Unit Four- Healthcare Facilities
Which of the following facilities are most likely to be government-run healthcare facilities?
a state hospital with a public medical school a county health clinic a VA hospital
Assignment Question True or false? The ICU is only for patients with heart attacks.
false
Which of the following medical procedures or services is most likely to be performed inside a mobile clinic?
flu vaccination
Assignment Question A private clinic that employs a family doctor, a nurse practitioner, a chiropractor, and a massage therapist is most likely to be what type of facility?
for-profit
Assignment Question Which of the following are typical examples of for-profit health facilities?
long-term care facilities such as nursing homes private doctors' offices multidisciplinary clinics
Which of the following facilities is most likely to care for elderly or disabled people who are unable to care for themselves?
long-term care facility
Assignment Question Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of working at a nonprofit healthcare facility?
lower salary
Assignment Question Which of the following is a characteristic of a for-profit healthcare facility?
may have pressure to keep costs low
Which of the following facilities is likely to be nonprofit?
small community hospitals
Assignment Question What single characteristic do all types of healthcare facilities have in common?
the intention of helping people through proper diagnosis and safe treatment
Which of the following statements is true?
Private clinics are where you most often see family doctors or nurse practitioners.
Assignment Question Which of the following statements is true of medical laboratories?
They analyze blood samples.
Assignment Question Which of the following statements is true of physical rehabilitation facilities?
They are a common destination for people who are recovering from a surgery or accident.
Assignment Question Which of the following statements is true of hospice facilities?
They are for people who suffer from terminal illness.
Assignment Question Which of the following statements is true of mobile medical facilities?
They are often housed in vans or buses.
Which of the following statements are true of most hospitals?
They are usually the largest healthcare facilities. They offer a variety of medical specialists and services.
Assignment Question Which of the following statements is true of most large hospitals?
They offer the widest variety of specialized medical services.
Assignment Question Which of the following statements is true of long-term care facilities?
They often treat elderly people with debilitating diseases.
Which of the following are some possible advantages of working for a nonprofit healthcare facility?
assistance from unpaid volunteers possibly better job security
Which of the following samples is typically not analyzed at a medical laboratory?
dental fillings
Assignment Question True or false? The geriatric unit is for children.
false
Assignment Question Which of the following are potential benefits of working at a government-run healthcare facility?
government retirement pension more holidays good job stability
Assignment Question Which of the following is a potential benefit of working at a nonprofit healthcare facility?
help from unpaid volunteers
Assignment Question Which of the following is the most-likely potential benefit of working at a for-profit healthcare facility?
higher salary
Assignment Question Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of working at a for-profit healthcare facility?
less job security in difficult economic times
Assignment Question What type of healthcare facility has no fixed address?
mobile clinic
Assignment Question Which of the following is a characteristic of a nonprofit healthcare facility?
often funded in part by charitable donations
Which of the following is a characteristic of a for-profit healthcare facility?
owned by private citizens
Which of the following facilities is most likely to help injured people gain strength and recover from injuries?
physical rehabilitation facility
Which of the following are advantages of working for a government-run healthcare facility?
possibility of a good retirement pension more days off due to government holidays job stability
Which of the following are advantages of working for a for-profit healthcare facility?
potentially higher income newer equipment and facilities
Assignment Question Which of the following are disadvantages of working for a government-run healthcare facility?
potentially more paperwork limits on salary
Assignment Question Which of the following is a characteristic of a government-run healthcare facility?
receives funding from local, state, or federal governments
Assignment Question True or false? The pediatric unit is for childhood diseases.
true
Assignment Question True or false? You will probably be first admitted into the ER of a hospital if you are involved in a serious car accident.
true
Assignment Question Community medical centers employ family doctors, nurses, and technicians, but usually not many
✔ medical specialists.
Assignment Question Community medical centers are usually
✔ smaller versions of hospitals
