Shi chapter 3 quiz
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Shi chapter 3 quiz
15 multiple choice questions at the University level.
1. Which of the following factors have shaped the delivery of healthcare in the United States?
a) Cultural beliefs and social fabric
b) Technological advances and economic constraints
c) Political opportunism and ecological forces
d) All of the above
2. What event in U.S. history led to compromises such as the creation of Medicare and Medicaid?
a) The enactment of the Affordable Care Act
b) The American Civil War
c) The Great Depression
d) The Progressive movement
3. In preindustrial America, how were medical services typically paid for?
a) Through health insurance
b) Out of personal funds
c) Through government financing
d) Through charity care
4. What was the early practice of medicine more like in terms of profession versus trade?
a) It required rigorous study, clinical practice, and licensing.
b) It required less-than-rigorous curriculum and low standards.
c) It focused on specialization and advanced medical techniques.
d) It relied on folk remedies and self-reliance.
5. What were some alternative healthcare options available in urban areas during preindustrial America?
a) Almshouses, asylums, quarantines, and dispensaries
b) Private hospitals with advanced medical procedures
c) Specialized clinics for mental illness treatment
d) Medical schools with rigorous curriculum
6. When did hospitals begin to transform into medical care institutions?
a) In colonial times b ) During preindustrial America c ) During postindustrial America d ) In corporate era 7. Which scientific discoveries played a significant role in advancing the medical profession?
a ) Discovery of anesthesia, antiseptic techniques, germ theory b ) Discovery of antibiotics, diagnostic imaging, telemedicine c ) Discovery of penicillin, aseptic technique, telemedicine
d ) Discovery of anesthesia, antibiotics, diagnostic imaging 8. What organization played a leading role in opposing national health care in the United States?
a) American Medical Association (AMA) b) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services c) American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) d) World Health Organization (WHO) 9. How did the growth of private health insurance impact proposals for a national health care program?
a) It prevented the adoption of government-sponsored health insurance.
b) It led to the rapid adoption of government-sponsored health insurance.
c) It had no effect on proposals for a national health care program.
d) It promoted cooperation between private and government-sponsored health insurance.
10. What was the primary reason for the creation of Medicare and Medicaid?
a) To provide medical services to low-income elderly individuals
b) To expand access to health insurance for middle-class working people
c) To establish government regulation of the healthcare industry
d) To prevent hospitals from facing economic instability
11. What have been some effects of corporatization in healthcare delivery?
a) The formation of integrated healthcare systems and loss of physician autonomy
b) The expansion of affordable short-term health plans and increased physician autonomy
c) The rise in unemployment rates among physicians and improved healthcare quality
d) The growth of private health insurance and decreased healthcare costs
12. How has globalization impacted healthcare delivery?
a) It has led to an increase in cross-border trade in health services.
b) It has reduced the complexity of the healthcare system.
c) It has limited access to advanced telecommunication technologies.
d ) None
13. What was one controversial aspect of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
a) The individual mandate of the ACA
b) The expansion of Medicaid coverage
c) The creation of private health insurance plans
d) The involvement of the American Medical Association
14. What happened to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2017?
a) It was repealed completely.
b ) It had the individual mandate penalty reinstated.
c) It was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
d) It was replaced with a new healthcare reform.
15. What has been a persistent concern regarding healthcare coverage and costs?
a) The unaffordability of medical procedures and services
b ) The lack of government intervention in healthcare delivery
c ) The dominance of private health insurance companies
d ) The opposition from religious organizations regarding contraceptive coverage
Answers:
1. d) All of the above
2. c) The Great Depression
3. b) Out of personal funds
4. b ) It required less-than-rigorous curriculum and low standards.
5. a) Almshouses, asylums, quarantines, and dispensaries
6. c ) During postindustrial America 7. a ) Discovery of anesthesia, antiseptic techniques, germ theory 8. a ) American Medical Association (AMA)
9. a ) It prevented the adoption of government-sponsored health insurance.
10. a ) To provide medical services to low-income elderly individuals 11. a ) The formation of integrated healthcare systems and loss of physician autonomy 12 .a) It has led to an increase in cross-border trade in health services.
13 .a).The individual mandate of the ACA 14 .b ).It had the individual mandate penalty reinstated.
15 .a ).The unaffordability of medical procedures and services
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