The adolescent was at the clinic for a pre-sports physical exam. The mother stayed in the exam room as the young woman was examined.
After filling out the sports form, the mother was asked to step out for a few moments. Why would the health care provider have completed the requested task but then ask the mother to leave momentarily?
A. The adolescent needs privacy to share information or ask questions perhaps related to sexuality.
B. So many women cannot stand to see their child hurt, even if it is just a blood draw or updating an immunization injection.
C. The care provider wanted the young person to answer the questions asked, not the mother.
D. The gynecologic exam is usually done in private.
Question 2
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) provides health insurance portability for workers who change jobs, but only 20 of those eligible participate in COBRA insurance. What is the primary reason?
A. COBRA is too costly for most eligible people.
B. They do not think it is important to have health care insurance.
C. Medicaid is a more effective choice to obtain health care.
D. They are both healthy and young and therefore take a chance without paying for insurance.