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What is a primary focus of hospitals providing secondary and tertiary care?

  • Reducing healthcare costs
  • Increasing patient volumes
  • Expanding outpatient services
  • Quality safe care (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a component of patient instruction prior to leaving a health care facility?

  • Instruction on potential food-drug interactions
  • Free follow-up consultations (correct)
  • Counseling on nutrition and modified diets
  • Safe use of medications and medical equipment
  • What advanced technologies are commonly found in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU)?

  • Robotic surgery assistants and 3D imaging devices
  • Telehealth systems and virtual reality therapies
  • Computerized cardiac monitors and mechanical ventilators (correct)
  • Home monitoring systems and wearable technology
  • Patients in psychiatric facilities primarily seek treatment for which of the following issues?

    <p>Emotional and behavioral problems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of care do critical care units specifically provide?

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    What is the main focus of primary health care services?

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    Which level of health care is primarily associated with services that diagnose and treat conditions?

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    What is a significant issue in the current health care delivery system as mentioned?

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    What type of care is aimed at restoring individuals to their prior state of health following illness?

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    Where is preventive care ideally delivered?

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    Which aspect of health care is often neglected in the current health delivery system?

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    What characterizes restorative care according to the content?

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    What is a growing trend in secondary health care delivery?

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    What is a common health issue among immigrant populations?

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    How does living in poverty affect health and nutrition?

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    Which group is at risk for physical and emotional abuse?

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    What characterizes patients with substance abuse issues?

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    Which condition is commonly associated with homelessness?

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    What impact does poverty have on chronic health conditions?

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    What is a significant public health problem related to abuse?

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    What is the primary focus of evidence-based practice in nursing?

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    What type of healthcare approach is often used for patients with severe mental illnesses now?

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    Which measure is NOT commonly associated with patient safety in nursing?

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    What does the Magnet Recognition Program aim to achieve?

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    How does nursing informatics contribute to clinical practice?

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    Which of the following statements about nursing practice is accurate?

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    What aspect of healthcare does globalization primarily impact?

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    What is one critical aspect nurses must maintain while using technological advancements in care?

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    Which of the following is NOT a method for improving patient safety?

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    What is the focus of community-based health care?

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    Which role do community health nurses play in the healthcare system?

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    What defines vulnerable populations in the context of community health nursing?

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    How does globalization affect the spread of communicable diseases?

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    What is the overarching goal of community health nursing?

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    Community-based health care primarily occurs in which types of settings?

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    Which of the following is NOT considered part of vulnerable populations?

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    What key element is necessary for a healthy community?

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    What is the primary role of a community-based nurse as a caregiver?

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    Which skill is essential for a community-based nurse acting as a case manager?

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    In what way can a community-based nurse serve as a change agent?

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    What is a key aspect of being a patient advocate in community-based nursing?

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    Collaboration in community-based nursing is essential for which of the following scenarios?

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    What challenges do community-based nurses often encounter while advocating for patients?

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    Which of the following best describes the role of a collaborator in community-based nursing?

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    What is a common misconception about the role of community-based nurses?

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    Flashcards

    Healthcare Delivery System

    The process of providing healthcare services to fulfill the health-related needs of individuals.

    Primary Healthcare

    A system focused on promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing illnesses before they develop, with emphasis on community-based interventions.

    Secondary Healthcare

    A system focused on diagnosing and treating acute illnesses or conditions. This usually involves hospitals and other specialized healthcare facilities.

    Tertiary Healthcare

    A system focused on restoring individuals to their previous functional abilities after an illness or injury. It involves therapies and interventions aimed at improving quality of life.

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    Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

    Activities that promote and protect health at the individual, family, and community levels.

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    Illness Care System

    A system where care is provided AFTER illness or disability has developed, rather than focusing on prevention.

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    Accessibility of Healthcare

    A shift towards providing diagnostic and therapeutic services in convenient locations for individuals.

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    Holistic Care in Rehabilitation

    A healthcare approach that addresses the entire person, including their physiological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects.

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    What are hospitals known for?

    Hospitals offer a range of services for various medical needs, from emergency care to specialized treatments.

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    What is the main focus of most acute care organizations?

    Hospitals prioritize patient safety and satisfaction, ensuring quality healthcare delivery.

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    What vital instructions do patients receive before leaving a hospital?

    Hospitals equip patients with essential knowledge for managing their health beyond the facility.

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    What is the purpose of an Intensive Care Unit (ICU)?

    An ICU is a specialized hospital unit where patients receive constant, high-level care with advanced technology and specialized staff.

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    What type of healthcare facility specializes in mental health?

    Psychiatric facilities provide specialized care for individuals experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges.

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    Community-based healthcare

    A collaborative, evidence-based model of healthcare that focuses on meeting the health needs of a community.

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    Community-based care

    Focuses on promoting health, preventing diseases, and restoring health in individuals and families within a community.

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    Healthy community

    A community characterized by factors that contribute to a high quality of life and productivity.

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    Nurses' role in community health

    Nurses play a crucial role in delivering healthcare services and improving the well-being of the community.

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    Community health nursing & community-based nursing

    A healthcare delivery system that emphasizes improving the health of the general public.

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    Nurses' leadership in community health settings

    Nurses take the lead in identifying, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating community health services.

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    Community-based healthcare services

    Healthcare provided outside traditional hospitals and clinics, focusing on individuals and families within their communities.

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    Vulnerable populations

    Groups of people with heightened risk of health problems due to factors like poverty, limited access to care, or dependency on others.

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    What is Evidence-Based Practice?

    A method of clinical decision-making that relies on the best available evidence, clinician expertise, and patient preferences.

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    Why is Nursing Practice Dynamic?

    Nurses are constantly learning and adapting their practice due to new research, trends, and patient needs.

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    What Role Does Nursing Play in Patient Safety?

    Ensuring high-quality patient care and minimizing risks through actions like hand hygiene, teamwork, training, and preventing infections.

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    What is the Magnet Recognition Program?

    A program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center that recognizes healthcare organizations for their commitment to excellent nursing practice.

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    What is Nursing Informatics?

    The use of technology to enhance communication, manage knowledge, reduce errors, and support decision-making in healthcare.

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    What is Globalization in Healthcare?

    The increasing interconnectedness of healthcare professionals, patients, and information across geographical boundaries.

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    How is AI impacting nursing?

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to improve decision-making, automate tasks, and enhance patient care.

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    What is the role of critical thinking in nursing?

    It's essential to remember that technology is a tool to assist, not replace, the critical thinking and expertise of nurses.

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    Caregiver Role in Community Nursing

    Nurses use critical thinking and the nursing process to tailor care plans for individual patients and families.

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    Case Manager in Community Setting

    A case manager coordinates services and resources, considering patient needs and community limitations.

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    Change Agent in Community Nursing

    Community nurses identify issues and empower individuals and families to create change.

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    Patient Advocate in Community Nursing

    Advocating for patients involves navigating health care systems, identifying resources, and supporting patient needs.

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    Collaborator in Community Setting

    Community nurses collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.

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    Challenges of the Aging Population

    Older adults are increasingly needing healthcare services, often with chronic conditions.

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    Importance of Community-based Interventions for Older Adults

    Community-based interventions improve older adults' lifestyles and quality of life.

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    What is Community-based Nursing?

    Community-based nursing focuses on providing care within a community setting rather than a hospital.

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    Health Challenges for Immigrant Populations

    Immigrant populations often experience higher rates of health issues like hypertension, diabetes, and infectious diseases, leading to poorer health outcomes and shorter lifespans. They frequently rely on traditional healing practices.

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    Poverty and Health

    Poverty is linked to hazardous environments, risky jobs, poor nutrition, multiple stressors, and increased risk of homelessness. These factors contribute to poorer health outcomes.

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    Health Impacts of Homelessness

    Homeless individuals often face joblessness, lack of shelter, difficulty finding food and sleep, and inadequate nutrition, leading to worsening health problems.

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    Abuse and Its Impact on Health

    Abuse, including physical, emotional, and sexual, is a severe public health problem affecting various groups, including older adults, women, and children. This can be linked to mental health issues, substance abuse, socioeconomic stressors, and dysfunctional family relationships.

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    Substance Abuse and Health

    Substance abuse goes beyond illegal drugs, encompassing alcohol and prescription medications. It often leads to health and socioeconomic issues.

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    Mental Illness and Socioeconomic Factors

    Many individuals with severe mental illnesses experience homelessness or poverty, impacting their health and access to necessary care.

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    Challenges for Mental Health Patients

    Patients with serious mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, often face multiple health and socioeconomic challenges.

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    Community-Based Mental Health Care

    Due to deinstitutionalization, many individuals with mental illnesses receive care within the community. This shift emphasizes community-based resources and support.

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    Study Notes

    Introduction to Health Care Delivery Systems

    • Health care delivery systems are mechanisms for meeting the health needs of individuals.
    • Providers are searching for cost-effective ways to deliver a growing range of services.
    • Consumers demand quality, affordable healthcare with increased accessibility.
    • Nursing is a major component of global healthcare systems.

    Types of Health Care Services

    • Healthcare services are broadly categorized into three levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary.

    Primary: Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

    • The goal of primary care is to promote wellness and prevent illness/disability.
    • Activities are directed at individuals, families, and/or communities.

    Secondary: Diagnosis and Treatment

    • Most secondary care services occur in acute treatment centers (hospitals).
    • There's a trend toward providing diagnostic and therapeutic services in more accessible locations.

    Tertiary: Rehabilitation

    • The goal of tertiary care is restoring a person to their pre-illness state.
    • This includes rehabilitation to regain optimal self-care.
    • This care is holistic, encompassing physiological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects.

    Types of Health Care Services (Detailed)

    • Primary Care: Focuses on decreasing risks of disease or disability to individuals and communities. Examples include health promotion, lifestyle changes, immunizations.
    • Secondary Care: Addresses disease after it occurs. Examples include diagnosis and treatment, screening.
    • Tertiary Care: Focuses on rehabilitation and restoring maximal function. Examples include treatment, rehabilitation, and support to improve quality of life

    Secondary and Tertiary Care Centers: Hospitals

    • Hospital departments (emergency, urgent care, critical care, medical-surgical) provide secondary and tertiary services.
    • Quality and safe care are priorities for acute care organizations.
    • Patients receive instructions on medication, equipment, nutrition, and rehabilitation before discharge.

    Intensive Care Units (ICUs)

    • ICUs offer close monitoring and intensive medical care (e.g, cardiac monitors, ventilators)
    • ICU staff have specialized knowledge in critical care principles and techniques.
    • ICU patients require specialized care and treatment.

    Psychiatric Facilities/Mental Health Hospitals

    • These facilities provide counseling and treatment for emotional and behavioral concerns (e.g., depression, eating disorders, violent behaviors).
    • They can be hospital-based, independent outpatient clinics, or private mental health hospitals.

    Home Health Care

    • Home health care allows patients and families to remain in their homes for maintenance, education, illness prevention, disease treatment, diagnosis and rehabilitation.
    • Services include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing therapies.

    Rehabilitation Services

    • Rehabilitation aims to restore individuals to their fullest physical, mental, social, and economic potential.
    • Specialized programs target cardiovascular, neurological, musculoskeletal, pulmonary, and mental health.
    • Rehabilitation programs help patients and families adjust to lifestyle changes, improve function with disease limitations, and improve quality of life through interventions that are appropriate and individualized. The goals are to prevent complications, promote independence, and improve well being.

    5. Health Care Team

    • A multidisciplinary team provides health care services.
    • Roles include nurses, physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, and social workers.
    • Roles of personnel are coordinated and interdependently linked.

    Health Care Team Roles (In Detail)

    • Nurses (RNs): Provide holistic care, address client/family needs, coordinate care, adapt to changes in the health care environment.
    • Physicians (MDs): Make diagnoses, prescribe therapies, and perform procedures.
    • Physician Assistants (PAs): Provide medical services under physician supervision.
    • Pharmacists (RPhs): Prepare and dispense medications.
    • Dentists (DDS): Treat conditions and promote oral health.
    • Dietitians (RDs): Create and implement dietary plans.
    • Social workers (SWs): Address psychosocial needs.
    • Respiratory Therapists (RTs): Manage respiratory issues.
    • Physical Therapists (PTs): Work with musculoskeletal issues.
    • Occupational Therapists (OTs): Help patients relearn skills and activities, manage functional impairments, and adapt to daily life.
    • Chaplains/IMAM: Provide spiritual support and counseling.
    • **Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP):**Assist in various patient care tasks.

    Factors Influencing Healthcare Delivery

    • Cost: Healthcare systems depend on funding and government spending.
    • Access: Poverty and limited transportation reduce access to care.
    • Quality: Estimated percentages of unnecessary procedures impact quality.
    • Nursing Shortage: A documented nursing shortage in many countries.
    • Competency: Healthcare professionals need advanced knowledge and skills (e.g, Interdisciplinary teams, Patient centered care, evidence based practice, technology).
    • Globalization: Improves access to care but spread of diseases increase

    Community-Based Nursing Practice

    • This model focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, and restorative care within the community.
    • Nurses assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate community health needs to address health disparities and develop programs/interventions to promote community health, quality of life, and well-being.

    Vulnerable Populations in Community-Based Nursing

    • Vulnerable patients are those who are especially at risk due to limited access, health risks, or dependency on others
      • Immigrant populations, individuals in poverty, the chronically ill or disabled, substance abusers, people with severe mental illnesses, the elderly, patients who have experienced abuse.
    • Community-based nurses tailor care appropriately (e.g., providing culturally competent care, assisting with access to resources).

    Competency in Community-Based Nursing

    • Caregiver: Nurses apply the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation) individually for clients and families.
    • Case Manager: Coordinate services, establish appropriate plans of care and address patient needs and barriers.
    • Change Agent: Nurses, through actions and interventions, empower individuals and families for better health.
    • Patient Advocate: Help patients navigate the system, identify necessary services, and follow up.
    • Collaborator: Work with other health professionals (eg., hospice, social workers) to provide care.
    • Counselor: Help patients identify problems and choose appropriate courses of action.
    • Epidemiologist: Identify patterns/causes of health conditions, especially those in healthcare settings.

    Community Assessment

    • This process systematically gathers data on the population to monitor health status for planning, implementing, and evaluating community health services ensuring quality of and accessibility to services.
    • Structure (community description, geography, services), Population (demographics, trends), Social systems (education, government, welfare) to describe and understand a community.

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    This quiz explores key concepts in healthcare delivery systems, including the roles of different care levels, patient instruction, and advanced technologies in units like the ICU. Test your knowledge on primary, secondary, and tertiary care, as well as emerging trends in healthcare today.

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