WGU C425 Pre Assessment Questions
and Answers Graded A
A new movement known as the Mental Health Reform became popular throughout the country at
the end of the 19th century. Which initiative did this reform accomplish for health care? ✔✔It
addressed the need to improve mental health treatment.
The federal government amended the Social Security Act in 1965 to provide Medicare and
Medicaid programs.For which population were these programs originally designed to provide
benefits? ✔✔Elderly and poor
In 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.What
was the initial intended impact of this Act? ✔✔To ensure that uninsured individuals have access
to health care
Which important change in the U.S. healthcare system was made with the enactment of the
Social Security Act? ✔✔It funded payments through the federal government and the states.
Why is the federally sponsored health insurance program known as Medicare important in the
development of delivery of care in the U.S.? ✔✔It provides persons over age 65 with benefits for
inpatient hospital services.
Medicaid is a state-managed and dually funded program. States have some flexibility on which
Medicaid benefits to cover as long as the state meets basic federal requirements.What does this
state-run program ensure? ✔✔Services are not limited based on medical necessity
, Medicaid provides healthcare services to a specified population.
Which statement accurately describes Medicaid regulations? ✔✔It is available to individuals
who meet income guidelines.
The implementation of the Affordable Care Act seeks to provide health insurance to millions of
uninsured Americans.How has this Act impacted healthcare delivery? ✔✔Lifetime limits on
coverage have been removed.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will impact the healthcare delivery system in
many ways. One change was allowing states to amend their Medicaid program.Which change
did the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act program support? ✔✔Coverage
A doctor is setting up a new practice and wants to receive federal reimbursement. The doctor
contacts the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assistance.Which kind of
information is provided by this agency? ✔✔Parameters of the diagnostic-related groups
A 40-year-old individual without children and a limited income is concerned about the new
Affordable Healthcare Act. The individual wants to know about eligibility for healthcare services
at a reduced cost.Which agency should this individual contact? ✔✔Department of Health and
Human Services
A doctor wants to help patients understand which products are safe. The doctor decides to use
information provided by the FDA.Which two products are regulated by this organization?Choose
2 answers ✔✔Vaccines ordered by doctors to be used in a study
and Answers Graded A
A new movement known as the Mental Health Reform became popular throughout the country at
the end of the 19th century. Which initiative did this reform accomplish for health care? ✔✔It
addressed the need to improve mental health treatment.
The federal government amended the Social Security Act in 1965 to provide Medicare and
Medicaid programs.For which population were these programs originally designed to provide
benefits? ✔✔Elderly and poor
In 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.What
was the initial intended impact of this Act? ✔✔To ensure that uninsured individuals have access
to health care
Which important change in the U.S. healthcare system was made with the enactment of the
Social Security Act? ✔✔It funded payments through the federal government and the states.
Why is the federally sponsored health insurance program known as Medicare important in the
development of delivery of care in the U.S.? ✔✔It provides persons over age 65 with benefits for
inpatient hospital services.
Medicaid is a state-managed and dually funded program. States have some flexibility on which
Medicaid benefits to cover as long as the state meets basic federal requirements.What does this
state-run program ensure? ✔✔Services are not limited based on medical necessity
, Medicaid provides healthcare services to a specified population.
Which statement accurately describes Medicaid regulations? ✔✔It is available to individuals
who meet income guidelines.
The implementation of the Affordable Care Act seeks to provide health insurance to millions of
uninsured Americans.How has this Act impacted healthcare delivery? ✔✔Lifetime limits on
coverage have been removed.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will impact the healthcare delivery system in
many ways. One change was allowing states to amend their Medicaid program.Which change
did the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act program support? ✔✔Coverage
A doctor is setting up a new practice and wants to receive federal reimbursement. The doctor
contacts the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assistance.Which kind of
information is provided by this agency? ✔✔Parameters of the diagnostic-related groups
A 40-year-old individual without children and a limited income is concerned about the new
Affordable Healthcare Act. The individual wants to know about eligibility for healthcare services
at a reduced cost.Which agency should this individual contact? ✔✔Department of Health and
Human Services
A doctor wants to help patients understand which products are safe. The doctor decides to use
information provided by the FDA.Which two products are regulated by this organization?Choose
2 answers ✔✔Vaccines ordered by doctors to be used in a study
