Trends test study guide answers

Answers 1 - 6 1) World health org. (who) 2) home health care 3) complementary 4) telemedicine 5) aging of population 6) ebola, smallpox, h1n1, sars, bubonic plague, h5n1, monkey pox, Spanish flu

Answers 7 - 9 7) Holistic system of healing: focuses on stimulating body’s ability to heal itself by giving very small doses of highly diluted substances 8) high cost of health care & large numbers of uninsured people 9) greater demand for health care providers & facilities

Answers 10 -11 10) confusion about care & treatment; loss of continuity of care; conflicting care plans; too much or little meds; higher health costs 11) yoga, meditation, massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, aromatherapy

Answers 12 - 13 12) it is cheaper to prevent illnesses through emphasis on preventative medicine which includes routine exams, vaccinations, and emphasis on healthy diet and exercise. 13) DRG’s set maximum amounts that will be paid from insurances to health care providers based on a diagnosis.

Answers 13 13) home health-Patients are monitored in their homes for post-hospital care & chronic conditions and this reduces the amount of re-admittance to the hospital & doctors visits. 13) mass/bulk purchasing: can save money on shipping costs and also some places offer lower costs for buying in bulk

Answers 13 13) energy conservation: digital thermostats that regulate heat and light sensors can save money on utilities as well as using high efficiency light bulbs