Global Exam 2

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In 2008 approximately 5 million Canadian adults did not have a family physician. A. true B. false

A

Absenteeism and turnover rates for Canadian physicians are higher than the rates for nurses. A. true B. false

B

Canada's health care system can best be described as including all the following except: A. single payer system B. negotiating fee for service without consumer co-payments C. complemented by insurance and direct out-of-pocket payments D. having global budgets for hospitals and physicians E. negotiating fee for services and no consumer co-payments

B

Italy has one of the lowest numbers of physicians in the world. A. True B. False

B

Italy's success in providing healthcare can be attributed to: A. Hiring more physicians B. Cost containment strategies C. Improved data collection D. Improved technology

B

Similar to most developed countries, heart disease is the leading cause of death in Japan. A. true B. false

B

Wales is the only country in the UK where patients still pay for prescription medications. A. true B. false

B

Cuba's overall successful public health record is most attributed to: A. Health care expenditures that exceed what the U.S spends on health care B. Requiring medical students to complete 3 years of national service after medical school C. The emphasis placed on healthy lifestyles, and managing resources D. Balancing traditional and biomedical health care practices

C

In 2011, health care budgetary shortfalls in France were predicted to exceed which of the following? A. €2 billion B. €5 billion C. €9 billion D. €13 billion

C

Which health issue is highly debated for public coverage in Italy? A. Plastic Surgery B. Laser Surgery C. Dental Services D. Bone Density Testing

C

Which of the following is the leading cause of death in Brazil? A. HIV/AIDS B. Adolescent suicide C. Circulatory Diseases D. Diabetes

C

In Japan woman, although not forced to care for their older adult parents or in-laws, are scorned if they don't care for them. A. true B. false

A

The UK has far more physicians than nurses. A. true B. false

A

Obesity in Canada is highest among men. A. true B. false

B

Which of the following best describes Brazil's health care financing? A. Adequate funding B. Chronic underfunding C. Predominately tax based D. Predominately private funding

B

Which of the following identifies the most frequent consumers of CAM in Italy? A. Elderly B. Women C. Substance Abusers D. Men

B

A fifth principle was added to the four basic principles of the National Medical Care Insurance Act. Of the principles listed below which is the fifth? It must: A. be comprehensive B. offer universal coverage to all illegal residents C. accessible D. be portable E. be publicly administrated

C

One hundred percent of residents in Japan had universal coverage by: A. 1922 B. 1940 C. 1958 D. 1998

C

The Japanese health care system was most inspired by which country? A. england B. denmark C. germany D. italy

C

Which of the following best describes Brazil's epidemiological transition? A. A rise in obesity B. A decrease in neuropsychiatric disorders C. A rise in non-communicable diseases D. A rise in cardiovascular diseases

C

Reflexology is best described as: A. physical therapy implanting needles into deep tendons B. massaging the skull to relieve headaches C. the same as Shiatsu D. foot massage

D

The purpose of epidemiological surveying of diseases is most accurately to do which of the following? A. Promote early treatment B. Educate the public about how diseases spread C. Obtain quality care outcomes D. Predict outbreaks and contain diseases

D

Under which of the following situations are health care costs entirely paid for by the national health insurance? When the person: A. Has a long-term chronic illnesses B. Has had major surgery C. Is 65 years of age or older D. A and B only

D

Which of the following most accurately explains the payment of a bill for services after a person visits a doctor in France? A. The entire bill is paid for by the government B. The government pays 50% of the bill and insurance pays 50% C. Insurance pays 70% and the government pays 30% D. The government pays 70%

D

A nurse from Wales wishing to practice in Scotland must do which of the following? A. register with the regulatory authority B. apply directly to the hiring organization C. successfully complete the licensing exam in Wales D. apply to the Nurse Midwife Council for verification of their qualifications

A

Additional ways of financing health care in France includes: A. assessments on gambling winnings B. assessments on taxes C. proceeds from union benefits D. voluntary contributions

A

Administrative responsibility for Brazil's health care system rests with which of the following? A. The Ministry of Health B. The Family Health Office C. The Southeastern Region D. The Civilian Council

A

Brazil recognizes the public as an important stakeholder in the healthcare system. A. true B. false

A

Canada has a better supply of physicians than nurses A. true B. false

A

Children are mandated by the government to receive free medical and dental care. A. true B. false

A

Cuba (a developing country), is more characteristic of an industrialized country. A. true B. false

A

Cuban women play roles that are supportive of males rather than competitive with them. A. true B. false

A

France's threefold health care goal includes all of the following except: A. decreasing costs B. single health insurer C. compulsory salary based premiums D. choice of physicians

A

Health care delivery in Japan is: A. decentralized B. fully standardized C. undated D. the best in the world

A

Historically the health care system in Cuba has focused on all the following except: A. Acute care B. Tertiary care C. Specializations D. Research

A

How is health care in Canada is funded? A. general taxes and medicare B. totally by the government C. out of pocket sliding fee scale for those employed D. contributions from non-government organizations (NGOs)

A

Immigrants who can document residency in a French territory for more than three months qualify for free health care if they are unable to pay for services. A. true B. false

A

In the France health care system, 'docteur' refers to general practice physicians who A. holds and maintains medical records, refers you to other doctors or specialists, and coordinates follow-up treatments; you must register with these physicians to receive coverage

A

Japan is commonly known around the world as the: A. aging society B. brain drain society C. society of youth explosion D. technology society

A

Major religions of the UK include: A. anglican, roman catholic, and muslim B. protestant, roman catholic, anglican C. roman catholic and muslim D. protestant and muslim

A

Many of the health care services in the UK in and outside the National Health System including private practices are led by nurses and midwives A. true B. false

A

Medical specialists are in the greatest demand but are in the shortest supply in the UK. A. true B. false

A

One of the major factors affecting Italy's nursing shortage is the trend toward specialization over primary care. A. True B. False

A

Stroke care that includes direct costs, lost productivity, and disability amounts to more than £4 billion. A. true B. false

A

The growing incidence of chronic diseases in Brazil can be attributed to such factors as increased income, urbanization, and poor nutrition habits. A. true B. false

A

The majority of hospitals in Japan are: A. privately owned and operated B. publicly owned and operated C. owned and operated by non-government organizations (NGOs) D. owned and operated by religious orders

A

The purpose of the Protection Maternelle et infantile (PMI) program in France is best described as, a program specifically to: A. Provide basic preventive care for mother and child B. Improve overall care of infants and children C. Improve prenatal care during first pregnancies D. Educate parents on protecting infants from infections

A

The two basic types of medical insurance in Japan are: A. national health insurance and employer, employee health insurance B. national health insurance and coverage specifically for older adults C. national health insurance and social health plans D. employee benefits program and National health insurance

A

Twenty-four percent of Canadians live in rural areas, but nine percent of the physicians practice in rural Canada. A. true B. false

A

When coping with illness, the rich religious tradition among African Canadians is compared to that of African Americans. In particular, if they don't appear to be recovering, they welcome: A. death as a "home going" B. consultation with their pastor or minister C. an opportunity for prayer D. an opportunity to fast for a miraculous healing

A

Which of the following is considered a non-core services for which Canada permits private insurance companies to directly bill patients for? A. private rooms B. oral surgery performed in the hospital C. extensive general surgery D. birth control

A

Which of the following is true of the Barnardos organization? It: A. is a leading charitable organization in United Kingdom B. provides emotional and mental health support for physicians and nurses C. focuses on correcting family problems D. offers early intervention initiatives for elders unable to pay for services

A

Which of the following statements about the physician workforce in Japan in 2006 is most accurate? A. the average hospital physician earned more than 14 million yen (over 145,000 USD) B. there were on average 6 physicians per 1,000 people in the population C. more than 60% of the physicians practiced in primary care D. there was a major shortage of pediatricians

A

Cuba has committed considerable effort and resources in the area of research into the epidemiology and treatment of diseases. Which health problem is not among those included in these efforts? A. Dengue fever B. Obesity C. Tuberculosis D. Sickle cell disease

B

Cuba is a Muslim dominated society. A. true B. false

B

Cubans risk their lives migrating to other countries because of poor educational opportunities, and the low literacy rate in Cuba. A. true B. false

B

England receives the highest level of funding per capita compared to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A. true B. false

B

Entry level into professional nursing practice in the UK is the baccalaureate degree in nursing. A. true B. false

B

In Brazil, people who live in the south and southeastern regions have greater access to services of the health care system A. true B. false

B

In an attempt to lower its high health care costs, France is exploring ways to eliminate its National Health Care System. A. true B. false

B

Italian hospitals are paid on nationally pre-determined rates based on: A. Regional Taxation B. DRGs C. Co-payments D. Weighted Capitation

B

Italy's healthcare system is ranked as: A. The leading model of healthcare worldwide B. Second to France as the best in the world C. Below OECD standards D. Third best in the world

B

Japan relies heavily on nurse practitioners, physician assistants and herbalists to deliver health care. A. true B. false

B

Japanese consumers covered by insurance pay insurance premiums that equal 20% of their income. A. true B. false

B

Most Italian citizens rely on private health insurance for their healthcare needs. A. True B. False

B

Primary care plays a marginal role in Brazil's system of health care. A. true B. false

B

Scotland has the highest suicide rate among the countries in the UK. A. true B. false

B

Sick elders especially at the end-of-life are cared for in which of the following settings? A. specialized institutions funded by the NHS B. in their family homes C. church based care facilities D. community-based hospitals

B

Supplemental private insurance is a form of payment for which: A. 30% of the population has coverage B. everyone has coverage C. few can afford because of the high premiums D. only those 65 years of age are covered

B

The Bolsa Familia Family Program requires meeting the following conditions: A. Children must attend school and successfully complete math and science tests B. Children must attend school and be immunized C. Children must attend school and follow the family program diet D. Children must attend school and follow the family program exercise regimen

B

The North-South Divide in Italy refers to: A. Equitable allocation of health care funds B. Health coverage for the North and South C. Regional disparities in access to healthcare D. The rise of adolescent suicide

B

The complications occurring after suffering a fall accounts for the highest number and percent of years of life lost to disease in France's health care system. A. true B. false

B

The global trend in aging will have a minimal effect on the size of the population over 60 in Brazil. A. true B. false

B

The most accurate description of Agence Nationale d' Accreditation et d'Evaluation en Santè (ANAES) is which of the following? It is designed to: A. train staff in to develop better country wide emergency protocols B. develop practice guidelines to improve quality care outcomes C. improve out-patient, primary care throughout the country D. develop evaluation plans for initial and post assessments

B

The number of infirmed elderly in Japan needing care is predicted to increase 75% by 2025. A. true B. false

B

The professional regulatory authority in the UK granting registration of nurses within and outside the European Union is called: A. The Council of Nursing and Midwives B. The Nursing and Midwifery Council C. The Ministry of Health D. Royal Council on Licensing Professional Nurses

B

The ultimate responsibility for administration of Italy's health care system rests with: A. Social Services B. The Ministry of Health C. Primary Care Providers D. Italy's Regions

B

Which of the following best accounts for the success that France has enjoyed in achieving overall good health care outcomes? France: A. Has an abundance of financial resources B. Commits significant resources to funding prevention C. Receives significant financial support from non-government organizations D. Uses monies from their over funded pension plan

B

Which of the following describes how physicians are paid under the Italian National Health System? A. Private Insurance B. Capitation Basis C. Regional Taxation D. Out-of-Pocket

B

Which of the following presents a critical staffing issue for the Italian Healthcare system? A. Emergency Staff shortage B. Nursing Shortage C. GP Shortage D. X-ray Technician Shortage

B

Which of the following statements most accurately reflect Japan's infant mortality rate? It is: A. approximately 10 per 1000 live births B. one of the lowest in the world C. one of the highest in the world D. approximately 25 per 1000 live births

B

As Canada approached physician saturation during the early 1990s it enacted a major policy decision that cut by 10 percent, which of the following? A. physician salaries B. physician positions C. first year medical school admissions D. the number of hours physicians worked

C

One of Brazil's outstanding achievements in health care is: A. A decline in premature deaths related to alcoholism B. Improved services to the elderly C. A decline in infant mortality for children under 5 years of age D. Improved emergency services

C

Since decentralization in 1992, what level of government is responsible for equitable distribution of the essential levels of care? A. The LHAs B. The National Institute of Social Security C. The Regions D. The Federal Bureau of Health

C

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is responsible for which of the following? A. preventing discrimination of hospitalized patients who have disabilities B. addressing care equity in mentally ill patients C. offering equitable care to all residents irrespective of their race or disability status D. providing equitable care to hospitalized older adult patients

C

The Italian National Institute of Social Security provides cash benefits to people who have been assessed as A. Partially disabled and receive 10% financial assistance from their families B. Partially disabled and employed part-time C. 100% disabled and dependent D. 100% disabled and receive 10% financial assistance from their families

C

The Social Security Fund Act of 2001 sets the rates for health insurance based on earned income at which of the following percents? A. 8.50% B. 7.25% C. 5.25% D. 25% E. more than 8.50

C

The average number of children Japanese women give birth to in their lifetimes is: A. relatively low B. 2.0 C. 1.43 D. similar to fertility rates in developing countries

C

The majority of road accidents in Brazil occur among which group? A. Adult males between the ages of 35 and 50 B. Adolescent males between the ages of 15 and 19 C. Adult males over the age of 20 D. Adult males over the age of 65

C

Which of the following best describes Brazil's health care strategy? A. Alternative medicine B. Community-based health care centers C. The Family Health Program D. Urgent care clinics

C

Which of the following best describes Frances' compulsory premium? They are: A. payments made by employers B. health care coverage for the unemployed C. automatically deducted from all employees' pay D. calculated on a sliding fee scale

C

Which of the following explains the statement that the NHS in the UK has "a yo-yo attitude toward workforce planning" creating a worsening of shortages of nurses and physicians: A. poor pay forcing migration B. reducing work hours of physicians and nurses C. cutting jobs of nurses and physicians in order to save money D. poor conditions in the places of employment

C

A frequent complaint of Italian healthcare users is A. Lack of coverage for plastic surgery B. Poor medical advice C. Not enough doctors to address their needs D. Long wait lists for each level of care they may require

D

Approximately what percentage of Brazil's population depends on the National Health system for medical care? A. 30% B. 25% C. 70% D. 80%

D

Despite Canada's nearly perfect literacy rate, illiteracy is high among which groups of people? A. older adults B. Acadians C. native americans D. francophones

D

In Brazil, alternative medicine is regarded as: A. A recreational pastime B. A passing fad C. An obsession of the rich D. An integral part of the culture

D

In Italy, which of the following best describes the role of the GP in primary care? A. Information Seeker B. Boundary Spanner C. Harmonizer D. Gatekeeper

D

People in Northern Ireland are envious of those in England because England has: A. better health care services B. free prescription coverage C. short waiting time to see specialists D. none of the above

D

The leading cause of death in Canada is: A. health disease B. stroke C. respiratory problems D. cancer

D

The majority of funding under the revised New Gold Plan of 1994 was allocated for which of the following: A. long term rehabilitation B. home care aides C. respite care D. all of these

D


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