WGU D545 PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+<RECENT VERSION>

WGU D545 PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+&lt;RECENT VERSION&gt; 1) Which statement aligns with the World Health Organization's (WHO) position on health? - ANSWER Health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being. 2) How do accountable care organizations (ACOs) aim to improve coordination of care for patients? - ANSWER By encouraging communication and collaboration among providers 3) Which organization demonstrates characteristics of a matrix organizational structure? - ANSWER Multiple specialty clinics, each with its own on-site clinic manager. 4) How does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affect individuals with preexisting conditions? - ANSWER It requires insurers to provide coverage for defined preexisting conditions. 5) What is the reason that the Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience was created? - ANSWER Diminish burnout 6) Which is the purpose for establishing Medicare in 1965? - ANSWER To assist medical care coverage as people age or are disabled 7) What is the purpose behind regulation coding practices under the False Claims Act? - ANSWER Preventing fraudulent documentation and billing of services 8) What was the relationship between changing demographics in the US and the Medicare Monetization Act (MMA) of 2003? - ANSWER An aging population led to increased prescription coverage under the MMA. 9) How does telehealth impact clinician collaboration? - ANSWER Clinicians use telehealth to speak and videoconference with one another remotely. 10) 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? - ANSWER Clinical decision support system (CDSS) 11) How can a clinician apply the laboratory information system (LIS) to improve patient communication? - ANSWER By making laboratory results accessible through a patient's electronic health record 12) A hospital manager is analyzing literature to understand how clinicians have responded to regulatory changes in other healthcare organizations' hospitals. 13) Why is the manager studying this literature when utilizing organizational model analysis? - ANSWER To predict future behavior 14) What is the role of an analyst in the synoptic model within the rational model of healthcare analysis? - ANSWER To supply quality information to decision-makers 15) 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? - ANSWER Allows for adjustments needed over time 16) A medical facility is engaged in an evidence-based practice project to improve efficiency in conducting colonoscopy procedures for at-risk patients. Which strategy is the facility employing to address this challenge? - ANSWER Procedural standardization 17) What is the relationship between qualitative and quantitative research for the purpose of analysis in healthcare? - ANSWER Complementary 18) A healthcare organization is using the open systems model to make informed decisions. What is the benefits of using the open systems model in healthcare administration? - ANSWER Enhanced communication and collaboration 19) A healthcare organization regularly monitors market demand, regulatory changes, and other external factors to adapt its resource management strategies accordingly. Which type of strategy is the organization employing? - ANSWER Environmental scanning 20) In a busy urban clinic, there is higher-than-usual demand for family planning services. How can management align its resources to meet this market demand? - ANSWER Expand clinical service hours. 21) As the chief compliance officer in a healthcare organization, what is a key strategy for managing resources effectively? - ANSWER Conducting regular audits to identify areas for improvement 22) Which type of team involves professionals from different disciplines working together with the patient and their family in the decision-making process? - ANSWER Interprofessional 23) Which key aspect do healthcare managers focus on to achieve the organization's mission and vision? - ANSWER Focusing on patient-centered care 24) The quality improvement team in a healthcare organization is tasked with identifying potential threats that could impact the organization's performance. What is a strategic threat in this context? - ANSWER Identifying significant external factors that could hinder the 25) What are knowledge assets in healthcare administration? - ANSWER Intangible resources that provide a competitive advantage 26) A new administrator at a family practice addresses long wait times by implementing a system that restricts routine visits to a set amount of time, despite objections from staff. Although wait times are reduced, patients miss personalized attention, thus negatively impacting patient care. Which leadership theory does the administrator display? - ANSWER Machiavellian 27) A hospital director is planning improvements to patient care using Weber's bureaucratic theory of management. Which action would the director prioritize based on Weber's bureaucratic theory? - ANSWER Implementing standardized practices for patient admission and discharge planning 28) External Environment - ANSWER Outside influences like competitors and legal, political, sociocultural, economic, and technological factors such as state and federal laws and issues affecting population health, wellness, and safety, and the presence or absence of public or private insurance coverage 29) Internal Environment - ANSWER Factors within the organization (employees, patients, protocols) 30) Technology - ANSWER The application of scientific knowledge and tools to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes 31) What is Systems Theory? - ANSWER A theoretical framework that views organizations as interconnected systems. 32) How does Systems Theory perceive organizations? - ANSWER As interconnected systems, with each part affecting and being affected by the others.