Question 1

The growing elderly population is one example of factors that may ________ health care services utilization.

Accepted Answer

A)   increase
B)   decrease
C)   have no effect on
D)   regionalize A

Question 2

Which of the following job titles is an example of a clinician?

Accepted Answer

A)   Human resources director
B)   Medical biller
C)   Radiologist
D)   Chief financial officer C

Question 3

In 2011, what percentage of the U.S. population was 55 years of age or older?

Accepted Answer

A)   13%
B)   24.9%
C)   77%
D)   Unknown at this time B

Question 4

An example of technology innovation in clinical health care is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Robotic surgery.
B)   Electronic health records.
C)   Patient registration.
D)   Release of information.

Question 5

Technological innovations are frequently entwined into the ________ of any facility.

Accepted Answer

A)   administrative sector
B)   clinical sector
C)   Neither a nor b
D)   Both a and b

Question 6

According to statistics from the CDC and NCHS, both fertility and birth rates have been ________ every year since 2007.

Accepted Answer

A)   increasing
B)   staying the same
C)   decreasing
D)   fluctuating greatly, up and down

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a non-invasive procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)   MRI
B)   Endoscopy
C)   Laparoscopy
D)   Open surgery

Question 8

The way individuals use the resources of the health care industry is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   Health care coordination.
B)   Patient usage.
C)   Health care utilization.
D)   Improved activities.

Question 9

Administrators must be able to ________ the physical environment of health care providers.

Accepted Answer

A)   supervise
B)   negotiate
C)   oversee
D)   All of these

Question 10

An example of preventive care is a:

Accepted Answer

A)   Mammogram.
B)   Bone density test.
C)   Prostate exam.
D)   Varicella vaccine.

Question 11

Which of the following work to safeguard the financial security of an organization and provide a watchful eye over the greater good of the entire facility?

Accepted Answer

A)   Physicians
B)   Nurse practitioners
C)   Administrators
D)   Medical assistants

Question 12

Because most of those hired to work in a health care facility are professionals, the administrator must make certain the hiring process:

Accepted Answer

A)   Is fast.
B)   Doesn't include any questions so the administrator doesn't appear disrespectful.
C)   Is completed with great diligence.
D)   Takes individuals at their word.

Question 13

With so many people age 55 and older, this means more individuals are retiring. As regards the health care industry, this means :

Accepted Answer

A)   More workers will be available.
B)   Health care costs will be reduced.
C)   Fewer people will need health care services.
D)   Fewer health care workers will be available.

Question 14

Natural opening surgical techniques include entering the body via:

Accepted Answer

A)   Incision by scalpel.
B)   Incision by laser.
C)   The mouth, nose, anus, or vagina.
D)   Radiation methodologies.

Question 15

An example of a screening is:

Accepted Answer

A)   A flu vaccine.
B)   Taking aspirin to avoid a heart attack.
C)   A colonoscopy.
D)   Sneezing into one's elbow.

Question 16

Which of the following job titles is that of an administrator?

Accepted Answer

A)   Internist
B)   Practice manager
C)   Pathologist
D)   Nurse

Question 17

Pharmaceutical treatments include all of these except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Oral medication.
B)   Drug administered by injection.
C)   A patch.
D)   Excision of an organ.

Question 18

The discovery and implementation of treatments that cure or eliminate diseases is one example of factors that may ________ health care services utilization.

Accepted Answer

A)   increase
B)   decrease
C)   have no effect on
D)   regionalize

Question 19

An example of CAM is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Acupuncture.
B)   Physical therapy.
C)   Occupational therapy.
D)   Laparoscopic surgery.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of the life span of the U.S. population?

Accepted Answer

A)   Life expectancy was lower in 1960 than it is today.
B)   Life expectancy was higher in 1960 than it is today.
C)   Life expectancy was the same in 1960 and 2009.
D)   Life expectancy was higher in 2009 than it is today.

Exam 1: The Balance of Good Administration