Healthcare System and Practices Quiz

Test your knowledge on telemedicine, healthcare roles, systems, and practices with these questions. Learn about primary care, EHR, HIPAA, and more.

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Which of the following is not a primary level of healthcare?

Primary Care Centers

Secondary Care Hospitals

Tertiary Care Hospitals

Community Health Centers

What is the role of a nurse practitioner?

Performing surgeries

Diagnosing diseases

Prescribing medications

Providing primary care

What is the main purpose of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

Providing healthcare services in underdeveloped countries

Developing new medical treatments

Improving public health worldwide

Regulating pharmaceutical companies

Which of the following is a primary function of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States?

Managing Medicare and Medicaid programs

Regulating pharmaceutical drugs

Controlling and preventing infectious diseases

Providing medical insurance to low-income families

Which organization oversees the approval of new drugs in the United States?

World Health Organization (WHO)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

What is telemedicine primarily used for?

Performing surgeries remotely

Providing medical education

Diagnosing diseases via online platforms

Transporting patients to hospitals

Which of the following diseases is NOT typically screened for during a routine physical examination?

Hypertension

Type 2 Diabetes

Hepatitis C

Breast Cancer

What does the term 'HIPAA' stand for in the context of healthcare?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Health Information Protection and Authorization Act

Healthcare Integrity and Patient Access Act

Hospital Information Privacy and Assurance Act

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of COVID-19?

Fever

Sore throat

Loss of smell or taste

Joint pain

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What is the meaning of the term 'Universal Healthcare'?

Healthcare system provided by private insurance companies

Healthcare system funded by the government for all citizens

Healthcare system accessible only to a select group of people

Healthcare system focused solely on preventive care

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What does the term 'Electronic Health Record (EHR)' refer to?

A software for gaming

A digitalized version of a patient's medical history

A type of surgical instrument

A device for measuring vital signs

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a fee-for-service healthcare payment model?

Providers are paid a fixed amount regardless of services rendered

Patients pay a fixed monthly fee for unlimited healthcare services

Providers are reimbursed based on the quantity of services provided

Patients receive free healthcare regardless of income level

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What does the term 'Epidemiology' refer to in the context of public health?

The study of the spread and control of diseases in populations

The study of mental health disorders

The study of genetic disorders

The study of individual patient cases

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a single-payer healthcare system?

Healthcare services are provided by multiple private insurance companies

Healthcare services are provided exclusively by the government

Patients pay for healthcare services out-of-pocket

Healthcare services are provided by a combination of public and private entities