Chp 14 SG

Chp 14  An important component of critical thinking is asking yourself questions. T/F o True  If you forget to sign in when attending a workshop, this can prevent you from earning the continuing education units that it offers o True  Give two examples of what health care professionals must learn to respond effectively to each of the following changes that are affecting today’s health care delivery system o People are living longer.  Development stages and needs of older adults  Patient care skills for long term care  Care of patient with chronic conditions o Length of hospital stays has decreased.  Home health patient practices and techniques  Patient education delivery techniques o Increased emphasis on wellness and prevention  Prevention practices to ward off disease and disorders  Patient education on wellness and prevention techniques o The cultural diversity of the patient population  Diverse customs and health habits  Languages other than English  Many patients of today’s health care graduates will be ____________________, the fastest growing segment of the population. o The elderly  As health care has become more specialized, the health care professionals in various occupations are being required to perform fewer duties outside their specific job titles. T/F o False  Observing others at work and asking questions are examples of self- directed learning. T/F o True  One of the reasons that patient education has become extremely important is that __________ stays have become much shorter than in the past o Hospital stays  What is tuberculosis o Serious airborne disease that affects the lungs  What does CEU stand for