A nurse is explaining the health care system in the United States to a group of physicians visiting from South America. How would the nurse best describe the current health care system?
a. It is a logical, rational approach to meeting expressed needs while still trying to control costs.
b. It is a system in the process of reform as problems have become increasingly apparent.
c. It is divided primarily into two components: private health care and public health care.
d. It is the best in the world with outstanding research and high-technology care available to all.
Question 2
ANS: B, C, D
a. Facilitation of interprofessional care
b. Improved client compliance with medical regimens
c. Cost savings to the agency
d. Compliance with JCAHO standards