Which source pays for most long-term care provided to older adults in the United States?
a. Medicaid
b. Individuals (out-of-pocket)
c. Private insurance
d. Medicare - Answers a. Medicaid
Medicaid is considered a noncontributory program, meaning people qualify based on their
income rather than taxes or other contributions.
a. True
b. False - Answers a. True
The federal insurance program that provides insurance for older adults, adults with permanent
kidney failure, and persons with certain disabilities is called"
a. Medicaid
b. Obamacare
c. Medicare
d. CHIP - Answers c. Medicare
Premium - Answers A regular payment for insurance coverage
Deductible - Answers Expenses that the policy holder must pay before the insurance company
pays for services
Co-insurance - Answers The portion of the service cost that the policy holder pays
Co-payment - Answers A set amount payed by the policy holder for a service
Most people younger than age 65 get their health insurance from where?
a. Medicaid
b. Self-funded plans
c. Medicare
d. Employers - Answers d. Employers
Which of the following professions would be considered non-physician practitioners? (Select all
, that apply)
a. Physician Assistant
b. Registered Nurse
c. Nurse Practitioner
d. Licensed Practical Nurse - Answers a. Physician Assistant and c. Nurse Practitioner
Although the historical origins of allopathic medicine and osteopathic medicine differed, today,
MD and OD education and training are similar.
a. True
b. False - Answers a. True
How many people work in the US health care system?
a. 3 million
b. 13 million
c. 30 million - Answers b. 13 million
Medical care that helps patients recover after surgery or other treatments is called:
a. Restorative care
b. End-of-life care
c. Primary care
d. General care - Answers a. Restorative care
Primary medical care - Answers Preventive services, first-contact treatment, and care for
common conditions
Secondary medical care - Answers Specialized attention and management of ongoing
conditions
Tertiary medical care - Answers Highly specialized and technologically sophisticated care for
rare or complex conditions
In the EPA Waste Management Hierarchy, which method of waste management is most
desirable?
a. Reduce