HCAD 222- Exam 2 questions well answered rated A+ 2023/2024

HCAD 222- Exam 2Chronic Disease - correct answers -Aging is not a disease, but it does increase susceptibility to disease -3/4 > 65 die from cancer, stroke, and heart disease Chronic Conditions - correct answers Persist for long periods of time, regardless of whether they cause death. Ex: Arthritis, Parkinson's, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Dementia Longevity Challenges - correct answers 1. Coping with an aging body 2. Maintaining a valued place in society 3. Individuals grow older in the wider context of an entire society that is undergoing the transition to population aging Reimbursement Driven - correct answers Providers getting paid whether service is needed or not. Causes overtreatment Post Acute Care - correct answers Includes rehabilitation or palliative services that patients receive after, or in some cases instead of, a stay in an acute care hospital. Depending on the intensity of care the patient requires, treatment may include a stay in a facility or ongoing outpatient therapy. DRGs - correct answers Diagnostic Related Groups. Create a "case rate" that includes the typical # of days and costs associated with the procedure. Quicker and Sicker Discharges - correct answers Hospital sends less stable patients elsewhere for care (PAC or LTC) more quickly due to Medicare's Prospective Payment System What is LTC - correct answers Range of Services and supports to meet the health and personal needs of someone with a chronic illness or disability. Care based on functioning