Dynamics of Healthcare: Chapter 1

What are the components involved in improving the health of all Americans?

Data collection and documenting trends in risk factors; disseminating reliable and accurate information; and gaining an understanding of healthcare needs (All of these are correct)

What two main factors are associated with the increased prevalence of chronic and degenerative diseases?

Longevity and an increased number of elderly people.

What factor has contributed to a greater use of prescription drugs?

Medicare Part D

What is one reason for the rising costs of health care?

The aging of the population

What has been one of the most significant changes in health care in the United States in the past 10 years?

The number of individuals who have access to health care with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what is the best protection against common diseases?

An adequate diet

What is one of the most common preventive services?

Mammography

What is an example of a social determinant of health (SDOH)?

Lack of nutritious food

What project identified gene mutations that transmit risk for disease and response to drugs used to treat disease?

Genome Project

What technology can sort through data in public health settings to predict the spread of infectious diseases or assist a healthcare provider in decision making?

Artificial intelligence (AI)

What has increased the prevalence of chronic and degenerative diseases?

An increased number of elderly persons

What is a particularly virulent and antibiotic resistant bacterial strain?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

What portion of the total healthcare costs in the United States is associated with treatment of chronic conditions in the elderly?

Two-thirds

What was the most important factor in the decline of mortality in the 20th century?

Improvements in essential hygiene

What has been the most significant change in health care with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act?

An increase in the number of individuals who have access to health care.

What was the main focus for addressing inefficiencies and disparities in the current health system?

Improved health outcomes

What is a downside to improved health care and increased longevity?

The presence of multiple chronic conditions

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law on January 2, 2001.

False

Although most infectious diseases are now prevented with vaccines and improved methods of infection control, new organisms continue to appear from mutations and transmission from wild animals or insects to domesticated animals and sometimes to humans.

True

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the best "vaccine" against common diseases is frequent doctor visits and a strict medication regimen.

False

Greater access to health care increased demand for providers, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home care services.

False

Most diseases of today are associated with personal lifestyle.

True

The federal government has very little to do with the direction of health care.

False

The World Health Organization (WHO) is responsible for coordinating the team of healthcare workers at the city and state level across the United States during an epidemic.

False

The introduction of personal protective equipment in the 1990s reduced the death rate from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by 80%.

False