Deck 28: Care Transitions, System Models, and Health Policy in Aging

Question 1

Acute inpatient rehabilitation is most appropriate for those who may benefit from an interprofessional approach to care and are able to tolerate at least 3 hours of therapy per day.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The majority of transitional care interventions focus on the transition from acute care hospital to long-term care facility.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The Institute of Medicine provides evidence for informed healthcare decision making to those in both government and the private sector.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Medicare is an insurance program for those age 65 or over who have paid into the Social Security System or railroad fund or are diagnosed with what medical condition?

A) Cardiomyopathy
B) Pancreatic cancer
C) End-stage renal disease
D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 5

Those collecting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are eligible for Medicare after waiting for what time period?

A) 6 months
B) 12 months
C) 24 months
D) 36 months

Question 6

The hallmark of the LTCI plan of what country is that it does not offer monetary benefits; instead, it provides services to help relieve the stress on caregivers?

A) Japan
B) Germany
C) England
D) United States

Question 7

Which of the following was the first country to establish a national healthcare program?

A) Japan
B) Germany
C) England
D) Canada

Question 8

In 2014, the Commonwealth Fund compared the healthcare systems of 10 wealthy countries. The National Health Service of what country was declared the best system in terms of efficiency, effective care, safe care, coordinated care, patient-centered care, and cost-related problems?

A) Japan
B) Germany
C) England
D) Canada

Question 9

In order to fulfill Medicare requirements for admission, each patient admitted to an acute rehabilitation unit receives a minimum of how many hours per week in combined therapies?

A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 25

Question 10

Nearly half of all of what type of units are "hospitals within hospitals" because they are hosted by an acute care hospital that leases a floor, wing, or other space to the unit?

A) Transitional care units
B) Progressive care units
C) Long-term acute hair hospitals
D) Acute in-patient rehabilitation units

Question 11

The goal of care coordination is to implement evidence-based guidelines for care management and support the older adult in self-management of health.

Question 12

In addition to Healthy People 2020, there is a companion document called Rural Healthy People 2020 that specifically targets individuals in rural areas.

Question 13

Those collecting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are eligible for Medicare after a 12-month waiting period.

Question 14

Payment for home health agencies is based on a 60-day period known as which of the following?

A) Incident of care
B) Episode of care
C) Occurrence of care
D) Condition of care

Question 15

Which of the following is an assessment instrument that must be completed for all new admissions to nursing homes?

A) Minimum Data Set (MDS)
B) Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS)
C) Continuity Assessment Record and Evaluation Tool (CARE)
D) Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI)

Question 16

Which of the following is the data collection tool required by home health agencies for reimbursement?

A) Minimum Data Set (MDS)
B) Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS)
C) Continuity Assessment Record and Evaluation Tool (CARE)
D) Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI)

Question 17

Which part of the Medicare program does not cover hospice care, but may cover additional benefits such as dental, vision, and health and wellness?

A) Part A
B) Part B
C) Part C
D) Part D

Question 18

The elderly account for a disproportionate share of Medicaid costs due to the fact that Medicaid is the primary reimbursement mechanism for what type of care?

A) Acute care
B) Transitional care
C) Home health care
D) Long-term care

Question 19

What piece of legislation affects Medicaid coverage because it provides incentives to states to increase home and community-based services?

A) Social Security Act
B) Balance Budget Act
C) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
D) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

Question 20

Which of the following provides a comprehensive coverage package that coordinates the care providers, with the primary care physician as the gatekeeper?

A) Preferred provider organizations (PPOs)
B) Health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
C) Point-of-service (POS) plans
D) Long-term care insurance