Team based Care
What is the main goal of team-based health care?
A. To reduce the number of staff needed
B. To ensure patients receive the right care from the right person at the right time
C. To promote provider independence
D. To limit patient involvement
B
Rationale: Team-based care ensures collaboration among providers to deliver the right care efficiently, emphasizing quality and patient-centered outcomes.
At what age should average-risk individuals begin colorectal cancer screening?
A. 35
B. 40
C. 45
D. 50
C
Rationale: The American Cancer Society recommends starting colorectal screening at age 45.
What is the first step in effective patient education?
A. Giving written material
B. Assessing the patient’s learning style
C. Providing online videos
D. Scheduling follow-u
B
Rationale: Assessing learning style ensures education is tailored to how the patient best learns.
What promotes the best patient adherence to treatment plans?
A. Technical explanations
B. Active patient participation
C. Strict provider control
D. Minimal education
B
Rationale: When patients participate in decisions, they are more likely to adhere to treatment.
What resource provides transportation for medical appointments?
A. Public library
B. Transportation assistance programs
C. Fitness centers
D. WIC office
B
Rationale: Transportation assistance ensures access to care for patients with mobility barriers.
Which model focuses on the patient as the central member of the care team?
A. Accountable Care Organization (ACO)
B. Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
C. Managed Care Organization
D. Fee-for-Service Plan
B
Rationale: The PCMH model promotes patient-centered care with coordinated, comprehensive, and accessible services focused on quality and safety.
How often should women ages 21–29 receive a Pap test?
A. Annually
B. Every 3 years
C. Every 5 years
D. Every 10 years
B
Rationale: Cervical screening is recommended every 3 years for women aged 21–29.
Auditory learners benefit most from:
A. Reading pamphlets
B. Listening to verbal instructions
C. Watching videos
D. Writing information
B
Rationale: Auditory learners absorb information best by hearing it.
Positive reinforcement during education helps:
A. Increase anxiety
B. Decrease motivation
C. Encourage learning and retention
D. Limit communication
C
Rationale: Positive feedback builds confidence and engagement.
Which organization provides public health data and community resources?
A. FDA
B. CDC
C. IRS
D. NIH
B
Rationale: The CDC offers health education and resource databases by geographic area.
In a PCMH, coordinated care includes:
A. Provider-only communication
B. Patient care directed only within the clinic
C. Open communication among all care providers, patients, and families
D. Limiting referrals
C
Rationale: PCMH emphasizes communication between patients, families, and all team members, ensuring seamless coordination across specialties.
What test screens for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women?
A. Bone density scan
B. MRI
C. CT scan
D. Ultrasound
A
Rationale: Bone density (DEXA) testing screens for osteoporosis risk.
Kinesthetic learners prefer:
A. Reading handouts
B. Performing return demonstrations
C. Listening to lectures
D. Watching movies
B
Rationale: Kinesthetic learners learn through physical activity and practice.
Which community resource helps low-income patients obtain medications?
A. WIC
B. Low-cost medication programs
C. Adult day programs
D. CDC
B
Rationale: Low-cost medication programs assist patients unable to afford prescriptions.
Which of the following is a cultural barrier to care?
A. Lack of transportation
B. Beliefs about illness and treatment
C. Financial hardship
D. Environmental pollution
B
Rationale: Cultural beliefs influence health perceptions and decisions.
Which of the following is NOT one of the five core functions of a PCMH?
A. Comprehensive care
B. Patient-centered care
C. Profit-based services
D. Coordinated care
C
Rationale: PCMH core attributes focus on quality, safety, accessibility, and holistic care—not profit.
Which preventive measure best reduces hypertension risk?
A. Avoiding all fats
B. Limiting sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg/day
C. Increasing caffeine
D. Skipping meals
B
Rationale: A heart-healthy diet with limited sodium lowers blood pressure.
To confirm patient understanding, the MA should:
A. Ask “Do you understand?”
B. Use teach-back or return demonstration methods
C. Provide more written material only
D. End the session
B
Rationale: Teach-back confirms comprehension and identifies knowledge gaps.
The MA should document patient education in:
A. Personal notes
B. The patient’s health record
C. Email messages
D. Verbal handoff
B
Rationale: Documentation ensures continuity and legal record of education provided.
What is a key benefit of telehealth in rural areas?
A. Reduced patient privacy
B. Increased access to specialists
C. Decreased education opportunities
D. Elimination of records
Rationale: Telehealth expands access for patients in remote areas.
The primary goal of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is to:
A. Limit patient choices
B. Ensure cost-effective, quality care across multiple providers
C. Reduce staff workload
D. Focus on emergency care
B
Rationale: ACOs are accountable for both quality and cost, emphasizing coordinated care across multiple settings.
What organization provides immunization schedules?
A. CDC
B. FDA
C. AMA
D. NIH
A
Rationale: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publishes official immunization guidelines.
Written educational materials should be:
A. Filled with medical terminology
B. In layman’s terms at appropriate reading levels
C. Technical for accuracy
D. Only in English
B
Rationale: Materials must be clear and culturally appropriate for patient understanding.
A patient who cannot afford medication may benefit from:
A. Referral to low-cost medication programs
B. Ignoring the issue
C. Asking family for samples
D. Reducing dosage without approval
A
Rationale: Referral programs help maintain adherence without financial strain.
A major benefit of patient-centered care is:
A. Lower patient satisfaction
B. Increased emergency visits
C. Improved health outcomes
D. Higher costs
C
Rationale: Patient-centered care increases satisfaction and improves outcomes.