Which of the following best describes what happens when a health ...

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Which of the following best describes what happens when a health care organization receives federal funding for a special health care need?
 
  a. Other groups see the project and write grants wanting similar projects in their geographic area.
  b. Participants continue to demand the services so local funding has to be readjusted to continue the care.
  c. Research is done to demonstrate whether or not the intervention was successful and should be replicated.
  d. When funds cease, so does the health care; therefore, continuity is lacking.

Question 2

A nurse is employed by the state public health department. Which of the following activities would she most likely complete?
 
  a. Set up a flu shot clinic at a neighborhood church
  b. Lobby for health care reform to cover more preventive services
  c. Monitor the incidence of influenza in the state
  d. Serve as a volunteer for a state legislator's campaign

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
When the funding is no longer provided, the programs cease, which results in lack of continuity of care. Research may be done related to the program, other programs may be developed because of the current program that is being implemented, and participants may encourage local funding to continue. However, the most likely outcome is that the program will end when the funding ends, so there is no continuity in the services that are provided.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
One of the state health care functions is assessment of health needs based on statewide data collection. This could be done by monitoring the incidence of influenza in the state. Setting up a flu shot clinic would most likely be done at the local level, while lobbying for health care reform would most likely be done at the federal level. Serving as a volunteer for a campaign may be something a nurse would do, but would not be specifically related to employment by the state public health department.