Which type of facility provides 24-hour nursing services for patients who need long-term care? 

Which type of healthcare facility is best described as providing care and supporting dying patients? 

Insurance companies can legally refuse to pay for certain services if they are not preauthorized.

Medicare will pay for all medications that are prescribed by the patient’s primary physician.

Controlling the costs in a healthcare facility is the sole responsibility of the facility administration.

A major concern in the United States today is how to effectively control dramatically rising health care costs.

Health care costs are evenly distributed among all patients.

The youth of this nation are showing an alarming increase in obesity, poor diet, and lack of physical fitness, which is resulting in an onset of chronic conditions at a very young age.

One response to rising costs has been the development of managed care plans, which contain specific built-in cost controls.

Which category of expenses is often the highest for a health care organization?

The amount required to be paid by the insured before benefits become payable is known as a (an):

In the United States, the increasing incidence of _____, a disease characterized by insulin resistance, costs several billion dollars a year to treat.

Many Americans prefer treatment with prescription drugs rather than making lifestyle changes to improve their health.

The cost of healthcare does not necessarily reflect its quality or effectiveness.

The single most important practice for health care workers to prevent the spread of infection is ____________________.

Scope of practice refers to tasks that a healthcare professional can legally perform as part of a specific occupation.

An ophthalmologist __________________. 

Which of the following best describes the purpose of diagnostic occupations?

The main purpose of occupational therapy is to:

Which statement most accurately describes the result of the increased specialization of medicine?

Which of the following describes one of the primary responsibilities of local health departments?

 The majority of outpatient services are provided by: 

The modern hospital typically offers a full range of services for patients needing care until they are ready to return home.

The process to determine if an individual has met certain standards is:

Registration is _____________________.

Licensure is _________________________.

The educational requirements for obtaining certification in all healthcare professions are similar.

The combining form hepat/o means liver.

When assessing the needs of patients, it is disrespectful for the healthcare professional to: 

What is the appropriate action for a nurse whose patient's older brother informs her that he is acting on behalf of the patient and wants information about treatments the patient has received?

A respiratory therapist who tries to imagine the fear a patient experiences when he has difficulty catching his breath is practicing:

When should medical assistants who work in private physicians' offices wear nonsterile gloves?

Which of the following diseases is contracted by the highest number of healthcare workers?

All pathogens that are easily transmitted  and have the potential to cause epidemics require the use of:

Against which of the following diseases can healthcare workers be protected by a vaccine?

The top three causes of death in the United States today are influenced by personal habits, such as physical activity and smoking.

What is the first step to take if a person is receiving an electrical shock?

What is the most likely reaction of patients who hear healthcare professionals complain about their working conditions?

Moving up the career ladder usually requires getting additional education in one's occupational area.

Which of the following is NOT a good criterion for choosing a way to earn continuing education credits?

When asked about your weaknesses, it is best to say that you have none.

Which order is most frequently used for conducting complete physical examinations?

Which of the following is the most fundamental skill to base good health care observational skills on?

Which of the following conditions require the immediate use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

Which of the following conditions may qualify an individual for insurance coverage through Medicare?

Cultures have different beliefs about appropriate "personal space."  What does this term refer to?

Every healthcare professional is likely to face occasional ethical dilemmas, which are:

The main characteristic of traditional Western medicine as practiced by the majority of physicians in the United States is the:

When is it acceptable for you to move an accident victim without the assistance of emergency medical personnel?

What is the best source of information for the precautions to take when handling substances that contain chemicals?