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What is a service industry?

A
a field of business that manufactures goods
B
a field of business in which, instead of working for money, employees work for goods
C
a field of business in which customers pay primarily for services
D
a field of business in which customers pay primarily for goods
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Which of the following is an example of why healthcare workers cannot be replaced by machines, as many other workers can?

A
People who can lend a caring hand are vital to the healthcare industry.
B
Replacing people with machines would be more expensive.
C
There is no desire to replace workers with machines.
D
Lawmakers oppose it.
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As demand for healthcare services rises, what do you expect to see in terms of healthcare employment?

A
More workers will be needed in the future.
B
Fewer jobs will be needed in the future.
C
The same amount of workers will be needed.
D
Nurses will be replaced by robots.
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On whose behalf can lobbyists work? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
drug companies
B
patients
C
special interest groups
D
doctors’ organizations
E
health insurance companies
10

What are some ways that lobbyists present information to lawmakers? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
multimedia such as video clips
B
traditional discussions or conferences
C
comedy routines
D
factual reports and evidence
13

What are some positive impacts of lobbying on the healthcare industry? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
It can benefit patients and healthcare workers.
B
It can help lawmakers understand a situation better.
C
It brings citizens and lawmakers closer together.
D
It always helps produce positive results for everyone.
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What are some negative impacts of lobbying on the healthcare industry? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Lobbying can appear to create unfair advantages for some.
B
Lobbying can become very expensive.
C
Lobbying always produces negative results for everyone.
D
Lobbying can exclude particular groups within society.
17

How can people who work in health care contribute to public health?

A
by giving community members money out of their pockets
B
by teaching people how to become doctors and nurses
C
by educating members of society about health-related factors
18

What are some examples of public health services? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
making sure that drinking water is clean and safe
B
setting up stations for people to receive flu shots
C
making sure doctors are getting paid enough for their services
D
establishing good community contacts with lawmakers
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Which are social concerns that affect the healthcare industry? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
poverty
B
access to healthcare providers
C
regulation of restaurant minimum-wage laws
D
health insurance
E
doctors’ family lives
F
medical professional shortages
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Which of the following is an important reason for healthcare labor shortages?

A
People do not need healthcare services, so healthcare workers are no longer needed either.
B
Many healthcare workers are nearing retirement but are not being replaced by younger workers.
C
The healthcare industry has not done enough advertising to get elderly people interested in health careers.

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