Question 1

To ensure healthcare quality, healthcare systems should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost-effective, well-funded, and adequately staffed 
B)  Safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable 
C)  Heavily regulated, independent, and well-funded 
D)  Part of academic systems, efficient, safe, and patient-centered. 
A)  Cost-effective, well-funded, and adequately staffed 
B)  Safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable 
C)  Heavily regulated, independent, and well-funded 
D)  Part of academic systems, efficient, safe, and patient-centered. B

Question 2

The Veterans Health Administration includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hospitals 
B)  Psychiatric inpatient facilities 
C)  Outpatient health clinics 
D)  Long-term care facilities 
A)  Hospitals 
B)  Psychiatric inpatient facilities 
C)  Outpatient health clinics 
D)  Long-term care facilities A,C,D

Question 3

Factors contributing to increased demand for services observed in the Veteran's Health Administration include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Aging Vietnam veterans 
B)  Post-traumatic stress disorder 
C)  Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts 
D)  Reduced access to private health insurance 
A)  Aging Vietnam veterans 
B)  Post-traumatic stress disorder 
C)  Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts 
D)  Reduced access to private health insurance A,B,C

Question 4

The Veterans Health Administration employs about 15, 000 physicians and 61,000 nurses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Military dependents, retirees, and dependents are eligible for private sector care, which is called TRICARE.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Barriers to mental health treatment for active duty military personnel include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Concerns about confidentiality 
B)  Concerns about health care costs 
C)  Concerns about career impact 
D)  Concerns about potential relocation 
A)  Concerns about confidentiality 
B)  Concerns about health care costs 
C)  Concerns about career impact 
D)  Concerns about potential relocation

Question 7

The Veterans Administration provides health care to about 9 million veterans annually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Recent veterans are less likely to experience conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, or traumatic brain injuries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One of the fundamental challenges of ensuring health care for veterans is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple agencies are involved in oversight 
B)  Funding has decreased in recent years 
C)  Congress has stopped holding hearings 
D)  Lawsuits have slowed progress on creation of new programs 
A)  Multiple agencies are involved in oversight 
B)  Funding has decreased in recent years 
C)  Congress has stopped holding hearings 
D)  Lawsuits have slowed progress on creation of new programs

Question 10

A recent study in the VA Midwest Healthcare network demonstrated more than $500 saved per patient from their chronic disease management program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is an independent agency involved in oversight of the Veterans Health Administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In published studies about VA healthcare quality in the New England Journal of Medicine:

Accepted Answer

A)  Health care quality decreased as number of patients increased 
B)  12 of 13 measures of healthcare quality improved during the study period 
C)  Patient satisfaction was lower than in previous years 
D)  Staff performance improved as compared to the private sector 
A)  Health care quality decreased as number of patients increased 
B)  12 of 13 measures of healthcare quality improved during the study period 
C)  Patient satisfaction was lower than in previous years 
D)  Staff performance improved as compared to the private sector

Question 13

One of the new models of care in the VA health system aims to deliver "veteran-centered" care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One barrier to continuity of care for veterans is due to transitioning from mental health care in the Department of Defense system to Veteran's Health Administration services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In 2010, in order to meet Veterans' needs, priority groups were established that include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Veterans with a service-related disability 
B)  Veterans who reside in rural areas 
C)  Veterans uninsured through the ACA 
D)  Veterans with history of chronic illness 
A)  Veterans with a service-related disability 
B)  Veterans who reside in rural areas 
C)  Veterans uninsured through the ACA 
D)  Veterans with history of chronic illness

Question 16

A review of the largest hospitals in the Military Health System found "lower than expected" surgical complication rates in some hospitals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Veterans who were on active duty, including those dishonorably discharged, are eligible for VA health care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Active duty members of the U.S. military receive services through hospitals and clinics of the Military Health System.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As of 2011, more than 1.2 million soldiers are eligible for Veteran's Health Administration services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Recent priorities for improvement in veteran's health care include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hospital care 
B)  Mental health care 
C)  Healthcare services for women 
D)  Oral health services 
A)  Hospital care 
B)  Mental health care 
C)  Healthcare services for women 
D)  Oral health services

To ensure healthcare quality, healthcare systems should be:

The Veterans Health Administration includes which of the following?

Factors contributing to increased demand for services observed in the Veteran's Health Administration include:

The Veterans Health Administration employs about 15, 000 physicians and 61,000 nurses.

Military dependents, retirees, and dependents are eligible for private sector care, which is called TRICARE.

Barriers to mental health treatment for active duty military personnel include:

The Veterans Administration provides health care to about 9 million veterans annually.

Recent veterans are less likely to experience conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, or traumatic brain injuries.

One of the fundamental challenges of ensuring health care for veterans is:

A recent study in the VA Midwest Healthcare network demonstrated more than $500 saved per patient from their chronic disease management program.

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is an independent agency involved in oversight of the Veterans Health Administration.

In published studies about VA healthcare quality in the New England Journal of Medicine:

One of the new models of care in the VA health system aims to deliver "veteran-centered" care.

One barrier to continuity of care for veterans is due to transitioning from mental health care in the Department of Defense system to Veteran's Health Administration services.

In 2010, in order to meet Veterans' needs, priority groups were established that include:

A review of the largest hospitals in the Military Health System found "lower than expected" surgical complication rates in some hospitals.

Veterans who were on active duty, including those dishonorably discharged, are eligible for VA health care.

Active duty members of the U.S. military receive services through hospitals and clinics of the Military Health System.

As of 2011, more than 1.2 million soldiers are eligible for Veteran's Health Administration services.

Recent priorities for improvement in veteran's health care include:

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To ensure healthcare quality, healthcare systems should be:

The Veterans Health Administration includes which of the following?

Factors contributing to increased demand for services observed in the Veteran's Health Administration include:

The Veterans Health Administration employs about 15, 000 physicians and 61,000 nurses.

Military dependents, retirees, and dependents are eligible for private sector care, which is called TRICARE.

Barriers to mental health treatment for active duty military personnel include:

The Veterans Administration provides health care to about 9 million veterans annually.

Recent veterans are less likely to experience conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, or traumatic brain injuries.

One of the fundamental challenges of ensuring health care for veterans is:

A recent study in the VA Midwest Healthcare network demonstrated more than $500 saved per patient from their chronic disease management program.

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is an independent agency involved in oversight of the Veterans Health Administration.

In published studies about VA healthcare quality in the New England Journal of Medicine:

One of the new models of care in the VA health system aims to deliver "veteran-centered" care.

One barrier to continuity of care for veterans is due to transitioning from mental health care in the Department of Defense system to Veteran's Health Administration services.

In 2010, in order to meet Veterans' needs, priority groups were established that include:

A review of the largest hospitals in the Military Health System found "lower than expected" surgical complication rates in some hospitals.

Veterans who were on active duty, including those dishonorably discharged, are eligible for VA health care.

Active duty members of the U.S. military receive services through hospitals and clinics of the Military Health System.

As of 2011, more than 1.2 million soldiers are eligible for Veteran's Health Administration services.

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