What Has Happened to the Elasticity of Demand for Health

question 30

Multiple Choice

What has happened to the elasticity of demand for health care over time?

• A) It has become more elastic.
• B) It has become more inelastic as people live longer and advances in medical technology are made.
• C) It has become more elastic as people face a shortened life span and advances in medical technology are made.
• D) It has become more inelastic as people face a shortened life span and advances in medical technology are made.
• E) The magnitude of elasticity has been constant over time.

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Definitions:

Contractures

The permanent tightening of muscles, tendons, or skin that restricts normal movement.

Passive Range

The extent of movement at a joint attained with external assistance, without the active contraction of the patient's muscles.

Active Range

The full motion extent that a joint or body part can achieve through voluntary muscle contraction.

Lower the Patient

The process of carefully moving a patient into a lower position, often for medical examination or treatment.