Which of the following best describes the principal outcome of ...

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Which of the following best describes the principal outcome of the Hill-Burton Act?
 
  a. Increased number of hospital beds
  b. Increased availability of high technology in health care
  c. Reduced overall health care costs
  d. Required certificates of need before expensive new construction is started

Question 2

A student athlete receives a screening examination before being active in school sports. Which of the following levels of prevention is being used?
 
  a. Health prevention
  b. Primary prevention
  c. Secondary prevention
  d. Tertiary prevention

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The Hill-Burton Act was also called the Hospital Survey and Construction Act, which was to address the need for better hospital access. Federal aid was given to states for construction of hospitals. The Heart Disease, Cancer, and Stroke Amendments of 1965 increased the availability of high technology in health care. The National Health Planning and Resources Development Act attempted to reduce overall health care costs. State government developed and implemented the requirement for hospitals to obtain approval for certain projects by requiring a certificate of need.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Screening, because it may result in early diagnosis and treatment, is secondary prevention. Primary prevention refers to interventions that occur before the disease develops. Tertiary prevention focuses on limitation of disability and the rehabilitation of those with irreversible disease. Health prevention is not considered to be a level of prevention.