reimbursement amounts 
D) Observation status allows students and medical residents to evaluate the patient

Question 6

Hospice care for older adults is covered by:

Accepted Answer

A) Private pay only 
B) Medicaid 
C) Older Americans Act 
D) Medicare 
A) Private pay only 
B) Medicaid 
C) Older Americans Act 
D) Medicare

Question 7

As a role in effective intervention for clients,therapists have a responsibility to advocate for:

Accepted Answer

A) Legislation that benefits the client and community 
B) Bills that will keep others out of the profession 
C) Legislation to increase payment to therapists 
D) Policies that broaden the scope of practice 
A) Legislation that benefits the client and community 
B) Bills that will keep others out of the profession 
C) Legislation to increase payment to therapists 
D) Policies that broaden the scope of practice

Question 8

Which of the following countries does NOT have universal health insurance in some form?

Accepted Answer

A) United Kingdom 
B) United States 
C) Sweden 
D) Cuba 
A) United Kingdom 
B) United States 
C) Sweden 
D) Cuba

Question 9

A law that addresses a variety of health care needs of indigent and older individuals is:

Accepted Answer

A) Medicare 
B) Medicaid 
C) Older Americans Act 
D) Americans with Disabilities Act 
A) Medicare 
B) Medicaid 
C) Older Americans Act 
D) Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 10

An older adult with Parkinson's disease is hospitalized for treatment of pneumonia.He is then transferred to a long-term care facility for rehabilitation,but as a result of his Parkinson's,he shows little improvement in self-care and mobility goals.Medicare continues to pay for rehabilitation up to the usual time limit as a result of which of the following court cases?

Accepted Answer

A) King vs.Burwell 
B) Kramer vs.Kramer 
C) Jimmo vs.Sebelius 
D) Bush vs.Gore 
A) King vs.Burwell 
B) Kramer vs.Kramer 
C) Jimmo vs.Sebelius 
D) Bush vs.Gore

Exam 3: Public Policy and Advocacy in North America

Which of the following is NOT established as part of the Older Americans Act?

The part of the Medicare law that allows for private insurers to offer alternative plans is:

An example of successful advocacy by the occupational and physical therapy professional associations to influence federal policy is:

A therapist provides treatment that does not conform to the regulations of Medicare.As a rule,such services will be paid for through:

"Observation status" is important to patients because:

Hospice care for older adults is covered by:

As a role in effective intervention for clients,therapists have a responsibility to advocate for:

Which of the following countries does NOT have universal health insurance in some form?

A law that addresses a variety of health care needs of indigent and older individuals is:

Growing Old in Todays World

Theories of Aging: a Multidisciplinary Review for Occupational and Physical Therapists

Policy and Systems Around the World: Supplemental Essays

Meaningful Occupation in Later Life

Culture,ethics,and Elder Abuse

Cognitive Function

Cardiopulmonary and Cardiovascular Function

Sensory Function and Function Related to the Skin

Neuromuscular and Movement Functions: Muscle,bone,and Joints

Neuromuscular and Movement Function: Coordination,balance,and Gait

Cognitive and Emotional Function: Health Conditions

Cardiopulmonary and Cardiovascular Function: Health Conditions

Sensory Function,function Related to the Skin,and Pain: Health Conditions

Neuromuscular and Movement Function: Health Conditions

Neuromuscular and Movement Function: Falls

Considerations for Medical Care of Older Adults

Self-Care

Leisure

Work and Retirement

Environment,products,and Technology

Driving

Community Mobility

Interactions,relationships,and Sexuality

Learning in Later Life

Spirituality

Evaluation of Functional Performance

Health and Wellness Services

Community-Based Services

Primary Care

Rehabilitation

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Palliative Care, hospice, and Care at the End of Life

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