Test Bank - Chapter 01
Q: Which of the following best describes socialized medicine?
A. Private payor and government providers
B. Private payor and private providers
C. Government payor and providers (Correct)
D. Government payor and private providers
Q: Which of the following is true regarding the earliest forms of healthcare in the US?
A. Care occurred primarily in hospitals
B. Services were paid for by insurance
C. Providers relied on diagnostic tools
D. Medical practice was unregulated (Correct)
Q: Which of the following best describes Medicare?
A. It is a state-run program
B. Patients aged 65 and older qualify (Correct)
C. Eligibility is based on income
D. Coverage varies from state to state
Q: Using only the information provided, which of the following individuals is eligible for Medicare?
A. A 47-year-old with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Correct)
B. A 63-year-old working full time
C. A 23-year-old with acute kidney failure
D. A 54-year-old who has been disable for 1 year
Q: What was one of the goals of the Affordable Care Act?
A. Decrease the availability of private insurance
B. Expand Medicare eligibility
C. Implement patient privacy laws
D. Decrease costs through innovation (Correct)