D393 HLTH 2160 History of Healthcare in America OA READINESS EXAM Q & S 2026/2027

D393 HLTH 2160 History of Healthcare in America OA READINESS EXAM Q & S 2026/2027 

1. Which landmark legislation established Medicare and
Medicaid in the United States?
 A) Community Mental Health Act
 B) Social Security Act of 1965
 C) Affordable Care Act
 D) Public Health Service Act
 Correct Answer: B) Social Security Act of 1965
 Rationale: This act was pivotal in expanding healthcare
access, particularly for older adults and low-income
individuals.
2. What was the focus of the Flexner Report published in
1910?
 A) Public health initiatives
 B) Medical education reform
 C) Nursing standards
 D) Health insurance policies
 Correct Answer: B) Medical education reform
 Rationale: The Flexner Report examined medical
schools and recommended standards for modern medical
education.
3. Which of the following was a primary goal of the HillBurton Act of 1946?
 A) Increase health insurance coverage
 B) Provide funding for hospital construction
 C) Establish the FDA
 D) Create the CDC
 Correct Answer: B) Provide funding for hospital
construction
 Rationale: The Hill-Burton Act aimed to improve