ATI RN
Health Care Delivery in the United States Questions
Question 1 of 5
Health care expenditures in the United States have increased from $12.7 billion in 1950 to $539.9 billion in 1988. About what proportion of the gross national product was spent on health care in 1988?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In 1988, health care spending was approximately 11% of the U.S. GNP, reflecting significant growth in health costs.
Question 2 of 5
Physicians often fail to provide preventive medical services for all the following reasons EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Published guidelines (e.g., from USPS Task Force) exist, so this is not a reason (C is the exception). All other factors commonly hinder preventive care.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following categories of service accounted for the largest proportion of health care costs in the United States in 1984?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hospitals accounted for the largest share of health care costs in 1984, around 40%, due to high inpatient care expenses.
Question 4 of 5
In 1988, $539.9 billion was spent on health in the United States. Approximately what proportion was devoted to (noncommercial) medical research?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: About 2% of health spending in 1988 went to noncommercial medical research, consistent with federal allocations like NIH funding.
Question 5 of 5
All the following comparisons of the U.S. and Canadian health care systems are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: U.S. physicians had higher gross fees but not necessarily higher net incomes after expenses and taxes, making (E) the exception.