IHOP Exam 3 Questions and Answers
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Rural Population (2020 Census) - ✔✔20.0% of the U.S. population, approximately 63+
million people.
Rural Population Demographics: Age - ✔✔Rural populations tend to be older than
urban populations.
Rural Population Demographics: Income - ✔✔Rural populations tend to have lower
income levels than urban populations.
Rural Population Demographics: Education - ✔✔Rural populations tend to have lower
educational attainment than urban populations.
Rural Population Demographics: Diversity - ✔✔Latino populations are growing in rural
areas, increasing diversity.
Leading Cause of Death: Heart Disease - ✔✔A leading cause of death in rural areas,
linked to poor health behaviors and limited access to care.
Leading Cause of Death: Cancer - ✔✔A prevalent cause of death in rural areas, with
disparities in early detection and treatment.
Leading Cause of Death: Unintentional Injury - ✔✔A top cause of death in rural areas,
influenced by environmental risks and limited emergency services.
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, Leading Cause of Death: Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease - ✔✔A significant cause of
death in rural areas, associated with higher smoking rates and occupational exposures.
Leading Cause of Death: Stroke - ✔✔A common cause of death in rural areas,
exacerbated by barriers to preventive care and timely treatment.
Factors Contributing to Chronic Disease Disparities: Aging Population - ✔✔Rural areas
have an aging population, increasing chronic disease risks.
Factors Contributing to Chronic Disease Disparities: Poor Health Behaviors - ✔✔Rural
populations have higher rates of smoking and less physical activity.
Factors Contributing to Chronic Disease Disparities: Environmental Exposures -
✔✔Rural populations face greater risks from environmental and occupational
exposures.
Factors Contributing to Chronic Disease Disparities: Healthcare Access Barriers -
✔✔Limited access to healthcare services reduces preventive screening rates.
Factors Contributing to Chronic Disease Disparities: Lower Preventive Screening Rates -
✔✔Rural areas have fewer preventive screenings, contributing to chronic disease
prevalence.
TEFRA (Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act) of 1982 - ✔✔Introduced prospective
payment systems (PPS) for hospitals, leading to financial challenges.
Critical Access Hospital (CAH): Definition - ✔✔A rural hospital designation for
facilities with limited inpatient beds and 24/7 emergency services.
Critical Access Hospital (CAH): Bed Criteria - ✔✔CAHs must have 25 or fewer acute
care inpatient beds.
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Rural Population (2020 Census) - ✔✔20.0% of the U.S. population, approximately 63+
million people.
Rural Population Demographics: Age - ✔✔Rural populations tend to be older than
urban populations.
Rural Population Demographics: Income - ✔✔Rural populations tend to have lower
income levels than urban populations.
Rural Population Demographics: Education - ✔✔Rural populations tend to have lower
educational attainment than urban populations.
Rural Population Demographics: Diversity - ✔✔Latino populations are growing in rural
areas, increasing diversity.
Leading Cause of Death: Heart Disease - ✔✔A leading cause of death in rural areas,
linked to poor health behaviors and limited access to care.
Leading Cause of Death: Cancer - ✔✔A prevalent cause of death in rural areas, with
disparities in early detection and treatment.
Leading Cause of Death: Unintentional Injury - ✔✔A top cause of death in rural areas,
influenced by environmental risks and limited emergency services.
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, Leading Cause of Death: Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease - ✔✔A significant cause of
death in rural areas, associated with higher smoking rates and occupational exposures.
Leading Cause of Death: Stroke - ✔✔A common cause of death in rural areas,
exacerbated by barriers to preventive care and timely treatment.
Factors Contributing to Chronic Disease Disparities: Aging Population - ✔✔Rural areas
have an aging population, increasing chronic disease risks.
Factors Contributing to Chronic Disease Disparities: Poor Health Behaviors - ✔✔Rural
populations have higher rates of smoking and less physical activity.
Factors Contributing to Chronic Disease Disparities: Environmental Exposures -
✔✔Rural populations face greater risks from environmental and occupational
exposures.
Factors Contributing to Chronic Disease Disparities: Healthcare Access Barriers -
✔✔Limited access to healthcare services reduces preventive screening rates.
Factors Contributing to Chronic Disease Disparities: Lower Preventive Screening Rates -
✔✔Rural areas have fewer preventive screenings, contributing to chronic disease
prevalence.
TEFRA (Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act) of 1982 - ✔✔Introduced prospective
payment systems (PPS) for hospitals, leading to financial challenges.
Critical Access Hospital (CAH): Definition - ✔✔A rural hospital designation for
facilities with limited inpatient beds and 24/7 emergency services.
Critical Access Hospital (CAH): Bed Criteria - ✔✔CAHs must have 25 or fewer acute
care inpatient beds.
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