POHS Articulation Exam 2 Quizalize

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 ____________________.