NMBI Irish Healthcare System

Question 1

What is the Health Service Executive (HSE) and what is its role in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

The HSE is the national body responsible for providing all public health and social care services in Ireland

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The HSE is a private health insurance company

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The HSE only manages hospital services

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The HSE is responsible for veterinary services

Question 2

What is a medical card and who is entitled to one in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

A card providing free access to public health services for individuals and families whose income falls below a certain threshold, assessed by the HSE

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A card given to all Irish citizens automatically

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A card only for people over 70

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A card that provides access to private hospitals only

Question 3

What is the role of HIQA (Health Information and Quality Authority) in the Irish healthcare system?

Accepted Answer

To set standards for health and social care services, monitor compliance, investigate concerns, and publish health technology assessments

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To provide direct patient care

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To manage hospital budgets

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To train doctors and nurses

Question 4

What is the primary care model in Ireland?

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A community-based healthcare approach centred on GP-led multidisciplinary teams providing a range of health services outside of hospitals

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Emergency department-based healthcare

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A hospital-only model of care

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A system where specialists provide all care

Question 5

What is Sláintecare and what are its objectives?

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A 10-year programme to reform the Irish health system toward universal healthcare, reducing wait times, expanding primary care, and removing financial barriers to access

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A new hospital building programme

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A health insurance scheme

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A vaccination programme

Question 6

What is the Mental Health Act 2001 and how does it affect nursing practice?

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It provides the legal framework for the involuntary admission and treatment of people with mental disorders, establishes the Mental Health Commission, and sets out patients' rights

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It only applies to psychiatrists

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It governs the sale of psychiatric medications

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It has no relevance to nursing practice