An agency that provides inpatient care related to less complex conditions and does not require high-technology monitoring or complex diagnostic procedures is providing which level of care?
a. Subacute care
b. Primary care
c. Secondary care
d. Tertiary care
ANS: A
A
Subacute care is inpatient care that lies between hospital care and long-term care.
B
Primary care is provided at the point at which a person first enters the health care system. Care provided can include emergency care, health maintenance, and chronic care, as well as health promotion.
C
Secondary care involves the prevention of complications from disease. This level of care may occur in hospitals as well as other types of agencies.
D
Tertiary care is provided to the acutely ill, those requiring long-term care, those requiring rehabilitation services, and terminally ill patients.
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