WGU-D046 Intro to Care Coordination Exam Review Graded A+

Which SBIRT intervention should a care team associate use after observing a four-to-six week intervention on client empowerment sessions? - ANSWER Brief Therapy Which example illustrates a patient-centered, short term intervention that is used to assist in a transition of care? - ANSWER Providing a transportation voucher to a provider in 7 days A healthcare coordinator working in a children's clinic notices a bruise like lesion on a three year olds abdomen. The parent states that the child has been experiencing diarrhea for the last two days. What is the appropriate course of action? - ANSWER Ask the parent what interventions have been used at home An older adult man with congestive heart failure lives alone and has limited resources. On a home visit, the case manager notices that patient is not taking his medication. Which action should be taken first by the case manager? - ANSWER Speak with the patient to determine the reason medications are being missed. Which important role does inpatient case management fill during the discharge planning process? - ANSWER Facilitating medical services Which security practice can maintain confidentiality of patient records? - ANSWER Using record access controls Which description of a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act security measure is valid? - ANSWER HIPAA violations can result in financial penalties on both an individual and on an institutional level Which National Committee for Quality Assurance initiative was developed to assess the quality of healthcare providers on a consistently measured set of criteria? - ANSWER Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set Which states successful comprehensive coverage model spawned the development of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act? - ANSWER Massachusetts Which healthcare reimbursement model reimburses providers based on patient health outcomes? - ANSWER Value based Which reimbursement categorization system is used for outpatient services? - ANSWER Ambulatory payment classification Which essential health benefit is permitted under the affordable care act? - ANSWER Cessation interventions for adult tobacco users What is true of health problems typically encountered in older adults? - ANSWER Older adults experience a number of chronic conditions and occasional acute health problems What is a basic characteristic of certification? - ANSWER Offered as proof of baseline understanding of a specific subject area Which characteristic distinguishes between healthcare certifications and licenses? - ANSWER Licenses are granted by state agencies How does credentialing benefit a healthcare organization? - ANSWER It ensures that a doctor has a legitimate license and carries malpractice insurance Which teaching technique should be used to engage a client who has a low literacy level? - ANSWER Ask the client to return demonstrate the skill Which action is an example of a nurse demonstrating client engagement while obtaining written informed consent? - ANSWER Obtaining and witnessing a clients signature Which action should a nurse take prior to beginning a cultural assessment? - ANSWER Gather the client's cultural health perceptions and beliefs Which of the knowledge domains of care management is being used when a healthcare services coordinator performs a functional capacity evaluation? - ANSWER Rehabilitation concepts and strategies Which patient requires case management services? - ANSWER A patient who has multiple and complex medical issues What is the first step in formulating an evidence based research question? - ANSWER Decide on a population to study What is the first step of the evidence based practice model? - ANSWER Identify a clinical problem Which strategy should be used to coordinate healthcare? - ANSWER Joint coordination by the case manager and the physician? Which example demonstrates appropriate client engagement during an interaction with a patient? - ANSWER A patient recieving answers to questions about personal treatment preferences