HSM 200_MA1

During a history class, Daniel asked, 'What were hospitals in the United States originally founded to do?'

• Provide emergency services

• Shelter older adults, the dying, orphans, and vagrants

• Perform surgeries

• Conduct medical research

During a class discussion, Samuel asked, 'What is the current role of hospitals in the United States?'

• To provide only emergency services

• To conduct medical research

• To be the core entity in the provision of care delivery

• To train medical students

Avery is studying the organizational structure of hospitals. What does the hierarchy of hospitals include?

• Only doctors and nurses

• Only patients

• Personnel, channels of authority and responsibility, and a complex organizational structure

• Only administrative staff

During a class discussion, Daniel asked: 'Which of the following is NOT a type of provider in the healthcare system?'

• Doctors

• Nurses

• Specialists

• Insurers

Arjun and Evelyn are discussing the complexities of the US healthcare system. What is one of the issues related to insurance?

• Simple insurance plans.

• High deductibles creating financial burdens.

• Low costs for patients.

• Efficient insurance processing.

Mia and Mason are discussing different healthcare delivery systems. Which system of healthcare delivery seeks to achieve efficiencies by integrating the basic functions of healthcare delivery?

• Military and Veterans Systems

• Vulnerable Population System

• Managed Care System

• Indian Health System

During an engaging group project, Aria, James, and Benjamin are diving into the diverse world of hospitals for their healthcare management class. Which of the following correctly lists types of hospitals?

• Nongovernment not-for-profit community hospitals, investor-owned (for-profit) community hospitals

• Nonfederal psychiatric hospitals, prison hospitals, college infirmaries

• 
  State and local government community hospitals, federal government hospitals, or VA hospitals

• All of these are correct

Zoe and Scarlett are debating about academic health centers. Zoe thinks the three primary objectives are Education, Research, and Patient Care, but Scarlett disagrees and thinks Technology is one of them. Who do you think is correct?

• Zoe

• Scarlett

Imagine you're on a tour of a teaching hospital with Kai, Harper, and William. Contrary to popular belief, these hospitals provide less advanced care than typical hospitals

• True

• False

How does St. Mary's Hospital keep its prestigious American College of Graduate Medical Education accreditation sparkling?

• Is it because Program Director Michael, with the help of super interns like Abigail and Oliver, ensures the training program stays top-notch?

• Perhaps it's the rigorous and periodic reaccreditation evaluations they undergo?

• Or could it be the meticulous records the hospital keeps of all trainees, including Ava's detailed educational activities?

• Maybe it's all of these reasons combined!