Author Question: The U.S. system of health care is based on an ability to pay for care, which leaves millions of ... (Read 45 times)

maychende · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The U.S. system of health care is based on an ability to pay for care, which leaves millions of people uninsured or underinsured, with inadequate access to health care.

Nurses are often presented with ethical dilemmas when caring for patients and families. Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma? Select all that apply.

A) All clients are entitled to care, whether they can pay or not, because health care is a right.
B) You may have to pay higher insurance premiums to cover the cost of care because you smoke.
C) There are free clinics and health programs to serve the poor; they should receive health care there.
D) Should the uninsured person, who cannot pay for health care, receive the same care and services as someone who works and pays for insurance?

Question 2

The Public Health Service (PHS) is a federal agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The professional nurse is aware that the services provided by the PHS include which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Care to migrant workers
B) Care in federal prisons
C) Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals
D) Indian Health Services

Heffejeff · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Only answer D suggests an ethical dilemma for which there is no easy answer. Answer A is an assumption that many have about health care. Answer B is a fact, as some health insurance programs charge more for those who smoke. Answer C is an opinion, as although there are some clinics for the poor, health care access is limited.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D
The Public Health Services provides all of these services and others, except the Veterans Administration Hospitals. VA hospitals are supported by government-operated health care, not the PHS.