WorksheetsREVIEW: CH 3&4 Prof Knowledge in Health Informatics
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Medical research through chemical, animal, and clinical trials has contributed to the development of advanced medical treatments.
True
False
Home health care services provide support for people who are unable to live independently at home because they are frail, elderly, or disabled.
True
False
Having a large number of uninsured young people keeps insurance costs lower because young people tend to be healthier than older people.
True
False
Ambulatory care includes support for family members, helping them find ways to cope with their loved one's imminent death and to grieve afterward.
True
False
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services provides health insurance for 100 million elderly and poor Americans.
True
False
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focuses on disease outbreaks and prevention across the globe in underdeveloped and underserved regions.
True
False
American healthcare is made up of two major systems; the healthcare provider system and the healthcare payment system.
True
False
_____ refers to how the system processes or uses the inputs.
Throughput
Feedback loop
Output
Input
Which of the following are preventative care and healthy lifestyle promotions used by healthcare providers and government agencies to reduce healthcare costs?
mandatory community education programs
restrictive diet and exercise programs
routine exams and immunizations
All of the above
Which type of insurance plan only covers care from providers within the network and generally has low deductibles or copayments, or none at all beyond the monthly premium?
Health Maintenance Organizations
Preferred Provider Association
Managed Health Organizations
Exclusive Health Care Provider Services
Which of the following agencies monitors disease epidemics, provides disaster relief, and sets international standards?
Centers for Disease Control
International Health Aid Agency
World Health Organization
All of the above
In a system, the ______ refers to the results produced by the system's functioning.
input
throughput
feedback loop
output
A(n) _____ is a harmful action that causes injury, restricts someone's freedom, or damages property.
civil offense
tort
criminal clause
medical malpractice offense
Which of the following organizations is an example of a nonprofit healthcare system?
March of Dimes
American Heart Association
Red Cross
All of the above
Medical information can be released legally for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to ______.
update records for treatment information
send patient information to another healthcare provider
comply with court orders
file insurance claims
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.
Affordable
Health Insurance and Coverage
United Healthcare
Medical Treatment
If a patient complains about the unauthorized release of private medical information, which type of law violation is this?
civil
constitutional
criminal
commonwealth
_____ care is available for clients who have been diagnosed with a terminal disease and generally have less than 6 months to live.
Outpatient
Ambulatory
Long-term
Hospice
Which of the following are effective ways healthcare workers can reduce healthcare costs?
keeping accurate records
carefully using supplies and equipment
using good communication skills
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
Hospice
Long-term
Outpatient
In a system, the ____ includes the population being served and the reason they need or want services.
feedback loop
input
output
throughput
Which of the following is an example of a managed care plan? Check ALL that apply.
exclusive provider organization plans
preferred provider organizations
point of services plans
health maintenance organization
Someone practicing healthcare without the proper credentials has committed a _____ law violation.
commonwealth
civil
constitutional
criminal
