Questions and CORRECT Answers
Health Care System - CORRECT ANSWER - A group of people, agencies, and/or
institutions that provide health care services to individuals in a variety of settings
Health Care Professionals - CORRECT ANSWER - The individuals who wish to care for
the people seeking to improve their health status
Ambulatory Care Centers - CORRECT ANSWER - Centers that provide health care
consultation, treatment, and medication using advanced medical technology; also known as
community centers
Acute Care Hospitals - CORRECT ANSWER - Institutions that provide care for
individuals who have a disease that comes on quickly or that lasts for a short period
Skilled Nursing Facilities - CORRECT ANSWER - : Care for patients who require the
skills of licensed personnel such as a physical therapist or an occupational therapy aide
Assisted Living Facilities - CORRECT ANSWER - Care that bridges the gap between
home care and nursing homes by providing a homelike environment
Hospice Care - CORRECT ANSWER - Care focused on the physical and emotional needs
of patients who have terminal illnesses that will usually result in death within six months or less
Home Care - CORRECT ANSWER - Supportive care provided in the patient's home
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) - CORRECT ANSWER - A health
maintenance organization (HMO) is a form of private insurance that provides or arranges
managed care for health insurances, self-funded health care benefit plans, individuals, and other
entities in the United States