NUR653
Population Care Management
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which model of care focuses on the proactive
management of patients with complex medical needs?
a) Acute Care Model
b) Patient-Centered Medical Home
c) Chronic Care Model
d) Transitional Care Model
Correct Answer: c) Chronic Care Model
Rationale: The Chronic Care Model is designed to improve the
management of chronic diseases by enhancing patient-provider
interactions and providing comprehensive care.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is a key component of Population
Care Management that involves the identification and stratification
of individuals according to their health risks.
Correct Answer: Risk stratification
Rationale: Risk stratification helps in tailoring interventions
according to the level of risk and needs of the patient population.
3. True/False: In Population Care Management, individual patient
preferences are less important than the needs of the population as
a whole.
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, Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Individual patient preferences are crucial in
Population Care Management as they ensure the delivery of
patient-centered care.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are essential elements of Population Care Management?
a) Evidence-based practice
b) Multidisciplinary care teams
c) Single-modality treatment plans
d) Patient engagement
e) Technology utilization
Correct Answers: a) Evidence-based practice, b)
Multidisciplinary care teams, d) Patient engagement, e) Technology
utilization
Rationale: These elements are essential for providing
comprehensive care that is based on the best available evidence,
involves a team approach, engages patients in their care, and
utilizes technology for better health outcomes.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the primary goal of Population Health
Management?
a) Reducing healthcare costs
b) Improving access to care
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Population Care Management
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
© SNHU 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which model of care focuses on the proactive
management of patients with complex medical needs?
a) Acute Care Model
b) Patient-Centered Medical Home
c) Chronic Care Model
d) Transitional Care Model
Correct Answer: c) Chronic Care Model
Rationale: The Chronic Care Model is designed to improve the
management of chronic diseases by enhancing patient-provider
interactions and providing comprehensive care.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is a key component of Population
Care Management that involves the identification and stratification
of individuals according to their health risks.
Correct Answer: Risk stratification
Rationale: Risk stratification helps in tailoring interventions
according to the level of risk and needs of the patient population.
3. True/False: In Population Care Management, individual patient
preferences are less important than the needs of the population as
a whole.
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, Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Individual patient preferences are crucial in
Population Care Management as they ensure the delivery of
patient-centered care.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are essential elements of Population Care Management?
a) Evidence-based practice
b) Multidisciplinary care teams
c) Single-modality treatment plans
d) Patient engagement
e) Technology utilization
Correct Answers: a) Evidence-based practice, b)
Multidisciplinary care teams, d) Patient engagement, e) Technology
utilization
Rationale: These elements are essential for providing
comprehensive care that is based on the best available evidence,
involves a team approach, engages patients in their care, and
utilizes technology for better health outcomes.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the primary goal of Population Health
Management?
a) Reducing healthcare costs
b) Improving access to care
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