When the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Is

question 151

Multiple Choice

When the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is fully implemented, it will

• A) substantially reduce the share of health care expenses paid by a third party.
• B) require all Americans to purchase health care insurance from either a private or government source.
• C) increase the competitiveness of the health insurance business by allowing people to purchase the insurance across state boundaries.
• D) reduce the demand for health care and thereby lead to lower prices for health care services.

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Definitions:

Hand-Off Report

A communication process between healthcare providers where important patient information is transferred during transitions in care.

Oncoming Nurse

A nurse who is about to start their shift and take over patient care responsibilities from the current nurse.

Generalized Pain

Widespread pain affecting multiple areas of the body, not localized to one specific site, possibly indicating a systemic condition.

Discharged

The formal release of a patient from a healthcare facility after treatment, indicating that the patient can continue recovery outside the hospital setting.