A private hospital is expanding its emergency department in order to increase services. Where does the hospital get the money to support the addition?
profits
Dasher contracted Hepatitis B from a needle stick while working at the local hospital. To what regulatory agency should this incident be reported?
OSHA
Abby goes to see her physician because of hypertension. Doctors check her blood pressure, run an EKG, and draw blood for lab work. She has to pay $25.00 for this visit. This payment is known as:
co-pay
Healthcare costs continue to rise. Healthcare agencies are searching for ways to lower costs. Which strategy will lower healthcare costs?
visit a physician for regular check-ups
Which healthcare agency is funded by taxes?
leland veterans medical clinic
A way to lower health care costs is to decrease the length of inpatient hospital stays. Which option helps reduce the length of a hospital stay?
home health care
Franklin works in central supply of a large hospital. He orders supplies in large quantities. This is an example of which healthcare trend?
cost containment measure
Which agency lists the immunizations required to attend public schools?
NIH
Tom was injured while serving with the U.S. Marines. His medical expenses will be covered by:
TRICARE
A local hospital opens an Urgent Care Center. This healthcare service is an example of:
outpatient services
If a patient has no out-of-pocket expenses following a surgical procedure, what insurance plan does this patient most likely have?
health maintenance organization
Griffin General Hospital uses robotics to perform heart surgery. Which healthcare trend does this represent?
technology
As the population continues to increase in age, the trend reflects a need for which type of healthcare service?
geriatric care
Sometimes, in remote areas, there are few healthcare resources. Which trend could be a solution for residents to receive quality healthcare?
telemedicine
Sara lives in a remote area. She has limited access to a healthcare provider. Which healthcare trend allows her to have contact from home with her physician?
telemedicine
Mason Manor provides nursing care, physical therapy, and assistance with daily activities. What type of facility is Mason Manor?
long term care
Which supplemental insurance plan is available for people over the age of 65 to purchase to cover medical charges that surpass their Medicare 80/20 plan?
medigap
Which is an example of a nonprofit healthcare agency?
american lung association
Which facility may be most beneficial for a patient who suffered a stoke and can no longer live independently?
long-term care facility
Which agency would be most helpful in monitoring an outbreak of tuberculosis?
CDC
Which government-financed plan covers home health-care expenses once an elderly patient is discharged from the hospital?
medicare part C
Sam is not employed at the present time. He knows he needs healthcare insurance. He will obtain his own plan. This is classified as:
private insurance
Derrick has arthroscopic surgery at the Day Surgical Center. Which cost containment method does this represent?
outpatient care
Mr. Moore sometimes fails to take all of his medicine because he has difficulty opening the bottles. He might need assistance and might also benefit from social contact. Which agency might provide this type of care?
adult day care
As a new employee at a large corporation, the employee may choose an insurance plan. Which type of plan is this insurance benefit?
group insurance plan