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What single characteristic do all types of healthcare facilities have in common?

A
to maximize profits for shareholders
B
the intention of helping people through proper diagnosis and safe treatment
C
to provide scientific breakthroughs
D
to collect government funds for patients
E
all offer surgical procedures
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What type of healthcare facility has no fixed address?

A
private doctor’s office
B
mobile clinic
C
community clinic
D
government-run hospital
E
long-term care facility
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True or false? The pediatric unit is for childhood diseases.

A
true
B
false
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True or false? The ICU is only for patients with heart attacks.

A
true
B
false
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Which of the following statements is true of most large hospitals?

A
They do not treat diseases that affect elderly people.
B
They are the only place to get operations.
C
They offer the widest variety of specialized medical services.
D
They are always in big cities.
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Which of the following statements is true of physical rehabilitation facilities?

A
They are a common destination for people who have limited ability to travel.
B
They are a common destination for people who cannot afford private clinics.
C
They are a common destination for people who have mental disabilities.
D
They are a common destination for people who are recovering from a surgery or accident.
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Which of the following statements is true of mobile medical facilities?

A
They are often housed in vans or buses.
B
They are a type of hospice facility.
C
They contain a lot of exercise equipment.
D
They offer long-term care.
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Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer from the drop-down menu.Community medical centers are usually smaller versions of hospitalsvery large facilitiesowned by the federal governmentonly in big cities.Community medical centers employ family doctors, nurses, and technicians, but usually not many medical assistantsmedical receptionistsnurse practitionersmedical specialists.

A
smaller versions of hospitals
B
very large facilities
C
owned by the federal government
D
only in big cities
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True or false? You will probably be first admitted into the ER of a hospital if you are involved in a serious car accident.

A
true
B
false
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a for-profit healthcare facility?

A
always owned by the government
B
may have pressure to keep costs low
C
owners donate money to charity
D
employs very few specialists
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Which of the following are typical examples of for-profit health facilities? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
long-term care facilities such as nursing homes
B
private doctors’ offices
C
multidisciplinary clinics
D
VA hospitals
E
free clinics provided by religious organizations
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A private clinic that employs a family doctor, a nurse practitioner, a chiropractor, and a massage therapist is most likely to be what type of facility?

A
nonprofit
B
for-profit
C
government-run
D
a mobile facility
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a nonprofit healthcare facility?

A
always owned by the government
B
often funded in part by charitable donations
C
pay their employees the most
D
employ the most specialists
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a government-run healthcare facility?

A
usually run for profit
B
includes almost all big hospitals
C
receives funding from local, state, or federal governments
D
employs the most specialists
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Which of the following is the most-likely potential benefit of working at a for-profit healthcare facility?

A
more vacation time
B
higher salary
C
free cafeteria lunch
D
shorter work week
E
excellent government retirement pension
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Which of the following is a potential benefit of working at a nonprofit healthcare facility?

A
ownership of the company
B
high salary potential
C
help from unpaid volunteers
D
guaranteed retirement pension from the government
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Which of the following are potential benefits of working at a government-run healthcare facility? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
friendlier work environment
B
government retirement pension
C
more holidays
D
working with the newest equipment
E
good job stability
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Which of the following statements is true of long-term care facilities?

A
They have many more specialist doctors than nurses.
B
They often treat elderly people with debilitating diseases.
C
They provide rehabilitation after surgical procedures.
D
All are funded by the government.
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Which of the following statements is true of hospice facilities?

A
They are for people who suffer from terminal illness.
B
They are for people who cannot afford private clinics.
C
They are for people who are unable to travel to receive care.
D
They are for people who can afford to pay for private care.
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Which of the following statements is true of medical laboratories?

A
They are most often in private doctors’ offices.
B
They analyze blood samples.
C
They offer vaccinations.
D
They help patients rehabilitate injured body parts.

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