PHS Chapter 4 Professional Knowledge in Health Informatics

In a system, the _______ includes the population being served and the reason they need or want services.

• input

• throughput

• output

• feedback loop

_______ refers to how the system processes or uses the inputs.

• input

• throughput

• output

• feedback loop

In a system, the ____ refers to the results produced by the system's functioning.

• input

• throughput

• output

• feedback loop

Which of the following organizations is an example of a nonprofit healthcare system?

• March of Dimes

• Red Cross

• American Heart Association

• All of the above

Which of the following agencies monitors disease epidemics, provides disaster relief, and sets international standards?

• World Health organization

• Center for Disease Control

• International Health Aid Agency

• All of the above

______ care facilities provide skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services for residents who will live in the facility for many months or years.

• Ambulatory

• Long-Term

• Outpatient

• Hospice

The ______ Act of 2010 requires all Americans to participate in health insurance plans provided by their employers or to purchase insurance through public health insurance exchanges.

• United healthcare

• Affordable Care

• Medical Treatment

• Health Insurance and Coverage

Which of the following is an example of a managed care plan?

• Preferred provider organizations

• point of service plans

• exclusive provider organization plans

• All of the above

Which type of insurance plan only covers care for providers within the network and generally has low deductibles or copayments, or none at all beyond the monthly premiums?

• Help maintenance organizations

• Preferred provider Associations

• Exclusive Health Care Provider Services

• Managed Health Organizations

Which of the following are preventive care and healthy lifestyle promotions used by healthcare providers and government agencies to reduce healthcare costs?

• Routine exams and immunizations

• Restrictive diet and exercise programs

• Mandatory community education programs

• All of the above