FACHE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Question:
Which of the following is not an executive office function A. Lead B. Support C. Control D.
Represent E. Organize.
Answer:
C
Question:
The difference between Allopathic and Osteophathic Medicine is the Osteophathic medicine
concentrates on A. developing a germ theory of disease causation B. increasingly efficiently surgery
in the 19th century C. effective chemical therapies in the 20th century D. Manipulative methods of
detecting and correcting structural problems.
Answer:
D
Question:
For which item are healthcare orgs not required to report MDs to federal information bank based on
federal Health Care Quality Improvement Act Title IV of PL 100-177 of 1986? A. loss of
credentials for any period >30 days B. suspension of privileges for failure to complete medical C.
voluntary surrender of privileges to avoid investigation D. any malpractice settlement.
Answer:
B
Question:
The "gag rules" that some managed care orgs have issued are defined as A. a contractual provision
between plan and provider that limits information, advise, and counsel that provider may give a pt
,B. anti criticism provisions in contracts that prohibit providers from making any communication that
may adversely affect confidence in the plan C. any health plan practice that inhibits open
communication between a physician and patient D. All.
Answer:
D
Question:
What is the purpose of the Health Care Quality Improvement Act, Title IV of PL 100-177 of 1986?
A. improve quality of care B. reduce the chance of incompetent MD moving to a new location C.
reduce change for MDs to misrepresent his or her skills D. B&C E. all.
Answer:
D
Question:
Which of the following is not an LIP? A. certified nurse midwife B. podiatrist C. pharmacist D.
Dentist.
Answer:
C
Question:
Current forces for change to healthcare delivery system from a fee for service to managed care
include all but the following: A. lack of incentives for fee for service model B. increased cost to
employers C. overall societal believe that optimal use of limited resources is more appropriate than
maximal use D. Need to increase efficiency in the overall health system.
Answer:
A
Question:
From the "management & managers" chapter in "managing in the health services environment", one
conceptualization of the roles of managers views them as playing a trinity of roles: A. designer,
,leader, strategist B. Developer, despot, diviner C. creator, coordinator, theorist D. educator, expert,
evaluator.
Answer:
A
Question:
Which of the following statements is in accordance with the principle of delegation? A. the
executive who subscribes to the principle of delegation knows what he/she wants to accomplish and
exercises control over the work schedule of subordinates B. an executive explains how he/she wants
things done and points out how the subordinate's contribution fits into the overall plan C. a
successful executive gives instructions, telling subordinates exactly how and in what sequence
things should be done D. in applying the principle of delegation, an executive makes relatively few
decisions personally and frames orders in broad general terms.
Answer:
D
Question:
The liability of the "employer" of those who may or may not be in its employ but permitted to
provide services to those being served by the "employer" is known as A. respondeat superior B.
breach C. vicarious liability D. defamation.
Answer:
C
Question:
An organization's "hurdle rate" refers to which one of the following A. interest rate on borrowed
funds B. propensity for debt financing C. its intangible cost of borrowing added to its interest rate on
borrowed funds D. the speed at which it reduces its working capital.
Answer:
C
, Question:
Relative to a for-profit org, which of the following is perhaps the best distinguishing characteristic
of a not-for-profit org contribution to its community? A. Bad debts B. tax exemption C. protection
of intangibles D. investment in health education.
Answer:
C if a not for profit org does not protect intangibles, sooner or later, people will ask why they should
continue to exist as a tax-exempt entity
Question:
Which of the following is not one of the ethical principles? A. respect for persons B. justice C.
professionalism D. beneficence.
Answer:
C
Question:
Steps to be taken in addressing an ethical issue.
Answer:
Question:
Which moral philosophy has a focus on what makes a "good person" rather than on what makes a
"good action" A. natural law B. Rawls C. casuistry and ethics of care D. virtue ethics.
Answer:
D
Question:
Which of the following is not a principle of Total Quality? A. customer focus B. organization focus
C. continuous improvement D. teamwork.
Answer:
Question:
Which of the following is not an executive office function A. Lead B. Support C. Control D.
Represent E. Organize.
Answer:
C
Question:
The difference between Allopathic and Osteophathic Medicine is the Osteophathic medicine
concentrates on A. developing a germ theory of disease causation B. increasingly efficiently surgery
in the 19th century C. effective chemical therapies in the 20th century D. Manipulative methods of
detecting and correcting structural problems.
Answer:
D
Question:
For which item are healthcare orgs not required to report MDs to federal information bank based on
federal Health Care Quality Improvement Act Title IV of PL 100-177 of 1986? A. loss of
credentials for any period >30 days B. suspension of privileges for failure to complete medical C.
voluntary surrender of privileges to avoid investigation D. any malpractice settlement.
Answer:
B
Question:
The "gag rules" that some managed care orgs have issued are defined as A. a contractual provision
between plan and provider that limits information, advise, and counsel that provider may give a pt
,B. anti criticism provisions in contracts that prohibit providers from making any communication that
may adversely affect confidence in the plan C. any health plan practice that inhibits open
communication between a physician and patient D. All.
Answer:
D
Question:
What is the purpose of the Health Care Quality Improvement Act, Title IV of PL 100-177 of 1986?
A. improve quality of care B. reduce the chance of incompetent MD moving to a new location C.
reduce change for MDs to misrepresent his or her skills D. B&C E. all.
Answer:
D
Question:
Which of the following is not an LIP? A. certified nurse midwife B. podiatrist C. pharmacist D.
Dentist.
Answer:
C
Question:
Current forces for change to healthcare delivery system from a fee for service to managed care
include all but the following: A. lack of incentives for fee for service model B. increased cost to
employers C. overall societal believe that optimal use of limited resources is more appropriate than
maximal use D. Need to increase efficiency in the overall health system.
Answer:
A
Question:
From the "management & managers" chapter in "managing in the health services environment", one
conceptualization of the roles of managers views them as playing a trinity of roles: A. designer,
,leader, strategist B. Developer, despot, diviner C. creator, coordinator, theorist D. educator, expert,
evaluator.
Answer:
A
Question:
Which of the following statements is in accordance with the principle of delegation? A. the
executive who subscribes to the principle of delegation knows what he/she wants to accomplish and
exercises control over the work schedule of subordinates B. an executive explains how he/she wants
things done and points out how the subordinate's contribution fits into the overall plan C. a
successful executive gives instructions, telling subordinates exactly how and in what sequence
things should be done D. in applying the principle of delegation, an executive makes relatively few
decisions personally and frames orders in broad general terms.
Answer:
D
Question:
The liability of the "employer" of those who may or may not be in its employ but permitted to
provide services to those being served by the "employer" is known as A. respondeat superior B.
breach C. vicarious liability D. defamation.
Answer:
C
Question:
An organization's "hurdle rate" refers to which one of the following A. interest rate on borrowed
funds B. propensity for debt financing C. its intangible cost of borrowing added to its interest rate on
borrowed funds D. the speed at which it reduces its working capital.
Answer:
C
, Question:
Relative to a for-profit org, which of the following is perhaps the best distinguishing characteristic
of a not-for-profit org contribution to its community? A. Bad debts B. tax exemption C. protection
of intangibles D. investment in health education.
Answer:
C if a not for profit org does not protect intangibles, sooner or later, people will ask why they should
continue to exist as a tax-exempt entity
Question:
Which of the following is not one of the ethical principles? A. respect for persons B. justice C.
professionalism D. beneficence.
Answer:
C
Question:
Steps to be taken in addressing an ethical issue.
Answer:
Question:
Which moral philosophy has a focus on what makes a "good person" rather than on what makes a
"good action" A. natural law B. Rawls C. casuistry and ethics of care D. virtue ethics.
Answer:
D
Question:
Which of the following is not a principle of Total Quality? A. customer focus B. organization focus
C. continuous improvement D. teamwork.
Answer:
