Question 1

All of the following statements are true about traditional Western medical practice EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  all treatments have had the benefit of extensive clinical trials. 
B)  practitioners complete rigorous education and clinical training programs. 
C)  it can be practiced by a wide range of specialists and health professionals. 
D)  it is best when the patient actively participates in decisions. 
A)  all treatments have had the benefit of extensive clinical trials. 
B)  practitioners complete rigorous education and clinical training programs. 
C)  it can be practiced by a wide range of specialists and health professionals. 
D)  it is best when the patient actively participates in decisions. A

Question 2

Your right eye has become very red and swollen and you suspect a possible infection. With whom should you make an appointment for treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physician assistant 
B)  Optician 
C)  Optometrist 
D)  Ophthalmologist 
A)  Physician assistant 
B)  Optician 
C)  Optometrist 
D)  Ophthalmologist D

Question 3

Communication with health care providers can be improved by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  knowing your family history. 
B)  relying on your health care provider as your only source of information on health care issues. 
C)  writing down information so that you remember it accurately. 
D)  seeking a second opinion when you have doubts about the provider's recommendations. 
A)  knowing your family history. 
B)  relying on your health care provider as your only source of information on health care issues. 
C)  writing down information so that you remember it accurately. 
D)  seeking a second opinion when you have doubts about the provider's recommendations. B

Question 4

Allopathic medicine is based on scientifically validated methods and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The majority of health care dollars in the United States is spent on

Accepted Answer

A)  hospital care. 
B)  physician services. 
C)  prescription drugs. 
D)  nursing home care. 
A)  hospital care. 
B)  physician services. 
C)  prescription drugs. 
D)  nursing home care.

Question 6

Your mom's doctor works at a hospital accredited by the Joint Commission. This type of accreditation indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  only specialists can practice there. 
B)  all practitioner education, licensing, and training qualifications have been verified. 
C)  all physicians must be trained in both traditional and alternative medicine. 
D)  only generalists can practice there. 
A)  only specialists can practice there. 
B)  all practitioner education, licensing, and training qualifications have been verified. 
C)  all physicians must be trained in both traditional and alternative medicine. 
D)  only generalists can practice there.

Question 7

Requesting an x-ray when it is unnecessary but the patient demands it would be considered defensive medicine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Waiting periods are illegal when enrolling in a new health insurance plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Categories established by the federal government to determine how much hospitals will be reimbursed for the care of a patient with a particular condition or multiple conditions are

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnosis-related groups. 
B)  fee schedules. 
C)  formulary tiers. 
D)  diagnostic codes. 
A)  diagnosis-related groups. 
B)  fee schedules. 
C)  formulary tiers. 
D)  diagnostic codes.

Question 10

Conventional Western medical practice is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  naturopathic medicine. 
B)  allopathic medicine. 
C)  Chinese medicine. 
D)  evidence-based medicine. 
A)  naturopathic medicine. 
B)  allopathic medicine. 
C)  Chinese medicine. 
D)  evidence-based medicine.

Question 11

Regular self-care should include performing monthly breast and testicular self-examinations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Before receiving any care, patients must be made aware of the treatment plan and any potential risks involved. This is known as the right

Accepted Answer

A)  of informed consent. 
B)  to receive care. 
C)  to privacy. 
D)  to access medical records. 
A)  of informed consent. 
B)  to receive care. 
C)  to privacy. 
D)  to access medical records.

Question 13

Are you in favor of a national health insurance program in the United States? Support your answer with reasons why or why not.

Accepted Answer

Yes. Everyone should have access to affo

Question 14

Treating a minor health problem yourself without seeking professional help is

Accepted Answer

A)  urgent care. 
B)  emergency care. 
C)  self-care. 
D)  non-urgent care. 
A)  urgent care. 
B)  emergency care. 
C)  self-care. 
D)  non-urgent care.

Question 15

Which of the following symptoms probably does not warrant professional medical advice?

Accepted Answer

A)  You notice that your lips are bluish in color. 
B)  You get a tingling sensation in your arm and your speech is slurred. 
C)  You develop a low grade fever and sore throat. 
D)  Your throat is swelling after taking a new medication. 
A)  You notice that your lips are bluish in color. 
B)  You get a tingling sensation in your arm and your speech is slurred. 
C)  You develop a low grade fever and sore throat. 
D)  Your throat is swelling after taking a new medication.

Question 16

A payment made to an insurance company, usually on a monthly basis, to cover the cost of an insurance policy is the

Accepted Answer

A)  deductible. 
B)  premium. 
C)  waiting period. 
D)  lifetime limit. 
A)  deductible. 
B)  premium. 
C)  waiting period. 
D)  lifetime limit.

Question 17

You are concerned about the ever-increasing costs of health care, so you try to do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid receiving the same services from more than one provider. 
B)  maintain your weight at a normal level. 
C)  exercise regularly. 
D)  use the emergency room for your routine health care. 
A)  avoid receiving the same services from more than one provider. 
B)  maintain your weight at a normal level. 
C)  exercise regularly. 
D)  use the emergency room for your routine health care.

Question 18

All of the following are true with respect to generic drugs EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  they contain the same active ingredients as their brand name counterpart. 
B)  they are generally less expensive than brand name drugs. 
C)  they have the same inactive ingredients as their brand name counterpart. 
D)  they are sold under a chemical name instead of a brand name. 
A)  they contain the same active ingredients as their brand name counterpart. 
B)  they are generally less expensive than brand name drugs. 
C)  they have the same inactive ingredients as their brand name counterpart. 
D)  they are sold under a chemical name instead of a brand name.

Question 19

Which type of health insurance plan involves a contracted provider network and a focus on preventive care and cost control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fee-for-service 
B)  Managed care 
C)  Indemnity 
D)  Hospital-owned 
A)  Fee-for-service 
B)  Managed care 
C)  Indemnity 
D)  Hospital-owned

Question 20

All physicians must accept Medicare patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Making Smart Health Care Choices

All of the following statements are true about traditional Western medical practice EXCEPT

Your right eye has become very red and swollen and you suspect a possible infection. With whom should you make an appointment for treatment?

Communication with health care providers can be improved by all of the following EXCEPT

Allopathic medicine is based on scientifically validated methods and procedures.

The majority of health care dollars in the United States is spent on

Your mom's doctor works at a hospital accredited by the Joint Commission. This type of accreditation indicates that

Requesting an x-ray when it is unnecessary but the patient demands it would be considered defensive medicine.

Waiting periods are illegal when enrolling in a new health insurance plan.

Categories established by the federal government to determine how much hospitals will be reimbursed for the care of a patient with a particular condition or multiple conditions are

Conventional Western medical practice is known as

Regular self-care should include performing monthly breast and testicular self-examinations.

Before receiving any care, patients must be made aware of the treatment plan and any potential risks involved. This is known as the right

Are you in favor of a national health insurance program in the United States? Support your answer with reasons why or why not.

Treating a minor health problem yourself without seeking professional help is

Which of the following symptoms probably does not warrant professional medical advice?

A payment made to an insurance company, usually on a monthly basis, to cover the cost of an insurance policy is the

You are concerned about the ever-increasing costs of health care, so you try to do all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following are true with respect to generic drugs EXCEPT

Which type of health insurance plan involves a contracted provider network and a focus on preventive care and cost control?

All physicians must accept Medicare patients.

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