Dynamics Chapter 2 Do Nows

According to the text, what is a key difference between the U.S. healthcare system and those of Canada and the UK?

The US system relies on consumers choosing their own providers, while Canada and UK have national health insurance systems

According to the text, which sector employs the largest percentage of jobs in the US healthcare industry? (these jobs include non-healthcare workers like janitors)

Hospitals

Based on the information presented, how does the healthcare system in the United Kingdom (UK) primarily receive its funding

Through a combination of provincial taxes and federal government contributions

According to the text, what is the main distinction between community hospitals and proprietary hospitals?

Community hospitals are non-profit organizations focused on community health, while proprietary hospitals are for-profit entities

What types of communities do federally funded primary care health centers serve?

Medically underserved communities

What conclusion can be drawn from the text regarding the US federal government’s approach to healthcare services

The federal government prefers to support and fund healthcare services rather than provide them directly, except in specific cases

According to the text, what is the primary goals of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)

To serve as a medical home for medically underserved populations, such as the homeless and uninsured

What is one major reason for the rise in chronic disease in the US?

Increased life expectancy and sedentary lifestyles

Which of the following best describes ambulatory care?

healthcare delivered outside institutional setting, such as physician offices or outpatient clinics

Which list correctly identifies all six major points of the Patient Care Partnership?

High-quality hospital care, clean and safe environment, involvement in care, protection of privacy, help when leaving the hospital, help with billing and insurance claims

According to the text, what is the main objective of disease prevention services?

To involve consumers in their own care through risk factor awareness and environmental changes

According to the text, what was the primary purpose of the Patient Care Partnership developed by the AHA in 2003?

To outline six expectations for patients during hospitalization, including high-quality care and patient involvement

Based on the text, which healthcare service focuses on helping clients maintain optimal function and follow healthy lifestyles?

Health promotion

Jenny had found it challenging to follow a routine of regular physical activity since leaving the military. Which of the following categories of health services would assist Jenny in meeting her goal of becoming physically fit?

Health Promotion

Jenny’s daughter needs to have all of her immunizations up-to-date before school in the fall. What are the most affordable options for her daughter to obtain a physical examination including immunizations?

Federally Qualified Health Center

Jenny’s boyfriend Joe is also a veteran. He is a construction worker and injured his back several months ago. Joe’s prescribed pain medication, and Joe was able to continue working because the medication stopped the pain. Joe had tried to stop taking the pain medication but experienced withdrawal symptoms. Where would you recommend that Joe not go for treatment of his addiction?

Emergency Room

Which of the following is a direct health service provided by the federal government?

All of the above

How does Congress play a key role in health affairs?

All of these are correct

What percentage of the federal health spending goes to the hospitals as reimbursement for patients who are enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid?

40%

Exercise and aerobic classes offered by city recreation departments would be categorized under which healthcare service?

Health promotion services

The majority of hospitals in the US are of which type?

Community hospitals

The CDC monitors air and water quality and provides support in emergencies, such as during severe weather conditions that impact health and safety.

True

The HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) is responsible for Medicare, Medicaid, public health, biomedical research, food and drug safety, disease control and prevention, Indian health, and mental health services

True

Informed consent in mandatory.

Trrue

The second largest business in the US is hospitals

True

As of 2019, one in every 12 Americans received healthcare through a federally funded health center

True