Pre-Test Chapter Three

Mia and William are planning to buy a new laptop. They decide to judge the benefits of different models by comparing quality, features, safety, cost, and other factors. This process is known as:

• Consumer Advocacy

• Comparison Shopping

• Preventative Care

General healthcare consists of:

• Primary care physicians and other assistants

• Specialists and advocates

• Outpatient care and HMOs

The type of care that emphasizes prevention is known as:

• Inpatient care

• Managed care

• Specialized care

Match the following terms with their definitions:

• The sale of worthless products or services that claim to prevent disease or cure health problems.

• Health fraud

• Improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment, especially by a medical practitioner.

• False advertising

• The act of misleading consumers with incorrect or exaggerated claims about a product or service.

• Malpractice

When Arjun chooses his meals based on his preferences and daily routine, what type of factors are influencing his choices?

• External

• Internal

• Social

The community-wide effort to monitor and promote the welfare of the population is called

• Public Health

• Managed Care

• Health Advocacy

Online shopping is a way to shop using the

• Phone

• Internet

• Local stores

The care given by specialists trained to handle particular kinds of patients or conditions is (a)   .

• General care
• Specialized care
• Alternative care

The failure of a health care profession to meet accepted standards is known as (a)  

• Fraud
• Malpractice
• Malfeasance

The organization that works to eradicate disease on a global scale is the

• World Health Organization

• Red Cross

• Salvation Army