The Beginning of Life and Childhood
A permanent change in DNA is called a
a. Gene
b. Chromosome
c. Mutation
d. Genome
Before the twentieth century, death most likely occurred
a. In a hospital
b. In a hospice
c. At home
d. At work
Those who have a vested interest in the American health care industry are called
a. Employers
b. The public
c. Stakeholders
d. Insurers
Which of the types of genetic testing is often used in law enforcement?
a. Predictive testing
b. Forensic testing
c. Carrier testing
d. Diagnostic testing
The purpose of the Uniform Determination of Death Act was to
a. Define guidelines for determining when death actually occurs
b. Teach caregivers how to prepare patients for death
c. Teach caregivers how to use technology to prolong life
d. None of these
Three key issues of concern to everyone within the American health care industry are
a. Cost, access, quality
b. Cost, availability, insurance
c. Competition, education, quality
d. Cost, access, hospitalization
Genetic discrimination is best described as
a. A government-sponsored project
b. A form of favoritism in employment
c. Differential treatment of individuals based on their actual or presumed genetic differences
d. None of these
The Uniform Determination of Death Act defines __________ as a means of determining when death actually occurs.
a. Cessation of breathing
b. Brain death
c. Blood pressure reading
d. Cessation of ability to speak
What is the largest source of payment for health care services?
a. Taxes
b. Private donations
c. Health insurance
d. Employers
In most states, which of the following age groups can receive some types of medical care without parental permission?
a. Mature minors
b. Minors over age 14
c. Minors under age 18
d. None of these
Coma is best defined as
a. A deep sleep
b. Severe mental impairment
c. A deep stupor from which the person cannot be roused by external stimuli
d. Cessation of all brain function
What area of health care spends the largest amount of the health care dollar?
a. Physician services
b. Hospital care
c. Prescriptions
d. Nursing homes
Minors may be declared emancipated only if they
a. Go to court and request emancipation
b. Receive parental permission to request emancipation
c. Are self-supporting
d. None of these
Persons said to be in a persistent vegetative state
a. Cannot breathe on their own
b. Can be aroused by external stimuli
c. Have severe brain damage
d. Are in a deep coma
Which of the following is not a reason for the relatively high rate of infant mortality in the United States?
a. High cost
b. Restricted access to health care
c. Fewer births than other nations
d. High rate of people who are uninsured