WorksheetsIntro to Healthcare: Unit 3 Healthcare delivery systems
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 28mins
The Smithville Hospital is owned by the state and will care for anyone who requires medical care. Any money that the hospital makes is returned to the hospital for improvements and to control patient costs.
Private, non-profit
Public, non-profit
Private, for profit
Public, for profit
Henry needs to get some diagnostic tests done and is looking for a facility that provides these services without requiring an overnight stay in a hospital. Which of the following is an example of an ambulatory facility that Henry could visit?
Central Urgent Care Center
Western Psychiatric Hospital
Southeastern Rehabilitation Center
Veteran's Administration Hospital
Mrs. Lyons is 90 years old. She is a very active woman who likes to cook, read, play cards, and take short walks with her walker. The long term care facility that would be best suited to meet her needs is a/an:
Nursing home
skilled nursing facility
assisted living center
alzheimers unit
Benjamin is researching organizations that support people with Myasthenia Gravis. He comes across the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA), a non-profit, voluntary agency. What MOST LIKELY is their purpose?
Physician and pharmacist certification and training
Provide funding for research and education about MG
Conduct clinical trials of new medications to treat MG
Recognize the achievements of people who have MG
Oliver is a hospital administrator considering the adoption of new telemedicine technologies. Assess the impact of emerging issues in technology on healthcare delivery systems in Oliver's hospital.
Emerging issues in technology can improve efficiency and patient care in healthcare delivery systems.
Emerging issues in technology have no effect on healthcare delivery systems.
Emerging issues in technology only increase costs in healthcare delivery systems.
Emerging issues in technology always lead to negative outcomes in healthcare delivery systems.
Olivia is a healthcare administrator who notices a rise in new infectious diseases in her community. Assess how these emerging issues in epidemiology might impact the healthcare delivery systems she manages.
Emerging issues in epidemiology can lead to changes in healthcare delivery systems by influencing policy, resource allocation, and preventive strategies.
Emerging issues in epidemiology have no effect on healthcare delivery systems.
Emerging issues in epidemiology only impact laboratory research, not healthcare delivery systems.
Emerging issues in epidemiology slow down the adoption of new healthcare technologies.
Samuel is learning about emergency medical services. He comes across a discussion about Mobile Stroke Units (MSUs). Which of the following is a feature of Mobile Stroke Units (MSUs)?
Specifically outfitted ambulances
Regular taxis
School buses
Fire trucks
Nora started using wireless wearable sensors in her daily life. These sensors could reduce ________ and readmissions.
hospital stays
doctor salaries
medical textbooks
ambulance colors
In a hospital, Luna notices that blue-violet LED light fixtures are installed in patient rooms. These lights are used to kill harmful ________ in healthcare environments.
healthcare-related bacteria
dust particles
viruses only
fungal spores
Olivia is a medical researcher studying new treatments for cancer patients. She is reviewing the use of injected bioabsorbable hydrogel (SpaceOAR). For which type of cancer patients is SpaceOAR approved?
prostate
lung
breast
colon
Sophia is interested in understanding how often certain diseases occur, their patterns, causes, and risk factors within specific communities. What is the study of these health-related events in specified populations called?
Biology
Epidemiology
Psychology
Sociology
In a small town, Nora is tracking the spread of a new flu virus. She wants to know how many new cases of the flu appear in the town's population over the course of one month. What term best describes the number of new cases of a disease or condition in a specific population during a defined time period?
Incidence refers to the number of new cases of a disease or condition in a specific population during a defined time period.
Incidence refers to the total number of existing cases of a disease in a population at a given time.
Incidence refers to the rate at which people recover from a disease in a population.
Incidence refers to the average duration of a disease in a population.
Emma is studying the spread of a disease in a small town where people live close together and share common resources. In epidemiology, how would Emma define the term 'community'?
Community refers to a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, often studied in relation to health outcomes.
Community refers to a group of microorganisms living in a petri dish.
Community refers to a collection of diseases found in a specific region.
Community refers to a single individual affected by a disease.
During a public health class, Rohan asks the teacher what the term 'mortality' means in epidemiology. How should the teacher define it?
Mortality refers to the incidence of death within a population during a specific period.
Mortality refers to the number of new cases of a disease in a population.
Mortality refers to the recovery rate from a disease in a population.
Mortality refers to the total number of people living in a population.
Nora is a health investigator called to a town where a sudden disease outbreak has occurred. Which of the following would Nora ask to 'investigate' the disease outbreak?
What is the source of the disease?
What is the weather like?
What are the favorite foods of the patients?
What is the color of the hospital walls?
Scarlett is an epidemiologist working in a city health department. She spends her days collecting data on new cases of diseases and monitoring trends in illness across the community. What is the main purpose of the surveillance work that Scarlett does?
Treating diseases
Searching for and documenting disease
Developing vaccines
Providing healthcare
Olivia is studying public health and is learning about the types of issues that are tracked by surveillance systems. Which of the following is NOT a public health concern tracked by surveillance?
Abuse
Violence
Weather patterns
Sexually transmitted infections
Benjamin is a healthcare technology student researching the latest innovations. He is asked to choose one of the top 10 emerging technology trends in healthcare listed below. In a short response (50 words or less), he must explain what the technology is, why it is important, and how it could improve patient care. He may also include any potential challenges or concerns with its use.
(Trends to choose from: Mobile stroke units, Medical device cybersecurity, Wireless wearable sensors, Miniature leadless pacemakers, Blue-violet LED light fixtures, New cardiovascular drugs, Changes in robotic surgery, Spectral computed tomography, Injected bioabsorbable hydrogel (SpaceOAR), Warm donor organ perfusion systems)
Kai is researching the history of healthcare and wants to know which ancient civilization was the earliest to keep accurate health records. Which group should Kai focus on?
Greeks
Romans
Egyptians
Jewish
Grace is researching ancient burial customs for her history project. She wants to know which civilization was the first to embalm the deceased. Who should she focus on?
Romans
Egyptians
Jewish
Greek
Sophia is preparing for her medical entrance exam and comes across a question: Who is known as The Father of Medicine?
Hippocrates
Einstein
Joseph Lister
Louis Pasteur
Emma is working on a science project and wants to study tiny organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye. She wonders who invented the device that would help her see these microorganisms. Who invented the microscope?
Hippocrates
Florence Nightingale
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Joseph Lister
Michael is reading about historical figures in medicine. He comes across Edward Jenner and wants to know what he is famous for. What is Edward Jenner known for?
Developed smallpox vaccination
Invented microscope
Father of Medicine
Invented stethoscope
Lily is researching the history of medicine for her school project. She wants to know which civilization is known for the use of herbal medicine in ancient times. Which civilization should she focus on?
Chinese
Romans
Greeks
Egyptians
During a medical history class, Olivia is asked to identify the scientist who is credited with the discovery of the circulation of blood. Who should she choose?
William Harvey
Hippocrates
Galen
Avicenna
During a history class, Hannah is asked by her teacher, "Who founded the American Red Cross?"
Rene Laennec
Elizabeth Blackwell
Florence Nightingale
Clara Barton
Abigail is writing a report on the history of healthcare. She wants to include information about the person who is widely recognized as the founder of "modern nursing." Who should Abigail write about?
Elizabeth Blackwell
Clara Burton
Florence Nightengale
Daniel's grandmother has a terminal illness, and the family wants to ensure her remaining days are as comfortable and peaceful as possible, focusing on her quality of life rather than curative treatment. What type of facility should they consider for her care?
Rehabilitation centers
Hospice
Long term care facilities
General hospitals
After meeting her deductible, Isla finds that she still has to pay a certain percentage of her medical bills, with the insurance company covering the rest. What is the term for the percentage of costs Isla shares with the insurance company after the deductible is met?
Co-payment
Co-insurance
Premium
Deductible
Ava's grandmother has a chronic illness and needs a place where she can receive long-term care and assistance with daily activities. Which type of facility is designed to provide this kind of care?
Rehabilitation centers
Long term care facilities
General hospitals
Mental health facilities
Ava is reviewing her monthly expenses and notices a recurring charge for her health insurance coverage. What is the term for the amount she pays on a regular basis for this coverage?
Co-payment
Premium
Deductible
Co-insurance
Anika is looking for an insurance plan that usually has lower monthly premiums, but she will need to use a specific network of doctors and hospitals for her care. Which type of insurance plan should Anika consider?
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
Point of Service (POS)
Evelyn has health insurance and is trying to understand her plan. She wants to know what the term is for the maximum amount she would have to pay for covered services in a year. What is this called?
Deductible
Out-of-pocket maximum
Co-payment
Premium
Luna wants to visit a dermatologist for a skin issue, but she doesn't want to get a referral from her primary care doctor. Which type of insurance plan would allow her to see specialists without a referral?
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
Point of Service (POS)
Emma is scheduled to administer medication to a patient at 4:30 p.m. She needs to record the time in military format on the medical chart. Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 4:30 p.m. to military time?
1430
1630
1830
2030
Mr. Thomas is preparing for a medical checkup and needs to record his weight in kilograms. If he weighs 210 pounds, how many kilograms does he weigh?
95 kilograms
94 kilograms
462 kilograms
64 kilograms
Aria has been prescribed 600 mg of a medication to take by mouth. The medication is only available in 300 mg tablets. How many tablets will Aria need to take?
1 tablet
2 tablets
3 tablets
4 tablets
Luna is following a recipe that calls for 1 pint of milk. She wants to know how many milliliters of milk she needs to use. A pint equals how many milliliters?
1000 ml
250 ml
500 ml
30 ml
Isla is baking a cake and her recipe calls for 100 ml of milk. If 5 ml equals 1 teaspoon, how many teaspoons of milk does Isla need to use?
10
500
20
100
Grace received a score of 85% on her math test. Convert her score to a decimal.
.85
85/100
86
.88
Aria needs to record the time of a patient's appointment as 9:00 AM using military time. How should she write it?
9.00
0900
9:00
2100
Priya is following a recipe that asks for 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. She wants to measure it using a milliliter measuring spoon. How many milliliters should she use to equal 1 teaspoon?
5 ml
10 ml
20 ml
100 ml
Lizzie fell off the porch and broke her arm. She went to the ER and had xrays. She now has a bill of $25,000. Using the following information, what is her total cost that she will have to pay?
Her ER co-pay $50, deductible is $1000, her co-insurance is 90/10. She has a $5,000 out of pocket max and pays $400/month for her premium.
$2400
$3450
$5000
$250
Lucas is learning about disease measurement in epidemiology. He wants to know the term for the total number of existing cases of a disease in a population at a specific time. What is this term?
Recovery rate refers to the total number of existing cases of a disease in a population at a specific time.
Prevalence refers to the total number of existing cases of a disease in a population at a specific time.
Incidence refers to the total number of existing cases of a disease in a population at a specific time.
Mortality refers to the total number of existing cases of a disease in a population at a specific time.
Which type of healthcare facility is best suited for patients who need intensive rehabilitation services after a major surgery or injury, but do not require acute hospital care?
Hospice
Rehabilitation center
Assisted living center
Urgent care clinic
Which of the following best describes a deductible in a health insurance plan?
The amount you must pay out-of-pocket before insurance starts to pay
The total amount your insurance will pay in a year
The amount you pay for each doctor visit
The monthly payment for your insurance coverage
Describe the responsibilities of consumers within the healthcare system. What is self-advocacy?
Self-advocacy is the ability of consumers to speak up for themselves and make their own choices in the healthcare system.
Self-advocacy is when healthcare providers make decisions for consumers without their input.
Self-advocacy is the process of following all instructions from healthcare professionals without question.
Self-advocacy is the act of relying solely on family members to communicate with healthcare providers.
Fill in the blank: One responsibility of healthcare consumers is ________ with healthcare regimen.
compliance
neglect
avoidance
ignorance
Which of the following is a provider obligation?
Ignore the patient's story
Allow the patient/client to tell the story of their illness experiences.
Make decisions without patient input
Be disrespectful of the patient/client
Which of the following is a consumer obligation?
Ignore medical advice
Recognize the limitations of medical science and that humans make mistakes
Avoid paying bills
Spread disease
