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What is the main purpose of Medicaid?
Which group is primarily served by the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)?
What type of services does the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provide?
Which statement about the management of Medicaid programs is accurate?
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What is a primary function of specialized services such as Shriner's Hospitals?
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What should be assessed as baseline neurovascular status on Day 1 according to the critical path for a child with a long-leg cast?
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During Day 2 of the critical path, which task is emphasized for the family?
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What should be included in the instructions provided for home care on Day 2?
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Who qualifies for services under WIC?
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What is a key assessment related to psychosocial aspects on Day 1?
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Study Notes
Healthcare Financing and Access
- Health insurance facilitates access to healthcare services.
- Families with insurance are more likely to utilize preventive care and have a primary care physician.
- Employers often provide medical insurance.
- Private health insurance options are available for purchase.
- Uninsured individuals may access healthcare services through federal or state government programs.
- Specialized services are funded by local, state, or federal governments and private organizations.
Federally Funded Healthcare Programs
- Medicaid: Provides healthcare funding for low-income individuals meeting specified eligibility criteria, administered by each state individually.
- CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program): Provides health insurance for low-income children and newborns who don't qualify for Medicaid.
- WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children): Improves nutritional status for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and children up to age 5.
Specialized Healthcare Services
- Shriner's Hospitals, Easterseals, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital provide care for children, each specializing in specific areas like orthopedic disorders, special needs, or cancer.
- Community support groups also offer assistance.
Critical Path Example: School-Age Child with Long-Leg Cast
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Day 1:
- Diagnostic tests include CBC and X-ray.
- Assessments focus on baseline neurovascular status, cast inspection, and identifying other potential injuries.
- Diet as tolerated.
- Activity includes elevation of the leg and non-weight-bearing crutch walking.
- Medications include pain relief (Tylenol with codeine).
- Psychosocial support includes developmental assessment, promoting self-care, providing diversions, and facilitating schoolwork continuation.
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Day 2:
- Assessments continue, including neurovascular checks, cast inspection, and skin integrity evaluation.
- Family education includes demonstrating checks and promoting skin care.
- Diet as tolerated, with protein-rich food recommendations.
- Activity includes observation of family's ability to assess skin integrity, continued leg elevation, evaluating crutch walking proficiency, and reinforcing safety practices.
- Medications are adjusted based on pain levels.
- Psychosocial support expands to home-based diversional activities, self-care instruction, reinforcing safety, and providing written instructions for cast care, crutch walking, and home schooling. Family and child involvement is encouraged.
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Description
Test your knowledge on healthcare financing and access with this quiz. Explore various programs such as Medicaid, CHIP, and WIC, and understand the role of insurance in accessing healthcare services. Answer questions related to governmental and private funding options available for healthcare.
