FNP ANCC EXAM ACTUAL EXAM | QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (DETAILED ANSWERS) | GRADED A+ | LATEST VERSION |
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Beneficence - (CORRECT ANSWER)The obligation to help the patient--- To remove harm, prevent harm,
and promote good ("do no harm").
Acting in the patient's best interest.
Compassionate patient care.
The core principle in patient advocacy.
Nonmaleficence - (CORRECT ANSWER)The obligation to avoid harm.
Protecting a patient from Harm.
example: a patient wants to be treated with biphosphonates but has a hx of GI bleeding and peptic ulcer
disease. The NP does not prescribe biphosphonates.
Utilitarianism - (CORRECT ANSWER)The obligation to act in a way that is useful to or benefits the
majority.
The outcome of the action is what matters with utilitarianism. It also means to use a resource (tax
money) for the benefit of most.
May resemble Justice but is is not the same concept.
Justice - (CORRECT ANSWER)The quality of being fair and acting with a lack of bias. The fair and
equitable distribution of societal resources.
Veracity - (CORRECT ANSWER)The obligation to present information honestly and truthfully.
In order for patients to make an informed and rational decision about their health care, pertinent
information (including "bad" news) should not be withheld or omitted.
who does the processing of claims and administrative work for another company (health insurer, health
plan, retirement plan)? - (CORRECT ANSWER)TPA
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, Ombudsman - (CORRECT ANSWER)A person who acts as an intermediary (or liason) between the patient
and an organization.
Investigates and mediates the compliant from both sides and attempts to reach a fair conclusion.
Guardian Ad Litem - (CORRECT ANSWER)An individual who is assigned by a court (and has the legal
authority) to act in the best interest of the ward.
The ward is usually a person who is a child, or someone who is frail or vulnerable.
Medicare A - (CORRECT ANSWER)Automatic at age 65
Pays for inpatient hospitalization
hospice care
home health care
skilled nursing facility
Will NOT pay for custodial care, nursing homes, or retirement homes.
Medicare part b - (CORRECT ANSWER)Pays for outpatient physician visits.
labs and other types of test (ekg,xray)
DME
Second opinions with other physicians
kidney dialysis
Medicare Part C - (CORRECT ANSWER)administered by a private health insurance company.
covers Medicare A + B and some prescription drugs.
Medicare Part D - (CORRECT ANSWER)Prescription drug coverage
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ANSWERS (DETAILED ANSWERS) | GRADED A+ | LATEST VERSION |
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Beneficence - (CORRECT ANSWER)The obligation to help the patient--- To remove harm, prevent harm,
and promote good ("do no harm").
Acting in the patient's best interest.
Compassionate patient care.
The core principle in patient advocacy.
Nonmaleficence - (CORRECT ANSWER)The obligation to avoid harm.
Protecting a patient from Harm.
example: a patient wants to be treated with biphosphonates but has a hx of GI bleeding and peptic ulcer
disease. The NP does not prescribe biphosphonates.
Utilitarianism - (CORRECT ANSWER)The obligation to act in a way that is useful to or benefits the
majority.
The outcome of the action is what matters with utilitarianism. It also means to use a resource (tax
money) for the benefit of most.
May resemble Justice but is is not the same concept.
Justice - (CORRECT ANSWER)The quality of being fair and acting with a lack of bias. The fair and
equitable distribution of societal resources.
Veracity - (CORRECT ANSWER)The obligation to present information honestly and truthfully.
In order for patients to make an informed and rational decision about their health care, pertinent
information (including "bad" news) should not be withheld or omitted.
who does the processing of claims and administrative work for another company (health insurer, health
plan, retirement plan)? - (CORRECT ANSWER)TPA
1
, Ombudsman - (CORRECT ANSWER)A person who acts as an intermediary (or liason) between the patient
and an organization.
Investigates and mediates the compliant from both sides and attempts to reach a fair conclusion.
Guardian Ad Litem - (CORRECT ANSWER)An individual who is assigned by a court (and has the legal
authority) to act in the best interest of the ward.
The ward is usually a person who is a child, or someone who is frail or vulnerable.
Medicare A - (CORRECT ANSWER)Automatic at age 65
Pays for inpatient hospitalization
hospice care
home health care
skilled nursing facility
Will NOT pay for custodial care, nursing homes, or retirement homes.
Medicare part b - (CORRECT ANSWER)Pays for outpatient physician visits.
labs and other types of test (ekg,xray)
DME
Second opinions with other physicians
kidney dialysis
Medicare Part C - (CORRECT ANSWER)administered by a private health insurance company.
covers Medicare A + B and some prescription drugs.
Medicare Part D - (CORRECT ANSWER)Prescription drug coverage
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