Question 1

To determine the rating of a particular health care system, one must examine three crucial variables: cost, quality, and ____.

Accepted Answer

A) property 
B) access 
C)  budgets 
D)  injuries 
A) property 
B) access 
C)  budgets 
D)  injuries B

Question 2

Match the description in the left column with one of the two programs in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once.
-​Financed by taxes from federal, state, and local sources

Accepted Answer

A) Medicaid 
B) Medicare 
A) Medicaid 
B) Medicare A

Question 3

​Match the HMO model with its correct description. Options will only be used once.
-​HMO contracts with one or more multispecialty group practices that contract to provide health care services to its members.

Accepted Answer

A) ​Group model 
B) Independent practice association 
C) ​Network model 
D) ​Staff model 
A) ​Group model 
B) Independent practice association 
C) ​Network model 
D) ​Staff model A

Question 4

Government health insurance plans are provided through an employer or a union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Medicare pays qualified dietitians and nutrition professionals who enroll in the Medicare program as providers, regardless of where they provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

List and describe several current health care cost containment measures.

Accepted Answer

Efforts to curb soaring health care cost

Question 7

Paradoxically, U.S. health care treats preventable illness rather than investing in prevention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In some HMO programs, the provider receives a capitation payment, usually a specific amount per enrollee per month, to provide a defined group of health care services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Benefits provided by Medicare Part A include ____.

Accepted Answer

A) inpatient hospital care 
B) diagnostic x-rays 
C)  ambulance services 
D)  medical nutrition therapy services 
A) inpatient hospital care 
B) diagnostic x-rays 
C)  ambulance services 
D)  medical nutrition therapy services

Question 10

A specific issue that Healthy People 2020will monitor over the next decade is decreasing use of home health services and increasing hospital emergency use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Relative weight reflects the cost of caring for a patient in a particular category with a diagnosis-related group (DRG).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

As currently used, the term "health care reform" refers to the efforts undertaken to ensure that everyone in the United States has access to affordable, quality health care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the description in the left column with one of the two programs in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once.
-​Consists of Part A and Part B

Accepted Answer

A) Medicaid 
B) Medicare 
A) Medicaid 
B) Medicare

Question 14

When nutrition services are integrated into health care and diet and nutritional status change, what outcome is most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood pressure in hypertensive patients is lowered. 
B) The prevalence of hemophilia is reduced. 
C)  Instances of premature infant delivery is reduced. 
D)  Patients report greater satisfaction in their personal relationships. 
A) Blood pressure in hypertensive patients is lowered. 
B) The prevalence of hemophilia is reduced. 
C)  Instances of premature infant delivery is reduced. 
D)  Patients report greater satisfaction in their personal relationships.

Question 15

Cost, access, and quality of health care are interrelated; manipulating one has an impact on the others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

​Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once.
-​A prepaid plan that both finances and delivers health care

Accepted Answer

A) ​capitation 
B) coinsurance 
C) copayment 
D) deductible 
E) ​group contract
F)​HMO
G)​managed-care system
H)​PPO
I)​prospective payment system
J)​reimbursement 
A) ​capitation 
B) coinsurance 
C) copayment 
D) deductible 
E) ​group contract
F)​HMO
G)​managed-care system
H)​PPO
I)​prospective payment system
J)​reimbursement

Question 17

​Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once.
-​Expense that must be incurred by an insured person before an insurer will assume any liability for the covered services

Accepted Answer

A) ​capitation 
B) coinsurance 
C) copayment 
D) deductible 
E) ​group contract
F)​HMO
G)​managed-care system
H)​PPO
I)​prospective payment system
J)​reimbursement 
A) ​capitation 
B) coinsurance 
C) copayment 
D) deductible 
E) ​group contract
F)​HMO
G)​managed-care system
H)​PPO
I)​prospective payment system
J)​reimbursement

Question 18

​Explain why HMOs are viewed as a more cost-effective way of practicing medicine than the traditional fee-for-service systems.

Accepted Answer

The HMO idea is viewed as a fixed cost t

Question 19

​Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once.
-A group of providers who contract with fee-for-service insurance companies to provide medical care for a discounted fee

Accepted Answer

A) ​capitation 
B) coinsurance 
C) copayment 
D) deductible 
E) ​group contract
F)​HMO
G)​managed-care system
H)​PPO
I)​prospective payment system
J)​reimbursement 
A) ​capitation 
B) coinsurance 
C) copayment 
D) deductible 
E) ​group contract
F)​HMO
G)​managed-care system
H)​PPO
I)​prospective payment system
J)​reimbursement

Question 20

The level of health care activity is expected to grow as a result of various factors, including ____.

Accepted Answer

A) expanded guidelines for diagnosing chronic health problems 
B) increased health disparities between racial and ethnic minorities 
C)  growth of infant mortality rates 
D)  continuing advances in medicine 
A) expanded guidelines for diagnosing chronic health problems 
B) increased health disparities between racial and ethnic minorities 
C)  growth of infant mortality rates 
D)  continuing advances in medicine

To determine the rating of a particular health care system, one must examine three crucial variables: cost, quality, and ____.

Match the description in the left column with one of the two programs in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once. -Financed by taxes from federal, state, and local sources

Match the HMO model with its correct description. Options will only be used once. -HMO contracts with one or more multispecialty group practices that contract to provide health care services to its members.

Government health insurance plans are provided through an employer or a union.

Medicare pays qualified dietitians and nutrition professionals who enroll in the Medicare program as providers, regardless of where they provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) services.

List and describe several current health care cost containment measures.

Paradoxically, U.S. health care treats preventable illness rather than investing in prevention.

In some HMO programs, the provider receives a capitation payment, usually a specific amount per enrollee per month, to provide a defined group of health care services.

Benefits provided by Medicare Part A include ____.

A specific issue that Healthy People 2020will monitor over the next decade is decreasing use of home health services and increasing hospital emergency use.

Relative weight reflects the cost of caring for a patient in a particular category with a diagnosis-related group (DRG).

As currently used, the term "health care reform" refers to the efforts undertaken to ensure that everyone in the United States has access to affordable, quality health care.

Match the description in the left column with one of the two programs in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once. -Consists of Part A and Part B

When nutrition services are integrated into health care and diet and nutritional status change, what outcome is most likely to occur?

Cost, access, and quality of health care are interrelated; manipulating one has an impact on the others.

Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -A prepaid plan that both finances and delivers health care

Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -Expense that must be incurred by an insured person before an insurer will assume any liability for the covered services

Explain why HMOs are viewed as a more cost-effective way of practicing medicine than the traditional fee-for-service systems.

Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -A group of providers who contract with fee-for-service insurance companies to provide medical care for a discounted fee

The level of health care activity is expected to grow as a result of various factors, including ____.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Principles of Epidemiology

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Community Needs Assessment

Program Planning for Success

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Publics Health

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: an Issue for Public Health Policy

Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues, Services, and Programs

Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

Global Food and Nutrition Security: Challenges and Opportunities

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

Filters

Exam 9: Health Care Systems and Policy

To determine the rating of a particular health care system, one must examine three crucial variables: cost, quality, and ____.

Match the description in the left column with one of the two programs in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once. -​Financed by taxes from federal, state, and local sources

​Match the HMO model with its correct description. Options will only be used once. -​HMO contracts with one or more multispecialty group practices that contract to provide health care services to its members.

Government health insurance plans are provided through an employer or a union.

Medicare pays qualified dietitians and nutrition professionals who enroll in the Medicare program as providers, regardless of where they provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) services.

List and describe several current health care cost containment measures.

Paradoxically, U.S. health care treats preventable illness rather than investing in prevention.

In some HMO programs, the provider receives a capitation payment, usually a specific amount per enrollee per month, to provide a defined group of health care services.

Benefits provided by Medicare Part A include ____.

A specific issue that Healthy People 2020will monitor over the next decade is decreasing use of home health services and increasing hospital emergency use.

Relative weight reflects the cost of caring for a patient in a particular category with a diagnosis-related group (DRG).

As currently used, the term "health care reform" refers to the efforts undertaken to ensure that everyone in the United States has access to affordable, quality health care.

Match the description in the left column with one of the two programs in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once. -​Consists of Part A and Part B

When nutrition services are integrated into health care and diet and nutritional status change, what outcome is most likely to occur?

Cost, access, and quality of health care are interrelated; manipulating one has an impact on the others.

​Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -​A prepaid plan that both finances and delivers health care

​Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -​Expense that must be incurred by an insured person before an insurer will assume any liability for the covered services

​Explain why HMOs are viewed as a more cost-effective way of practicing medicine than the traditional fee-for-service systems.

​Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -A group of providers who contract with fee-for-service insurance companies to provide medical care for a discounted fee

The level of health care activity is expected to grow as a result of various factors, including ____.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Principles of Epidemiology

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Community Needs Assessment

Program Planning for Success

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Publics Health

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: an Issue for Public Health Policy

Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues, Services, and Programs

Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment, Services, and Programs

Global Food and Nutrition Security: Challenges and Opportunities

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

Filters

Match the description in the left column with one of the two programs in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once. -Financed by taxes from federal, state, and local sources

Match the HMO model with its correct description. Options will only be used once. -HMO contracts with one or more multispecialty group practices that contract to provide health care services to its members.

Match the description in the left column with one of the two programs in the right column. The same letter may be used more than once. -Consists of Part A and Part B

Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -A prepaid plan that both finances and delivers health care

Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -Expense that must be incurred by an insured person before an insurer will assume any liability for the covered services

Explain why HMOs are viewed as a more cost-effective way of practicing medicine than the traditional fee-for-service systems.

Match the definition in the left column with its correct term in the right column. Options will only be used once. -A group of providers who contract with fee-for-service insurance companies to provide medical care for a discounted fee