Introduction To Nursing Chapter 4

Front 1

75-year-old client needs a hearing aid. Which part of his health-care coverage would most likely pay for this device?

Back 1

supplemental Medicare with a private insurance company

Front 2

The hospital management wants to implement a model that encourages health-care professionals to be more committed to the organization's goals and plans. Which of the following models will support this hospital's needs?

Back 2

shared governance

Front 3

The city hospital is creating a type of patient-care area where the health-care workers will be cross-trained to provide care that spans more than one health-care discipline. This care delivery model is:

Back 3

patient-focused care

Front 4

A community hospital has merged with a larger organization in a nearby city. Since the merger, the community hospital now offers acute care in addition to adult day care and exercise classes for all ages. Which types of health-care services does the community hospital now provide?

Back 4

primary and secondary

Front 5

How does the increasing proportion of older adults to younger adults impact the health-care system?

Back 5

Older adults have more long-term illnesses than other age groups

Front 6

A major purpose of home health care is to:

Back 6

maximize independent functioning

Front 7

A health-maintenance organization differs from a preferred provider organization in that HMOs:

Back 7

stress wellness, health promotion, and illness prevention

Front 8

A client needs a low-fat, low-salt diet because of his hypertension. He should be referred to a:

Back 8

dietitian

Front 9

Reimbursement for hospital services is made according to a classification system known as:

Back 9

diagnosis-related groups

Front 10

A purpose of primary health care is to:

Back 10

prevent diseases