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Chapter 1: Public Health Nursing: Present, Past, and Future
Questions with 100% VERIFIED Answers UPDATED!!!
What are some major changes in health care in the 21st
century? - ANSWER 1. Development of patient/client-centered
care
2. Increase use of technology
3. Increased personal responsibility
Gaps in healthcare experienced by one population compared
with another is known as? - ANSWER health disparities
What are the three core functions of the role of the
government in health care? - ANSWER 1. Assess health care
problems
2. Intervenes by developing relevant healthcare policy that
provides access to services
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3. Ensures that services are delivered and outcomes are
achieved
What are the roles // goals of the patient protection and
affordable care act (PPACA) - ANSWER 1. Provide affordable
health insurance coverage to most Americans
2. Lower cost
3. Improve access to primary care
4. Preventive care and prescription benefits
5. Coverage of pre-existing conditions
6. Young Adults coverage
What should nurses consider when providing patient/client
centered care? - ANSWER 1. Cultural traditions
2. Personal preferences
3. Values
4. Families
5. Lifestyles
Chapter 1: Public Health Nursing: Present, Past, and Future
Questions with 100% VERIFIED Answers UPDATED!!!
What are some major changes in health care in the 21st
century? - ANSWER 1. Development of patient/client-centered
care
2. Increase use of technology
3. Increased personal responsibility
Gaps in healthcare experienced by one population compared
with another is known as? - ANSWER health disparities
What are the three core functions of the role of the
government in health care? - ANSWER 1. Assess health care
problems
2. Intervenes by developing relevant healthcare policy that
provides access to services
, 2|Page
3. Ensures that services are delivered and outcomes are
achieved
What are the roles // goals of the patient protection and
affordable care act (PPACA) - ANSWER 1. Provide affordable
health insurance coverage to most Americans
2. Lower cost
3. Improve access to primary care
4. Preventive care and prescription benefits
5. Coverage of pre-existing conditions
6. Young Adults coverage
What should nurses consider when providing patient/client
centered care? - ANSWER 1. Cultural traditions
2. Personal preferences
3. Values
4. Families
5. Lifestyles
