age 1 of 63
EXAM 2 - COMP. 4, 5, & 8 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Private sources of financing health care include which one of the
following? ......ANSWER........Department of Veteran's Affairs
Medicare
*Health maintenance*
*Organizations* *(HMO's)*
Medicaid
- Marquis and Huston page 248-251
Q:
The U.S. government has developed a number of initiatives
aimed at reforming healthcare financing. Which of the following
actions served as an initial catalyst for health care financing
reform? ......ANSWER........The Affordable Care Act
The Insitiute of Medicine (IOM) report "To Err is Human"
,age 2 of 63
*Prospective payment based on Diagnosis-Related Groups
(DRG)s*
The ANCC zagnet Recognition Program
Q:
A client had a R hip replacement 3 days ago but still requires
frequent physical therapy prior to being able to safely return
home. The RN is coordinating the client discharge plans. Based
on the client status, which of the following settings is the most
appropriate placement for the client at this time?
......ANSWER........A continued acute care stay in the hospital
A long term unskilled care facility
An outpatient clinic setting
*A rehab facility with skilled care and physical therapy*
Q:
Certain disparities effect a person's ability to access health care.
Which of the following is the number one predictor of limited
,age 3 of 63
access, and thus poor health, in the United States?
......ANSWER........Age
Gender
Race
*Socioeconomic status*
Q:
Health care costs and financing have changed significantly over
the past decades. Which of the following statements about
health care is consistent with contemporary perspectives
regarding the costs of health care in the U.S.?
......ANSWER........Health care professionals control all the
knowledge, skills and decision-making authority.
Everyone is provided the right to free health care, regardless of
the cost of needed interventions.
, age 4 of 63
Health care funding for all citizens is fully supported and paid
for by taxation.
*Health care is treated as a business where clients have access
to care at a cost.*
Q:
The Chief Nursing Officer at a hospital decides to establish a
patient advocate position on an oncology unit. Advocacy is best
described as... ? ......ANSWER........*Empowering others by
promoting self- determination*
Providing education about treatment options to a non-English
speaking patient without using a translator
Asking social services to answer the patient's medical questions
Sharing patient information with providers not involved in the
patient's care
Q:
EXAM 2 - COMP. 4, 5, & 8 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Private sources of financing health care include which one of the
following? ......ANSWER........Department of Veteran's Affairs
Medicare
*Health maintenance*
*Organizations* *(HMO's)*
Medicaid
- Marquis and Huston page 248-251
Q:
The U.S. government has developed a number of initiatives
aimed at reforming healthcare financing. Which of the following
actions served as an initial catalyst for health care financing
reform? ......ANSWER........The Affordable Care Act
The Insitiute of Medicine (IOM) report "To Err is Human"
,age 2 of 63
*Prospective payment based on Diagnosis-Related Groups
(DRG)s*
The ANCC zagnet Recognition Program
Q:
A client had a R hip replacement 3 days ago but still requires
frequent physical therapy prior to being able to safely return
home. The RN is coordinating the client discharge plans. Based
on the client status, which of the following settings is the most
appropriate placement for the client at this time?
......ANSWER........A continued acute care stay in the hospital
A long term unskilled care facility
An outpatient clinic setting
*A rehab facility with skilled care and physical therapy*
Q:
Certain disparities effect a person's ability to access health care.
Which of the following is the number one predictor of limited
,age 3 of 63
access, and thus poor health, in the United States?
......ANSWER........Age
Gender
Race
*Socioeconomic status*
Q:
Health care costs and financing have changed significantly over
the past decades. Which of the following statements about
health care is consistent with contemporary perspectives
regarding the costs of health care in the U.S.?
......ANSWER........Health care professionals control all the
knowledge, skills and decision-making authority.
Everyone is provided the right to free health care, regardless of
the cost of needed interventions.
, age 4 of 63
Health care funding for all citizens is fully supported and paid
for by taxation.
*Health care is treated as a business where clients have access
to care at a cost.*
Q:
The Chief Nursing Officer at a hospital decides to establish a
patient advocate position on an oncology unit. Advocacy is best
described as... ? ......ANSWER........*Empowering others by
promoting self- determination*
Providing education about treatment options to a non-English
speaking patient without using a translator
Asking social services to answer the patient's medical questions
Sharing patient information with providers not involved in the
patient's care
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