intro to health science
in the platinum level what % is the individual responsible for
10%
according to the us bureau of labor statistics, how many of the 20 fastest growing occupations are health care related
13
at what percent of the federal poverty level did the ACA require all states to expand medicaid to non-pregnant adults less than 65 years of age?
138%
in what year was the ACA signed into law
2010
in what year was the affordable care act signed in law
2010
under what age are children still covered by a parents health insurance policy
26
which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for entry in medical school
3 years of college
which of the following is not a traditional path to becoming an RN
ADN
which os the following provides anesthesia prior to and during surgery
CRNA
which of the following acts was implemented to reduce the number of hospital readmissions
HRRP
which of the examples below are of a bridge program to allow nurses to increase their level of education quickly
LPN-to-BSN
which of the following exams are required for entry into medical school
MCAT
which of the following is the licensure exam for nurses
NCLEX
the current primary focus of nurses training is which of the below
acute hospital care
according to the WHO what is the best preventive measure against disease
adequate diet
PAs are considered
assistive health workers
which of the following is not an example of a healthcare support occupation
audiologist
ADLs
bathing, getting dressed, self feeding
states conduct annual telephone surveys of residents as part of this evaluation to pinpoint behaviors that increase risk for chronic disease including diet, physical activity, smoking and drug and alcohol use. what is the name of the tool used<
behavioral risk factor surveillance system
the cost of health insurance premiums during the first year of the ACA varied within states and across the US. which of the following describes the different types of plans that were offered
bronze, silver, gold, and platinum
different plans offered
bronze, silver, gold, platinum
the most important of future disabilities will be which of the following
chronic diseases
which form of nurse monitors or treats patients with serious injury or illness in hospital ICU
critical care nurse
in 2014, what infectious agent was responsible for the largest epidemic in history and was spread to the US by healthcare workers in West africa
ebola virus
ensured the same benefits for all americans regardless of the source of insurance coverage
essential health benefits
the formal study of moral choices that conforms to standards of conduct
ethics
beginning in 2014, how often must a PA pass a recertification examination or complete an alternative program combining learning experiences and a take-home examination
every 10 years
which specialty employs the largest number of physicians
family and general practitioner
which of the following would provide care to the greatest range of patients
family practice
which of the following best describes ethics
formal study of moral choices making judgments between right and wrong listening to ones conscience
what are the two types of healthcare teams
functional and patient centered
which is an area in which health personnel will need to develop a broader understanding and competence in the coming years
geriatrics
the demand for skilled nurses is at an all time high. which of the reasons below is NOT one of the top three reasons for this increase in demand
greater numbers of the newly insured are seeking health care as a result of the ACA
which of the following industries was one of the largest in 2013 and projected to generate 4.1 million new jobs between 2012 and 2022
healthcare
the bureau of labor statistics classifies health care into three broad categories. which of the following is not one of those categories
healthcare semi-skilled occupations
leading causes of death in 65 and older is
heart disease
court case that allowed for religious organizations to opt out of certain required portions of the ACA
hobby lobby vs burwell
what type of program is operated on the principle that the dying have special needs that hospital personnel are too busy to take care of?
hospice
which area of specialty earned the highest salary in 2014
hospitalist
which of the following was the most important factor in the decline of mortality in the 20th century
improvements in essential hygiene
which of the following was the most important factor in the decline of mortality in the 20th century?
improvements in essential hygiene
not a way healthcare was expanded
including pre-existing medical conditions on persons older than 75 years of age
which of the following has increased the prevalence of chronic and degenerative diseases
increased number of elderly
which of the following has increased the prevalence of chronic and degenerative diseases?
increased number of elderly
in regards to the patients bill of rights, which of the following addresses the issue of having the physician obtain permission to perform actions or procedures
informed consent
which of these government funded programs is the primary payer and safety net for long term services and support
medicaid
refers to the language used in the health professions
medical terminology
in 2014 a total of 23% of the federal budget was spent on medicaid and what else
medicare
which of these government funded programs is intended to provide individual healthcare services for the elderly population
medicare
examples of government funded health insurance programs
medicare, medicaid, CHIP
someone failing to do something that a reasonably prudent person would do
negligence
which nursing profession serves as primary and specialty care providers
nurse practioner
which of the following professions provides medical treatment of the feet
podiatrist
federal requirement designed to ensure that individuals are not inappropriately placed in a nursing home for long term care is
preadmission placement evaluation
DO
preventative care
which are examples of service categories within the healthcare industry
preventive, therapeutic, diagnostic services
MD
provide services of physicians
which of the following did not occur as a result of the affordable care act
reduced demand for routine care
what is the first step in gaining eligibility and enrolling in the federally facilitated marketplace
register with healthcare.gov
nursing facility services are provided by medicaid-certified nursing homes, which primarily provide which type of service
rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long term care
non medical facilities that provide a room, meals, housekeeping, medication, assistance with ADLs, recreational activities are known as
residential care communities/assisted living facilities
nursing home that provides the level of care closest to hospital care is
skilled nursing facility
which of the following is not an example of health IT
telemedicine
which of these statements is correct
the emphasis in public heath is on prevention in contrast to medical care, which emphasizes treatment of disease
fee for service
the provider is financially rewarded for volume
what was the indicator of health care cost that was described as charity care
uncompensated
job opportunities for PAs will be best in states that offer which of the following to PAs
wider scope of practice
