ATI RN
Health Care Delivery in the United States Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which statement about the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the main federal organization that works to improve the safety and quality of the health care system. This was largely through funding research to make care safer and to improve quality by publishing materials to educate health care systems and professionals to put research into practice and through generation of measures and data to be used by providers and policymakers (AHRQ, 2017). AHRQ support efforts for clinicians and providers includes clinical guidelines and recommendations. AHRQ publishes research and reports specifically related to health care disparities, quality, and evidence-based practice but does not implement strategies.
Question 2 of 5
Which best describes a health disparity that exists in the United States?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Health disparities refer to observable or quantifiable differences in the presence of disease, health outcomes, or access to health care among different groups or populations. In the United States, health disparities have long been recognized as particularly problematic among ethnic minorities, including blacks, Native Americans, and Hispanics. Research indicates that often these groups have a higher prevalence of chronic conditions and higher rates of mortality and poorer health outcomes when compared with the white population.
Question 3 of 5
Which functions are responsibilities of the states? (Select one that does not appy.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: State governments focus particularly on financing and delivery of services and oversight of insurance. The state is responsible for addressing the mission of public health-assessment, policy development, and assurance - throughout the state. Tasks include assessment of health needs based on statewide data collection; establishment of statewide health objectives; and delegating power to localities as appropriate and holding them accountable. States license health professionals as part of the statewide effort to develop and maintain essential personnel. Creating managed health organizations and establishing and managing local health departments are not a main responsibility of the state.
Question 4 of 5
Which activities would be a responsibility of local health departments? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Local health departments are responsible for the health needs of their constituents. Community health services include surveillance and immunizations, as well as health education programs. Environmental health services on the local level include inspection of food-processing plants and restaurants and control of waste, air, noise, and water pollution. Local health departments protect the environment through such activities as inspecting wells and public swimming pools. Ensuring quality of nursing education programs and continuing competence of health professions are both state functions.
Question 5 of 5
Which best describes how complementary and alternative therapies differ from traditional health care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alternative or complementary therapies are expanding because of consumer demand although reimbursement for these services is lagging. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is currently researching their effects on health and disease. Training and licensure requirements vary widely. Many nurses have incorporated alternative therapies into their practice and seek more continuing education on such care.