#1
Which of the following is a characteristic of primary care?
It provides comprehensive, continuous, and coordinated care.
ExplanationPrimary care offers holistic, ongoing, and organized healthcare.
#2
What is a key goal of healthcare reform?
To improve the quality and affordability of healthcare.
ExplanationHealthcare reform aims to enhance quality and affordability.
#3
What is the role of a primary care provider?
To provide preventive care, manage chronic conditions, and coordinate healthcare services
ExplanationPrimary care providers offer preventive care, manage chronic illnesses, and coordinate services.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model?
Episodic care
ExplanationEpisodic care is not a feature of the PCMH model.
#5
What is the concept of 'gatekeeping' in primary care?
Requiring patients to obtain a referral from their primary care provider before accessing specialty care.
ExplanationGatekeeping involves needing a primary care referral for specialty care.
#6
Which of the following is an example of a preventive service provided in primary care?
Mammogram screening
ExplanationMammogram screening is a preventive service in primary care.
#7
What is the role of primary care in addressing the opioid epidemic?
Offering comprehensive care, including addiction treatment and prevention strategies
ExplanationPrimary care provides comprehensive care including addiction treatment.
#8
Which legislation significantly expanded healthcare coverage in the United States?
Affordable Care Act of 2010
ExplanationThe ACA greatly increased healthcare coverage in the US.
#9
What is the Triple Aim framework in healthcare reform?
Enhancing patient experience, improving population health, and reducing per capita healthcare costs.
ExplanationThe Triple Aim focuses on patient experience, population health, and cost reduction.
#10
What is a major aim of integrated primary care and behavioral health?
To improve coordination of care and outcomes for patients with mental health conditions
ExplanationIntegrated care aims to better coordinate services for mental health patients.
#11
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high-functioning primary care system?
High healthcare costs
ExplanationHigh healthcare costs are not indicative of a well-functioning primary care system.
#12
What is the significance of primary care in addressing health disparities?
Primary care can help mitigate health disparities by providing equitable access to healthcare services.
ExplanationPrimary care addresses disparities by offering equitable access to healthcare.
#13
What is the concept of 'population health' in primary care?
Improving the health outcomes of an entire community or population.
ExplanationPopulation health focuses on improving health outcomes for entire populations.
#14
What is the significance of the 'social determinants of health' in primary care?
They influence health outcomes and are considered in providing holistic care.
ExplanationSocial determinants affect health outcomes and guide holistic care provision.
#15
Which of the following is NOT a common barrier to accessing primary care?
High quality of care
ExplanationHigh quality of care is not typically a barrier to accessing primary care.
#16
What is the significance of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in primary care?
It increased access to health insurance, thereby expanding access to primary care services.
ExplanationThe ACA expanded health insurance access, facilitating access to primary care.
#17
How does the concept of 'medical home' contribute to primary care?
It emphasizes the central role of primary care in coordinating patient care and fostering a patient-centered approach.
ExplanationThe medical home underscores primary care's role in coordination and patient-centeredness.
#18
What role does technology play in primary care delivery?
It enables telemedicine and electronic health records, improving access and coordination of care
ExplanationTechnology enhances access and coordination through telemedicine and EHRs.
#19
What is the role of primary care in promoting patient engagement and self-management?
To empower patients to take control of their health through education, support, and shared decision-making
ExplanationPrimary care empowers patients through education, support, and shared decision-making.