Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a managed care plan

Accepted Answer

A)  Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) 
B)  Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO) 
C)  Organized Health Management (OHM) 
D)  Point of Service (POS)

Question 2

Modern medical practice requires continued training of new health care providers on listening skills and all forms of communication skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation Report (2008) , health insurance plans offered by employers have risen in cost by approximately

Accepted Answer

A)  50%.
B)  85%.
C)  100%.
D)  120%. D

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of body language

Accepted Answer

A)  Tone
B)  Gaze
C)  Facial expressions
D)  All of the above are types of body language

Question 5

Studies examining consumer satisfaction with medical care providers focus mainly on

Accepted Answer

A)  Consumers.
B)  Physicians.
C)  Managed care companies.
D)  Medicare recipients. B

Question 6

The word "consumer" indicates that the individual is

Accepted Answer

A)  An active participant in the health care process.
B)  A buyer of goods.
C)  Susceptible to managed care influences.
D)  Free to choose any provider.

Question 7

Discuss the importance of both verbal and nonverbal communication on health outcomes.

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Question 8

One of the drawbacks of traditional indemnity plans is that

Accepted Answer

A)  They do not allow unlimited access to and use of medical services.
B)  They are only offered for government employees.
C)  They are the most expensive type of health plan.
D)  They do not insure children under age 18.

Question 9

Individuals, ages 21-29, report higher incidences of unintended pregnancies than any other age group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In reference to medical care, individuals ages 21-29 are considered to be a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  High risk group.
B)  Low risk group.
C)  Neglected group.
D)  Overinsured group.

Question 11

According to research studies, which 2 factors significantly influence health outcomes

Accepted Answer

A)  Control of provider choice and availability of treatment
B)  Consumer satisfaction and choice of provider
C)  Communication and consumer satisfaction
D)  Provider choice and communication

Question 12

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the use of medical jargon by physicians

Accepted Answer

A)  Some physicians may use medical jargon when they prefer not to explain an illness or procedure that is difficult to understand.
B)  Medical researchers are encouraged to refrain from using medical jargon with both consumers and other providers.
C)  Some physicians may use medical jargon when they have limited time for each consumer.
D)  Some physicians may use medical jargon in order to demonstrate their knowledge.

Question 13

According to a study by Kriss et al.(2008) , individuals without health insurance are less likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  Make and keep medical appointments with medical specialists.
B)  Obtain needed medications.
C)  Seek medical care when needed.
D)  All of the above

Question 14

On average, providers in managed care settings spend approximately _____ minutes per person.

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  11
C)  12
D)  13

Question 15

Physicians frequently ask teens about their exposure to or experience with risky health behaviors, but rarely ask adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A study conducted by Ragin et al.(2005)  found that consumers preferred _____ in part because of a perception of better medical care.

Accepted Answer

A)  The hospital
B)  The emergency department
C)  Government-funded care
D)  The single-payer system

Question 17

A study by Fried et al.(2003)  found that providers and consumers

Accepted Answer

A)  Often disagreed over whether a discussion about diagnosis ever occurred.
B)  Generally agree on diagnosis.
C)  Often have different viewpoints about symptoms and treatment outcomes.
D)  Are most likely to communicate effectively the higher the level of education of the consumer.

Question 18

Blue Cross/Blue Shield was the earliest public health insurance company in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT considered a limitation of workplace health plans

Accepted Answer

A)  Not all employers offer health insurance plans.
B)  The plans are not regulated by the federal government and therefore they are susceptible to potential biases and prejudices against some ethnic groups.
C)  Many employers set eligibility requirements for health plans.
D)  For some, the cost of the employer-sponsored health plan is too expensive.

Question 20

The provider's response, independent of the consumer, can affect an individual's health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Health Care Systems and Health Policy: Effects on Health Outcomes

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Modern medical practice requires continued training of new health care providers on listening skills and all forms of communication skills.

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According to the Kaiser Family Foundation Report (2008) , health insurance plans offered by employers have risen in cost by approximately

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According to research studies, which 2 factors significantly influence health outcomes

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