Rural Healthcare and Critical Access Hospitals

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What is the primary purpose of Rural Care?

To offer medical training to rural residents

To provide specialized care in metropolitan cities

To provide regular healthcare services in urban areas

To provide emergency care in rural areas (correct)

What is the term for hospitals that receive federal funding to provide essential services to rural residents?

Rural Care Hospitals

Critical Access Hospitals (correct)

Emergency Care Centers

Local Clinics

What is the primary focus of local clinics in rural areas?

Addressing healthcare needs of every local population (correct)

Offering specialized medical training

Providing emergency care services

Conducting medical research

Why are Critical Access Hospitals important in rural areas?

They receive federal funding to provide essential services Signup and view all the answers

How many Critical Access Hospitals are mentioned in the text?

13 Signup and view all the answers

What type of specimens do Laboratory Technologists examine?

Urine, feces, blood, and discharges from wounds Signup and view all the answers

What type of procedures do Radiologic Technologists perform?

Wide variety of x-ray film procedures Signup and view all the answers

What type of substances do Nuclear Medicine Technologists use?

Radioactive substances Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of the three types of technologists mentioned?

They all work with patients Signup and view all the answers

Which type of technologist is most likely to work with x-ray machines?

Radiologic Technologist Signup and view all the answers

What is a Respiratory Therapist skilled in?

Therapeutic measures for respiratory problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary area of expertise for a Respiratory Therapist?

Respiratory care Signup and view all the answers

What type of professional is a Respiratory Therapist?

Allied Health Professional Signup and view all the answers

In what setting might a Respiratory Therapist work?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What type of care does a Respiratory Therapist provide?

Rehabilitative care Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a case manager?

To ensure clients receive appropriate care in the best setting Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis of a dentist's practice?

Preventive care Signup and view all the answers

Which profession is responsible for diagnosing and treating dental issues?

Dentist Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a case manager in relation to client care?

Ensuring clients receive appropriate care Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a dentist in terms of client care?

Providing preventive care Signup and view all the answers

What is the hierarchy of medical devices in order of complexity?

oxygen therapy devices > respirators > mechanical ventilators > inhalation therapy accessories Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of medical devices, from simplest to most complex?

oxygen therapy devices > respirators > mechanical ventilators > inhalation therapy accessories Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the listed medical devices?

They are listed in order of increasing complexity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medical devices is the most complex?

mechanical ventilators Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence of medical devices, from most complex to least complex?

mechanical ventilators > respirators > oxygen therapy devices > inhalation therapy accessories Signup and view all the answers