Chapter 1 Knowledge Check

Chapter 1

Quiz yourself using the following chapter review questions to check how well you can recall the material.

Review Questions

1. What is one of the most common reasons people choose a career in healthcare?
   a. High paying salaries
   b. A desire to help others
   c. Shorter working hours
   d. Limited career growth opportunities
2. What determines whether a credential for a profession needs to be a license, certification, registration, temporary or limited license, or permit?
   a. The preference of the employer
   b. The level of education completed
   c. The law regulating the profession
   d. The number of years of experience
3. Lack of health insurance is a common barrier to equitable healthcare access in the United States, true or false?
4. Medicare and Medicaid are federal healthcare programs, true or false?
5. Which of the following best illustrates a patient-centered approach in Aster’s healthcare experience?
   a. Aster was required to make all medical decisions without input or guidance from healthcare professionals.
   b. Aster was given a generic treatment plan without consideration of her lifestyle, preferences, or cultural background.
   c. The physician handled every aspect of Aster’s care, from checking her vital signs to drawing blood and providing nutritional counseling.
   d. The healthcare team worked together to ensure Aster received appropriate care and support tailored to her needs.
6. Which of the following best describes the key aspect of patient-centered care?
   a. Ensuring the patient follows the doctor’s orders without question.
   b. Providing respectful and considerate care that aligns with the patient’s informed choices.
   c. Offering the same treatment to all patients, regardless of their individual needs or circumstances.
   d. Prioritizing hospital efficiency over the patient’s personal preferences and access to care.
7. The key to patient-centered care is to offer ____________ and ____________ care.
8. Healthcare facilities undergo audits conducted by the ____________ and other national organizations, such as the ____________, to assess the quality of care, ensure compliance with regulations, and protect patient safety.
9. Individuals over 50 comprised more than one-third of the U.S. population as of 2021, influencing the demand for healthcare services, true or false?
10. Healthcare has some of the highest pay based on level of ____________ compared to other industries.

Answer Key

1. b. A desire to help others
2. c. The law regulating the profession
3. True
4. True
5. d. The healthcare team worked together to ensure Aster received appropriate care and support tailored to her needs.
6. b. Providing respectful and considerate care that aligns with the patient’s informed choices.
7. respectful and considerate
8. Center of Medicare Services; Joint Commission
9. True
10. education