Health Care in the Community

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Health Care in the Community At 72 years of age, Mario struggles to find a good healthcare provider that he can afford. What might be the best organization for him to contact? A. a mentoring progra... m B. a church group C. an outreach program D. a community health clinic - ✔✔D. a community health clinic Alejandra is a 34-year-old single mom of three children. She recently moved to the area and lives in a rural community that does not have any healthcare clinics. Her English language skills are limited, and she struggles to pay for rent, utilities, and food for the family. Alejandra's infant son has unmet medical needs. Which barriers may make it difficult for Alejandra to find health care for her son? Check all that apply. 1. Her son is an infant. 2. She is 34 years old. 3. She is not fluent in English. 4. There are not any healthcare clinics nearby. 5. Medical care is too expensive for her. - ✔✔3. She is not fluent in English. 4. There are not any healthcare clinics nearby. 5. Medical care is too expensive for her. Based on the table, what can you infer is accurate concerning barriers to care? A. People with employer-paid or private insurance experience the most barriers to health care. B. The most common health-related problem is not receiving needed medication. C. Health barriers are similar for people with private insurance and those with public assistance. D. The greatest health barrier for people who are uninsured is not having a regular source of care. - ✔✔D. The greatest health barrier for people who are uninsured is not having a regular source of care. The main health problem demonstrated in this graph is that ___________ leads to a shorter life span. One way that schools can help solve this problem is to _________________ - ✔✔inactivity; provide physical activities Which websites are most likely to provide reliable healthcare information? Check all that apply. 1. website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov) 2. daily health blog by "The Wellness Mom" 3. website of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (health.gov) 4. website of the Mayo Clinic (mayoclinic.org) 5. an alternative health website (naturalhealthnewz4u.com) - ✔✔1. website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov) 3. website of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (health.gov) 4. website of the Mayo Clinic (mayoclinic.org) Community health programs and services focus on promoting health and preventing disease in their local areas. Projects are often multifaceted and include community outreach, demonstrations, and clinic support. Local health organizations aim to protect their communities through programs to prevent infectious disease outbreaks through education, immunizations, diagnostics and testing, and treatment. Which service could be part of a community health program? Check all that apply. 1. mobile mammogram programs 2. HPV vaccine education sessions 3. transportation education sessions 4. flu vaccines at the school 5. HIV/AIDS testing - ✔✔1. mobile mammogram programs 2. HPV vaccine education sessions 4. flu vaccines at the school 5. HIV/AIDS testing The local library is planning a health fair for seniors in Janai's neighborhood. The coordinators are looking for volunteers to staff the event. The health fair will provide attendees with access to local health services and programs. Janai is interested in helping with the technology booth since she is good with computers. What support would Janai provide by helping seniors use technology to improve their health? Check all that apply. 1. She would show them how to identify doctors by specialty in the area. 2. She would show them how to retrieve a map with directions to the doctor's office. 3. She would show them how to make travel arrangements such as flights and hotels. 4. She would show them how to research healthcare plans. 5. She would show them how to pay medical bills online. 6. She would show them how to request prescriptions from the pharmacy online. - ✔✔1. She would show them how to identify doctors by specialty in the area. 2. She would show them how to retrieve a map with directions to the doctor's office. 4. She would show them how to research healthcare plans. 5. She would show them how to pay medical bills online. 6. She would show them how to request prescriptions from the pharmacy online. Raj is recovering from a knee injury and needs physical therapy. At first, his health insurance would not cover the cost, and he was worried that he could not get therapy. However, the insurance company recently reversed its decision, and Raj will be able to have the therapy. He found a therapist who accepts his insurance. However, her office is more than 10 miles away, and Raj does not own a car. She would like him to visit three times a week for at least six weeks. What barrier must Raj overcome to receive appropriate medical care? A. a financial barrier, as his insurance company will not pay for his therapy B. an environmental barrier, as the recommended therapist is located too far away C. a family barrier, as Raj's father does not support his decision to seek care D. a social barrier, as there are no physical therapists in his town - ✔✔B. an environmental barrier, as the recommended therapist is located too far away [Show More]

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