TEST BANK for Basics of the U.S. Health Care System 4th Edition by Niles Nancy. ISBN 3882, ISBN-13 978-4. TABLE OF CONTENTS _1. Chapter 1 History and Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System 2. Chapter 2 Current Operations of the U.S. Healthcare System 3. Chapter 3 Government’s Role in U.S. Health ...
,Basics of the U.S. Health Care System, Fourth Edition
Nancy J. Niles
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Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz
True/False
1. True or False? Group insurance is a type of public insurance that anticipates that a large group of
individuals will purchase insurance through their employer and the risk is spread among those paying
individuals.
Ans: False
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Milestones of the Health Insurance System
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: History and Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System
2. True or False? Almshouses, operated by local governments, were used to quarantine people who had
contagious diseases such as cholera. These institutions were the predecessor of hospitals.
Ans: False
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Milestones of the Hospital System
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: History and Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System
3. True or False? Public health functions are functions that provide services to the community. They
target populations rather than individuals. They include child immunization programs, health screenings in
schools, community health services, substance abuse programs, and sexually transmitted disease
control.
Ans: True
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Consumer Perspective on Health Care
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: History and Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System
4. True or False? Traditional health functions are functions that provide services to the community. They
target populations rather than individuals. They include child immunization programs, health screenings in
schools, community health services, substance abuse programs, and sexually transmitted disease
,Basics of the U.S. Health Care System, Fourth Edition
Nancy J. Niles
control.
Ans: False
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Consumer Perspective on Health Care
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: History and Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System
5. True or False? Almshouses, operated by local governments, were used to quarantine people who had
contagious diseases such as cholera. These institutions were the predecessors of hospitals.
Ans: False
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Milestones of the Hospital System
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: History and Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System
Short Answer
1. __________ are the foundation of our healthcare system.
Ans: Hospitals
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Milestones of the Hospital System
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: History and Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System
2. The __________ Report was responsible for medical school curriculum development and admission
standards which are still in existence today.
Ans: Flexner
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Consumer Perspective on Health Care
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: History and Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System
3. __________ are physicians who provide care to patients while they are hospitalized.
Ans: Hospitalists
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Milestones of the Hospital System
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: History and Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System
4. The __________ program focuses on the three goals of patient satisfaction, public health improvement
and reducing healthcare costs.
Ans: Triple Aim
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Milestones of the Hospital System
, Basics of the U.S. Health Care System, Fourth Edition
Nancy J. Niles
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: History and Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System
5. Another term for cost sharing of patient’s healthcare expenses is typically called __________.
Ans: out of pocket
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Current System Operations
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: History and Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System
Essay
1. Select three milestones from the nursing education timeline and discuss how they have impacted the
nursing profession.
Student responses will vary.
2. Select two government agencies and their impact on the healthcare industry.
Student responses will vary.
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