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A change in the skills mix has been proposed at a healthcare
facility. What action by the nurse manager would best support a
ration-empirical change strategy?
a. presenting the research evidence that supports the change
b. publicizing the change to generate enthusiasm
c. appointing "champions" to ensure communication throughout
the change process
d. ensuring that employees know the consequences of resisting
- correct answer- a. presenting the research evidence that
supports the change
A client belongs to an HMO that is a preferred provider
organization (PPO). When requiring healthcare, this client will
most likely:
a. prove that he or she has received preventive care from a
provider at some point
b. pay out of pocket for care and then submit for reimbursement
c. pay out of pocket for care and then submit for reimbursement
,d. choose between the health care providers that are in the PPO
- correct answer- d. choose between the health care
providers that are in the PPO
A client has a managed care program that is organized on the
basis of capitation. What is a characteristic of this client's
healthcare?
a. health care providers earn a bonus if the client remains free of
disease for a predetermined length of time
b. the client pays a fixed percentage of the cost of any health
care, usually between 10% and 20%
c. the program uses a "gatekeeper" to ensure appropriate
utilization of services
d. the client's providers are paid the same amount each month,
regardless of the client's use of resources - correct answer-
d. the client's providers are paid the same amount each month,
regardless of the client's use of resources
A client is a member of an HMO and has chronic shoulder pain
from an old injury. The client has decided to pursue shoulder
surgery and the HMO has required a utilization review. What will
this review focus on?
a. the circumstances surrounding the client's original injury
b. the client's baseline level of functioning
,c. the costs and benefits of the proposed surgery
d. the profit to be made from the surgery - correct answer-
c. the costs and benefits of the proposed surgery
A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is included on a hospital
department's organizational chart. However, there are no solid
lines leading to or from the nurse's position on the chart. What
does this imply?
a. the CNS lacks productive relationship with colleagues
b. any member of staff may exercise authority over the CNS
c. the CNS is not accountable for his or her practice
d. the CNS does not have formal authority over other staff
members - correct answer- d. the CNS does not have formal
authority over other staff members
A disease outbreak in the local community caused an
unprecedented increase in staffing costs. In what category of
expenses should the nurse manager place these costs?
a. controllable
b. fixed
c. capital budget
d. non-controllable - correct answer- d. non-controllable
, A female manager has worked hard in her career to reach a high
position in the organization. What action by the manager will
directly prevent her from developing the queen bee syndrome?
a. emphasizing formal demonstrations of power rather than
informal demonstrations
b. aiming for an equal number of male and female subordinates
c. working with other women to help them achieve similar
success
d. increasing accountability - correct answer- c. working with
other women to help them achieve similar success
A group of nurses have formed an action group that has the goal
of increasing professional power of the nursing profession. What
strategy should the group adopt?
a. seek formal positions where members can influence public
policy
b. make a formal commitment to providing family centered care
c. increase interactions with recent nursing students and recent
nursing graduates
d. ask clients and families to publicize the high quality care they
have received - correct answer- a. seek formal positions
where members can influence public policy