"Mastering the U.S. Healthcare System: Key Insights &
Exam Strategies for 2025"
1. Which of the following is a key strategy for addressing social
determinants of health and reducing health disparities?
Limiting access to healthcare services
Prioritizing short-term economic gains over public health
Focusing solely on individual health behaviors
Implementing policies that promote health equity
Ignoring the impact of environmental factors on health
2. Universal health care requires which of the following methods to limit the
use of technology?
supply-side rationing
income-based access to technology
limiting research and development
delivering only basic health care
3. Describe what is meant by the term 'day of care' in the context of
healthcare metrics.
The term 'day of care' refers to the total number of healthcare
providers available in a facility.
The term 'day of care' indicates the average length of stay for
patients in a hospital.
The term 'day of care' is a measure of outpatient service usage in
healthcare.
The term 'day of care' refers to the total number of inpatient
days that a population experiences within a defined period,
,reflecting the utilization of hospital services.
,4. A ? specializes inpathology of the kidney, including disorders and
diseases.
Ophthamologist
Orthopedist
Nephrologist
Neurologist
5. What term is used to describe policies that aim to spread benefits
throughout society in the U.S. healthcare system?
regulatory policies
retributive policies
distributive policies
allocative policies
6. Describe the role of a nephrologist and how it differs from that of a
neurologist.
A nephrologist is a dental specialist, while a neurologist is a heart
specialist.
A nephrologist treats heart conditions, while a neurologist treats
dental issues.
A nephrologist and neurologist both focus on eye health.
A nephrologist specializes in kidney health, while a neurologist
focuses on the nervous system and brain.
7. Patients with insurance tend to use more health care which results in
greater utilization of services. this is called _________________
economics
risk
, cost sharing
moral hazard
8. Capitation is used in:
HSAs
HRAs
PPOs
HMOs
9. Describe what is meant by 'inpatient care' in the context of the U.S.
healthcare system.
Inpatient care refers to medical treatment that requires a patient
to be admitted to a healthcare facility for at least one overnight
stay.
Inpatient care is exclusively for surgical procedures.
Inpatient care is a type of preventive care offered in outpatient
settings.
Inpatient care is treatment provided without any overnight stay in
a facility.
10. Describe the significance of the average daily census in evaluating a
healthcare facility's performance.
The average daily census measures the total number of beds
available in a facility.
The average daily census indicates the average number of
patients receiving care, which helps assess resource allocation
and operational efficiency.
The average daily census reflects the financial performance of a
healthcare provider.
Exam Strategies for 2025"
1. Which of the following is a key strategy for addressing social
determinants of health and reducing health disparities?
Limiting access to healthcare services
Prioritizing short-term economic gains over public health
Focusing solely on individual health behaviors
Implementing policies that promote health equity
Ignoring the impact of environmental factors on health
2. Universal health care requires which of the following methods to limit the
use of technology?
supply-side rationing
income-based access to technology
limiting research and development
delivering only basic health care
3. Describe what is meant by the term 'day of care' in the context of
healthcare metrics.
The term 'day of care' refers to the total number of healthcare
providers available in a facility.
The term 'day of care' indicates the average length of stay for
patients in a hospital.
The term 'day of care' is a measure of outpatient service usage in
healthcare.
The term 'day of care' refers to the total number of inpatient
days that a population experiences within a defined period,
,reflecting the utilization of hospital services.
,4. A ? specializes inpathology of the kidney, including disorders and
diseases.
Ophthamologist
Orthopedist
Nephrologist
Neurologist
5. What term is used to describe policies that aim to spread benefits
throughout society in the U.S. healthcare system?
regulatory policies
retributive policies
distributive policies
allocative policies
6. Describe the role of a nephrologist and how it differs from that of a
neurologist.
A nephrologist is a dental specialist, while a neurologist is a heart
specialist.
A nephrologist treats heart conditions, while a neurologist treats
dental issues.
A nephrologist and neurologist both focus on eye health.
A nephrologist specializes in kidney health, while a neurologist
focuses on the nervous system and brain.
7. Patients with insurance tend to use more health care which results in
greater utilization of services. this is called _________________
economics
risk
, cost sharing
moral hazard
8. Capitation is used in:
HSAs
HRAs
PPOs
HMOs
9. Describe what is meant by 'inpatient care' in the context of the U.S.
healthcare system.
Inpatient care refers to medical treatment that requires a patient
to be admitted to a healthcare facility for at least one overnight
stay.
Inpatient care is exclusively for surgical procedures.
Inpatient care is a type of preventive care offered in outpatient
settings.
Inpatient care is treatment provided without any overnight stay in
a facility.
10. Describe the significance of the average daily census in evaluating a
healthcare facility's performance.
The average daily census measures the total number of beds
available in a facility.
The average daily census indicates the average number of
patients receiving care, which helps assess resource allocation
and operational efficiency.
The average daily census reflects the financial performance of a
healthcare provider.
