Indian Health Service History

Description: Test your knowledge on the history of the Indian Health Service (IHS), a federal agency responsible for providing healthcare to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
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In which year was the Indian Health Service established?

  1. 1921

  2. 1927

  3. 1934

  4. 1955


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service was established in 1955 by the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.

Which federal agency preceded the Indian Health Service?

  1. Bureau of Indian Affairs

  2. Public Health Service

  3. Department of the Interior

  4. Department of Health and Human Services


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, established in 1824, was responsible for providing healthcare to American Indians and Alaska Natives before the creation of the Indian Health Service.

What was the primary goal of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act of 1976?

  1. To improve the quality of healthcare provided to American Indians and Alaska Natives

  2. To increase funding for Indian health programs

  3. To establish a national Indian health policy

  4. To transfer the Indian Health Service from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to the Public Health Service


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Health Care Improvement Act of 1976 aimed to improve the quality of healthcare provided to American Indians and Alaska Natives by addressing issues such as access to care, funding, and healthcare disparities.

Which federal law recognized the unique healthcare needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives?

  1. Indian Health Care Improvement Act of 1976

  2. Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975

  3. National Indian Health Board Act of 1976

  4. Indian Health Service Reauthorization Act of 2000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Health Care Improvement Act of 1976 recognized the unique healthcare needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives and established a comprehensive framework for addressing these needs.

What is the mission of the Indian Health Service?

  1. To provide comprehensive healthcare services to American Indians and Alaska Natives

  2. To promote the health and well-being of American Indians and Alaska Natives

  3. To ensure access to quality healthcare for American Indians and Alaska Natives

  4. To advocate for the rights of American Indians and Alaska Natives


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The mission of the Indian Health Service is to provide comprehensive healthcare services to American Indians and Alaska Natives, including preventive, curative, and rehabilitative care.

Which agency is responsible for overseeing the Indian Health Service?

  1. Department of Health and Human Services

  2. Department of the Interior

  3. Department of Veterans Affairs

  4. Department of Defense


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the largest healthcare system operated by the Indian Health Service?

  1. Navajo Area Indian Health Service

  2. IHS Alaska Area

  3. Great Plains Area Indian Health Service

  4. Southern Plains Area Indian Health Service


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Navajo Area Indian Health Service is the largest healthcare system operated by the Indian Health Service, serving over 250,000 Navajo people in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.

Which tribe was the first to establish a self-governed Indian Health Service program?

  1. Navajo Nation

  2. IHS Alaska Area

  3. Great Plains Area Indian Health Service

  4. Southern Plains Area Indian Health Service


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Navajo Nation was the first tribe to establish a self-governed Indian Health Service program in 1995.

What is the name of the Indian Health Service's quality improvement program?

  1. Indian Health Service Quality Improvement Program

  2. Indian Health Service Patient Safety Program

  3. Indian Health Service Performance Improvement Program

  4. Indian Health Service Accreditation Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service Quality Improvement Program is a comprehensive program aimed at improving the quality of healthcare provided by the Indian Health Service.

Which federal law authorized the construction and renovation of Indian Health Service facilities?

  1. Indian Health Care Improvement Act of 1976

  2. Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975

  3. National Indian Health Board Act of 1976

  4. Indian Health Service Reauthorization Act of 2000


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service Reauthorization Act of 2000 authorized the construction and renovation of Indian Health Service facilities.

What is the name of the Indian Health Service's electronic health record system?

  1. IHS EHR

  2. Indian Health Service Electronic Health Record System

  3. IHS MyHealth

  4. Indian Health Service Patient Portal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service's electronic health record system is called IHS EHR.

Which Indian Health Service program provides comprehensive healthcare services to American Indian and Alaska Native children?

  1. Children's Health Insurance Program

  2. Indian Child Welfare Act

  3. Indian Health Service Child Health Program

  4. Head Start


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service Child Health Program provides comprehensive healthcare services to American Indian and Alaska Native children.

What is the name of the Indian Health Service's program that provides healthcare services to American Indian and Alaska Native elders?

  1. Indian Health Service Geriatrics Program

  2. Indian Health Service Elder Health Program

  3. Indian Health Service Senior Health Program

  4. Indian Health Service Aging Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service Geriatrics Program provides healthcare services to American Indian and Alaska Native elders.

Which Indian Health Service program provides healthcare services to American Indian and Alaska Native women?

  1. Indian Health Service Women's Health Program

  2. Indian Health Service Maternal and Child Health Program

  3. Indian Health Service Family Planning Program

  4. Indian Health Service Breast and Cervical Cancer Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service Women's Health Program provides healthcare services to American Indian and Alaska Native women.

What is the name of the Indian Health Service's program that provides healthcare services to American Indian and Alaska Native veterans?

  1. Indian Health Service Veterans Health Program

  2. Indian Health Service Tribal Veterans Program

  3. Indian Health Service Native American Veterans Program

  4. Indian Health Service Warrior Health Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Health Service Veterans Health Program provides healthcare services to American Indian and Alaska Native veterans.

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