20 Questions
What is the primary focus of primary health care?
Improving health outcomes for an entire population
What is the main challenge facing nursing due to the aging baby boomer generation?
Increased demand for primary health care services
Which level of health care is focused on reducing and controlling risk factors for disease?
Preventive care
What is the purpose of discharge planning in secondary and tertiary care?
To facilitate a smooth transition from hospital to home
What is the main difference between restorative care and continuing care?
Restorative care focuses on rehabilitation and home care, while continuing care focuses on assisted living and respite care
What is the primary goal of health promotion programs?
To reduce the incidence of disease
What is a challenge facing nursing due to the rate of nurses' retirements?
Shortage of nursing professionals
What is the primary focus of tertiary care?
Providing intensive care to patients
What is the purpose of collaborative efforts among health professionals, health care leaders, and community members in primary health care?
To improve health outcomes for an entire population
What is the primary focus of continuing care?
Providing assisted living and respite care
Which of the following levels of health care is primarily focused on improving health outcomes for an entire population?
Primary care
What is a major challenge facing nursing due to the shortage and uneven distribution of physicians?
Limited access to health care services for certain populations
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of integrated health care delivery?
Emphasis on specialty care
What is the primary goal of health care reform in the context of the health care delivery system?
To increase access to health care services for all populations
Which level of health care is primarily focused on providing care to patients in their homes?
Home care
What is a consequence of the aging baby boomer generation on the health care delivery system?
Increased demand for primary care services
Which of the following is a feature of preventative health care?
Emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention
What is the primary focus of palliative care in the context of continuing care?
To improve quality of life for patients with serious illnesses
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of continuing care?
Emphasis on disease treatment
What is the primary goal of discharge planning in the context of secondary and tertiary care?
To facilitate safe transitions from one care setting to another
Study Notes
Health Care Delivery System
- Four significant challenges facing the nursing profession include:
- The aging baby boomer generation
- The shortage and uneven distribution of physicians
- The rate of nurses' retirements
- The uncertainty of health care reform
Levels of Health Care
- Traditional levels of health care include:
- Preventative care
- Primary care
- Secondary care
- Tertiary care
- Restorative care
- Continuing health care
Integrated Health Care Delivery
- Primary and preventive health care services aim to:
- Improve health outcomes for entire populations
- Require collaboration among health professionals, leaders, and community members
- Reduce disease incidence through health promotion programs
- Control risk factors for disease through preventive care
Secondary and Tertiary Care
- Services provided in secondary and tertiary care settings include:
- Hospital care
- Intensive care
- Mental health facilities
- Rural hospitals
- Discharge planning
Restorative Care
- Restorative care services include:
- Home care
- Rehabilitation
- Extended care facilities
Continuing Care
- Continuing care services include:
- Nursing centers or facilities
- Assisted living
- Respite care
- Adult day care centers
- Palliative and hospice care
Health Care Delivery System
- Four significant challenges facing the nursing profession include:
- The aging baby boomer generation
- The shortage and uneven distribution of physicians
- The rate of nurses' retirements
- The uncertainty of health care reform
Levels of Health Care
- Traditional levels of health care include:
- Preventative care
- Primary care
- Secondary care
- Tertiary care
- Restorative care
- Continuing health care
Integrated Health Care Delivery
- Primary and preventive health care services aim to:
- Improve health outcomes for entire populations
- Require collaboration among health professionals, leaders, and community members
- Reduce disease incidence through health promotion programs
- Control risk factors for disease through preventive care
Secondary and Tertiary Care
- Services provided in secondary and tertiary care settings include:
- Hospital care
- Intensive care
- Mental health facilities
- Rural hospitals
- Discharge planning
Restorative Care
- Restorative care services include:
- Home care
- Rehabilitation
- Extended care facilities
Continuing Care
- Continuing care services include:
- Nursing centers or facilities
- Assisted living
- Respite care
- Adult day care centers
- Palliative and hospice care
This quiz covers the fundamentals of the healthcare delivery system, including four challenges facing nursing, such as the aging baby boomer generation and nurse retirements. It is based on Chapter 2 of the 11th Edition of Fundamentals of Nursing.
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