Health Information Management Technology 4th Edition By Sayles -Test Bank

1. Which of the following historical events had the most influence on the US government’s role in financing healthcare delivery?
a. Great Depression
b. World War I
c. World War II
d. Civil War

2. What federal legislation provides funding for the implementation of nationwide health information exchange?
a. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
b. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
c. Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1990
d. Health Quality Improvement Act of 1986

3. Which of the following recent developments has not had a significant influence on the US healthcare delivery system?
a. Growth of managed care
b. Emphasis on patient-focused care
c. Shortage of well-trained physicians
d. Growth of subacute care

4. What is the primary goal of integrated healthcare delivery systems?
a. Ensure that every hospital that is part of an integrated delivery system is equipped to meet all of its patients’ needs
b. Ensure that patients receive high-quality, cost-effective care in the most appropriate setting
c. Ensure that every American has equal access to healthcare services
d. Ensure that healthcare-related information can be shared among all the facilities operating in the same community

5. I had surgery this morning. My surgery only lasted 30 minutes and I was ready to leave the facility 2 hours later. I must have had my surgery at which type of facility?
a. Freestanding ambulatory care center
b. Freestanding ambulatory surgery center
c. Subacute care
d. Integrated delivery system

6. I started a new job. I have several choices for my health insurance. I want a managed care plan so my obvious choice is:
a. Health savings account
b. Blue Cross/Blue Shield
c. TRICARE
d. Preferred provider organization

7. Which of the following factor(s) may be considered in classifying the various types of hospitals?
a. Type of services provided
b. For-profit or not-for-profit status
c. Type of ownership
d. All of the above

8. I started a new job. I have several choices for my health insurance. I want one with a high deductible and more control over how my money is spent. I should consider which of the following?
a. Health savings account
b. Health maintenance organization
c. TRICARE
d. Preferred provider organization

9. Which of the following pieces of federal legislation did not have a significant effect on the American healthcare system?
a. Public Law 98-21 of 1983
b. Public Law 89-97 of 1965
c. The Social Security Act of 1935
d. The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982

10. What was the main result of the publication of the Flexner report?
a. Medical school standards were established.
b. Nursing school standards were established.
c. Hospital standards were established.
d. Health information management standards were established.