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- single-payer Correct Answer: in a healthcare system, only one entity—usually the
central government—pays for care, drawing on funds collected as taxes
- national health insurance Correct Answer: a system in which the central government is
the insurer for all the people, and private providers or organizations deliver services
- out-of-pocket Correct Answer: a phrase that indicates that individuals pay for services
themselves, and if they have private insurance, they then collect reimbursement from the insurer
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Correct Answer:
Mission Correct Answer: to produce evidence to make health care safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and attordable; and to work within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and with other partners to make sure that the evidence is understood and used.
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Correct
Answer: Mission Correct Answer: ATSDR protects communities from harmful health ettects related to exposure to natural and man-made hazardous substances. We do this by responding to environmental health emergencies; investigating emerging environmental health threats; conducting research on the health impacts of hazardous waste sites; and building capabilities of and providing actionable guidance to state and local health partners.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Correct Answer: Mission Correct
Answer: serves as the national focus for devel- oping and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and health education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.
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- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Correct Answer: Mission Correct Answer: The
FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, eflcacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Correct Answer:
Mission Correct Answer: to improve health out- comes and address health disparities through access to quality services, a skilled health workforce, and innovative, high-value programs.
- Indian Health Service Correct Answer: Mission Correct Answer: to raise the physical,
mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.
- National Institutes of Health Correct Answer: Mission Correct Answer: to seek
fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.
- Substance abuse and mental health services administration
Correct Answer: Mission Correct Answer: to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
- To provide services that prevent sickness and care for
people in medical need Correct Answer: What describes the basic purpose of a healthcare system anywhere in the world? -To provide services that support an ettective workforce for the country -To provide services that prevent sickness and care for people in medical need -To provide services that bring all health services together for single-source delivery -To provide services that prolong life beyond its natural end
- Federal, state, and local levels all provide healthcare system
leadership and regulation. Correct Answer: In the United States, what is the role of government in the healthcare system?
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- To connect nations to resources and scientific evidence and
to coordinate responses to emergencies Correct Answer: What are the main roles of the World Health Organization in the global healthcare system? -To connect nations to resources and scientific evidence and to coordinate responses to emergencies -To regulate the various nations' healthcare systems, ensuring uniformity of care worldwide -To take over with better trained doctors and nurses whenever a nation experiences a healthcare emergency -To manage the payment process for major healthcare institutions like hospitals
- HHS divides its responsibilities among 11 divisions and many
smaller agen- cies to appropriately address different health needs. Correct Answer: How does the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services manage to oversee so many aspects of healthcare for American citizens? -HHS takes direction from the World Health Organization to ensure that U.S. citizens receive appropriate healthcare. -HHS employs thousands of people, who—although they may not be well trained individually— collectively possess wide healthcare knowledge. -HHS divides its responsibilities among 11 divisions and many smaller agencies to appropriately address ditterent health needs. -HHS reports directly to Congress to ensure responsiveness to citizens.
- In a state with Medicaid expansion, services are much more
generous. Correct Answer: How are health services for low-income mothers and children, the elderly, and people with disabilities attected by whether their particular state has adopted Medicaid expansion? -In a state with Medicaid expansion, services are much more generous. -In a state with Medicaid expansion, the costs for healthcare increase significantly for such individuals. -In a state with Medicaid expansion, the federal government takes over healthcare management completely. -In a state with Medicaid expansion, services are much less generous.
- Coordination of services for specific areas and populations Correct
Answer: How would healthcare management at the local county health department level be accurately described? -Responsibility for managing all local hospitals and clinics -Coordination of services for specific areas and populations
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-Total control of all immunizations and associated services -Total control of all mental health services
- Regulation of food safety in grocery stores and restaurants
Correct Answer: Which of these are typically provided by community health services?
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- health information technology Correct Answer: computerized programs used in
healthcare to store medical data and allow it to be legally shared among providers, patients, payers, and other entities
- information technology manager Correct Answer: supervisor of
technologists responsible for a computerized health information system
- healthcare administrator Correct Answer: an individual that works within
healthcare organizations to develop and maintain policies and procedures, and support management of a facility or organization's statt, finances, and programs
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- An individual who helps arrange access, facilitates
communication, and pro- vides clear information to individuals about their healthcare Correct Answer: Which statement describes the role and purpose of the care coordinator? -An individual who defines the type of healthcare data and -technology used for a particular patient or system -An individual who defines which doctors and medical personnel patients can access -An individual who helps arrange access, facilitates communication, and provides clear information to individuals about their healthcare -An individual whose primary role is to provide direct medical services within a healthcare system
- A patient advocate is a health and human services worker who
helps support individuals within the healthcare system by helping them understand their care, ask the correct questions, and understand their healthcare options. Correct Answer: Which statement describes the purpose of a patient advocate for an individual and healthcare team? -A patient advocate is a health and human services worker who helps support individuals within the healthcare system by helping them understand their care, ask the correct questions, and understand their healthcare options. -A patient advocate is a health and human services worker who coordinates services along the healthcare continuum. -A patient advocate is a health and human services worker who has a medical license and provides direct patient care. -A patient advocate is a health and human services worker who provides mental health services for patients.
- A social and human services assistant Correct Answer: Which statement
describes an individual whose purpose is to collaborate with certified professionals such as social workers to support and provide social services within a community? -A patient advocate -A nurse -A social and human services assistant -A healthcare administrator
- Healthcare technology has increased patient and provider
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-Healthcare technology has increased patient and provider communication and increased patient medication errors. -Healthcare technology has decreased patient and provider communication and decreased privacy and security.
- Healthcare administrators help develop and implement
policies and proce- dures and provider overall management in many areas of a healthcare orga- nization. Correct Answer: Which statement describes the role of healthcare administrators and their purpose in a healthcare organization? -Healthcare administrators assist doctors, nurses, and medical personnel with specific medical procedures. -Healthcare administrators help provide social services to individuals in the community. -Healthcare administrators help develop and implement policies and procedures and provider overall management in many areas of a healthcare organization. -Healthcare administrators schedule appointments and file and organize materials.
- verbal communication Correct Answer: communication through words and
letters
- nonverbal communication Correct Answer: communication through gestures
and body language
- negotiation Correct Answer: to discuss and reach a mutual agreement
- persuade Correct Answer: convince someone, especially after persisting
- advocate Correct Answer: provide support and recommendations for a particular cause
- networking Correct Answer: making connections with other people or organizations
- cultural competence Correct Answer: the ability to communicate with others
ettectively by understanding their cultures and customs
- values Correct Answer: standards and principles that individuals or groups adopt to manage
acceptable behavior
- ethical decisions Correct Answer: decisions based on values
- Because it helps to provide a better service to patients and
clients Correct Answer: Why is working in teams important for health and human service professionals? -Because it brings more financial gains for the health and human service professionals -Because it helps to provide a better service to patients and clients
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-Because it creates competition -Because it leads to longer services required by a patient
- Because it helps to provide more appropriate care and
leads to patient satisfaction Correct Answer: Why is cultural competence necessary? -Because it helps to provide more appropriate care and leads to patient satisfaction -Because the health and human service professionals can charge for this service
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-Five years -One month -Six months -One year
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- Multiple chronic conditions Correct Answer: Karyn has been diagnosed with
asthma and heart failure, and she experienced a stroke several years ago. What describes Karyn's conditions? -Temporary disabilities -Long-term disabilities -Acute chronic conditions -Multiple chronic conditions
- disability Correct Answer: a broad term that describes a person's limitations or impairments
due to a health condition
- disease Correct Answer: the underlying cause of chronic conditions requires identifying
an organ or organ system with a disordered process and the likely cause of that disorder
- genetic predisposition Correct Answer: when someone is born with genetic factors
that lend to or create disease
- multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) or complex chronic conditions
Correct Answer: when a person has several chronic health problems/diseases and requires the care of many providers
- advocacy Correct Answer: activities designed to bring awareness to a cause, such as
particular diseases and disabilities
- advocacy groups Correct Answer: clients, family members, or providers performing
awareness activities together
- autonomy Correct Answer: the right and ability of a client to make decisions about their
health and treatment
- empowered Correct Answer: having the knowledge and tools needed to be successful
- resources Correct Answer: connections to community services or programs that allow the
client to participate in the proposed care plan
- continuity of care Correct Answer: the process where both client and provider are
actively involved in managing the client's care to meet the client's healthcare goals
- health literacy Correct Answer: the ability of a client to understand and use the services
given to them to make their health decisions
- Education Correct Answer: Julio is overweight and was recently diagnosed as having
high blood pressure. His primary care physician prescribed him medication to help with his high
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- Continuity of care Correct Answer: Elizabeth was diagnosed with highly functional
autism at an early age. She also has ADHD and depression. She sees an occupational therapist, a psychiatrist, her primary physician, and a therapist routinely. Elizabeth and her care coordinator routinely check in to see if she is meeting her goals in care with these providers and her overall health. What is this an example of? -Continuity of care
- Communication
- Education
- Advocacy
- A whiplash injury causes a temporary disability, while a
traumatic brain injury causes a permanent disability. Correct Answer: Which sentence describes one ditterence between a whiplash injury and a traumatic brain injury? -A whiplash injury is a chronic illness, while a traumatic brain injury is an acute illness. -A whiplash injury is an acute illness, while a traumatic brain injury is a chronic illness. -A whiplash injury causes a permanent disability, while a traumatic brain injury causes a temporary disability. -A whiplash injury causes a temporary disability, while a traumatic brain injury causes a permanent disability.
- A baby is born with a small heart defect that will not present
symptoms until later in life. Correct Answer: In which scenario should a healthcare professional suspect a chronic rather than acute illness? -A baby is born with a small heart defect that will not present symptoms until later in life. -An elderly female develops pneumonia while walking outside in the cold. -A young athlete tears a ligament in her knee, requiring immediate surgery. -A pregnant woman requires antibiotic injections to treat an infection that may be harmful to the baby before she delivers.
- A patient with a moderate bacterial infection Correct Answer: Which
patient can be expected to use the fewest resources and services to achieve optimal health? -A patient with comorbidities. -A patient with a moderate bacterial infection.
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-A patient recovering from a sports injury at a long-term care facility. -A patient that is using imaging and electroencephalography to monitor recurring seizures
- Prescription medication with regular monitoring and follow-up
Correct Answer: Which type of service would be appropriate for a person with a chronic illness? -Over-the-counter medication as needed
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build trust with Brennan? -Interpreting services -Plain language
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-Safe zone
- Plain language Correct Answer: Zane is seeing a new health professional for the first
time. He is impressed that the professional talks to him in a way that is uncomplicated and understandable. Which strategy did the health professional use to build trust with Zane? -Interpreting services
-Safe zone -Plain language
- active listening Correct Answer: demonstrates understanding between participants
through verbal feedback and body language
- authenticity Correct Answer: a client having a consistent professional experience and
knowing what reaction to expect
- empathy Correct Answer: a professional demonstrating care for a client's well-being
- logic Correct Answer: a professional demonstrating both the ability to treat a client properly and
the use of sound judgment and reasoning
- Logic Correct Answer: Antonio, a transplant coordinator, is meeting with Darius. Darius is
going to donate one of his kidneys to his father and is expressing concerns regarding the coordination of his appointments prior to the procedure. Antonio carefully walks Darius through a step-by-step plan of every appointment and the reason it was scheduled at the time it was. Which technique did Antonio demonstrate?
- Logic
- Authenticity
- Empathy
-Active listening
- Empathy Correct Answer: Darius continues speaking with his transplant coordinator,
Antonio, and outlines his concerns for his recovery, as well as his father's. Antonio listens carefully to Darius' concerns and expresses to him that he wants the best for both Darius and his father and asks what information he can provide to help Darius feel more comfortable. Which technique did Antonio demonstrate? -Active listening
