NUR 150 TEST 1 NCLEX REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The community nurse knows "prevalence" refers to:
a) the number of cases in existence
b) number of newly diagnosed cases
c) number of past cases
d) number of new and old cases - Answer-a)
Calculate the PREVALENCE:
In a population of 40,000 people, there are 1200 recent diagnoses of cancer and 3500
people living with cancer; what is the prevalence? - Answer-0.118 or 11,750 people per
100,000
Calculate the INCIDENCE from the previous question: - Answer-0.03 or 3,000 people
per 100,000
In a study of 200 females over 1 year, 5 developed breast cancer; what is the
INCIDENCE? - Answer-0.025 or 2,500 per 100,000 women
Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement regarding the Virginia program
FAMIS:
a) FAMIS covers doctor's visits
b) FAMIS covers dental care
c) FAMIS cover emergency care
d) FAMIS has an enrollment cost then a monthly premium
e) FAMIS covers kids under 19 - Answer-d) there is NO enrollment cost or monthly
premium
HOWEVER, some services may require a copay
What is the primary difference between the home care nurse and the community health
nurse:
a) the focus of the home care nurse is the client and family
b) the community health nurse does not perform home visits
c) the home care nurse considers the needs of the community AND the client
d) community nurses focus on aggregate groups only - Answer-a)
Which of the following have contributed to the trend of home health care nursing?
Select all that apply
a) aging population
b) quality of life enhancement
c) rising cost of healthcare
d) increased desire of familial involvement
, e) consumer preference
f) managing chronic illness/stress
g) avoiding nosocomial infections - Answer-a, b, c, e, f
Others: preventing illness and technology available
Medicare is for the following individuals EXCEPT:
a) persons over 65
b) persons with ESRD
c) persons with a fixed income of less than $1200 a month
d) persons under 65 with certain disabilities - Answer-c) there is no required income
Medicare Part A covers which of the following services:
a) outpatient care and home health care
b) cost of prescription drugs
c) inpatient care in hospitals and hospice care
d) durable medical equipment and services from doctors - Answer-c) Medicare Part A is
HOSPITAL Insurance
a- this is part B, Medical Insurance
b- this is part D, Drug Coverage
d- this is part B, Medical Insurance
Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D will cover the following things EXCEPT? Select all that
apply
a) prescription drugs
b) home health care
c) hospice care
d) teeth cleanings
e) eyeglasses
f) durable medical equipment
g) hearing aids - Answer-d, e, g
Medicare does NOT cover eyeglasses, hearing aids, dental exams, or exams to
prescribe or fit hearing aids
The following things are true about HMOs EXCEPT:
a) premiums are generally lower
b) you do not have to select a PCP
c) HMOS are typically more affordable
d) you need a referral from your PCP for diagnostic services - Answer-b) with an HMO,
you MUST select a PCP
Which of the following are characteristic of a PPO? Select all that apply
a) you will have a co-pay and possibly an annual deductible
b) no claim is filed if the services come from an in-network provider
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The community nurse knows "prevalence" refers to:
a) the number of cases in existence
b) number of newly diagnosed cases
c) number of past cases
d) number of new and old cases - Answer-a)
Calculate the PREVALENCE:
In a population of 40,000 people, there are 1200 recent diagnoses of cancer and 3500
people living with cancer; what is the prevalence? - Answer-0.118 or 11,750 people per
100,000
Calculate the INCIDENCE from the previous question: - Answer-0.03 or 3,000 people
per 100,000
In a study of 200 females over 1 year, 5 developed breast cancer; what is the
INCIDENCE? - Answer-0.025 or 2,500 per 100,000 women
Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement regarding the Virginia program
FAMIS:
a) FAMIS covers doctor's visits
b) FAMIS covers dental care
c) FAMIS cover emergency care
d) FAMIS has an enrollment cost then a monthly premium
e) FAMIS covers kids under 19 - Answer-d) there is NO enrollment cost or monthly
premium
HOWEVER, some services may require a copay
What is the primary difference between the home care nurse and the community health
nurse:
a) the focus of the home care nurse is the client and family
b) the community health nurse does not perform home visits
c) the home care nurse considers the needs of the community AND the client
d) community nurses focus on aggregate groups only - Answer-a)
Which of the following have contributed to the trend of home health care nursing?
Select all that apply
a) aging population
b) quality of life enhancement
c) rising cost of healthcare
d) increased desire of familial involvement
, e) consumer preference
f) managing chronic illness/stress
g) avoiding nosocomial infections - Answer-a, b, c, e, f
Others: preventing illness and technology available
Medicare is for the following individuals EXCEPT:
a) persons over 65
b) persons with ESRD
c) persons with a fixed income of less than $1200 a month
d) persons under 65 with certain disabilities - Answer-c) there is no required income
Medicare Part A covers which of the following services:
a) outpatient care and home health care
b) cost of prescription drugs
c) inpatient care in hospitals and hospice care
d) durable medical equipment and services from doctors - Answer-c) Medicare Part A is
HOSPITAL Insurance
a- this is part B, Medical Insurance
b- this is part D, Drug Coverage
d- this is part B, Medical Insurance
Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D will cover the following things EXCEPT? Select all that
apply
a) prescription drugs
b) home health care
c) hospice care
d) teeth cleanings
e) eyeglasses
f) durable medical equipment
g) hearing aids - Answer-d, e, g
Medicare does NOT cover eyeglasses, hearing aids, dental exams, or exams to
prescribe or fit hearing aids
The following things are true about HMOs EXCEPT:
a) premiums are generally lower
b) you do not have to select a PCP
c) HMOS are typically more affordable
d) you need a referral from your PCP for diagnostic services - Answer-b) with an HMO,
you MUST select a PCP
Which of the following are characteristic of a PPO? Select all that apply
a) you will have a co-pay and possibly an annual deductible
b) no claim is filed if the services come from an in-network provider
