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Governmental agencies differ from voluntary agencies in which way?
 
  a. Level of community served
  b. Administrative structure
  c. Funding source
  d. How the profits are used



A health care agency that uses its profits to better the institution rather than paying stockholders would be classified as a
 
  a. for-profit agency.
  b. not-for-profit agency.
  c. voluntary agency.
  d. private agency.



Which of the following is not a public agency?
 
  a. National Institute of Nursing Research
  b. American Red Cross
  c. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  d. State board of nursing



Which of the following is characteristic of public agencies?
 
  a. They are supported by donations from the public.
  b. Most only provide primary care services.
  c. They are not involved in the education of health care providers.
  d. They provide health care services at the national, state, and local levels.
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ANS: C

A
Both types of agencies can provide services at the national, state, or local levels.
B
The administrative structures can be very similar in the two types of agencies.
C
Governmental agencies are funded through tax dollars, whereas voluntary agencies are funded by donations.
D
All governmental agencies are also nonprofit as are most voluntary agencies.

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ANS: B

A
For-profit agencies distribute profits earned to partners or stockholders.
B
Not-for-profit agencies use their income to pay personnel, improve services, advertise services, provide educational programs, or otherwise contribute to the mission of the agency.
C
Voluntary agencies can be for-profit agencies.
D
Private agencies can also be for-profit agencies.

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ANS: B

A
The National Institute of Nursing Research is a governmental (public) agency.
B
The American Red Cross is an organization that is supported by private donations to provide health services. Originally all services were provided by volunteers; this is why this type of agency is frequently called a voluntary agency.
C
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a governmental (public) agency.
D
The State board of nursing is a governmental (public) agency.

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ANS: D

A
Public agencies are supported by taxes from the community they serve.
B
Public agencies offer all levels of health care services, although not all agencies offer all levels.
C
Many public agencies provide educational opportunities or funding for education.
D
Public agencies can serve the nation, state, or local community.
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