Unit 1: Health Care Systems Review

If a disease enters the US from another part of the world, what should health professionals do? (Choose ALL that appy)

• Screen everyone for exposure

• Wait to consult international consults

• Develop a plan on how to handle disease

• Be aware of signs and symptoms of the disease

Who benefits the MOST from the Affordable Care Act?

• Insurance companies

• People with pre-existing conditions

• Those who qualify for Medicare and Medicaid

• Those who already have insurance

In the early ages, why didn't medicine NOT advance much?

• Islamic and Chinese medicine was adapted

• People weren't educated so it was difficult to study medicine

• Many believed that illness had divine causes

• It went against Christianity

Americans spend more money on healthcare than any other nation.

• True

• False

Why does the need for long-term care keep increasing?

• It is popular

• Ebola require residential treatment

• More dangers in the world

• the number of senior citizens is increasing

What is the purpose of an urgent care clinic?

• It specializes in treating cancer

• insurance does not cover their services

• they are staffed by medical students or those that are just starting their practices

• it is open when regular offices are not

Which is an example of palliative care?

• Chemotherapy

• Monitoring pain meds

• latest surgical techniques

• fighting infection with antibiotics

Medigap

• an alternative to HMO & PPO

• government sponsored

• temporary coverage for those that no longer have Medicaid

• cover medical expenses Medicare does not

Nurse Practiioner is a nurse who is new to the profession and does not have much experience

• True

• False

Members of the military and their families are usually covered by

• Medicare

• Medicaid

• private insurance

• TRICARE