Management of Chronic Illness

What is the definition of a chronic disease?

Chronic disorders account for what percentage of the United States' total health care costs?

Which statement accurately distinguishes between chronic disease and chronic illness?

According to the text, which demographic factor influences how individuals approach and cope with chronic illness?

What is the definition of comorbidity?

More than what percentage of individuals with chronic illness are diagnosed with two or more chronic conditions?

Americans diagnosed with five or more chronic conditions account for 12 percent of the population but are responsible for nearly what portion of total health care spending?

Which of the following is an eligibility requirement for Medicare health insurance coverage?

What is the term for the simultaneous use of multiple medications by a single patient?

What fraction of Americans lives with a disability that affects their everyday life?

Which of the following is considered one of the most common disabilities in the US, characterized by difficulty concentrating, remembering, and making decisions?

According to studies cited in the text, individuals with disabilities are how many times more likely to experience mental distress than those without a disability?

What is the primary purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990?

A 2020 national survey found that how many Americans annually delay health care due to a lack of transportation?

Which of the following is a Medicare requirement for a patient to qualify for home nursing care?

What tool was created in 1999 to collect data on a patient's disease profile and functioning to determine reimbursement for home care services from Medicare and Medicaid?

What type of prevention strategy aims to prevent a disease from occurring in healthy individuals?

What is the recommended minimum weekly amount of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for adults to help prevent chronic health conditions?

For early detection of breast cancer, at what age should annual mammograms begin for women at average risk?

What are the two main foundational components of the Chronic Care Model?

Within the Chronic Care Model, which component involves implementing evidence-based guidelines into practice to assist providers in managing a patient's condition?

Which member of the interprofessional team for chronic illness is primarily responsible for ensuring the patient has appropriate financial and community resources?

What is defined as an unjust or prejudicial treatment of certain people, especially related to characteristics such as ethnicity, sex, age, or disability?

Which federal program in the United States provides monthly payments to qualified low-income individuals with a disability?

What is an example of a primary prevention strategy for chronic disease?

For early detection of cervical cancer in females aged 25-65, how often is a human papillomavirus (HPV) test recommended?

Which component of the Chronic Care Model focuses on the assistance that patients with chronic illness need on a day-to-day basis, including education and goal development?

What is the term for a sudden worsening of symptoms of a chronic disease?

What is the term for the total effects of a disease on an individual or a society?

The wellness continuum illustrates that even with a chronic disease diagnosis, individuals can still fall on the high end of the continuum if they do what?

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the most common disabilities in the US?

Which of the following is NOT listed in the text as one of the most common types of disabilities in the US?

When providing primary prevention for chronic disease, what is the recommended limit for alcohol consumption for a woman in one day?

For an individual at average risk, how often should a colonoscopy be performed as a secondary prevention strategy for colorectal cancer?

What is the primary function of the 'Community' component in the Chronic Care Model?

In caring for a patient with a chronic illness, what is a key focus of the 'Recognize Cues' step?

Which demographic group is identified in the text as having osteoporosis more commonly?

According to the text, which cultural group is more likely to use complementary and alternative medicine for chronic diseases?

Which of the following is an example of a reasonable accommodation that businesses and workplaces must provide under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

A nurse is creating a care plan for a patient with hypertension. Which level of prevention is being applied when the nurse educates the patient on limiting sodium intake to manage their diagnosed condition?

What are the two main medical conditions that often occur as comorbid comorbidities due to the deposition of fatty plaques in the vasculature?

What type of health insurance plan, offered through a federal program, provides coverage for individuals and families with a determined low income?

Which of the following is a component of the 'Delivery System Design' in the Chronic Care Model?

In the context of the wellness continuum, what does the middle portion of the continuum represent?

According to the text, which is a major barrier that may limit health care access for individuals with disabilities?

What is the primary role of the occupational therapist in the interprofessional team for patients with chronic illness?

What is the primary goal of tertiary prevention strategies in the management of chronic disease?

In the Chronic Care Model, what is the purpose of Clinical Information Systems?

What type of disability involves difficulty walking or climbing stairs?

Screening for type 2 diabetes should be performed annually for which group of individuals?

When a patient with a chronic illness is admitted to an inpatient setting, what is required before discharge to determine the appropriate level of care after leaving the hospital?