WGU D391 HEALTHCARE ECOSYSTEMS EXAM QUESTION
04/05/2026
AND ANSWER |LATEST VERSION 2026/2027
WGU D391 Healthcare Ecosystems Exam question and answer
|Latest version 2026/2027, Exam of Nursing
Healthcare ecosystem:
A system composed of elements that create a community
Healthcare system:
An organization of individuals, institutions, and resources that deliver services to clients
What are the fundamental components of a healthcare system?
Organization, funding, and delivery.When integrated and streamlined, these components can help
produce quality health outcomes at a reasonable cost.
A client has health problems related to being overweight. This client has received nutritional counseling
but is on a fixed income and shops at a food pantry with limited food selection.Which type of disparity is
this client experiencing?
Access to social needs.Financial restrictions and inability to afford proper dietary food choices is one
of the social determinants of health.
What is Quadruple Aim in healthcare?
Enhancing the patient experience(pnt satisfaction) , improving population health (preventive care),
reducing costs (cost effective) and improving the work life of the provider( work/life balance).
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, WGU D391 HEALTHCARE ECOSYSTEMS EXAM QUESTION
04/05/2026
AND ANSWER |LATEST VERSION 2026/2027
Which agency under the Department of Health can help clients locate resources to assist with out-of-
pocket expenses?
Social Security Office provides resources for seniors and people on Social Security disability.
Which health organization is responsible for the safety of newer medication released to the public?
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).:
The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring vaccine safety, efficacy, and security
A client with heart disease is considering a synthetic heart valve replacement to improve cardiac blood
flow, but would like to know more about the level of risk involved before committing to the
surgery.According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which class of risk does this device fall
under?
Class III is the highest level of risk. It covers devices such as heart valves and cereberal implants.
Manufacturers must demonstrate to the FDA that the devices are safe and effective before they are
approved for market.
Which healthcare specialist serves as a client's main point of contact throughout a stay in an inpatient
facility?
Hospitalists stay in close contact with clients throughout their stay in addition to performing medical
procedures, designing treatment plans, and coordinating with the client's entire medical team.
A newly retired 45-year-old union worker has a history of diabetes, and their health insurance fully
covers the cost of their medication but not their medical appointments.
Apply for group health insurance
Correct.This individual is eligible for gap coverage if they can afford it.
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, WGU D391 HEALTHCARE ECOSYSTEMS EXAM QUESTION
04/05/2026
AND ANSWER |LATEST VERSION 2026/2027
Which type of insurance covers more than half of the U.S. population under 65 years old?
Employer-sponsored insurance plans cover more Americans under 65 than any other type of
coverage.
Which federal healthcare insurance will be a better fit for a 30-year-old client who is currently receiving
dialysis for permanent kidney failure?
Medicare is available for people aged 65 or older, younger people with disabilities, and people with
end-stage renal disease.
A 69-year-old retired machinist who is widowed has one child that lives out of state. The retiree has a
history of congestive heart failure and is currently unable to care for themselves. Their physician's office
helped enroll them in a long-term service and support program through Medicaid. While the original
assessment qualified the retiree to receive support from a home health aide for 30 hours per week, a
six-month reassessment reduced the support qualification to 15 hours per week. According to the
physician, the retiree's declining health necessitates 30 hours of support from a home health aide per
week; however, Medicaid denied the appeal.Which agency can the retiree make a complaint to?
State Department of Health.This agency monitors and responds to complaints presented by
individuals that need assistance in ensuring they can receive necessary assistance that is needed
based on their situation.
Which organization accredits health insurance companies?
National Commission on Quality and Assurance,This commission is a nonprofit accreditation agency
for payer groups.
A small rural community is facing a public health crisis during a particularly virulent flu season. A Health
and Human Services (HHS) professional is assigned to work directly with the community to reinforce the
importance of preventative care and to ensure the members of the community have the resources and
knowledge they need to prevent the spread of flu.
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Which HHS role is appropriate to serve this need?
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04/05/2026
AND ANSWER |LATEST VERSION 2026/2027
WGU D391 Healthcare Ecosystems Exam question and answer
|Latest version 2026/2027, Exam of Nursing
Healthcare ecosystem:
A system composed of elements that create a community
Healthcare system:
An organization of individuals, institutions, and resources that deliver services to clients
What are the fundamental components of a healthcare system?
Organization, funding, and delivery.When integrated and streamlined, these components can help
produce quality health outcomes at a reasonable cost.
A client has health problems related to being overweight. This client has received nutritional counseling
but is on a fixed income and shops at a food pantry with limited food selection.Which type of disparity is
this client experiencing?
Access to social needs.Financial restrictions and inability to afford proper dietary food choices is one
of the social determinants of health.
What is Quadruple Aim in healthcare?
Enhancing the patient experience(pnt satisfaction) , improving population health (preventive care),
reducing costs (cost effective) and improving the work life of the provider( work/life balance).
4/5/2026
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, WGU D391 HEALTHCARE ECOSYSTEMS EXAM QUESTION
04/05/2026
AND ANSWER |LATEST VERSION 2026/2027
Which agency under the Department of Health can help clients locate resources to assist with out-of-
pocket expenses?
Social Security Office provides resources for seniors and people on Social Security disability.
Which health organization is responsible for the safety of newer medication released to the public?
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).:
The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring vaccine safety, efficacy, and security
A client with heart disease is considering a synthetic heart valve replacement to improve cardiac blood
flow, but would like to know more about the level of risk involved before committing to the
surgery.According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which class of risk does this device fall
under?
Class III is the highest level of risk. It covers devices such as heart valves and cereberal implants.
Manufacturers must demonstrate to the FDA that the devices are safe and effective before they are
approved for market.
Which healthcare specialist serves as a client's main point of contact throughout a stay in an inpatient
facility?
Hospitalists stay in close contact with clients throughout their stay in addition to performing medical
procedures, designing treatment plans, and coordinating with the client's entire medical team.
A newly retired 45-year-old union worker has a history of diabetes, and their health insurance fully
covers the cost of their medication but not their medical appointments.
Apply for group health insurance
Correct.This individual is eligible for gap coverage if they can afford it.
4/5/2026
2
, WGU D391 HEALTHCARE ECOSYSTEMS EXAM QUESTION
04/05/2026
AND ANSWER |LATEST VERSION 2026/2027
Which type of insurance covers more than half of the U.S. population under 65 years old?
Employer-sponsored insurance plans cover more Americans under 65 than any other type of
coverage.
Which federal healthcare insurance will be a better fit for a 30-year-old client who is currently receiving
dialysis for permanent kidney failure?
Medicare is available for people aged 65 or older, younger people with disabilities, and people with
end-stage renal disease.
A 69-year-old retired machinist who is widowed has one child that lives out of state. The retiree has a
history of congestive heart failure and is currently unable to care for themselves. Their physician's office
helped enroll them in a long-term service and support program through Medicaid. While the original
assessment qualified the retiree to receive support from a home health aide for 30 hours per week, a
six-month reassessment reduced the support qualification to 15 hours per week. According to the
physician, the retiree's declining health necessitates 30 hours of support from a home health aide per
week; however, Medicaid denied the appeal.Which agency can the retiree make a complaint to?
State Department of Health.This agency monitors and responds to complaints presented by
individuals that need assistance in ensuring they can receive necessary assistance that is needed
based on their situation.
Which organization accredits health insurance companies?
National Commission on Quality and Assurance,This commission is a nonprofit accreditation agency
for payer groups.
A small rural community is facing a public health crisis during a particularly virulent flu season. A Health
and Human Services (HHS) professional is assigned to work directly with the community to reinforce the
importance of preventative care and to ensure the members of the community have the resources and
knowledge they need to prevent the spread of flu.
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Which HHS role is appropriate to serve this need?
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