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Future Economic Needs of the US Healthcare System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following best describes why rural health issues are often more severe than urban health issues?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: All of the above. Rural health issues are often more severe due to a combination of factors. Lower income levels in rural areas can result in limited access to healthcare services. Additionally, rural areas typically have fewer healthcare professionals and facilities, leading to challenges in receiving timely and quality care. Furthermore, higher prevalence of risk factors like smoking and obesity in rural populations contribute to poorer health outcomes. Therefore, all the factors mentioned in options A, B, and C collectively contribute to the severity of rural health issues.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following health conditions is more prevalent in rural areas compared to urban areas?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Obesity. Rural areas often lack access to fresh, healthy food options and have fewer opportunities for physical activity, leading to higher rates of obesity compared to urban areas. Respiratory conditions (A) can be more common in urban areas due to air pollution. Cancer (B) and heart disease (C) are not necessarily more prevalent in rural areas and can be influenced by various factors. Therefore, obesity is the most likely health condition to be more prevalent in rural areas.
Question 3 of 5
Which government program aims to improve health outcomes for rural populations by providing financial assistance to rural healthcare providers?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: The Rural Health Care Program. This program specifically targets rural populations and healthcare providers to improve health outcomes. It provides financial assistance to support access to healthcare services in rural areas. A: Medicare primarily focuses on healthcare coverage for individuals aged 65 and older, not specifically targeting rural populations. B: Medicaid provides healthcare coverage for low-income individuals and families, but it is not solely dedicated to improving health outcomes in rural areas. D: The Affordable Care Act aims to increase access to healthcare for all Americans but does not specifically focus on rural populations like the Rural Health Care Program does.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following strategies is effective in reducing transportation barriers to healthcare in rural areas?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: Implementing ride-sharing programs is effective in reducing transportation barriers as it provides a cost-effective and efficient way for individuals in rural areas to access healthcare facilities. This strategy directly addresses the issue of limited transportation options in rural areas, making it the most effective solution. Building new healthcare facilities in urban centers (choice B) does not address the transportation barriers in rural areas. Increasing healthcare insurance coverage (choice C) may help with costs but does not directly address the transportation issue. Choice D is incorrect as not all options listed are effective in reducing transportation barriers in rural areas.
Question 5 of 5
A client living in the 1920s received health care services. Which would have been the most likely form of payment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Until the 1930s, the predominant method of health care financing was self-payment. Health care providers charged a fee for the services they rendered, and the patient paid the out-of-pocket expense. The assumption was that those who could pay would pay and those who could not pay should receive care and pay what they could. Insurance companies did not exist in the 1920s.