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A 70-year-old retired person would be eligible for health insurance coverage through Medicaid. Social Security. COBRA. Medicare.

medicare

if you are concerned about the costs of health care, which of the following practices should you avoid? maintaining a healthy weight exercising regularly obtaining recommended health screenings using the emergency room for your routine health care

using the emergency room for your routine health care

In a 2014 survey, approximately what percentage of college students said they had no health insurance? 20 percent 10 percent 15 percent 5 percent

5 percent

Your father was laid off six months ago but recently started a new job. He was able to keep his health insurance during the transition through Medicare. COBRA. Medicaid. Social Security.

COBRA

The health insurance program jointly funded by the states and the federal government that provides coverage for low-income individuals and families is Medicaid. Social Security. COBRA. Medicare.

Medicaid

The federally funded health insurance program that covers 99 percent of the U.S. population age 65 and older is Medicaid. Medicare. COBRA. Social Security.

Medicare.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about costs in the U.S. health care system? Growing rates of obesity are pushing costs higher. The U.S. spends more on health care than any other nation. Overtreatment is an issue. New technologies are lowering costs.

New technologies are lowering costs.

Which of the following symptoms probably does NOT warrant professional medical advice? You notice that your lips are bluish in color. You get a tingling sensation in your arm and your speech is slurred. Your throat is swelling after taking a new medication. You develop a low-grade fever and sore throat.

You develop a low-grade fever and sore throat.

Your mom's doctor works at a hospital accredited by the Joint Commission. This type of accreditation indicates that only specialists can practice there. all physicians must be trained in both traditional and alternative medicine. all practitioner education, licensing, and training qualifications have been verified. only generalists can practice there.

all practitioner education, licensing, and training qualifications have been verified

Conventional Western medical practice is known as allopathic medicine. naturopathic medicine. homeopathic medicine. holistic medicine.

allopathic medicine

The term defensive medicine refers to actions taken to protect against infectious disease. ensure that patients are informed about medical choices. slow the progress of chronic diseases. avoid malpractice claims.

avoid malpractice claims.

Self-care involves all of the following EXCEPT avoiding medication and taking a "tough it out" approach to illness. taking appropriate action to stop the progression of illness. paying attention to body signals. knowing your body.

avoiding medication and taking a "tough it out" approach to illness.

Physician assistants are the same as physicians, but with fewer years of experience. can provide treatment and write prescriptions when supervised by a physician. are competently able to treat 100 percent of those seeking primary care. are not licensed by state boards of medicine.

can provide treatment and write prescriptions when supervised by a physician

A set fee that an insurance plan requires that patients pay at the time of service (per office visit or prescription) is the coinsurance. co-payment. deductible. premium.

co-payment.

If an insurance policy covers 90 percent of your total medical bills, the remaining 10 percent that you must pay is your premium amount. coinsurance amount. deductible amount. copayment amount.

coinsurance amount

Most private health insurance plans require the patient to a pay a certain amount each year toward health care expenses before the plan benefits begin; this amount is the deductible. copayment. premium. coinsurance.

deductible

The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to do all of the following EXCEPT improve the overall quality of health care. deny health care coverage to those with preexisting conditions. improve access to health care. address the cost of health care.

deny health care coverage to those with preexisting conditions.

Categories established by the federal government to determine how much a hospital will be reimbursed for the care of a patient with a particular condition or multiple conditions are diagnostic codes. fee schedules. formulary tiers. diagnosis-related groups.

diagnosis-related groups.

Medical decision making based on clinical expertise, patient values, and data from scientific research is known as allopathic medicine. conventional medical care. evidence-based practice. primary practice.

evidence-based practice.

Due to the differences in training, an osteopathic physician would probably have more experience dealing with which condition than a medical doctor? cancer kidney failure low back pain heart disease

low back pain

The legal term for improper or negligent treatment of a patient by a health care provider that results in loss or harm to the patient is abandonment. malpractice. incompetence. malfunction.

malpractice.

Before receiving any care, patients must be made aware of the treatment plan and any potential risks involved. This is known as the right to receive care. of informed consent. to privacy. to access medical records.

of informed consent

Your primary care provider suspects that you may have an unusual infection in your eyes. To whom would he or she refer you? optometrist optician physician assistant ophthalmologist

ophthalmologist

Drugs that can be purchased without a prescription as part of self-care are formulary drugs. generic drugs. over-the-counter drugs. brand-name drugs.

over-the-counter drugs.

An optometrist prescribes medications to treat eye illnesses. fits individuals for prosthetic limbs. performs eye exams and prescribes and fits lenses. treats skeletal and muscular problems.

performs eye exams and prescribes and fits lenses.

In a clinical trial for a new pain medication, Hayden was given an inactive substance instead of an actual drug. After taking it, however, his headache improved. This resulted from the analgesic effect. placebo effect. passage of time. ingredients in the inactive pills.

placebo effect.

A payment made to an insurance company, usually on a monthly basis, to cover the cost of an insurance policy is the deductible. premium. waiting period. lifetime limit.

premium

The ACA is intended to improve the quality of health care by emphasizing emergency care. preventative care. rationed care. surgical care.

preventative care.

If you have moved to a new town and want to find a physician you can see for annual wellness exams and the treatment of routine ailments, you are seeking a(n) internal medicine practitioner. primary care practitioner. allopathic practitioner. in-network practitioner.

primary care practitioner.

When choosing a health care provider, you should examine all of the following EXCEPT their affiliations with accredited medical facilities. how their methods of treatment compare to established medical practices. their educational training. their membership in local organizations such as country clubs or service clubs.

their membership in local organizations such as country clubs or service clubs.