Health Chapter 3
A clinic is a facility that provides care for people who are terminally ill.
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If a product has a warranty, that means you can always return it for a full refund if you decide you don't like it.
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In conventional insurance plans, the insured person pays for doctor visits and is then reimbursed by the insurance company for the entire cost of the visit.
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State health departments work to protect health at the national level.
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Emergency rooms are intended to handle emergencies that are not life threatening
FALSE: Urgent care centers
The purpose of the media is to persuade people to buy a product
FALSE: advertising
Physicians in private practice usually see their patients at an office on an inpatient basis
FALSE: outpatient
Health care can be divided into general care and primary care. _
FALSE: specialized
An advertisement featuring a product displayed in an expensive home is an example of an advertising technique called bandwagon
FAlSE: Rich and famous
The agency that ensures the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics is the
Food and Drug Administration.
When buying a jacket from an online clothing store, which question can only be answered once you have the jacket
Is the Web site's description of the jacket accurate?
A doctor should know your medical history to provide the best possible care.
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Getting a second opinion from another health care provider for any major health concern can help ensure that you are getting the best medical care possible.
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Important information on product labels includes the directions for use, precautions and warnings, and the amount in the container.
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Local health departments oversee water and sewage systems, waste disposal, and the sanitation of restaurants
T
One way to advocate for public health is by wearing a helmet when biking.
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A group of people who have been harmed by an industry, such as the tobacco industry, may be represented by a consumer advocate
True
A warranty is a company's or a store's written agreement to repair a product or refund your money if the product does not function properly.
True
A written agreement to repair or replace a defective product is a warranty.
True
An advertisement featuring a satisfied user of a product is an example of a testimonial.
True
If you feel you have been a victim of malpractice, you may be able to get help from a regulatory organization such as the American Medical Association.
True
On the national level, the safety of food is monitored by the FDA.
True
Restaurant sanitation is monitored at the local level
True
The World Health Organization works to eradicate diseases and address pollution around the world
True
Tricking consumers into buying defective or useless products is guilty fraud
True
Your rights as a consumer include the right to choose, to be informed, and to have problems corrected
True
eople who buy many weight loss products or anti-aging products are likely to be victims of health fraud
True
Which of the following works to promote health on a global scale?
World Health Organization
Pills whose advertising promises to turn excess fat into lean muscle while you sleep are probably
a case of health fraud.
Which of the following health care providers is a specialist?
a pediatrician
Which of the following is an example of preventative care
a sports physical
a written or spoken media message used to interest consumers in buying a product or service
advertising
A medical history includes
all of the above
Which of the following might help you get compensation for a defective product?
all of the above
Which of the following is most likely an example of health fraud?
an ad for a wrinkle cream that claims to change your appearance dramatically and permanently
Victims of a potentially life-threatening illness or injury should go to
an emergency room.
Hospices provide care for people who
are terminally ill.
Which of the following is not a form of managed care?
birthing centers
The Better Business Bureau can help resolve
complaints against local merchants.
those who take on regional, national, and international consumer issues
consumer advocate
Located in a hospital, a(n) ____ is designed to care for victims of life-threatening emergencies.
emergency room
the scientific study of the sudden spread of disease
epidemiology
When should you seek a second opinion about medical treatment?
for all of the above
Someone who commits fraud often
goes out of business when exposed by customers.
Two or more doctors working together and sharing office space is a(n) ____.
group practice
The Underwriters Laboratory logo on a product indicates that the product
has passed strict safety tests.
all the medical care available to a nation's people, the way they receive care, and the method of payment
health care system
purchasers or users of health products or services
health consumer
the sale of worthless products or services claimed to prevent diseases or cure other health problems
health fraud
a plan in which private companies or government programs pay for part or all of a person's medical costs
health insurance
methods of communicating information
media
complete and comprehensive information about your immunizations and any health problems
medical history
using the Internet to buy products and services
online shopping
actions that prevent the onset of disease or injury
preventive care
Having a physical exam before starting a sports program is an example of
preventive care.
a community-wide effort to monitor and promote the welfare of the population
public health
Which factor is the least important to consider when comparing products?
recommendations from trusted family and friends
A dermatologist and an oncologist both provide
specialized care.
Which agency should you contact when you have a problem with a locally owned business in your town?
the Better Business Bureau
a company's or a store's written agreement to repair a product or refund your money should the product not function properly
warranty