Unit 2: Review Flashcards
New technologies and prescription drugs, the rise of chronic disease, and high administrative costs are all factors that have been identified as contributing to the
health care /rising cost of healthcare
Suzanne fainted at work earlier today and was taken to the hospital. Upon being examined by a doctor, it was discovered that Suzanne’s heartbeat is irregular, and her doctor decided to keep her overnight for observation. What kind of patient care describes Suzanne’s stay at the hospital?
Inpatient care
General hospitals provide short-term care for illnesses, injuries, and urgent medical conditions which can be referred to as
acute care
Patients who visit a medical facility in need of care and are able to return home the same day are receiving ______ care.
outpatient care
______ hospitals exist to provide care for specific conditions like mental health services, rehabilitation, surgery, or any other specific disease or population.
Specialty
There is now research into the positive healing effects of belief, prayer, and meditation, and it turns out that spiritual or religious practices can be an important help to patients healing from disease
false
can not physically heal the patient, but it can help them with coping
There is only one model of healthcare in the United States that provides free healthcare to all citizens
false
there are 4 !!
Hospitals must be privately owned in order to be not-for-profit
true
The Point of Service (POS) type of plan will only pay for doctors, specialists, and hospitals that are in the network
true
What type of care would be considered the opposite of acute care and includes facilities that care for people for an extended period of time?
Long-term care
Home health care agencies can provide care at home for terminally ill patients or patients recovering at home from surgery or illness who are not able to get to an ambulatory health provider.
true
Health professionals think about the different complexities of care in a healthcare system as _____ of care.
Levels
Food comes from many different sources, is processed in many different ways, but it gets to you in only one way
false
Every country around the world maintains very different healthcare models. However, what is the one common factor that exists among all countries when it comes to healthcare models?
Healthcare delivery influences the economy
Some healthcare settings provide both inpatient and outpatient care, while others are reserved for one or the other
true
Doctors’ offices often have more sophisticated equipment than large hospitals and can perform a wide range of services
false
For those patients whose health is declining with age but who do not yet need the level of care provided by nursing homes, assisted living facilities can bridge the gap between independent living and nursing homes
true
This level of care is focused on health promotion, preventive services, health education, and screening for early detection of problems. It is often the first point of contact for patients with the healthcare system and tends to be provided by primary care doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician’s assistants. What level of healthcare is being described here?
primary care
Medicaid is mostly for seniors and Medicare mostly serves the poor
false
The United States spends more on healthcare for each person than any other country in the world
true
What kind of facility can bridge the gap between being living independently and needing the care of a nursing home and providing a lower level of care than nursing homes for patients whose health is declining with age?
assisted living facilities
There are many factors that have contributed to a higher national debt, state government budget problems, and financial problems for individuals, but healthcare is not one of those factors
false
health care is also a big factor
The Red Cross is a major player not only in disaster recovery but in collecting _____ that can help severely injured people recover
Blood donations
What do we call the federal agency that tracks and investigates public health issues and trends, supporting prevention and preparedness activities in the United States?
(CDC) Center for Disease Control and Prevention
_____ give extended care and treatment for patients with physical and mental health problems, such as recovery from a stroke, drug treatment, or recovery from a serious injury
Home health care services
This level of care provides specialized consultation and care, often on an inpatient basis, for complex or long-term conditions and diseases and can be provided in hospitals, extended care facilities, or in-home settings. What level of care is being described here?
acute care
Janelle is a victim of domestic violence and has no health insurance. She is suffering from several injuries and is scared for her safety, but she cannot afford to go to a hospital. Where could Janelle go for help?
Domestic Violence Support
What federal agency oversees and approves the distribution of medicines and medical devices, in addition to making sure that the US food supply is safe?
FDA
What type of insurance pays for medical expenses due to illness or injury?
Health/medicare
What type of health insurance provides free or low-cost medical benefits to people who are low-income and pregnant, elderly, and/or those with disabilities?
Medicaid
This level of care involves the most advanced and experimental techniques for treating diseases and conditions and is the most rarely accessed form of healthcare. What level of healthcare is being described here?
tertiary
What agency works to prevent workplace accidents, illnesses, and deaths?
OSHA
For children in families with lower incomes, but not low enough to receive Medicaid, what health insurance choice is available to them and is often a good option?
CHIP
Costs for healthcare in the United States are increasing faster than other factors in the cost of living.
true
Most insurance plans ask individuals to pay a part of the bill for services, called a(n)
co-payment
People with insurance are more likely to wait until they are really sick to get healthcare rather than taking preventive or early treatment measures
false
People with insurance can have it easier when it comes to paying for healthcare.
What health insurance option is operated through the Department of Defense for active duty military and their families to receive medical benefits?
TRICARE
What international organization deals with global health issues, setting standards for disease control and healthcare, researching health problems, and working to improve healthcare around the world?
World Health Organization
There are special hospitals run by the Veteran’s Administration for the care of people who have served in the military
true
What complicated legislation was passed into law in 2010 and made it illegal to deny insurance coverage for people with pre-existing health problems and mandated minimum coverage standards?
ACA provisions
Community health centers are _____funded.
Medicaid/publicly
What type of insurance plan only pays if you use doctors or facilities that have contracts with the plan?
HMO
What kind of daily living activities might a nursing home provide help with?
Laundry,managing money, preparing meals, etc.
With this particular type of health insurance structure, you will pay less for health providers that are in the plan’s network, though you can use out-of-network providers and pay a higher percentage of the bill. What type of structure is being described here?
HMO/ppo
Community health centers provide care at home for terminally ill patients or patients recovering at home from surgery or illness who are not able to get to an ambulatory health provider
true
Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Health, and Aetna are all examples of
insurance companies
In the United States, the healthcare system has publicly funded elements, which receive some or all of their funding from the government
true
The Affordable Care Act was developed in order to eliminate the need for health insurance completely
false
mostly helps with insurance, no elimination
Kristal is trying to figure out the total amount of money that she will need to pay for her healthcare. In order to properly compute this, she needs to add together what three items?
Deductible, premium, out-of-pocket costs
Our tax money goes towards many government programs that help our country, including helping to pay for medical care for the elderly, poor, and military members
true
The health sector is a driver of the economy. In what ways can the health sector add money to the economy?
Increasing economic productivity, enlarging labor force
Having a mix of healthier and sicker people in a health insurance plan means that the company can afford to pay when any individual needs expensive care
true
What three things are the MOST desirable when it comes to healthcare?
GPS, health insurace, government health investment
What statement BEST explains what is occurring in this photograph?
(picture of nurse and people sick)
Caring for the people who have fought
(multiple choice)
Similar to a PPO, a(n) _____ plan will have you pay less for providers that are in the network, but your primary care provider must give you a referral to see any specialists
. Point of service (POS)
What physician in the Classical Period in Greece is considered ‘the father of modern medicine’?
Hippocrates
What field in modern medicine studies the moral questions that arise from new medical discoveries?
bioethics
A healthy economy equals what kind of health system?
strong health care systems
What type of extractions are the basis for about 118 of 150 prescription medicines we use today in the United States?
herbal and animal extractions
What statement BEST describes what is seen in the following image?
(picture of a man struggling w/ his tooth)
The guy performing almost looks like some sort of dentist, taking rotten and tooth sores out..? (multiple choice)
An ancient text of Hinduism in India refers to medicine and healing with herbs; this earliest record of a system of healing that is still practiced today is now referred to as:
Ayurveda
During the Civil War, more soldiers died of disease than from battle wounds. With bad water and poor _____, disease spread quickly among the troops.
Sanatiation
The field of ________ studies disease in whole populations, analyzing causes and identifying possible control measures.
epidemiology
