Week Three Flashcard Reviewing Week 2 Content

Front

Which of the following are two main factors associated with the increased prevalence of chronic and degenerative diseases? Better hospitals and physicians, Antibiotics and vaccines, Longevity and increased number of the elderly, Increased access to health care and lower costs

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Longevity and increased number of the elderly

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law on January 2, 2001.

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False

Front

Although most infectious diseases are now prevented with vaccines and improved methods of infection control, new organisms continue to appear from mutations and transmission from wild animals or insects to domesticated animals and sometimes to humans. True or False?

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True

Front

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the best “vaccine” against common diseases is frequent doctor visits and a strict medication regimen.

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False

Front

Greater access to health care increased demand for providers (physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers), hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home-care services. True or False?

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True

Front

How does Congress play a key role in health affairs?

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By making laws, By allocating funds, By investigating work through committees.

Front

Exercise and aerobic classes offered by city recreation departments would be categorized under which healthcare service? Rehabilitation, Disease prevention services, Health promotion services, Diagnosis and treatment of illness

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Health promotion services

Front

The majority of hospitals in the United States are of which type?

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Community hospitals

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The CDC monitors air and water quality and provides support in emergencies, such as during severe weather conditions that impact health and safety.

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True

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The HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) is responsible for Medicare, Medicaid, public health, biomedical research, food and drug safety, disease control and prevention, Indian health, and mental health services.

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True