The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK was established in which year?
a) 1945
b) 1950
c) 1960
d) 1970
Answer: a) 1945
What is the main principle of the NHS in the UK?
a) Privatization of healthcare
b) Universal access to healthcare
c) Means-tested healthcare
d) Private insurance-based healthcare
Answer: b) Universal access to healthcare
The NHS provides healthcare services that are:
a) Paid only by patients
b) Paid only by the government
c) Paid by a combination of taxes and government funding
d) Paid by charitable organizations
Answer: c) Paid by a combination of taxes and government funding
The regulatory body responsible for overseeing medical education and practice in the UK is:
a) NHS England
b) General Medical Council (GMC)
c) National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
d) British Medical Association (BMA)
Answer: b) General Medical Council (GMC)
What is the role of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the UK?
a) Providing medical treatment
b) Regulating medical professionals
c) Setting healthcare standards and guidelines
d) Managing healthcare budgets
Answer: c) Setting healthcare standards and guidelines
Which UK government department is responsible for overseeing public health policies?
a) Department of Health and Social Care
b) Department for International Trade
c) Home Office
d) Ministry of Defence
Answer: a) Department of Health and Social Care
The practice of charging fees to patients for NHS services is referred to as:
a) Copayment
b) Privatization
c) Nationalization
d) Deductible
Answer: a) Copayment
Which healthcare professional in the UK is trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions?
a) Nurse
b) Surgeon
c) General practitioner (GP)
d) Radiologist
Answer: c) General practitioner (GP)
The “Bevan Report” led to the establishment of the:
a) NHS
b) GMC
c) BMA
d) NICE
Answer: a) NHS
The NHS is funded primarily through:
a) Private insurance premiums
b) Patient copayments
c) Government taxation
d) Donations from charities
Answer: c) Government taxation
The UK Medical Research Council (MRC) is responsible for:
a) Regulating medical practitioners
b) Funding and promoting medical research
c) Managing NHS budgets
d) Providing healthcare services
Answer: b) Funding and promoting medical research
The World Health Organization (WHO) ranks the UK’s healthcare system as:
a) Best in the world
b) Below average
c) Average
d) Not ranked
Answer: c) Average
The UK’s healthcare system is often described as a:
a) Single-payer system
b) Multi-payer system
c) Privately-funded system
d) Socialized medicine system
Answer: d) Socialized medicine system
The “Four Cs” of the NHS include:
a) Compassion, Care, Cost, and Conformance
b) Communication, Collaboration, Compassion, and Competence
c) Choice, Communication, Collaboration, and Cost
d) Compassion, Communication, Choice, and Cost
Answer: b) Communication, Collaboration, Compassion, and Competence
The UK has a system of primary healthcare provided by:
a) Hospitals only
b) Specialist clinics
c) General practitioners (GPs)
d) Dentists only
Answer: c) General practitioners (GPs)
The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) evaluates:
a) Patient satisfaction
b) Medical research funding
c) Healthcare standards and treatments
d) Health insurance policies
Answer: c) Healthcare standards and treatments
Which NHS initiative provides non-emergency medical advice and support over the phone?
a) NHS Choices
b) NHS 111
c) NHS Direct
d) NHS Helpline
Answer: b) NHS 111
The UK’s “Opt-out” system for organ donation means that:
a) All citizens are automatically registered as organ donors
b) Organ donation is prohibited
c) Citizens must actively register as organ donors
d) Only family members can authorize organ donation
Answer: a) All citizens are automatically registered as organ donors
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is responsible for:
a) Regulating pharmaceutical companies
b) Assessing and regulating healthcare providers
c) Conducting medical research
d) Administering medical licenses
Answer: b) Assessing and regulating healthcare providers
The NHS Long Term Plan, introduced in 2019, aims to:
a) Privatize the healthcare system
b) Increase government funding for healthcare
c) Improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare services
d) Implement a multi-payer healthcare system
Answer: c) Improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare services
The “Beveridge Report” in 1942 laid the groundwork for:
a) The NHS
b) The GMC
c) The BMA
d) The NICE
Answer: a) The NHS
Which UK healthcare organization specializes in mental health issues?
a) NHS England
b) NHS Scotland
c) NHS Wales
d) NHS Northern Ireland
Answer: a) NHS England
Which of the following is NOT a service provided by the NHS?
a) Emergency medical care
b) Dental services
c) General practitioner appointments
d) Hairdressing services
Answer: d) Hairdressing services
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is dedicated to:
a) Setting medical fees
b) Funding healthcare services
c) Funding medical research
d) Regulating medical practitioners
Answer: c) Funding medical research
The term “GP” stands for:
a) General Physician
b) General Practitioner
c) General Psychologist
d) General Pathologist
Answer: b) General Practitioner
What is the role of the British Medical Association (BMA)?
a) Regulating healthcare providers
b) Conducting medical research
c) Representing and supporting doctors
d) Administering medical licenses
Answer: c) Representing and supporting doctors
Which healthcare organization in the UK focuses on public health and disease prevention?
a) NHS England
b) Public Health England
c) NHS Scotland
d) NHS Wales
Answer: b) Public Health England
The “Golden Hour” in healthcare refers to:
a) The time a patient spends in the waiting room
b) The first hour after a medical emergency or trauma
c) The time allocated for surgical procedures
d) The time a patient spends with a specialist
Answer: b) The first hour after a medical emergency or trauma
The “NHS England Patient Survey” collects feedback from patients about:
a) Healthcare costs
b) Doctor’s qualifications
c) Quality of healthcare services
d) Waiting times for appointments
Answer: c) Quality of healthcare services
The NHS in the UK is funded through which type of taxation?
a) Sales tax
b) Property tax
c) Income tax
d) Luxury tax
Answer: c) Income tax
Which healthcare organization is responsible for overseeing and regulating nursing and midwifery practice in the UK?
a) General Medical Council (GMC)
b) Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
c) British Medical Association (BMA)
d) Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Answer: b) Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
The UK government introduced the “Sugar Tax” to address issues related to:
a) Dental care
b) Obesity and diabetes
c) Tobacco consumption
d) Alcohol consumption
Answer: b) Obesity and diabetes
The “Junior Doctor Contract” dispute in the UK was primarily related to:
a) Working hours and pay
b) Immigration policies
c) Medical research funding
d) Hospital facilities
Answer: a) Working hours and pay
The NHS Choices website provides information about:
a) Patient testimonials
b) Doctor qualifications
c) Available healthcare services
d) Cosmetic surgery options
Answer: c) Available healthcare services
The term “telemedicine” refers to:
a) Homeopathic medicine
b) Medical research funding
c) Diagnosis and treatment through technology
d) Traditional medicine
Answer: c) Diagnosis and treatment through technology
The “Mental Health Act” in the UK outlines the legal framework for:
a) Medical malpractice lawsuits
b) Maternity leave policies
c) Mental health treatment and detention
d) Medical research ethics
Answer: c) Mental health treatment and detention
The NHS Innovation Accelerator program supports the adoption and spread of:
a) Traditional medicine practices
b) Medical research findings
c) Innovative healthcare technologies and practices
d) Alternative medicine approaches
Answer: c) Innovative healthcare technologies and practices
The “Well Woman Clinic” in the UK provides services related to:
a) Mental health
b) Maternity care
c) Women’s health and screenings
d) Pediatric care
Answer: c) Women’s health and screenings
The “CQC Ratings” provide information about the quality of:
a) Hospital facilities
b) Medical equipment
c) Doctor’s qualifications
d) Healthcare services provided by organizations
Answer: d) Healthcare services provided by organizations
The UK government’s initiative “Healthy Start” focuses on:
a) Promoting healthy lifestyles
b) Mental health support
c) Maternity leave policies
d) Providing low-income families with free vitamins and healthier foods
Answer: d) Providing low-income families with free vitamins and healthier foods
The “Cochrane Collaboration” is known for:
a) Funding medical research
b) Providing medical care in remote areas
c) Conducting clinical trials
d) Producing systematic reviews of healthcare interventions
Answer: d) Producing systematic reviews of healthcare interventions
The NHS Digital initiative aims to:
a) Train healthcare professionals
b) Provide online medical degrees
c) Digitize health records and information
d) Offer telemedicine services
Answer: c) Digitize health records and information
The “Friends and Family Test” in the NHS allows patients to provide feedback on their:
a) Doctor’s qualifications
b) Hospital facilities
c) Quality of care received
d) Billing experience
Answer: c) Quality of care received
The “Antibiotic Guardian” campaign in the UK focuses on:
a) Promoting healthy eating
b) Preventing antibiotic resistance
c) Encouraging vaccination
d) Improving mental health
Answer: b) Preventing antibiotic resistance
The “Midwife” is a healthcare professional who specializes in:
a) Surgery
b) Obstetrics and gynecology
c) Radiology
d) Anesthesiology
Answer: b) Obstetrics and gynecology
The “Care.data” project aimed to:
a) Privatize healthcare data
b) Improve dental care services
c) Digitize medical records
d) Collect and share patient data for research purposes
Answer: d) Collect and share patient data for research purposes
The “Choose and Book” system in the NHS allows patients to:
a) Choose their preferred doctor
b) Choose their preferred hospital or clinic for treatment
c) Choose their preferred insurance provider
d) Choose their preferred medication
Answer: b) Choose their preferred hospital or clinic for treatment
The UK’s “Smokefree” initiative focuses on:
a) Promoting smoking cessation and reducing tobacco use
b) Legalizing recreational marijuana
c) Providing free cigarettes to low-income individuals
d) Promoting smoke inhalation therapy
Answer: a) Promoting smoking cessation and reducing tobacco use
The “National Living Wage” is a policy that affects:
a) Healthcare costs
b) Doctor’s salaries
c) Minimum wage for workers
d) Medical research funding
Answer: c) Minimum wage for workers
The “NHS App” provides patients with access to:
a) Video games
b) Social media platforms
c) Medical advice and services
d) Restaurant recommendations
Answer: c) Medical advice and services
