Question 1

Antioxidants in foods are important in the diet because they

Accepted Answer

A)  provide beneficial bacteria in the stomach and intestines. 
B)  help to lower blood pressure. 
C)  combat free radicals and oxidative damage in cells. 
D)  help to lower cholesterol. 
A)  provide beneficial bacteria in the stomach and intestines. 
B)  help to lower blood pressure. 
C)  combat free radicals and oxidative damage in cells. 
D)  help to lower cholesterol. C

Question 2

Which type of CAM practitioner specializes in the treatment of neuromuscular conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Naturopath 
B)  Chiropractor 
C)  Homeopath 
D)  Sports medicine specialist 
A)  Naturopath 
B)  Chiropractor 
C)  Homeopath 
D)  Sports medicine specialist B

Question 3

Manipulative and body-based practices include methods that are based on manipulation or movement of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Lasik eye surgery is effective in correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, and some forms of astigmatism. It is not effective in improving close-up vision in middle-aged adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The cost of HMO plan coverage is generally higher than for other types of managed care plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Treatments that are used in place of conventional medicine are known as complementary medicine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Evidence-based practice involves treatments and procedures that have been proven to be successful by health care providers in the same geographic region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An alternative term for Licensed Vocational Nurse is

Accepted Answer

A)  Licensed Nurse Aide. 
B)  Licensed Practical Nurse. 
C)  Licensed Nurse Practitioner. 
D)  Registered Nurse. 
A)  Licensed Nurse Aide. 
B)  Licensed Practical Nurse. 
C)  Licensed Nurse Practitioner. 
D)  Registered Nurse.

Question 9

An older form of health insurance coverage that paid only for hospital costs was known as major medical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is True about generic drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  They contain the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs. 
B)  They are generally more expensive than brand-name drugs. 
C)  Physicians tend to resist prescribing generic drugs. 
D)  All drugs are available in generic form. 
A)  They contain the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs. 
B)  They are generally more expensive than brand-name drugs. 
C)  Physicians tend to resist prescribing generic drugs. 
D)  All drugs are available in generic form.

Question 11

Ayurveda, an alternative medical system that originated in India, seeks to integrate and balance the body, mind, and spirit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Informed consent means that the patient is fully informed of

Accepted Answer

A)  how many other patients the physician has treated for the same condition. 
B)  potential risks and benefits of proposed treatments and any alternative treatments. 
C)  the professional backgrounds and credentials of all persons on the health care team. 
D)  the pros and cons of controversial treatments for similar conditions. 
A)  how many other patients the physician has treated for the same condition. 
B)  potential risks and benefits of proposed treatments and any alternative treatments. 
C)  the professional backgrounds and credentials of all persons on the health care team. 
D)  the pros and cons of controversial treatments for similar conditions.

Question 13

The placebo effect actually may make some people feel physical improvements even though the medicine or treatment has no recognized therapeutic value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following roles does a primary care physician play when under contract with an HMO?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supervisor of physician assistants 
B)  Coordinator of care and gatekeeper to specialists 
C)  Sole provider of care 
D)  Public health educator and provider of preventive services 
A)  Supervisor of physician assistants 
B)  Coordinator of care and gatekeeper to specialists 
C)  Sole provider of care 
D)  Public health educator and provider of preventive services

Question 15

Marla is seeking a primary care physician. Name at least four qualities she should consider in selecting her doctor.

Accepted Answer

(any four of the following)
1. Communica

Question 16

Acupressure is similar to acupuncture in that both use very fine needles to stimulate the flow of qi through the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Currently, how many people in the United States are without health insurance?

Accepted Answer

A)  44 million 
B)  46 million 
C)  48 million 
D)  50 million 
A)  44 million 
B)  46 million 
C)  48 million 
D)  50 million

Question 18

All prescription drugs are available in generic form in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain the purpose of Medicare and list those who are eligible for Medicare benefits.

Accepted Answer

Medicare is a federal program that provi

Question 20

List at least five reasons why U.S. health care costs are so high.

Accepted Answer

(any five of the following)
1. Duplicati

Exam 23: Choosing Conventional and Complementary Health Care

Antioxidants in foods are important in the diet because they

Which type of CAM practitioner specializes in the treatment of neuromuscular conditions?

Manipulative and body-based practices include methods that are based on manipulation or movement of the body.

Lasik eye surgery is effective in correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, and some forms of astigmatism. It is not effective in improving close-up vision in middle-aged adults.

The cost of HMO plan coverage is generally higher than for other types of managed care plans.

Treatments that are used in place of conventional medicine are known as complementary medicine.

Evidence-based practice involves treatments and procedures that have been proven to be successful by health care providers in the same geographic region.

An alternative term for Licensed Vocational Nurse is

An older form of health insurance coverage that paid only for hospital costs was known as major medical.

Which of the following is True about generic drugs?

Ayurveda, an alternative medical system that originated in India, seeks to integrate and balance the body, mind, and spirit.

Informed consent means that the patient is fully informed of

The placebo effect actually may make some people feel physical improvements even though the medicine or treatment has no recognized therapeutic value.

Which of the following roles does a primary care physician play when under contract with an HMO?

Marla is seeking a primary care physician. Name at least four qualities she should consider in selecting her doctor.

Acupressure is similar to acupuncture in that both use very fine needles to stimulate the flow of qi through the body.

Currently, how many people in the United States are without health insurance?

All prescription drugs are available in generic form in the United States.

Explain the purpose of Medicare and list those who are eligible for Medicare benefits.

List at least five reasons why U.S. health care costs are so high.

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