The Dual Banking System in the U

question 28

Multiple Choice

The dual banking system in the U.S. today refers to:

• A) a bank's ability to issue checking and saving accounts.
• B) a bank's ability to own another financial institution.
• C) the ability of banks to be either federally or state chartered.
• D) a deposit institution's decision to be either a bank or a savings and loan.

Understand the objectives and implications of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Recognize the role of Medicaid in providing funding for the medical care of indigents.

Identify the requirements for providers regarding controlled substances, including obtaining a DEA number.

Understand the significance of the Hill-Burton Act in the improvement and construction of hospitals.

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Definitions:

Spleen

An organ adjacent to the stomach that filters blood, disposes of worn-out red blood cells, and helps fight infection.

Lymph Node

Encapsulated mass of lymph tissue found among lymph vessels.

Thymus Gland

An immune system gland located behind the sternum that produces T-cells for the adaptive immune response.

Lymphatic Nodule

Small accumulation of lymph tissue lacking a distinct boundary.