NSG 101 EXAM 1 HEALTHCARE
DELIVERY SYSTEMS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
What are the 6 levels of health care? - ANS Preventive, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary,
Restorative, Continuing
What is the concept of 'pay for value' in health care? - ANS A payment model that
incentivizes providers based on patient health outcomes rather than the volume of services
provided.
What factors affect a person's access to health care? - ANS Insurance coverage, cost of care,
availability of services, and geographic location.
What is the role of nurses in various health care settings? - ANS Nurses provide care, educate
patients, coordinate care, and advocate for patients' needs.
What is discharge planning? - ANS The process of preparing a patient to leave a health care
facility and ensuring they have the necessary support and resources.
How can nurses improve patient satisfaction? - ANS By providing compassionate care,
effective communication, and involving patients in their care decisions.
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,What is patient-centered care? - ANS An approach that respects and responds to individual
patient preferences, needs, and values.
What are health care disparities? - ANS Differences in health outcomes and access to care
among different populations.
What is managed health care? - ANS A system that controls costs and quality of care through
administrative oversight of services.
What are the types of managed care plans? - ANS HMO (Health Maintenance Organization),
PPO (Preferred Provider Organization), POS (Point of Service), EPO (Exclusive Provider
Organization).
What is the goal of Integrated Health Care Delivery (IHCD)? - ANS To decrease health care
costs through effective management of patients with chronic health problems.
What is preventive care? - ANS Health services aimed at preventing illnesses, such as
screenings and immunizations.
What is primary care? - ANS Health services focused on the diagnosis and treatment of
common illnesses and ongoing management of chronic conditions.
Where is secondary (acute) care provided? - ANS By specialists or agencies requiring more
specialized skills or equipment than primary care.
What is tertiary care? - ANS Highly specialized consultative care usually provided on referral
from secondary care providers.
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, What is restorative care? - ANS Care aimed at helping individuals regain maximal functional
status and enhance quality of life.
What is the significance of the nursing shortage? - ANS It affects the availability and quality of
nursing care, leading to challenges in health care delivery.
What are nursing-sensitive outcomes? - ANS Patient outcomes that are directly influenced by
nursing care, such as patient satisfaction and recovery rates.
What is the impact of the aging baby boomer generation on health care? - ANS Increased
demand for health care services due to higher prevalence of chronic conditions among older
adults.
What are the challenges to health care in the US? - ANS Uninsured patients, rising costs,
access to care, and workforce shortages.
What is the purpose of community legislation in health care? - ANS To promote public health
and safety through regulations such as seat belt and helmet laws.
What is the role of interprofessional collaboration in nursing? - ANS To enhance patient care
through teamwork and shared knowledge among various health care professionals.
What types of services are provided in home care? - ANS Health services delivered at home,
including nursing care, therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
What is hospice care? - ANS Care designed to provide comfort and support to patients in the
final stages of a terminal illness.
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DELIVERY SYSTEMS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
What are the 6 levels of health care? - ANS Preventive, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary,
Restorative, Continuing
What is the concept of 'pay for value' in health care? - ANS A payment model that
incentivizes providers based on patient health outcomes rather than the volume of services
provided.
What factors affect a person's access to health care? - ANS Insurance coverage, cost of care,
availability of services, and geographic location.
What is the role of nurses in various health care settings? - ANS Nurses provide care, educate
patients, coordinate care, and advocate for patients' needs.
What is discharge planning? - ANS The process of preparing a patient to leave a health care
facility and ensuring they have the necessary support and resources.
How can nurses improve patient satisfaction? - ANS By providing compassionate care,
effective communication, and involving patients in their care decisions.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,What is patient-centered care? - ANS An approach that respects and responds to individual
patient preferences, needs, and values.
What are health care disparities? - ANS Differences in health outcomes and access to care
among different populations.
What is managed health care? - ANS A system that controls costs and quality of care through
administrative oversight of services.
What are the types of managed care plans? - ANS HMO (Health Maintenance Organization),
PPO (Preferred Provider Organization), POS (Point of Service), EPO (Exclusive Provider
Organization).
What is the goal of Integrated Health Care Delivery (IHCD)? - ANS To decrease health care
costs through effective management of patients with chronic health problems.
What is preventive care? - ANS Health services aimed at preventing illnesses, such as
screenings and immunizations.
What is primary care? - ANS Health services focused on the diagnosis and treatment of
common illnesses and ongoing management of chronic conditions.
Where is secondary (acute) care provided? - ANS By specialists or agencies requiring more
specialized skills or equipment than primary care.
What is tertiary care? - ANS Highly specialized consultative care usually provided on referral
from secondary care providers.
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, What is restorative care? - ANS Care aimed at helping individuals regain maximal functional
status and enhance quality of life.
What is the significance of the nursing shortage? - ANS It affects the availability and quality of
nursing care, leading to challenges in health care delivery.
What are nursing-sensitive outcomes? - ANS Patient outcomes that are directly influenced by
nursing care, such as patient satisfaction and recovery rates.
What is the impact of the aging baby boomer generation on health care? - ANS Increased
demand for health care services due to higher prevalence of chronic conditions among older
adults.
What are the challenges to health care in the US? - ANS Uninsured patients, rising costs,
access to care, and workforce shortages.
What is the purpose of community legislation in health care? - ANS To promote public health
and safety through regulations such as seat belt and helmet laws.
What is the role of interprofessional collaboration in nursing? - ANS To enhance patient care
through teamwork and shared knowledge among various health care professionals.
What types of services are provided in home care? - ANS Health services delivered at home,
including nursing care, therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
What is hospice care? - ANS Care designed to provide comfort and support to patients in the
final stages of a terminal illness.
3 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.