Chapter 21

Question 1

What is one of the reasons the lack of access to health care in the U.S. has become a high profile issue?

A. Lack of healthcare leaves patients at a risk for higher medical expenses
B. Race determines the likelihood of being insured
C. Economic status of patient affects the possibility of being insured
D. Children are less likely to be insured

Answer 1

A. Lack of healthcare leaves patients at a risk for higher medical expenses

Question 2

What is the greatest difference when comparing and contrasting demand and need with respect to health care delivery?

A. Lack of access to healthcare in times of need, but access to healthcare when in demand
B. An economist would more likely criticize demand, while favoring need
C. Wants are fixed by policy makers while needs are not
D. Demand means that patient autonomy is present while need does not imply patient autonomy

Answer 2

D. Demand means that patient autonomy is present while need does not imply patient autonomy

Question 3

What is not likely to happen due to proposals to address the Medicare insolvency?

A. Lowered provider fee schedules
B. Increased patient cost-sharing requirements
C. Increased tax
D. Changed eligibility requirements

Answer 3

C. Increased tax

Question 4

What is the cost-containment method that seems to have the biggest impact on healthcare?

A. Health maintenance organization (HMO) act
B. Section 1122 of the 1972 amendments to the social security act
C. 1972 amendments to the social security acts
D. Kerr-Mills Act

Answer 4

A. Health maintenance organization (HMO) act

Question 5

Judy, 32, is unemployed and cannot afford health insurance, is sent to the hospital by her friend due to appendicitis. She has problems in paying for the surgery, what program might benefit her the most?

A. Employer mandates
B. Uncompensated care pools
C. Medicare waivers
D. Medicaid

Answer 5

B. Uncompensated care pools