Chapter 2 Quiz Worksheet

They do not specialize in any one type of medical treatment; they provide a wide range of diagnostic, medical surgical, and emergency care services
They provide inpatient continuity of care for clients with persistent, recurring diseases or complex medical conditions that require long-term stays (often over a month) in an acute care environment.
They are facilities that generally engage in geriatric care—care for elderly people needing nursing services and assistance with personal care and daily living activities.
They offer older individuals the opportunity to remain independent in a home of their own that’s typically located on a campus with health care professionals on staff and facilities/activities designed specifically for older individuals.
They provide care that promotes wellness and diagnosis of illness.
They provide outpatient care for clients who require physical or occupational therapy, recreational therapy, hydrotherapy, and other therapies (such as speech or hearing therapy) for loss of function in mobility or the activities of daily living.
They are found in educational institutions.
They provide end-of-life care to those patients expected to live six months or less.
They are a system of health care in which patients agree to visit only certain doctors and hospitals, and in which the cost of treatment is monitored by a managing company, such as an HMO, another type of doctor/hospital network, or an insurance company.
They offer medical services through the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies.
They provide services to predominately low-income populations.
is a type of managed care health insurance plan usually provided by large industries or companies to their employees. Similar to HMO…but geared towards large industries and not individuals.
is care given by a provider who is trained in one special area.
Care for life-threatening conditions that require hospitalization.
They provide a variety of medical services on an outpatient basis.
is for non-emergencies that require prompt treatment.
They are federally supported and provide care for veterans who served in the armed forces.
They serve the mentally ill.
They provide training for health workers, give medical care, and conduct medical research.
They provide care for the ill and injured, especially those patients/clients who require financial help in order to receive care.