Healthcare Delivery Systems

What percentage of jobs in America are in healthcare?

• 25%

• 5%

• 9%

• 19%

Which of these best describes the Western medicine model of healthcare?

• the prevention of disease and maintenance of well-being

• assumes that illness and disease require treatment

• focuses on the holistic treatment of patients

Healthcare in the US is moving towards a wellness model of healthcare.

• True

• False

Which of these healthcare delivery systems is created for a purpose other than making a profit?

• non-profit

• for-profit

• government

• hospitals

Which of the following healthcare delivery systems are subject to taxation?

• non-profit

• for-profit

• government

Which of these is NOT a non-profit or for-profit healthcare agency?

• hospitals

• home health

• long-term care facilities

• veteran's administration

The Smithville Hospital is owned by the state and will care for anyone who requires medical care. Any money that the hospital makes is returned to the hospital for improvements and to control patient costs. How should Smithville Hospital be classified?

• private non-profit

• public non-profit

• private for-profit

• public for-profit

Ambulatory facilities provide diagnostic and treatment services that were previously performed in hospitals. Which of the following is an example of an ambulatory facility?

• Central Urgent Care Center

• Western Psychiatric Hospital

• Southeastern Rehabilitation Center

• Veteran's Administration Hospital

Mrs. Lyon is 90 years old. She is a very active woman who likes to cook, read, play cards and take short walks with her walker. The long term care facility that would be best suited to meet her needs is a/an:

• nursing home

• skilled nursing facility

• assisted living center

• Alzheimer's unit

The CDC is a branch of the Department of Health and Human Services. What does CDC stand for?

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Communicable Disease Center

• Communication Disorder Consortium

• Contagious Disease Center