Exam 23: Making Smart Health Care Choices

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Before the Affordable Care Act,if you had a history of back problems and needed health insurance,it was unlikely that your new insurance plan would cover any treatment related to your back problems until the policy had been in effect for a period of time.Your back problem was considered a(n)

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All patients have the legal right to access their medical records.

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Discuss four common forms of self-care.

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(Any four of the following)
•Diagnosing symptoms or conditions that occur frequently but may not require physician visits (e.g. ,common colds or minor abrasions)
•Performing breast and testicular self-exams on a monthly basis
•Learning first aid for common,uncomplicated injuries and conditions
•Using over-the-counter medications to treat minor ailments or injuries
•Checking blood pressure,pulse,and temperature
•Using home pregnancy and ovulation kits
•Using self-help books,tapes,websites,and videos

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

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

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The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA)was designed to do all of the following EXCEPT

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Drugs that can be purchased without a prescription as part of self-care are

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List and discuss five key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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Question 8

A set fee that an insurance plan requires that patients pay at the time of service (per office visit or prescription)is the

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A 70-year-old retired person would be eligible for health insurance coverage through

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By the year 2013,what percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)will the United States be spending on health care?

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Originally health insurance only covered major medical expenses.What effect did this type of coverage have on the medical system?

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The placebo effect is the disappearance of symptoms without any apparent reason or treatment.

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Medical decision making based on clinical expertise,patient values,and data from scientific research is known as

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What do preferred provider organizations (PPOs)and point of service (POS)plans have in common?

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Regular self-care should include learning about health from reliable health care publications,including websites.

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List and discuss five points that will help you communicate well with health care providers.

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Your father was laid off six months ago but recently started a new job.He was able to keep his health insurance during the transition through

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

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Question 19

The primary care practitioner in your school's health clinic has a master's degree and is authorized to perform exams,conduct diagnostic tests,and in some states may also prescribe medications.He is a

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Exam 23: Making Smart Health Care Choices

Before the Affordable Care Act,if you had a history of back problems and needed health insurance,it was unlikely that your new insurance plan would cover any treatment related to your back problems until the policy had been in effect for a period of time.Your back problem was considered a(n)

All patients have the legal right to access their medical records.

Discuss four common forms of self-care.

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

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

The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA)was designed to do all of the following EXCEPT

Drugs that can be purchased without a prescription as part of self-care are

List and discuss five key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

A set fee that an insurance plan requires that patients pay at the time of service (per office visit or prescription)is the

A 70-year-old retired person would be eligible for health insurance coverage through

By the year 2013,what percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)will the United States be spending on health care?

Originally health insurance only covered major medical expenses.What effect did this type of coverage have on the medical system?

The placebo effect is the disappearance of symptoms without any apparent reason or treatment.

Medical decision making based on clinical expertise,patient values,and data from scientific research is known as

What do preferred provider organizations (PPOs)and point of service (POS)plans have in common?

Regular self-care should include learning about health from reliable health care publications,including websites.

List and discuss five points that will help you communicate well with health care providers.

Your father was laid off six months ago but recently started a new job.He was able to keep his health insurance during the transition through

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

The primary care practitioner in your school's health clinic has a master's degree and is authorized to perform exams,conduct diagnostic tests,and in some states may also prescribe medications.He is a

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