hpex 300 - exam 1
How much did the U.S. spend on healthcare in 2010? - *answers *$2.6 trillion or 17.6%
of the GDP (highest in the world)
what percentage of adults in the U.S. use a form of non-traditional medicine? -
*answers *40%
allopathic physicians (M.D.) - *answers *in hospital care, the provide emergency care,
perform surgeries, and care for patients with injuries or life-threatening illnesses like
cancer or serious conditions like asthma
- found predominantly in large states
osteopathic physicians (D.O.) - *answers *a board-certified physician who is fully
licensed to practice in every state and in more than 65 countries worldwide. As licensed
physicians, they diagnose, treat, prescribe medications and perform surgery
difference between allopathic and osteopathic physicians? - *answers *Osteopathic
medicine began as a nineteenth century health reform movement that emphasized
preventive care and allowing the body to heal without overuse of medications
Osteopathic medicine also emphasizes the integration of the entire body's systems, and
many of the osteopathic schools place special emphasis on preventive medicine.
What is the important principle in the U.S. healthcare system? - *answers *Duty to
Treat: every person deserves basic care
What is the Biomedical model? - *answers *The biomedical model of health focuses on
purely biological factors and excludes psychological, environmental, and social
influences. It is considered to be the leading modern way for health care professionals
to diagnose and treat a condition in most Western Countries.
___ in 7 full-time workers are uninsured. - *answers *1
What industries reported more work related injuries than any other private industry? -
*answers *The healthcare industry and Social Assistance Industry
_____ ______ rates are an indication of the health in a population - *answers *life
expectancy
How many health districts are in the commonwealth of Virginia - *answers *35
who is the current commissioner of health for the commonwealth of virginia? - *answers
*Dr. Marissa Levine
________ _______ focuses on actions such as those in the health care industry that
impact an individuals safety and well-being. - *answers *social regulation
, hpex 300 - exam 1
Who is the chief health educator in the U.S.? - *answers *U.S. surgeon general
Responsible for accrediting and inspecting mammography facilities - *answers *The
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
Responsible for ensuring that all government levels have an emergency preparedness
plan for all catastrophic events - *answers *Department of Homeland Security
What passage established the medicaid and medicare programs in 1965 that mandated
the governments role in providing healthcare and coverage? - *answers *the Social
Security Act of 1935
What health care law increased government interaction with the healthcare system by
developing initiatives that increase individuals ability to make informed decisions about
their healthcare? - *answers *Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) also
known as Obamacare
Regulatory healthcare power is shared among _____ and _____ governments. -
*answers *federal and state
_____, established in 1946, headquarters in Atlanta Georgia - *answers *Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention
What is the CDC's mission? - *answers *to protect health and promote quality of life
through prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability
CDC's main goal? - *answers *public health
Who is the ACL? - *answers *Administration for Community Living, established in 2012
What is the ACL's mission? - *answers *to assist families and communities live the
highest quality of life for the elderly
What other departments does the ACL bring efforts in to assist and serve as federal
agencies responsible for increasing access to community supports while focusing
attention and resources on the unique needs of older Americans & people with
disabilities across the lifespan? - *answers *Administration of again, administration on
intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the HHS (health&human services) office
on Disability
What does the ATSDR stand for? - *answers *Agency of Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry
What is the ATSDR? - *answers *Lead federal public health agency responsible for
determining human health effects associated with toxic exposures
How much did the U.S. spend on healthcare in 2010? - *answers *$2.6 trillion or 17.6%
of the GDP (highest in the world)
what percentage of adults in the U.S. use a form of non-traditional medicine? -
*answers *40%
allopathic physicians (M.D.) - *answers *in hospital care, the provide emergency care,
perform surgeries, and care for patients with injuries or life-threatening illnesses like
cancer or serious conditions like asthma
- found predominantly in large states
osteopathic physicians (D.O.) - *answers *a board-certified physician who is fully
licensed to practice in every state and in more than 65 countries worldwide. As licensed
physicians, they diagnose, treat, prescribe medications and perform surgery
difference between allopathic and osteopathic physicians? - *answers *Osteopathic
medicine began as a nineteenth century health reform movement that emphasized
preventive care and allowing the body to heal without overuse of medications
Osteopathic medicine also emphasizes the integration of the entire body's systems, and
many of the osteopathic schools place special emphasis on preventive medicine.
What is the important principle in the U.S. healthcare system? - *answers *Duty to
Treat: every person deserves basic care
What is the Biomedical model? - *answers *The biomedical model of health focuses on
purely biological factors and excludes psychological, environmental, and social
influences. It is considered to be the leading modern way for health care professionals
to diagnose and treat a condition in most Western Countries.
___ in 7 full-time workers are uninsured. - *answers *1
What industries reported more work related injuries than any other private industry? -
*answers *The healthcare industry and Social Assistance Industry
_____ ______ rates are an indication of the health in a population - *answers *life
expectancy
How many health districts are in the commonwealth of Virginia - *answers *35
who is the current commissioner of health for the commonwealth of virginia? - *answers
*Dr. Marissa Levine
________ _______ focuses on actions such as those in the health care industry that
impact an individuals safety and well-being. - *answers *social regulation
, hpex 300 - exam 1
Who is the chief health educator in the U.S.? - *answers *U.S. surgeon general
Responsible for accrediting and inspecting mammography facilities - *answers *The
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
Responsible for ensuring that all government levels have an emergency preparedness
plan for all catastrophic events - *answers *Department of Homeland Security
What passage established the medicaid and medicare programs in 1965 that mandated
the governments role in providing healthcare and coverage? - *answers *the Social
Security Act of 1935
What health care law increased government interaction with the healthcare system by
developing initiatives that increase individuals ability to make informed decisions about
their healthcare? - *answers *Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) also
known as Obamacare
Regulatory healthcare power is shared among _____ and _____ governments. -
*answers *federal and state
_____, established in 1946, headquarters in Atlanta Georgia - *answers *Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention
What is the CDC's mission? - *answers *to protect health and promote quality of life
through prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability
CDC's main goal? - *answers *public health
Who is the ACL? - *answers *Administration for Community Living, established in 2012
What is the ACL's mission? - *answers *to assist families and communities live the
highest quality of life for the elderly
What other departments does the ACL bring efforts in to assist and serve as federal
agencies responsible for increasing access to community supports while focusing
attention and resources on the unique needs of older Americans & people with
disabilities across the lifespan? - *answers *Administration of again, administration on
intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the HHS (health&human services) office
on Disability
What does the ATSDR stand for? - *answers *Agency of Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry
What is the ATSDR? - *answers *Lead federal public health agency responsible for
determining human health effects associated with toxic exposures
