Chapter 8 Questions

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a hospital according to the AHA? A. At least 25 beds B. Delivers diagnostic services C. Delivers therapeutic services D. Treats medical conditions
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A. At least 25 beds
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What was the first major state of the hospital evolution? A. Almshouses B. University-based medical centers C. Private inpatient facilities D. Community homeless shelters
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A. Almshouses
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When did hospitals begin to attract well-to-do patients who could afford to pay privately? A. When physicians opened their own clinics B. With advances in sanitation, nursing care, and medical services C. When the board of trustees were composed of wealthy donors D. WHen charitable contributions discontinued paying for hospitalizations
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C. When the board of trustees were composed of wealthy donors
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Who opened the first proprietary (for profit) hospitals? A. Community foundations B. Physicians C. Wealthy patrons D. Trustees
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B. Physicians
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As hospitals became complex organizations, what other services became necessary? A. Medicare/Medicaid B. Outpatient C. Management/administration D. Surgery
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C. Management/administration
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Which of the following was not a main factor in the growth of hospitals in the United States? A. Hill-Burton Act B. Private health insurance C. Immigrants coming into the U.S D. Medicare and Medicaid
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C. Immigrants coming into the U.S
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Which of the following is credited with having the greatest impact on the expansion of hospital beds in the U.S.? A. Hill-Burton Act B. Private health insurance C. Immigrants coming into the U.S D. Medicare and Medicaid
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A. Hill-Burton Act
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What triggered the downsizing phase in the U.S. hospital industry during the 1980s? A. Hill-Burton Act B. Managed care C. Prospective payment system D. Medicare and Medicaid
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B. Managed care
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DRG-based reimbursement necessitated hospitals to do what? A. Admit new patients at a faster rate than before B. Admit a great number if Medicare patients than before C. Discharge patients quicker than before D. Admit a smaller number of medicare patients than before
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C. Discharge patients quicker than before
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What are "days of care?" A. The total number of patients admitted B. The total number of inpatient days over a period of time C. The length of stay patients treated in a hospital D. The number of days a patient stays in a hospital
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B. The total number of inpatient days over a period of time
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What is the average length of stay in the U.S.? A. 2.5 Days B. 4.8 Days C. 1 Week D. 10 Days
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B. 4.8 Days
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In a short-stay hospital the average length of stay is: A. 5 or less days B. 10 or less days C. 15 or less days D. 25 or less days
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D. 25 or less days
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a community hospital? A. Nonfederal B. Short-stay C. Private D. Open to general public
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C. Private
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Hospitals can be classified under more than one category. Which of the following MUST be classified as a public hospital? A. Community hospital B. Nonprofit hospital C. Any hospital open to the general public D. Federal hospital
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D. Federal hospital
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Government owned hospitals that are not open to the public include: A. Veterans Administration hospitals B. Nonprofit hospital C. Private Care Hospitals D. All of the above
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A. Veterans Administration hospitals
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Which of the following types of hospitals' primary mission is to benefit the communities in which they are located? A. Federal B. General C. Specialty D. Private Nonprofit
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D. Private Nonprofit
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What is the main focus of a rehabilitation hospital? A. Adress mental illnesses B. Teach job-related skills C. Improve physical function D. A hospital operated by a religious organization
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C. Improve physical function
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What is the main distinguishing characteristic of a teaching hospital? A. It must be affiliated with a university B. It must train physicians C. It must be heavily involved in medical research D. It must have training programs for professionals such as nurses and therapists
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B. It must train physicians
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Which of the following is legally required from the state in which a hospital operates? A. certification B. accreditation C. licensure D. Magnet status
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C. licensure
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All of the following are voluntary except? A. accreditation B. certification C. licensure D. serving Medicare and Medicaid patients
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C. licensure
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Issues related to medical ethics in hospitals are generally resolved by: A. Senior managers B. Senior physicians C. Ethics committees D. Courts
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C. Ethics committees
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Who is responsible for managing the hospital organization? A. CEO B. Governing body C. Physicians D. Consultants
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A. CEO
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Name the three sources of power within a hospital organization that have significant influence over hospital's governance and control? A. Financial services, hospitality, and board directors B. Nursing, marketing, managed care C. Medical staff, CEO, and the board of directors D.Nursing, board of directors, and operations
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C. Medical staff, CEO, and the board of directors
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After licensure, hospitals may voluntarily choose to: A. seek accreditation by meeting standards set by JCAHO B. Participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs without seeking DHHS certification C. comply with the Patient's bill of rights as set forth in the Patient Self- Determination Act of 1990 D. Comply with HIPPA regulations
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A. seek accreditation by meeting standards set by JCAHO
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Ethical issues are significant in the hospital setting because of the increased levels of technology used, cost cutting, and legal ramifications. Health care professionals have an ethical obligation to: A. Do no harm and provide the necessary treatment D. Only provide treatment to those that have insurance to pay C. Provide treatment without obtaining the patient's consent D. Only provide treatment to those that have Medicare or Medicaid Coverage
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A. Do no harm and provide the necessary treatment
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Which process gives legal authority to operate a hospital in a state? A. Certification B. Accreditation C. Licensure D. Resistration
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C. Licensure