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Health care utilization. - The way individuals use the resources of the health care industry is called: increase - The growing elderly population is one example of factors that may ________ health care services utilization. decrease - The discovery and implementation of treatments that cure or eliminate diseases is one example of factors that may ________ health care services utilization. Life expectancy was lower in 1960 than it is today. - Which of the following statements is true of ...

Public health benefit of HIT - Answers-Detect trends in populations and public health Unique attribute of emergency department information systems - Answers-Typically separate from rest of the hospital's information systems so cannot access other patient records Interoperability - Answers-The exchange and flow of data between software and computer systems among different organizations Radiology informations systems - Answers-Creates 3-D images such as those to examine a pregnant woma...

According to the US Department of Labor, the number of jobs for nursing assistants is expected to grow by __________ between 2010 and 2020. - Answers-20% An older adult is healthy but needs assistance taking a shower and doing light housework. What type of healthcare agency is the most appropriate choice for this person? - Answers-a home health agency People in assisted care facilities are referred to as _____________ because the facilities are their homes. - Answers-residents Reread th...

What are different levels of education for health care careers and how long do they take to obtain? - Answers-Health science careers taken during high school. Associates degree, 2 years. Bachelor's degree four or more. Masters degree one or more beyond bachelors. Doctorate 6 years beyond bachelors. What is the mission of HOSA? - Answers-To promote career opportunities in health care and to enhance delivery of quality to all people. What type of students does the USA-VICA serve ? - Answe...

What aims to identify what the organization does, whom it serves, and how it does it? - Answers-Mission What aims to identify a specific future state of the organization? - Answers-Vision What aims to define the organization's culture? - Answers-Value People with a growth mindset believe - Answers-their intelligence and abilities are malleable, that they can be developed through learning, practice, and hard work Human thinking occurs along a continuum of two modes or speeds: _____...

An international agency sponsored by the United Nations is the - Answers-World Health Organization (WHO). A national agency that deals with health problems in America is the - Answers-U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Another national organization that is involved in the research of disease is the - Answers-National Institute of Health (NIH) A federal agency that establishes and enforces standards that protect workers from job-related injuries and illnesses is the -...

What is the third step in public policy-making process - Answers-Implementing the policy change/ modification. New policy must be put into effect, which typically requires determining which organizations or agencies will be responsible for carrying it out. This step of the public policy process, and one that can be difficult if the people who are tasked with carrying out the policy are not committed to complying with it. Clear communication and coordination, as well as sufficient funding, are al...

Bachelors degree - Answers-Some healthcare careers require students to obtain this degree which is a four year college degree awarded after completing 120 credit hours or more in a semester system Masters degree - Answers-And academic degree awarded for completing want to two years of prescribed study beyond the batches degree Technician - Answers-This employment level often requires an associates degree along with clinical training and possible licensure professional - Answers-This hea...

A nurse educator teaches community/public health nursing students about how health care is financed in the United States. Why is it important that nursing students receive this information? a. Nurses are expected to help patients find funding sources to pay for their care. b. Nurses have to restrict their care to services that are financially reimbursed. c. Health care organizations must charge patients for all supplies consumed while care is given. d. Health care organizations must notify p...

Which of the following provides care and support in various environments for those suffering from terminal illness? a. Rehabilitation facility b. Long-term care c. Clinic d. Hospice - Answers-d. Hospice Which type of health care delivery method would be provided most often at a free-standing imaging center? a. Inpatient b. Telehealth c. Long-term d. Outpatient - Answers-d. Outpatient What type of health care delivery would be provided for a person who requires coronary bypass surge...

Examples Of Health Care Systems Composed Of - Answers-Hospitals, Doctors, Offices, and Health Insurance Agencies In What Four Areas Can Success Be Measured? - Answers-patient satisfaction, productivity, cost effectiveness, efficiency How Do Health Care Agencies Measure Their Success? - Answers-Performing Verbal surveys and written surveys Two Different Way That Countries Fund Their Health Care System - Answers-Publicly funded health care and private funding What Countries Have Public...

Phlebotomist - Answers-Collect and process blood to be analyzed, cal, patients down before getting blood drawn Radiologist Technician AART - Answers-Give patients chemical mixtures Process and evaluate images Educated on hazards of radiation Biomedical Equipment Technician CBET - Answers-Install electronic devices Inspect and calibrate machines Safety inspections Emergency Medical Technician/Basic EMT-B - Answers-Provide emergency pre-hospital care to victims Emergency Medical ...

Chinese - Used acupuncture to relieve pain and congestion Robert Koch - Developed the culture plate method to identify pathogens Florence Nightingale - Founder of modern nursing Joseph Lister - Began use disinfectants and antiseptics during surgery Gabriel Fahrenheit - Created the first mercury thermometer Jonas Salk - Developed the polio vaccine in 1952 Rhazes - An Arab physician who began the use of animal gut for suture material What did ancient people think was the cause...

Physician's Offices - Answers-Provide diagnostic and treatment services in a private office setting Health Maintenance Organization - Answers-Provides a wide range of services by a group of primary-care physicians, specialist, and other healthcare professionals in a prepaid system Home Health Care - Answers-Provides nursing, therapy, personal care, or housekeeping services in the patient's own home Rehabilitation Centers - Answers-Provide intensive physical and occupational therap...

. Graduates in practical nursing can enter the second year of the registered nursing program. - Answers-Many community colleges have started a new curriculum in nursing known as the Ladder Program. What is the concept of this program? 1. Certified nursing assistants are eligible to take the practical nursing license exam. 2. Graduates in practical nursing can enter the second year of the registered nursing program. 3. Certified practical nurses are eligible to take the licensure exams f...

National Health Insurance(NHI) - Answers-GOVT CONTROLS FUNDING govt finances healthcare through taxes; care provided by private providers i.e Canada National Health System (NHS) - Answers-GOVT CONTROLS ALL financing a tax supported NHI; govt manages infrastructure for delivery; govt operated hospitals i.e GB Socialized Health Insurance(SHI) - Answers-financed through govt mandated contribution by employer/employees; health delivered by private providers; insurance and payment closely i...

how might a nurse manager see quality? - Answers-as a ratio of volume of care in relation to the available resources, or the score on a patient satisfaction survey. what should the focus of health care quality be? - Answers-providing patients excellent services via competent health care, comprehensive communication, inter-professional teamwork, and cultural sensitivity. quality is both tangible and intangible. what does this mean? - Answers-the care delivered can be technically perfect, bu...

Jeanne Mance - Answers-Who has an award named after them in the CNA? Marguerite d'Youville - Answers-: first visiting nurses of Canada "Grey Nuns" Grey Nuns - Answers-Formed in 1738 including Marguerite d'Youville Marguerite d'Youville - first Canadian native to receive sainthood - Answers-Who received sainthood in 1990? Florence Nightingale - Answers-: introduced nursing to the British army with principles of cleanliness Florence Nightingale - Answers-Who is consid...

What are some factors of wellness - Answers-Physical emotional social intellectual and spiritual What are some examples of wellness centers - Answers-Weight control nutrition services stress counseling health food stores What is the reason that healthcare costs are rising - Answers-Technology advances What are some methods to reduce healthcare expenses - Answers-Outpatient services preventive care and energy conservation

Which of the following is a reason that people might buy supplemental or complementary insurance policies? - Faster access to health care - All of these are correct - More choice of providers - Less cost sharing - Answers-All of these are correct Which of the following countries has a health system best characterized as "mixed" or hybrid? - Cuba - Germany - United States - United Kingdom - Answers-United States