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HMAP 5300- Chapter 4

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A major factor influencing growth in the health care sector of the US Economy is
a. The aging of the population
b. Increasing fertility rates
c. Declining death rates
d. the workforce waiting to retire
A
The percentage of active primary care generalist physicians
a. Has decreased since 1949
b. Has increased since 1949
c. Has remained steady since 1949
d. is unknown: this number has only been tracked since 1970
A
Primary care
a. provides initial diagnosis
b. is limited to illness episodes
c. is focused and intense
d. treats only comorbidities
A
Midlevel providers (MLPs) include which of the following?
a. Osteopaths
b. Dentists
c. Physician Assistants
d. Registered Nurses
C
When patients have multiple health problems, this is called
a. Coaffliction
b. Comortality
c. Codependency
d. Comorbidity
D
Which of the following medical professionals do not prescribe drugs or perform surgery
a. Chiropractors
b. Osteopaths
c. Obstetricians
d. Podiatrists
A
Jana is recovering from a broken hand. To regain the use of her hand after the fracture heals, she will most likely see treatment from a(n)
a. Occupational therapist
b. Nurse practitioner
c. Physical therapist
d. Radiologist
C
T/F The number of active physicians has steadily increased over time
True
T/F There is an imbalance between primary and specialty care services in the US health care delivery system
True
T/F The ACA is going to reduce the need for primary care providers
False
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