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Mul variant sta s cal analysis is an example of public health methodology for
data analysis
usually provide an apartment or private room that becomes the person's permanent residence.
The individual maintains some degree of independence but in a monitored environment.
Assisted living facilites
Which of the following types of nurse requires a master's degree in nursing?
Cer fied registered nurse anesthe st
In the SOAP process, all aspects of the pa ent's plan of care are addressed in a single, final
stage. How many steps of the nursing process address different aspects of the plan of care?
3
a nongovernmental, nonprofit agency, is the na on's oldest and largest standards-se,ng and
accredi ng body in healthcare.
Joint Commission
In which type of se,ng would an occupa onal nurse most likely found?
a hazardous worksite
How are medical diagnoses different from nursing diagnoses?
Medical diagnoses refer to diseases, such as cancer.
What is the main difference between cer fica on and licensure in healthcare?
Only licensure allows a clinician to legally prac ce in the issuing state.
is a private acute care hospital that provides the same basic services as those provided by
community hospitals. (HMO pa ents)
Managed care hospitals are
The chief opera ng officer (COO) reports to the chief execu ve officer (CEO).
True
,The con nuum of care can be defined as the provision of care for a par cular episode of care
beginning with diagnosis or onset un l return to normal func on.
True
A small country where the en re popula on has access to healthcare facili es owned and
operated by the government and funded by a tax on ci zens is an example of what kind of
healthcare system model?
Public healthcare system model
Which of the statements about epidemiology is false?
Epidemiology is a qualita ve science built around concepts of probability and sta s cs.
Epidemiology is not a qualita ve science. It is a quan ta ve science built around concepts of
probability and sta s cs.
Who is the elected head of the medical staff at a typical hospital?
Chief of staff
The World Health Organiza on (WHO) adopted a defini on of health that has not been
amended since 1948-
"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence
of disease or infirmity."
healthcare services performed by clinicians who are responsible for addressing the pa ent's
overall healthcare needs, establishing and maintaining a sustained rela onship with the pa ent
within the realm of family and community.
Primary Care
treatment by specialists to whom a pa ent has been referred by a primary care provider.
secondary care
-provided by physicians that specialize in areas of medicine such as cardiology, dermatology, and
psychology.
healthcare delivered by specialists who work for a facility that performs specialty healthcare
research, development, and treatment.
Ter ary Care
-provided when the pa ent receives a referral from a primary or secondary provider and is
more likely to require an inpa ent hospital stay with accompanying specializa on for advanced
, inves ga on and treatment of specific condi ons or diseases.
-burn treatment, cancer, neurosurgery, and reconstruc ve surgery centers.
Both tradi onal public health efforts and the new science of popula on health are supported by
the federal government with ini a ves such as Healthy People 2020.
True
Inpa ent care that is not highly specialized is considered -- care.
secondary
Healthcare costs in the United States have been rising at about the same rate as the US
popula on is growing.
False
are some mes called long-term care residen al facili es.
Residen al facility
usually provide an apartment or private room that becomes the person's permanent residence.
assisted living
What two divisions may be combined to form a single diagnos c and therapeu c division?
Clinical support and ancillary services
The US healthcare system is a mixed model because it incorporates both public and private
healthcare op ons.
True
Which division of a typical hospital comes closest to the medical staff in terms of responsibility
for pa ent care?
Nursing
Which integrated health delivery system (IHDS) is the largest in the United States?
Veterans Health Administra on (VHA)
The con nuum of care can be defined as birth-to-death healthcare.
True
To which of the following types of providers do primary care physicians (PCPs) typically refer
pa ents?