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100% VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+|JUST
RELEASED
Care that helps persons regain their health, strength, and independence, when a person has an acute
exacerbation and seeks care at a facility during an illness. purpose is to provide routine follow up for
acute conditions. examples are nursing home care, or for conditions such as drug rehab (halfway
house). Correct answer-restorative care

defines the reason or purpose for the organization and defines what services to be provided
Correct answer-Mission

statement that identifies future and purpose while conveying the core message of organization- the
goals of the organization Correct answer-Vision

written statement that articulates the values and beliefs regarding how the mission will be
accomplished, it defines core values of the organization- why it exists and how it operates. Correct
answer-philosophy

promotion, prevention, treatment, recovery
refers to the range of services available within the healthcare sector. A term that suggests a concept
of an increasing intensity of care. this is a theoretical model rather than an actual system of care
delivery. clients enter at the lowest level capable of addressing problems and advance to higher
levels only as needed. Correct answer-continuum of care

health care at a basic rather than specialized level for people making an initial approach to a doctor
or nurse for treatment. MD office for check up or ER after an MVA. examples are healthcare provider
practices, community and neighborhood clinics, and school and occupational health offices.
Correct answer-primary care

or disease -restorative care, is care that tries to restore a pt to a prior level of functioning. examples
are acute care hospitals and long term care facilities. Correct answer-secondary(acute) care

highly complex care and therapy services from practitioners in a hospital or overnight facility. or
rehabilitative care or long term care such as home health. examples are acute care hospitals with
specialty units such as coronary care and transplant units
, and specialty hospitals such as psychiatric facilities. Correct answer-tertiary care

What affects the type of services an organization will provide? Correct answer-ownership

accepts all patients even if no insurance or unable to pay. they are tax exempt and controlled by
voluntary boards or trustees. Excess revenue is redirected into the organization Correct answer-
not-for-profit

pays taxes and board of directors are appointed. Operates with the specific intent of earning a profit
by providing health care services to those who can pay. Correct answer-for-profit

A service or activity performed by a group of people for the benefit of the public; may be a non-
profit organization. such as health dept, they focus on care of the community and are state funded.
Correct answer-community services

,such as nursing homes for those that are well but unable to return home. Correct answer-subacute
facilities

can be profit and non profit, goal is to assist elderly or disabled to remain in home Correct answer-
home health

such as senior helpers, comfort keepers . CNA'S sitters Correct answer-Nurse-Owned and Nurse-
Organized Services

aid support groups such as AA Correct answer-self-help voluntary organizations

agencies like medicare, medicaid and osha Correct answer-Regulatory Agencies

drive healthcare Correct answer-pharmaceutical companies

Economic
social
demographic Correct answer-Forces that drive organizations

economic force of organizations, metro areas have better healthcare than rural areas Correct
answer-regionalization

-increasing percentage of society that is composed of elderly
-increasing percentage of uninsured
-inability of communities to provide access to needed health services Correct answer-Demographic
factors influencing health care

What is the purpose of primary care? Correct answer-early detection and prevention

What is the purpose of secondary care? Correct answer-diagnosis and treatment of disease

What is the purpose of tertiary care? Correct answer-to diagnose and treat complex disease

type of care used to provide caregivers of chronic care patients a short term period of relief
Correct answer-respite care

what is the purpose of restorative care? Correct answer-provide routine follow up for for acute
conditions

purpose is to provide ongoing care for those who need assistance with activities of daily living (e.g
geriatric care centers) Correct answer-continuing care

nurse is responsible for the entire care of one or more pts for one shift in a 24 hr period
advantage; excellent pt care
disadvantage; expensive and difficult if short staffed Correct answer-case method

A nursing care pattern focusing on tasks and jobs; each nursing team member has certain tasks and
jobs to do, consists of charge nurse and designated personnel under her supervision
advantages: efficient, cnas can be trained, cost effective

, disadvantages; fragmented, pt confused, holistic view of pt may be lacking Correct answer-
functional nursing model

consists of charge nurse and 2 team leaders, each have LVN, RN, CNA
disadvantage; who is actually taking care of patient
need adequate staff, team leader must be knowledgeable
advantage : cost effective, better pt satisfaction Correct answer-team nursing model

A nurse is accountable for planning, evaluating, and directing the care of a pt 24hours
advantage; better rapport with pt Correct answer-primary nursing model

A model of delivering patient care based on patient outcomes and cost containment. Components of
case management are a case manager, critical paths/critical pathways, and unit-based managed care.
admit and discharge to reach prior level of functioning.
advantage; decreased cost and length of stay Correct answer-case management model

responsible for hiring and staffing and staying on budget. Correct answer-Nurse Manager

Comprehensive discharge with instruction about medications and warnings of health problems
Instruction about medications and warning signs
Contact with patients following discharge, emphasizing helping patients manage medications
Assist in communication between patient and primary and secondary caregivers Correct answer-
transitional care

trying to control the rising cost of health care and achieving the maximum benefit for every dollar
spent to keep company up and running in the black Correct answer-cost containment

a group of people that share common interests, needs, resources, and environment Correct
answer-community

What is the main difference b/t working in a facility and working in a home? Correct answer-you
are on the patient's turf

health promotion, disease prevention, and health protection, it enables families in these groups to
cope with health problems and assist these patients to return to a prior level of functioning or
maintain their health. Correct answer-goal of community health nursing

nursing practice in the community, with the primary focus on the health care of individuals, families,
and groups in a community. The goal is to preserve, protect, promote, or maintain health. pertains to
subareas and communities, involves preventative, curative and rehab care. philosophy is to promote
the health and welfare across the lifespan from birth to elderly. Correct answer-community health
nursing

-client's home after an acute exacerbation
-schools- asthma, disabled, dm
-workplace- plants
-community health affairs Correct answer-examples where community health is provided

The practice of promoting and protecting the health of populations using knowledge from nursing,
social, and public health sciences. Educate on health and safety issues, do BP screenings,

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