WGU D545 OA Exam - Objective Assessment Questions and
100% Correct Answers Latest 2025/2026 Update
Which statement aligns with the World Health Organization's (WHO) position on health?
Health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being.
How do accountable care organizations (ACOs) aim to improve coordination of care for
patients?
By encouraging communication and collaboration among providers
Which organization demonstrates characteristics of a matrix organizational structure?
A medical center has a centralized administrative team overseeing multiple specialty clinics,
each with its own on-site clinic manager.
How does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affect individuals with preexisting conditions?
It requires insurers to provide coverage for defined preexisting conditions.
What is the reason that the Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience was
created?
Diminish burnout
What is the purpose for establishing Medicare in 1965?
To assist medical care coverage as people age or are disabled
What is the purpose behind regulating coding practices under the False Claims Act?
Preventing fraudulent documentation and billing of services
Which law provides for continuation of health insurance coverage after job loss?
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
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, What was the relationship between changing demographics in the US and the Medicare
Monetization Act (MMA) of 2003?
An aging population led to increased prescription coverage under the MMA.
How does telehealth impact clinician collaboration?
Clinicians use telehealth to speak and videoconference with one another remotely.
A doctor needs assistance in making a diagnosis based on patient symptoms and medical
history. Which technology tool should the doctor use to get recommendations and guidelines
for making a diagnosis?
Clinical decision support system (CDSS)
How can a clinician apply the laboratory information system (LIS) to improve patient
communication?
By making laboratory results accessible through a patient's electronic health record
A hospital manager is analyzing literature to understand how clinicians have responded to
regulatory changes in other healthcare organizations' hospitals. Why is the manager studying
this literature when utilizing organizational model analysis?
To predict future behavior
What is the role of an analyst in the synoptic model within the rational model of healthcare
analysis?
To supply quality information to decision-makers
After successfully implementing a new workflow in the pediatrics ICU (intensive care unit), a
nursing supervisor decides to conduct reviews every two weeks for the next six months. How
does continuous monitoring contribute to the success of the new workflow?
Allows for adjustments needed over time
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100% Correct Answers Latest 2025/2026 Update
Which statement aligns with the World Health Organization's (WHO) position on health?
Health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being.
How do accountable care organizations (ACOs) aim to improve coordination of care for
patients?
By encouraging communication and collaboration among providers
Which organization demonstrates characteristics of a matrix organizational structure?
A medical center has a centralized administrative team overseeing multiple specialty clinics,
each with its own on-site clinic manager.
How does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affect individuals with preexisting conditions?
It requires insurers to provide coverage for defined preexisting conditions.
What is the reason that the Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience was
created?
Diminish burnout
What is the purpose for establishing Medicare in 1965?
To assist medical care coverage as people age or are disabled
What is the purpose behind regulating coding practices under the False Claims Act?
Preventing fraudulent documentation and billing of services
Which law provides for continuation of health insurance coverage after job loss?
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
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, What was the relationship between changing demographics in the US and the Medicare
Monetization Act (MMA) of 2003?
An aging population led to increased prescription coverage under the MMA.
How does telehealth impact clinician collaboration?
Clinicians use telehealth to speak and videoconference with one another remotely.
A doctor needs assistance in making a diagnosis based on patient symptoms and medical
history. Which technology tool should the doctor use to get recommendations and guidelines
for making a diagnosis?
Clinical decision support system (CDSS)
How can a clinician apply the laboratory information system (LIS) to improve patient
communication?
By making laboratory results accessible through a patient's electronic health record
A hospital manager is analyzing literature to understand how clinicians have responded to
regulatory changes in other healthcare organizations' hospitals. Why is the manager studying
this literature when utilizing organizational model analysis?
To predict future behavior
What is the role of an analyst in the synoptic model within the rational model of healthcare
analysis?
To supply quality information to decision-makers
After successfully implementing a new workflow in the pediatrics ICU (intensive care unit), a
nursing supervisor decides to conduct reviews every two weeks for the next six months. How
does continuous monitoring contribute to the success of the new workflow?
Allows for adjustments needed over time
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