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Public Health Policy Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which best describes why it is so difficult to change the paradigm of health care from disease orientation to promoting health orientation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A shift in the paradigm would necessitate a substantial reallocation of resources because the vast majority of health spending is currently directed to medical care and biomedical research and reflects a viewpoint of health care as a commodity. The allocation of resources has the most influence on creating a paradigm shift. Individual opinions and the use of media do not play as great of role as where resources are spent.
Question 2 of 5
Which best describes who has the authority to act in every area except those specifically mentioned in the Constitution?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Any powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states. Thus, individual citizens, the federal government, and local governments are excluded.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement best describes how policies in the private sector are different from policies in the public sector?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Private policy is largely influenced by theories of economics and business management, including consumerism and market trends. Such policies can react quickly and are often proactive. In comparison, public policies are slow and reactive, and economics is just one of many factors involved. Public policies are determined by voting shifts, electoral realignment, and term limits.
Question 4 of 5
The forces for the proposed bill are roughly as persuasive, powerful, and well financed as the forces against the proposed bill. Which describes the most likely outcome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is far easier to defeat a bill than get one passed; therefore, the opposition always has the advantage.
Question 5 of 5
An individual has been terminated from his job and has lost his health insurance. Which federal law allows him to continue his insurance benefits for a specified period of time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An important requirement of COBRA focuses on the problem of the loss of insurance when a person loses his or her job. With the growing number of unemployed, COBRA is even more important. Employers who terminate an employee must continue benefits for the employee and dependents for a specified period of time if the employee had health benefits before the termination. HIPPA offers protections for patient privacy and confidentiality. The Family Support Act expanded coverage for poor women and children and required states to extend Medicaid coverage for 12 months to families who have increased earnings but are no longer receiving cash assistance. The HMO Act provides grants for HMO development.