40 Questions
What is a major challenge facing the nursing profession due to the aging population?
Higher incidence of chronic diseases
What is the primary focus of primary health care?
Improving health outcomes for an entire population
Which of the following is NOT a type of secondary care?
Home care
What is the main goal of health promotion programs?
Reducing the incidence of disease
Which of the following is a characteristic of preventative care?
Reducing and controlling risk factors for disease
What is the primary goal of tertiary care?
Providing complex medical interventions
Which of the following is an example of continuing care?
Assisted living
What is a major challenge facing the nursing profession due to the shortage of physicians?
Greater reliance on nurses for primary care
What is the primary focus of restorative care?
Providing support for individuals with chronic illnesses
Which of the following is a characteristic of integrated health care delivery?
Collaboration among health professionals and community members
Which of the following is a common consequence of the shortage and uneven distribution of physicians in the health care delivery system?
Increased competition among health care providers
What is the primary goal of secondary care in the health care delivery system?
Providing acute care to patients who require immediate attention
Which of the following is a characteristic of tertiary care in the health care delivery system?
Providing highly specialized care to patients with complex conditions
What is the primary focus of restorative care in the health care delivery system?
Restoring patients to their optimal level of function following illness or injury
Which of the following is a consequence of the rate of nurses' retirements on the health care delivery system?
Decreased productivity and efficiency in health care settings
What is the primary goal of continuing care in the health care delivery system?
Supporting patients with disabilities and long-term care needs
Which of the following is a characteristic of integrated health care delivery?
Collaboration among health professionals, health care leaders, and community members
What is the primary goal of health care reform in the health care delivery system?
Reducing the cost of health care services
Which of the following is a characteristic of preventative care in the health care delivery system?
Emphasis on reducing and controlling risk factors for disease
Which of the following is a challenge facing the health care delivery system due to the aging baby boomer generation?
Increased demand for primary care services
What is the main reason for the shortage and uneven distribution of physicians in the health care delivery system?
Lack of qualified medical professionals
Which level of health care focuses on reducing and controlling risk factors for disease?
Preventive care
What is the primary goal of hospitals in the health care delivery system?
To provide intensive care and mental health facilities
What is the primary goal of extended care facilities in the health care delivery system?
To provide restorative care
Which level of health care involves collaboration among health professionals, health care leaders, and community members?
Primary health care
What is the primary goal of nursing centers or facilities in the health care delivery system?
To provide continuing care
What is the main consequence of the uncertainty of health care reform on the health care delivery system?
Lack of qualified medical professionals
Which of the following is a characteristic of integrated health care delivery?
Collaboration among health professionals, health care leaders, and community members
What is the primary goal of home care in the health care delivery system?
To provide restorative care
Which level of health care focuses on reducing the incidence of disease?
Health promotion programs
What is the primary focus of preventative care in the health care delivery system?
Reducing and controlling risk factors for disease
Which level of health care involves collaboration among health professionals, health care leaders, and community members?
Primary health care
What is the primary goal of discharge planning in the health care delivery system?
To facilitate a smooth transition from hospital to community care
Which of the following is a characteristic of integrated health care delivery?
Collaboration among health professionals, health care leaders, and community members
What is the primary goal of extended care facilities in the health care delivery system?
To provide restorative care to individuals in need
Which of the following is a challenge facing the nursing profession due to the aging baby boomer generation?
Increased demand for restorative care services
What is the primary goal of nursing centers or facilities in the health care delivery system?
To provide continuing care services
Which of the following is a consequence of the uncertainty of health care reform on the health care delivery system?
Difficulty in planning for future health care needs
What is the primary goal of adult day care centers in the health care delivery system?
To provide social support to individuals in need
Which of the following is a characteristic of palliative and hospice care?
Focus on providing comfort and support to individuals with terminal illnesses
Study Notes
Health Care Delivery System
- Four challenges facing nursing:
- Aging baby boomer generation
- Shortage and uneven distribution of physicians
- Rate of nurses' retirements
- Uncertainty of health care reform
Traditional Levels of Health Care
- Six levels of health care:
- Preventative
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
- Restorative
- Continuing health care
Integrated Health Care Delivery
- Primary and preventive health care services:
- Focus on improved health outcomes for an entire population
- Requires collaboration among health professionals, health care leaders, and community members
- Includes health promotion programs to reduce disease incidence
- Focuses on reducing and controlling risk factors for disease
- Secondary and tertiary care:
- Includes hospitals, intensive care, mental health facilities, rural hospitals, and discharge planning
- Restorative care:
- Includes home care, rehabilitation, and extended care facilities
- Continuing care:
- Includes nursing centers or facilities, assisted living, respite care, adult day care centers, palliative and hospice care
Health Care Delivery System
- Four challenges facing nursing:
- Aging baby boomer generation
- Shortage and uneven distribution of physicians
- Rate of nurses' retirements
- Uncertainty of health care reform
Traditional Levels of Health Care
- Six levels of health care:
- Preventative
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
- Restorative
- Continuing health care
Integrated Health Care Delivery
- Primary and preventive health care services:
- Focus on improved health outcomes for an entire population
- Requires collaboration among health professionals, health care leaders, and community members
- Includes health promotion programs to reduce disease incidence
- Focuses on reducing and controlling risk factors for disease
- Secondary and tertiary care:
- Includes hospitals, intensive care, mental health facilities, rural hospitals, and discharge planning
- Restorative care:
- Includes home care, rehabilitation, and extended care facilities
- Continuing care:
- Includes nursing centers or facilities, assisted living, respite care, adult day care centers, palliative and hospice care
Health Care Delivery System
- Four challenges facing nursing:
- Aging baby boomer generation
- Shortage and uneven distribution of physicians
- Rate of nurses' retirements
- Uncertainty of health care reform
Traditional Levels of Health Care
- Six levels of health care:
- Preventative
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
- Restorative
- Continuing health care
Integrated Health Care Delivery
- Primary and preventive health care services:
- Focus on improved health outcomes for an entire population
- Requires collaboration among health professionals, health care leaders, and community members
- Includes health promotion programs to reduce disease incidence
- Focuses on reducing and controlling risk factors for disease
- Secondary and tertiary care:
- Includes hospitals, intensive care, mental health facilities, rural hospitals, and discharge planning
- Restorative care:
- Includes home care, rehabilitation, and extended care facilities
- Continuing care:
- Includes nursing centers or facilities, assisted living, respite care, adult day care centers, palliative and hospice care
Health Care Delivery System
- Four challenges facing nursing:
- Aging baby boomer generation
- Shortage and uneven distribution of physicians
- Rate of nurses' retirements
- Uncertainty of health care reform
Traditional Levels of Health Care
- Six levels of health care:
- Preventative
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
- Restorative
- Continuing health care
Integrated Health Care Delivery
- Primary and preventive health care services:
- Focus on improved health outcomes for an entire population
- Requires collaboration among health professionals, health care leaders, and community members
- Includes health promotion programs to reduce disease incidence
- Focuses on reducing and controlling risk factors for disease
- Secondary and tertiary care:
- Includes hospitals, intensive care, mental health facilities, rural hospitals, and discharge planning
- Restorative care:
- Includes home care, rehabilitation, and extended care facilities
- Continuing care:
- Includes nursing centers or facilities, assisted living, respite care, adult day care centers, palliative and hospice care
This quiz covers the fundamentals of nursing, focusing on the health care delivery system, including challenges faced by nursing professionals such as an aging population and nurse shortages.
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