Dynamics of Health Care in Society Rutgers
Exam ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Prehistoric times: small pox not spread because... - CORRECT ANSWERS they were far
away from each other
1800s improvements made by nursing - CORRECT ANSWERS sanitation and hygiene
Microbiology - CORRECT ANSWERS The branch of biology that studies
microorganisms and their effects on humans
Assisted Living - CORRECT ANSWERS A facility that generally provides housing, group
meals, personal care, support services and social activities in a community setting.
Factors relating to the growth of Home Health Care - CORRECT ANSWERS services that
can be given in your home for an illness or injury
General Practitoner - CORRECT ANSWERS A physician who diagnoses and treats a
variety of common health problems
Medical Assistant - CORRECT ANSWERS Assists nurses and physicians in an office with
procedures and front office work
Front Office Assisitant - CORRECT ANSWERS A position of this nature is typically
entry-level, providing an opportunity to get a foot in the door with a sales office, doctor's office,
accounting firm, hotel or other type of company
,Greek and Roman: ancient cultures medical care - CORRECT ANSWERS
Chiropractic - CORRECT ANSWERS A person who practices chiropractic, specializing in
the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the
effects of these disorders on general health
Rehabilitation Center - CORRECT ANSWERS A place that specializes in services for
patients needing restoration, after a disease or injury, of the ability to function in a normal or near
normal manner
Hospice - CORRECT ANSWERS A care program focused on reducing pain, symptoms
and stress during the last stage of terminal illnesses
Clinical Laboratory - CORRECT ANSWERS where tests are done on clinical specimens
in order to get information about the health of a patient as pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment,
and prevention of disease.
Sphygmomanometer - CORRECT ANSWERS An instrument for measuring blood
pressure and especially arterial blood pressure.
Managed Care - CORRECT ANSWERS A type of health insurance plan that establishes
predetermined rates for services with health care providers such as doctors and hospitals and puts
providers in the position of managing patients use of health care.
Health Care Reform - CORRECT ANSWERS A general name used for discussing major
health policy creation or changes—for the most part, governmental policy that affects health care
delivery in a given place. Obamacare
,Health Care Coverage - CORRECT ANSWERS health insurance
Resource Utilization - CORRECT ANSWERS Making better use of healthcare resources
to cut costs
Private Insurance - CORRECT ANSWERS An employer based health insurance system
Out of Network Benefits - CORRECT ANSWERS Benefits paid to a provider not within
the patients insurance network
Constitutional Rights - CORRECT ANSWERS The rights afforded to all US citizens
through the US Constitution
Civil Rights - CORRECT ANSWERS The rights of personal liberty held by all US
Citizens and guaranteed by the 13th and 14th amendments to the constitution and by acts of
congress.
Human Rights - CORRECT ANSWERS The fundamental rights of all people
Ethics - CORRECT ANSWERS Sets of guidelines set by professional organizations that
determine right or wrong behavior
Civil Law - CORRECT ANSWERS A body of law, sometimes referred to as private law,
that focuses of issues between private citizens, such as medical malpractice
Compensatory Law - CORRECT ANSWERS Damages are paid by the defendant to the
victim to compensate them for losses caused by the personal injury
, Negligence - CORRECT ANSWERS Careless or senseless behavior by a practioner that
results in harm
Implied Consent - CORRECT ANSWERS When a patient gives permission for his or her
care without a formal written agreement
Informed Consent - CORRECT ANSWERS When a patient is presented with information
regarding his or her care and voluntarily consents to particular treatments or procedures
Good Samaritan Law - CORRECT ANSWERS Legal protection to people who give
reasonable assistance to those who are injured, ill, in peril, or otherwise incapacitated. The
protection is intended to reduce bystanders' hesitation to assist, for fear of being sued or
prosecuted for unintentional injury or wrongful death
Healthy diet= ? - CORRECT ANSWERS Decreased Stresses=?
Sociability - CORRECT ANSWERS the quality of being sociable
Values - CORRECT ANSWERS Beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an
emotional investment (either for or against something).
Advance Directive - CORRECT ANSWERS A living will allows you to document your
wishes concerning medical treatments at the end of life
Benefits of Good Nutrition - CORRECT ANSWERS Help your perform your best. Help
you look your best.
Exam ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Prehistoric times: small pox not spread because... - CORRECT ANSWERS they were far
away from each other
1800s improvements made by nursing - CORRECT ANSWERS sanitation and hygiene
Microbiology - CORRECT ANSWERS The branch of biology that studies
microorganisms and their effects on humans
Assisted Living - CORRECT ANSWERS A facility that generally provides housing, group
meals, personal care, support services and social activities in a community setting.
Factors relating to the growth of Home Health Care - CORRECT ANSWERS services that
can be given in your home for an illness or injury
General Practitoner - CORRECT ANSWERS A physician who diagnoses and treats a
variety of common health problems
Medical Assistant - CORRECT ANSWERS Assists nurses and physicians in an office with
procedures and front office work
Front Office Assisitant - CORRECT ANSWERS A position of this nature is typically
entry-level, providing an opportunity to get a foot in the door with a sales office, doctor's office,
accounting firm, hotel or other type of company
,Greek and Roman: ancient cultures medical care - CORRECT ANSWERS
Chiropractic - CORRECT ANSWERS A person who practices chiropractic, specializing in
the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the
effects of these disorders on general health
Rehabilitation Center - CORRECT ANSWERS A place that specializes in services for
patients needing restoration, after a disease or injury, of the ability to function in a normal or near
normal manner
Hospice - CORRECT ANSWERS A care program focused on reducing pain, symptoms
and stress during the last stage of terminal illnesses
Clinical Laboratory - CORRECT ANSWERS where tests are done on clinical specimens
in order to get information about the health of a patient as pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment,
and prevention of disease.
Sphygmomanometer - CORRECT ANSWERS An instrument for measuring blood
pressure and especially arterial blood pressure.
Managed Care - CORRECT ANSWERS A type of health insurance plan that establishes
predetermined rates for services with health care providers such as doctors and hospitals and puts
providers in the position of managing patients use of health care.
Health Care Reform - CORRECT ANSWERS A general name used for discussing major
health policy creation or changes—for the most part, governmental policy that affects health care
delivery in a given place. Obamacare
,Health Care Coverage - CORRECT ANSWERS health insurance
Resource Utilization - CORRECT ANSWERS Making better use of healthcare resources
to cut costs
Private Insurance - CORRECT ANSWERS An employer based health insurance system
Out of Network Benefits - CORRECT ANSWERS Benefits paid to a provider not within
the patients insurance network
Constitutional Rights - CORRECT ANSWERS The rights afforded to all US citizens
through the US Constitution
Civil Rights - CORRECT ANSWERS The rights of personal liberty held by all US
Citizens and guaranteed by the 13th and 14th amendments to the constitution and by acts of
congress.
Human Rights - CORRECT ANSWERS The fundamental rights of all people
Ethics - CORRECT ANSWERS Sets of guidelines set by professional organizations that
determine right or wrong behavior
Civil Law - CORRECT ANSWERS A body of law, sometimes referred to as private law,
that focuses of issues between private citizens, such as medical malpractice
Compensatory Law - CORRECT ANSWERS Damages are paid by the defendant to the
victim to compensate them for losses caused by the personal injury
, Negligence - CORRECT ANSWERS Careless or senseless behavior by a practioner that
results in harm
Implied Consent - CORRECT ANSWERS When a patient gives permission for his or her
care without a formal written agreement
Informed Consent - CORRECT ANSWERS When a patient is presented with information
regarding his or her care and voluntarily consents to particular treatments or procedures
Good Samaritan Law - CORRECT ANSWERS Legal protection to people who give
reasonable assistance to those who are injured, ill, in peril, or otherwise incapacitated. The
protection is intended to reduce bystanders' hesitation to assist, for fear of being sued or
prosecuted for unintentional injury or wrongful death
Healthy diet= ? - CORRECT ANSWERS Decreased Stresses=?
Sociability - CORRECT ANSWERS the quality of being sociable
Values - CORRECT ANSWERS Beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an
emotional investment (either for or against something).
Advance Directive - CORRECT ANSWERS A living will allows you to document your
wishes concerning medical treatments at the end of life
Benefits of Good Nutrition - CORRECT ANSWERS Help your perform your best. Help
you look your best.
