Future of Health Care: Trends and Innovations Assessment

Which of the following describes the development of technology in health care?

• Steady and predictable

• Explosive and rapidly advancing

• Minimal impact on diagnosis methods

• Decreasing in importance

What is a significant challenge associated with new medical technologies?

• They are too simple to use

• They are VERY EXPENSIVE

• They don't improve patient outcomes

• They are only available in rural areas

Which of the following best describes preventative medicine?

• Treating diseases after symptoms appear

• Using surgery as the primary treatment method

• The link between diet, exercise, and good health

• Exclusively using medication for treatment

Holistic health care focuses on:

• Physical health only

• Treating only the symptoms of disease

• The whole body, mind, and spirit

• Using only traditional medical approaches

Which of the following is NOT considered a complementary or alternative method in health care?

• Meditation

• X-rays, MRI's, and CT scans

• Massage

• Acupuncture

What demographic group makes up approximately 25% of the population and significantly impacts health care needs?

• Millennials

• Generation Z

• Baby Boomers

• Generation X

Why do the elderly generally require more health services?

• They have more time for appointments

• They have more chronic diseases & need more services

• They prefer hospital environments

• They have better insurance coverage

How has ambulatory/outpatient surgery changed health care?

• It has increased the length of hospital stays

• It has decreased the use of technology

• It has reduced the overall cost of procedures

• It has eliminated the need for insurance

How has ambulatory/outpatient surgery changed health care?

• Treatment is done without a hospital stay

• It has decreased the use of technology

• It has increased the cost of procedures

• It has eliminated the need for insurance

In home health care, health care workers have evolved to become:

• Primarily administrators

• Teachers and coaches

• Insurance specialists

• Hospital managers