1. A patient with chronic heart failure is being discharged from the hospital. Which resource would be most beneficial for coordinating care in the community setting? A) Referral to a cardiologist B) Enrollment in a heart-healthy cooking class C) Access to a community-based exercise program D) Home health aide services Answer: D) Home health aide services Rationale: Home health aide services provide direct assistance with daily activities and ensure adherence to the treatment plan, which is crucial for patients with chronic conditions. 2. When managing a population of diabetic patients, what is the primary goal of care coordination? A) Reducing the incidence of diabetes in the population B) Minimizing complications through effective disease management C) Ensuring all patients are prescribed insulin D) Providing educational materials about diabetes to all patients Answer: B) Minimizing complications through effective disease management Rationale: Effective disease management aims to minimize complications and improve quality of life for diabetic patients through coordinated care interventions. 3. In care coordination, what is the significance of patient resources such as transportation services? A) They ensure patients have access to social activities B) They reduce healthcare costs by limiting hospital visits C) They improve compliance with follow-up appointments D) They are legally required for all patients Answer: C) They improve compliance with follow-up appointments