Question 1

The Obama healthcare plan is a good example of socialism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Bismarck Model of healthcare is found in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Belgium 
B)  Italy 
C)  Spain 
D)  Cuba 
A)  Belgium 
B)  Italy 
C)  Spain 
D)  Cuba

Question 3

Julianne wants a healthcare plan where everyone is guaranteed healthcare coverage and the insurance companies,although private,cannot make a profit.She would support the __________ model.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bismarck 
B)  Beveridge 
C)  National Health Insurance 
D)  Fee for Service 
A)  Bismarck 
B)  Beveridge 
C)  National Health Insurance 
D)  Fee for Service

Question 4

The physical health of poor people is more likely to be impaired than the well-to-do because of differences in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  family size 
B)  prescription drug use 
C)  concern for one's health 
D)  working conditions 
A)  family size 
B)  prescription drug use 
C)  concern for one's health 
D)  working conditions

Question 5

Discuss the history of efforts to provide universal healthcare in the United States.What political tactics have been deployed to oppose universal healthcare? Why did healthcare reform finally pass now?
Ideal

Accepted Answer

Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should in

Question 6

When the uninsured go to a doctor,they pay __________ for services than the more well-to-do insured patients; the uninsured are also __________ likely to receive inferior service.

Accepted Answer

A)  more; more 
B)  more; less 
C)  less; more 
D)  less; less 
A)  more; more 
B)  more; less 
C)  less; more 
D)  less; less

Question 7

The negative consequences associated with managed care include the fact that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  physicians are no longer able to act as a patient's advocate 
B)  decisions about patients are made by physicians and patients 
C)  physicians are encouraged to treat fewer and fewer patients 
D)  patients have less paperwork and lower administrative costs 
A)  physicians are no longer able to act as a patient's advocate 
B)  decisions about patients are made by physicians and patients 
C)  physicians are encouraged to treat fewer and fewer patients 
D)  patients have less paperwork and lower administrative costs

Question 8

The profit margin for pharmaceutical companies is about __________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  15 
C)  30 
D)  50 
A)  5 
B)  15 
C)  30 
D)  50

Question 9

Males are more likely than females to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  receive poor healthcare 
B)  use prescription drugs 
C)  take risky jobs 
D)  be abused 
A)  receive poor healthcare 
B)  use prescription drugs 
C)  take risky jobs 
D)  be abused

Question 10

Which country spends the largest percentage of its gross national product for healthcare services?

Accepted Answer

A)  the United States 
B)  Japan 
C)  Great Britain 
D)  France 
A)  the United States 
B)  Japan 
C)  Great Britain 
D)  France

Question 11

The poorer you are,the more likely you are to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid tobacco 
B)  have a diet of plain, raw vegetables 
C)  not have access to medical services 
D)  live longer 
A)  avoid tobacco 
B)  have a diet of plain, raw vegetables 
C)  not have access to medical services 
D)  live longer

Question 12

United Health Systems has decided not to have any cardiologists in its network in order to reduce having to see costly patients.This is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Medicaid 
B)  Medicare 
C)  medlining 
D)  patient dumping 
A)  Medicaid 
B)  Medicare 
C)  medlining 
D)  patient dumping

Question 13

Explain the disparities found between the United States and Canada with regard to healthcare systems.

Accepted Answer

The disparities between the United State

Question 14

Identify and discuss the health consequences that are related to racial minorities' healthcare coming primarily from hospital emergency rooms and outpatient clinics.
Ideal

Accepted Answer

Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should in

Question 15

When compared to healthcare in other advanced,industrialized democracies,the United States has a relatively __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  low rate of avoidable deaths 
B)  high infant mortality rate 
C)  high healthy life expectancy at age 60 
D)  high return on its health investment 
A)  low rate of avoidable deaths 
B)  high infant mortality rate 
C)  high healthy life expectancy at age 60 
D)  high return on its health investment

Question 16

As a result of managed care,doctors __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are not rewarded for seeing more patients 
B)  do not control how long a patient stays in the hospital 
C)  have a better relationship with their patients 
D)  have more autonomy 
A)  are not rewarded for seeing more patients 
B)  do not control how long a patient stays in the hospital 
C)  have a better relationship with their patients 
D)  have more autonomy

Question 17

Martin has been dealing with hospital bills and paperwork from a recent emergency room visit.His paperwork is mounting and is routinely mishandled and lost in the system.He supports a __________ plan which would greatly reduce administrative costs and complexity.

Accepted Answer

A)  fee for service 
B)  employer supported insurance 
C)  single-payer 
D)  electronic medical records 
A)  fee for service 
B)  employer supported insurance 
C)  single-payer 
D)  electronic medical records

Question 18

__________ practices increase the likelihood that chronically ill low-income patients will receive at least a basic level of appropriate medical treatment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ practices increase the likelihood that chronically...

Question 19

Even when the poor and/or __________ have access to medical care,they do not receive the same quality of care.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Even when the poor and/or __________ have...

Question 20

In a "single-payer plan," __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  profit for stockholders and payment of stock dividends is the primary motive behind healthcare delivery 
B)  the government collects premiums and pays bills 
C)  a one-time lifetime payment for health insurance is required from every citizen 
D)  each extended family has only one designated relative who pays all medical bills for the family 
A)  profit for stockholders and payment of stock dividends is the primary motive behind healthcare delivery 
B)  the government collects premiums and pays bills 
C)  a one-time lifetime payment for health insurance is required from every citizen 
D)  each extended family has only one designated relative who pays all medical bills for the family

The Obama healthcare plan is a good example of socialism.

The Bismarck Model of healthcare is found in __________.

Julianne wants a healthcare plan where everyone is guaranteed healthcare coverage and the insurance companies,although private,cannot make a profit.She would support the __________ model.

The physical health of poor people is more likely to be impaired than the well-to-do because of differences in __________.

Discuss the history of efforts to provide universal healthcare in the United States.What political tactics have been deployed to oppose universal healthcare? Why did healthcare reform finally pass now? Ideal

When the uninsured go to a doctor,they pay for services than the more well-to-do insured patients; the uninsured are also likely to receive inferior service.

The negative consequences associated with managed care include the fact that __________.

The profit margin for pharmaceutical companies is about __________ percent.

Males are more likely than females to __________.

Which country spends the largest percentage of its gross national product for healthcare services?

The poorer you are,the more likely you are to __________.

United Health Systems has decided not to have any cardiologists in its network in order to reduce having to see costly patients.This is an example of __________.

Explain the disparities found between the United States and Canada with regard to healthcare systems.

Identify and discuss the health consequences that are related to racial minorities' healthcare coming primarily from hospital emergency rooms and outpatient clinics. Ideal

When compared to healthcare in other advanced,industrialized democracies,the United States has a relatively __________.

As a result of managed care,doctors __________.

Martin has been dealing with hospital bills and paperwork from a recent emergency room visit.His paperwork is mounting and is routinely mishandled and lost in the system.He supports a __________ plan which would greatly reduce administrative costs and complexity.

__________ practices increase the likelihood that chronically ill low-income patients will receive at least a basic level of appropriate medical treatment.

Even when the poor and/or __________ have access to medical care,they do not receive the same quality of care.

In a "single-payer plan," __________.

The Sociological Approach to Social Problems

Wealth and Power: The Bias of the System A.Multiple-Choice

World Population and Global Inequality A.Multiple-Choice

Threats to the Environment

Demographic Changes in the United States: The Browning and Graying of Society

Problems of Place: Urban Suburban and Rural

Poverty

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation

Disability and Ableism

Crime and Justice

Drugs

The Economy and Work

Families

Education

National Security in the Twenty-First Century

Progressive Plan to Solve Social Problems

Filters

Exam 17: The Healthcare System

The Obama healthcare plan is a good example of socialism.

The Bismarck Model of healthcare is found in __________.

Julianne wants a healthcare plan where everyone is guaranteed healthcare coverage and the insurance companies,although private,cannot make a profit.She would support the __________ model.

The physical health of poor people is more likely to be impaired than the well-to-do because of differences in __________.

Discuss the history of efforts to provide universal healthcare in the United States.What political tactics have been deployed to oppose universal healthcare? Why did healthcare reform finally pass now? Ideal

When the uninsured go to a doctor,they pay __________ for services than the more well-to-do insured patients; the uninsured are also __________ likely to receive inferior service.

The negative consequences associated with managed care include the fact that __________.

The profit margin for pharmaceutical companies is about __________ percent.

Males are more likely than females to __________.

Which country spends the largest percentage of its gross national product for healthcare services?

The poorer you are,the more likely you are to __________.

United Health Systems has decided not to have any cardiologists in its network in order to reduce having to see costly patients.This is an example of __________.

Explain the disparities found between the United States and Canada with regard to healthcare systems.

Identify and discuss the health consequences that are related to racial minorities' healthcare coming primarily from hospital emergency rooms and outpatient clinics. Ideal

When compared to healthcare in other advanced,industrialized democracies,the United States has a relatively __________.

As a result of managed care,doctors __________.

Martin has been dealing with hospital bills and paperwork from a recent emergency room visit.His paperwork is mounting and is routinely mishandled and lost in the system.He supports a __________ plan which would greatly reduce administrative costs and complexity.

__________ practices increase the likelihood that chronically ill low-income patients will receive at least a basic level of appropriate medical treatment.

Even when the poor and/or __________ have access to medical care,they do not receive the same quality of care.

In a "single-payer plan," __________.

The Sociological Approach to Social Problems

Wealth and Power: The Bias of the System A.Multiple-Choice

World Population and Global Inequality A.Multiple-Choice

Threats to the Environment

Demographic Changes in the United States: The Browning and Graying of Society

Problems of Place: Urban Suburban and Rural

Poverty

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation

Disability and Ableism

Crime and Justice

Drugs

The Economy and Work

Families

Education

National Security in the Twenty-First Century

Progressive Plan to Solve Social Problems

Filters

When the uninsured go to a doctor,they pay for services than the more well-to-do insured patients; the uninsured are also likely to receive inferior service.