Unit 5 Health Care Systems
Long-term care facilities (nursing homes
or geriatrics) - correct answer-Provides
basic physical and emotional care to
elderly individuals 24/7 who can no
longer care for themselves
General hospitals - correct answer-They
do not specialize but treat a wide range
of conditions and age groups; usually
provide diagnostic, medical, surgical,
and emergency care services. Patients
may stay overnight or leave that day
Hospice - correct answer-These
agencies provide end-of-life care for
those with life-expectancies of 6 months
or less
School health nurse - correct
answer-Found in educational facilities
, and provide care; promote health
education and other services
Clinic (ambulatory care or ambulatory
clinic) - correct answer-Has several
different specializing doctors with
combined personnel in one building.
This facility provides the patient quick
treatment without having to stay
overnight.
Assisted living facility (independent
living) - correct answer-Allows
individuals who can care for themselves
to rent their own apartment in the facility
Specialty hospital - correct
answer-Treats specific things like
chronic diseases, wound care, or even
psychiatric problems for example
Dental offices - correct answer-Services
can include general dental care provided
Long-term care facilities (nursing homes
or geriatrics) - correct answer-Provides
basic physical and emotional care to
elderly individuals 24/7 who can no
longer care for themselves
General hospitals - correct answer-They
do not specialize but treat a wide range
of conditions and age groups; usually
provide diagnostic, medical, surgical,
and emergency care services. Patients
may stay overnight or leave that day
Hospice - correct answer-These
agencies provide end-of-life care for
those with life-expectancies of 6 months
or less
School health nurse - correct
answer-Found in educational facilities
, and provide care; promote health
education and other services
Clinic (ambulatory care or ambulatory
clinic) - correct answer-Has several
different specializing doctors with
combined personnel in one building.
This facility provides the patient quick
treatment without having to stay
overnight.
Assisted living facility (independent
living) - correct answer-Allows
individuals who can care for themselves
to rent their own apartment in the facility
Specialty hospital - correct
answer-Treats specific things like
chronic diseases, wound care, or even
psychiatric problems for example
Dental offices - correct answer-Services
can include general dental care provided
