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Future Economic Needs of the US Healthcare System Questions
Question 1 of 5
How much of Medicaid funding is non-federal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 37%. Medicaid funding is a shared responsibility between the federal government and individual states. The federal government sets minimum requirements, and each state determines the specifics of its program. The federal government matches state spending, with the federal share ranging from 50% to 78%. Therefore, the non-federal portion of Medicaid funding is the state's share, which varies by state but averages around 37%. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately represent the typical non-federal funding percentage for Medicaid.
Question 2 of 5
From which causes are rural residents twice as likely to die from compared to urban residents?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, motor vehicle accidents, because rural areas typically have higher speed limits, longer distances to travel, and limited access to emergency medical services. This increases the risk of fatal accidents compared to urban areas. Chronic diseases (A), respiratory diseases (C), and cancer (D) are not specifically associated with rural living and do not have a significant difference in mortality rates between rural and urban residents.
Question 3 of 5
Which best describes the purpose of the core-based statistical areas (CBSA) system?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the CBSA system simplifies population distribution by grouping counties based on economic ties to urban areas. It helps analyze economic and social trends at a regional level. Choice B is incorrect because the CBSA system focuses on economic relationships, not just urban vs. metropolitan areas. Choice C is incorrect as it tracks urban and suburban areas, not rural development specifically. Choice D is incorrect as the CBSA system primarily focuses on urban and suburban demographics, not rural areas.
Question 4 of 5
Which describes what has been identified by public health experts as the number one priority in rural areas?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Access to health care. In rural areas, access to healthcare is crucial as these areas often have limited healthcare facilities and providers. Public health experts prioritize this because lack of access to healthcare can lead to poor health outcomes and disparities. It affects the overall well-being and quality of life of rural residents. Access to better-paying employment opportunities (B), education (C), and telecommunications (D) are important factors as well, but health care is identified as the number one priority due to its direct impact on health and wellness in rural communities.
Question 5 of 5
Which fact is noteworthy about adolescent males who are driving without a license in the countryside?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Step 1: The question specifies adolescent males driving without a license in the countryside. Step 2: Choice B is correct because it specifies that they are typically black or Hispanic and live in rural areas. Step 3: This demographic information aligns with statistical data showing higher rates of unlicensed driving among minority groups in rural areas. Step 4: Choices A, C, and D do not specifically address the demographic characteristics of adolescent males driving without a license in rural areas, making them incorrect.