ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM review

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ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses,... license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes, skilled nursing, assisted living, schools, etc c. Regulatory Agencies 1. US department of Health and Human Services 2. US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 3. State and local public health agencies 4. State licensing boards a. Determines laws/regulations that govern nursing in their state b. ensure health care providers and agencies comply with state regulations c. Issue/revoke nursing license i. Nurses need a license in every state they practice in 5. Joint Commission (JCAHO) a. Set quality standards for accreditation of health care facilities 6. Professional Standards Review Organizations- monitor health care services provided d. Healthcare financing Mechanisms 1. Public federally funded programs a. Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) i. Increases access to healthcare for all individuals ii. Decreasing healthcare costs iii. Providing opportunities for uninsured to become insured at an affordable cost b. States Children’s Health Insurance i. Covers uninsured children up to 19 years old at a low cost to parents Key: - Most likely on test - Motivational quotes 2 Don’t stop until you are proud c. MEDICARE MEDICAID Eligibility: >65 years old OR on disability for more than 2 years OR have ALS OR on dialysis Part A: inpatient hospital, limited skilled nursing care, home health care (hospital insurance) Part B: outpatient care, diagnostic services, OT/PT (medical insurance) Part C: combination of parts A and B, optional private insurance (Medicare advantage plan) Part D: prescription drugs (medications) Eligibility: low socioeconomic status, no insurance Federally and state funded Individual states determine eligibility requirements e. Levels of Health Care Preventative Focuses on educating and equipping clients to reduce or control risk factors for disease Primary Emphasizes health promotion and includes prenatal, well-baby care, family planning, nutrition counseling, disease control Secondary Diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and injury Tertiary Provision of specialized and highly technical care Restorative Intermediate follow-up care for restoring health and promoting selfcare Continuing Addresses long-term or chronic health care needs over a period of time 2. CHAPTER 2: THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM A. Interprofessional [Show More]

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