Health Science Mid Term

Which of the following was the most important factor in the decline of mortality in the 20th century? A. Improvements in essential hygiene B. Development of new drugs C. Development of vaccines D. Safeguarding the food supply

A. Improvements in essential hygiene

Which of the following has increased the prevalence of chronic and degenerative diseases? A. Increased number of elderly B. Increased use of tobacco C. Increased physician availability D. Increased preventative care

A. Increased number of elderly

Commonly used Health Information Technology solutions include which of the following? A. Electronic health records B. Meal preparation C. Patient registration D. Electronic prescribing E. Bar coding F. Telepathic time travel

A. Electronic health records C. Patient registration D. Electronic prescribing E. Bar coding

Medicare health insurance is divided into four parts. Which part covers prescription medications? A. Medicare D B. Medicare C C. Medicare A D. Medicare B

A. Medicare D

Which of the following are individuals employed and trained to assist consumers in selecting and enrolling in a Qualified Health Plan (QHP)? A. Navigators B. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) C. Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) D. Obama Care

A. Navigators

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), modified by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4872), is known as which of the following? A. ObamaCare B. Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) C. Navigators D. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

A. ObamaCare

Which of the following are goals of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010? A. Slow the rising costs of health care B. Decrease the number of uninsured C. Decrease use of preventative health services D. Decrease the need for medical testing and equipment E. Increase the quality and efficiency of health care F. Increase the need for prescription drug use

A. Slow the rising costs of health care B. Decrease the number of uninsured E. Increase the quality and efficiency of health care

The use of electronic communications and information technologies to provide or support clinical care at a distance is known as which of the following? A. Telemedicine B. Telephone C. Telecare D. Computerized care

A. Telemedicine

Which of these statements best describes "fee for service"? A. The provider is financially rewarded for volume. B. The provider is financially rewarded for quality and cost control. C.The provider is paid only for a designated number of services per fiscal year. D. None of these is correct.

A. The provider is financially rewarded for volume.

Treatment of chronic conditions in the elderly accounts for what portion of the total healthcare costs in the United States? A. Two-thirds B. One-half C. One-third D. Three-fourths

A. Two-thirds

A community health worker who performs duties in ambulatory healthcare services can expect to earn approximately how much over the next year? A. $40,000 B. $35,000 C. $44,000 D. $32,000

B. $35,000

Which of the following will be the most important disability associated with our aging population? A. Contagious diseases B. Chronic diseases C. Acute diseases D. None of these are correct.

B. Chronic diseases

What is the name of the act that introduced the meaningful use program that makes physicians and hospitals eligible to receive incentive payments for using Electronic Health Records? A. Health Care IT Act B. HITECH Act C. Clinical Innovations Act D. None of these are correct.

B. HITECH Act

One of the most important ways of improving the delivery of patient care and producing optimum outcomes is through the use of which of the following? A. Modern equipment B. Health IT C. Discharging patients sooner D. More doctors

B. Health IT

The leading causes of death in those age 65 and older are cancer and which of the following? A. Lung disease B. Heart disease C. Kidney failure D. All of these are correct.

B. Heart disease

The majority of hospitals in the United States are which type? A. Federal government hospitals B. Non-federal psychiatric hospitals C. Community hospitals D. Non-federal long-term care hospitals

C. Community hospitals

Which of these government-funded programs is intended to provide individual healthcare services for the elderly population? A. Aetna Health B. Med Express C. Medicare D. Blue Cross

C. Medicare

Which of the following are newly recognized infectious agents that have caused substantial public health concerns? A. Common cold virus B. Herpes simplex C. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureas (MRSA) D. Avian (bird) influenza E. Ebola

C. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureas (MRSA) D. Avian (bird) influenza E. Ebola

Which of the following best describes the method of funding for health care in the United States? A. Blue Cross and Medicare B. Medicare and Medicaid C. Private payers and public programs D. None of these are correct.

C. Private payers and public programs

A nursing home which provides the level of care closest to hospital care is called a(n): A. step down unit. B. acute care facility. C. skilled nursing facility. D. rehabilitation facility.

C. skilled nursing facility.

In an effort to control rising healthcare costs, both public and private health insurance programs have moved to ___________________.

Capitation

Match the technology with the definition. -Converts the spoken word into text on-screen -Equipment that can be carried or wheeled from place to place -A computer that can be worn on a person A. Speech recognition software B. Mobile technology C. Wearable technology

Converts the spoken...A Equipment that... B A computer that... C

Which of the following are examples of government funded health insurance programs? A. Medicare B. Medicaid C. Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) D. All of these are correct.

D. All of these are correct

Some of the medical technology available includes products used to do which of the following? A. Diagnose diseases B. Treat diseases C. Monitor human conditions D. All of these are correct.

D. All of these are correct.

Which of the following are essential health benefits required by all qualified health plans? A. Prescription drugs B. Behavioral health treatment C. Laboratory services D. All of these are correct.

D. All of these are correct.

Which of the following are examples of service categories within the healthcare industry? A. Preventive services B. Therapeutic services C. Diagnostic services D. All of these are correct.

D. All of these are correct.

Which of the following statements about Medicaid is true? A. It serves as a supplemental insurance for disabled people. B. It pays Medicare premiums. C. It covers prescription drugs. D. All of these are correct.

D. All of these are correct.

Which one of these statements is correct? A.The emphasis in insurance is to help people pay for all care in contrast to Medicaid services, which emphasizes long-term care. B.The emphasis in hospitalization is cure in contrast to ambulatory care, which emphasizes long term management. C.The emphasis in medical care is on prevention in contrast to public health, which emphasizes treatment of disease. D.The emphasis in public health is on prevention in contrast to medical care, which emphasizes treatment of disease.

D.The emphasis in public health is on prevention in contrast to medical care, which emphasizes treatment of disease.

As we learned about microorganisms there a shift of focus from chronic to infectious diseases. True or false

False

CSU offers both a Masters and Doctorate in Physical Therapy True or False

False

Changes in the racial and ethnic composition of the U.S. population should have no significant consequences for the nation's health. True or False

False

In an effort to control healthcare costs, the ACA has a provision to limit the cost of premiums and increase most health benefits. True or False

False

OTCAS/PTCAS allows you to submit your application for OT/PT programs to an unlimited number of schools for one low price. True or False

False

Our definition of health has remained the same through time. True or False

False

Shifts in the U.S. population are expected to change with an increase in whites and a decrease in all other racial groups between 2012 and 2050. True or False

False

The Capstone is an optional component to the CSU BSHS degree. True or False

False

The cost of health insurance premiums for a family has decreased substantially between 2000 and 2015. True or False

False

The majority of Americans report that they have a reasonably easy time understanding and using health information needed for them to make appropriate health decisions. True or False

False

True or False? In healthcare facilities, health educators help organize the physician's schedule and facilitate the patient appointment times throughout the daylight hours.

False

Match the following terms The U.S. government agency that monitors infectious diseases and developed infection control measures for hospitals treating infected patients A cause of skin infection in the community, such as in high schools and day care centers Improves communication and efficiency in providing health care and will increasingly be used by the government to monitor the quality and cost of healthcare delivery Improves health by protecting against disease, lessening the impact of disease, or detecting disease at an early stage when it is easier to treat A. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) B. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) C. Health information technology (health IT) D. Preventative health services

The US Gov... A A cause of skin... B Improves communication... C Improves health... D

Match the career description to the appropriate career -These individuals create exercises to build strength for patients with injuries. -These individuals work with patients who have hearing impariment. -These individuals help patients with disabilities perform daily activities. -These individuals work with patients who have communication disorders and can also help patients who want to lessen an accent. -These individuals are responsible for understanding the ingredients and side effects of medications. -These individuals work under a doctor, but they can examine patients, prescribe medications, and assist in surgery. a. Physician Assistants b. Pharmacists c. Audiologists d. Physical Therapists e. Occupational Therapists f. Speech and Language Pathologists

These individuals create exercises to build strength for patients with injuries. d. Physical Thereapists These individuals work with patients who have hearing impariment. c. Audiologists These individuals help patients with disabilities perform daily activities. e. Occupational Therapists These individuals work with patients who have communication disorders and can also help patients who want to lessen an accent. f. Speech and Language Pathologists These individuals are responsible for understanding the ingredients and side effects of medications. b. Pharmacists These individuals work under a doctor, but they can examine patients, prescribe medications, and assist in surgery. a.Physician Assistants

Although most infectious diseases are now prevented with vaccines and improved methods of infection control, new organisms continue to appear from mutations and transmission from wild animals or insects to domesticated animals and sometimes to humans. True or False

True

An electronic health record (EHR) refers to an individual patient health record stored in a computer database for easy access by physicians and other healthcare workers regardless of the setting—clinic, hospital, nursing home, or emergency care center. True or False

True

As a result of the ACA, an estimated 15 million individuals obtained health coverage from the beginning of the first enrollment period in October 2013 through March 2015, resulting in a drop in the percentage of uninsured Americans to 10% from 17%. True or False

True

Behavior analysts provide services to clients who have skill deficits in communication and problem behaviors such as aggression and self-injury. True or False

True

Developments in diagnostic tools and beliefs have changed what we know, and how we treat illnesses. True or False

True

Greater access to health care increased demand for providers (physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers), hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home-care services. True or False

True

Hospices are operated on the principle that the dying have special needs that hospital personnel are too busy to handle. True or False

True

In an evaluation of the ADLs, bathing, dressing, toileting and eating were used to measure physical and cognitive function for users of long-term services, and assistance with bathing was most common. True or False

True

Managed Care Organizations is a healthcare delivery system designed to manage cost, utilization, and quality. True or False

True

One of the most promising technologies in health care is the use of 3D printing. True or False

True

Physician Assistants can do many of the same things that Physicians can do. True or False

True

The CDC monitors air and water quality and provides support in emergencies, such as during severe weather conditions that impact health and safety. True or False

True

True or False? Community health workers advocate for the health needs of community members.

True

True or False? Examples of Health Information Technology include electronic health records and speech recognition software.

True

True or False? HIPAA regulations give patients access to their protected health information (PHI) and protect the privacy of their information by limiting access to it by other parties.

True

True or False? Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness and develop and implement strategies to improve the health of both individuals and communities.

True

Of all the health science educational programs that we discussed, one profession has multiple opportunities for advanced education such as certifications, residencies, and fellowships. This allows practitioners in this field to specialize in different areas of practice after their formal schooling is completed. Which profession was this? a. Physical therapy b. Public Health Administrator c. Occupational therapy d. Physician Assistant

a. Physical therapy

The following is not offered through the College of Education. a. Public Health b. Sports Managmenet c. Exercise Science d. Community Health Educations

a. Public Health

Which graduate certificate in the MSHS program would be a strategic choice if you foresee your future career in nursing home management? a. Ergonomics/Human Factors b. Gerontological Studies c. Culture, Communication, and Health Care d. Occupational & Physical Therapy in the Schools

b. Gerontological Studies

What GPA is required for undergrad students to declare Pre PT or Pre OT as their Health Science track? a. 2.5 b. 4.0 c. 2.0 d. 3.0

d. 3.0

Which graduate program is a consortium program with 5 Ohio universities? a. Master of Science in Health Science b. Master of Occupational Therapy c. Physician Assistant program d. Master of Public Health

d. Master of Public Health