FACHE Certification Evaluation
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Question:
Which of the following is not an executive office function A. Lead B. Support C. Control
D. Represent E. Organize.
Answer:
C
Question:
The difference between Allopathic and Osteophathic Medicine is the Osteophathic
medicine concentrates on A. developing a germ theory of disease causation B.
increasingly efficiently surgery in the 19th century C. effective chemical therapies in
the 20th century D. Manipulative methods of detecting and correcting structural
problems.
Answer:
D
Question:
For which item are healthcare orgs not required to report MDs to federal information
bank based on federal Health Care Quality Improvement Act Title IV of PL 100-177 of
1986? A. loss of credentials for any period >30 days B. suspension of privileges for
failure to complete medical C. voluntary surrender of privileges to avoid investigation
D. any malpractice settlement.
Answer:
B
,Question:
The "gag rules" that some managed care orgs have issued are defined as A. a
contractual provision between plan and provider that limits information, advise, and
counsel that provider may give a pt B. anti criticism provisions in contracts that
prohibit providers from making any communication that may adversely affect
confidence in the plan C. any health plan practice that inhibits open communication
between a physician and patient D. All.
Answer:
D
Question:
What is the purpose of the Health Care Quality Improvement Act, Title IV of PL 100-177
of 1986? A. improve quality of care B. reduce the chance of incompetent MD moving to
a new location C. reduce change for MDs to misrepresent his or her skills D. B&C E. all.
Answer:
D
Question:
Which of the following is not an LIP? A. certified nurse midwife B. podiatrist C.
pharmacist D. Dentist.
Answer:
C
Question:
Current forces for change to healthcare delivery system from a fee for service to
managed care include all but the following: A. lack of incentives for fee for service
model B. increased cost to employers C. overall societal believe that optimal use of
limited resources is more appropriate than maximal use D. Need to increase efficiency
in the overall health system.
Answer:
A
,Question:
From the "management & managers" chapter in "managing in the health services
environment", one conceptualization of the roles of managers views them as playing a
trinity of roles: A. designer, leader, strategist B. Developer, despot, diviner C. creator,
coordinator, theorist D. educator, expert, evaluator.
Answer:
A
Question:
Which of the following statements is in accordance with the principle of delegation? A.
the executive who subscribes to the principle of delegation knows what he/she wants
to accomplish and exercises control over the work schedule of subordinates B. an
executive explains how he/she wants things done and points out how the subordinate's
contribution fits into the overall plan C. a successful executive gives instructions, telling
subordinates exactly how and in what sequence things should be done D. in applying
the principle of delegation, an executive makes relatively few decisions personally and
frames orders in broad general terms.
Answer:
D
Question:
The liability of the "employer" of those who may or may not be in its employ but
permitted to provide services to those being served by the "employer" is known as A.
respondeat superior B. breach C. vicarious liability D. defamation.
Answer:
C
Question:
An organization's "hurdle rate" refers to which one of the following A. interest rate on
borrowed funds B. propensity for debt financing C. its intangible cost of borrowing
added to its interest rate on borrowed funds D. the speed at which it reduces its
working capital.
Answer:
C
, Question:
Relative to a for-profit org, which of the following is perhaps the best distinguishing
characteristic of a not-for-profit org contribution to its community? A. Bad debts B. tax
exemption C. protection of intangibles D. investment in health education.
Answer:
C if a not for profit org does not protect intangibles, sooner or later, people will ask why
they should continue to exist as a tax-exempt entity
Question:
Which of the following is not one of the ethical principles? A. respect for persons B.
justice C. professionalism D. beneficence.
Answer:
C
Question:
Steps to be taken in addressing an ethical issue.
Answer:
Question:
Which moral philosophy has a focus on what makes a "good person" rather than on
what makes a "good action" A. natural law B. Rawls C. casuistry and ethics of care D.
virtue ethics.
Answer:
D
Question:
Which of the following is not a principle of Total Quality? A. customer focus B.
organization focus C. continuous improvement D. teamwork.
Answer:
B
Questions and
Answers Verified Solutions Latest
Update
Question:
Which of the following is not an executive office function A. Lead B. Support C. Control
D. Represent E. Organize.
Answer:
C
Question:
The difference between Allopathic and Osteophathic Medicine is the Osteophathic
medicine concentrates on A. developing a germ theory of disease causation B.
increasingly efficiently surgery in the 19th century C. effective chemical therapies in
the 20th century D. Manipulative methods of detecting and correcting structural
problems.
Answer:
D
Question:
For which item are healthcare orgs not required to report MDs to federal information
bank based on federal Health Care Quality Improvement Act Title IV of PL 100-177 of
1986? A. loss of credentials for any period >30 days B. suspension of privileges for
failure to complete medical C. voluntary surrender of privileges to avoid investigation
D. any malpractice settlement.
Answer:
B
,Question:
The "gag rules" that some managed care orgs have issued are defined as A. a
contractual provision between plan and provider that limits information, advise, and
counsel that provider may give a pt B. anti criticism provisions in contracts that
prohibit providers from making any communication that may adversely affect
confidence in the plan C. any health plan practice that inhibits open communication
between a physician and patient D. All.
Answer:
D
Question:
What is the purpose of the Health Care Quality Improvement Act, Title IV of PL 100-177
of 1986? A. improve quality of care B. reduce the chance of incompetent MD moving to
a new location C. reduce change for MDs to misrepresent his or her skills D. B&C E. all.
Answer:
D
Question:
Which of the following is not an LIP? A. certified nurse midwife B. podiatrist C.
pharmacist D. Dentist.
Answer:
C
Question:
Current forces for change to healthcare delivery system from a fee for service to
managed care include all but the following: A. lack of incentives for fee for service
model B. increased cost to employers C. overall societal believe that optimal use of
limited resources is more appropriate than maximal use D. Need to increase efficiency
in the overall health system.
Answer:
A
,Question:
From the "management & managers" chapter in "managing in the health services
environment", one conceptualization of the roles of managers views them as playing a
trinity of roles: A. designer, leader, strategist B. Developer, despot, diviner C. creator,
coordinator, theorist D. educator, expert, evaluator.
Answer:
A
Question:
Which of the following statements is in accordance with the principle of delegation? A.
the executive who subscribes to the principle of delegation knows what he/she wants
to accomplish and exercises control over the work schedule of subordinates B. an
executive explains how he/she wants things done and points out how the subordinate's
contribution fits into the overall plan C. a successful executive gives instructions, telling
subordinates exactly how and in what sequence things should be done D. in applying
the principle of delegation, an executive makes relatively few decisions personally and
frames orders in broad general terms.
Answer:
D
Question:
The liability of the "employer" of those who may or may not be in its employ but
permitted to provide services to those being served by the "employer" is known as A.
respondeat superior B. breach C. vicarious liability D. defamation.
Answer:
C
Question:
An organization's "hurdle rate" refers to which one of the following A. interest rate on
borrowed funds B. propensity for debt financing C. its intangible cost of borrowing
added to its interest rate on borrowed funds D. the speed at which it reduces its
working capital.
Answer:
C
, Question:
Relative to a for-profit org, which of the following is perhaps the best distinguishing
characteristic of a not-for-profit org contribution to its community? A. Bad debts B. tax
exemption C. protection of intangibles D. investment in health education.
Answer:
C if a not for profit org does not protect intangibles, sooner or later, people will ask why
they should continue to exist as a tax-exempt entity
Question:
Which of the following is not one of the ethical principles? A. respect for persons B.
justice C. professionalism D. beneficence.
Answer:
C
Question:
Steps to be taken in addressing an ethical issue.
Answer:
Question:
Which moral philosophy has a focus on what makes a "good person" rather than on
what makes a "good action" A. natural law B. Rawls C. casuistry and ethics of care D.
virtue ethics.
Answer:
D
Question:
Which of the following is not a principle of Total Quality? A. customer focus B.
organization focus C. continuous improvement D. teamwork.
Answer:
B
