Question 1

Which of the agencies that regulate components of the health care delivery system is responsible for certifying home care and community health organizations?

Accepted Answer

The Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC) is responsible for certifying home care and community health organizations. The other listed agencies focus on accrediting different aspects of the healthcare delivery system, such as rehabilitation facilities (CARF) or continuing care providers (CCAC).

Question 2

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-Which of the following is NOT a function of the board of directors in a hospital?

Accepted Answer

Licensing physicians is typically the responsibility of state medical boards or other regulatory agencies, not the board of directors of a hospital.

Question 3

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-What type of facility provides care to patients with clinically complex problems who need acute care for long time periods?

Accepted Answer

Long-term care hospitals provide care to patients with clinically complex problems who need acute care for long time periods.

Question 4

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-How do hospitals respond to negative changes in economic conditions?

Accepted Answer

Hospitals often respond to negative economic conditions by reducing staff as a cost-saving measure, since labor is a significant expense. Other options like eliminating emergency department treatment or reducing Medicare-reimbursed procedures are not typical responses due to legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations. Increasing post-acute care is not directly related to immediate cost-saving strategies in response to economic downturns.

Question 5

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-What two major medical breakthroughs in the late 1800s led to the dramatic growth in the number of hospitals?

Accepted Answer

The development of the germ theory of disease by Louis Pasteur and others in the late 1800s revolutionized the understanding of how diseases spread and were caused, leading to better sanitation practices in hospitals. Additionally, the development of safe anesthesia methods allowed for more complex and less painful surgical procedures to be performed, contributing significantly to the growth and effectiveness of hospitals during this time. Antibiotics and vaccinations, while crucial to medicine, were developed later.

Question 6

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-What type of facility provides emergency care, general surgery, and admits patients for a wide range of conditions and procedures?

Accepted Answer

General acute care hospitals provide emergency care, general surgery, and admit patients for a wide range of conditions and procedures. Specialty hospitals focus on a specific medical condition or patient population, skilled nursing facilities provide long-term care for patients who require daily medical attention, and rehabilitative hospitals specialize in providing rehabilitation services for patients who require specialized care and treatment to recover from injury or illness.

Question 7

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-What is the fastest growing medical specialty?

Accepted Answer

Hospitalists, a relatively new specialty focusing on the care of hospitalized patients, have seen rapid growth in numbers and importance within the healthcare system since their emergence in the late 1990s.

Question 8

Which of the agencies that regulate components of the health care delivery system is responsible for certifying hospital-based or freestanding medical rehabilitation centers, adult day services, and assisted living centers?

Accepted Answer

The Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is responsible for certifying hospital-based or freestanding medical rehabilitation centers, adult day services, and assisted living centers.

Question 9

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-What type of facility must be located in a rural area and be more than 35 miles from any other hospital or 15 miles from another hospital in mountainous terrain or areas with only secondary roads?

Accepted Answer

Critical access hospitals are facilities that are located in rural areas and must be more than 35 miles from any other hospital or 15 miles from another hospital in mountainous terrain or areas with only secondary roads.

Question 10

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-During which decade did hospitals, physicians, or other health professionals begin to engage in advertising?

Accepted Answer

The 1980s marked a significant shift in the healthcare industry, as hospitals, physicians, and other health professionals began to engage in advertising, a practice that was not widely accepted or utilized in earlier decades. This change was influenced by various factors, including increased competition, changes in regulations, and a growing recognition of the importance of marketing in healthcare.

Question 11

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-Which of the following describes the ruling in the Darling Case (1968)?

Accepted Answer

The Darling Case (1968) is significant because it established that hospitals could be held directly liable for the quality of care provided by their staff, emphasizing the responsibility of the Board of Directors to ensure proper oversight and quality control mechanisms, including the granting of admitting privileges to physicians.

Question 12

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-Who developed the germ theory of disease?

Accepted Answer

Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch developed the germ theory of disease.

Question 13

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-What type of facility is referred to as a boutique hospital?

Accepted Answer

Boutique hospitals are typically physician-owned specialty hospitals that offer specialized or personalized healthcare services.

Question 14

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-Who founded The Pennsylvania Hospital, the first hospital in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond founded The Pennsylvania Hospital in 1751, making it the first hospital in the United States.

Question 15

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-When hospital beds are empty, they cost approximately what percentage of what the full cost is when beds are filled?

Accepted Answer

When hospital beds are empty, they still incur a significant portion of their full operational costs, approximately 70 percent. This includes costs for staffing, maintenance, and other fixed expenses that do not decrease significantly when a bed is unoccupied.

Question 16

Which of the agencies that regulate components of the health care delivery system is responsible for outpatient mental health, residential treatment centers, alcohol and other substance abuse treatment centers, and therapeutic foster care?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the agencies that regulate components of the health care delivery system is responsible for continuing care retirement communities?

Accepted Answer

The Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC) is responsible for accrediting continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) in the United States. CCRCs are a type of senior housing that offers several levels of care and services, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. The CCAC is an independent, non-profit organization that evaluates CCRCs based on standards related to governance, financial stability, resident rights, quality of care, and other factors.

Question 18

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-What type of facility specializes in providing services to stabilized patients who are diagnosed with trauma or disease and need to learn how to function again in an inpatient setting?

Accepted Answer

Rehabilitative hospitals specialize in providing services to patients who have been stabilized but need to learn how to function again due to trauma or disease, typically in an inpatient setting.

Question 19

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-What type of facility provides inpatient care with highly technical tertiary or services for specific conditions, such as cancer or pediatrics?

Accepted Answer

Specialty hospitals provide inpatient care with highly technical tertiary or services for specific conditions, such as cancer or pediatrics. Skilled nursing facilities provide long-term care for patients who need assistance with daily activities, while general acute care hospitals provide a wide range of medical and surgical services. Rehabilitative hospitals provide intensive therapy and rehabilitation services for patients recovering from illness or injury.

Question 20

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-What type of facility specializes in treating individuals with a mental health diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral hospitals specialize in treating individuals with a mental health diagnosis. Critical access hospitals are typically rural hospitals that provide limited services, while skilled nursing facilities focus on rehabilitation and long-term care. Physician-owned specialty hospitals specialize in specific medical procedures.

Quiz 9: Health Care Facilities

Which of the agencies that regulate components of the health care delivery system is responsible for certifying home care and community health organizations?

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -Which of the following is NOT a function of the board of directors in a hospital?

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -What type of facility provides care to patients with clinically complex problems who need acute care for long time periods?

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -How do hospitals respond to negative changes in economic conditions?

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -What two major medical breakthroughs in the late 1800s led to the dramatic growth in the number of hospitals?

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -What type of facility provides emergency care, general surgery, and admits patients for a wide range of conditions and procedures?

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -What is the fastest growing medical specialty?

Which of the agencies that regulate components of the health care delivery system is responsible for certifying hospital-based or freestanding medical rehabilitation centers, adult day services, and assisted living centers?

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -What type of facility must be located in a rural area and be more than 35 miles from any other hospital or 15 miles from another hospital in mountainous terrain or areas with only secondary roads?

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -During which decade did hospitals, physicians, or other health professionals begin to engage in advertising?

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -Which of the following describes the ruling in the Darling Case (1968) ?

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -Who developed the germ theory of disease?

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -What type of facility is referred to as a boutique hospital?

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -Who founded The Pennsylvania Hospital, the first hospital in the United States?

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -When hospital beds are empty, they cost approximately what percentage of what the full cost is when beds are filled?

Which of the agencies that regulate components of the health care delivery system is responsible for outpatient mental health, residential treatment centers, alcohol and other substance abuse treatment centers, and therapeutic foster care?

Which of the agencies that regulate components of the health care delivery system is responsible for continuing care retirement communities?

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -What type of facility specializes in providing services to stabilized patients who are diagnosed with trauma or disease and need to learn how to function again in an inpatient setting?

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -What type of facility provides inpatient care with highly technical tertiary or services for specific conditions, such as cancer or pediatrics?

Match the term with the appropriate definition or description: -What type of facility specializes in treating individuals with a mental health diagnosis?