NUR3767C
Care Management IV
Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the primary goal of care
management in chronic disease?
- A. Cure the disease
- B. Manage symptoms and improve quality of life
- C. Reduce healthcare costs
- D. Increase patient dependency on healthcare services
- ANS: B
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, - Rationale: The primary goal of care management in chronic
disease is to manage symptoms and improve the patient's quality
of life.
2. What is the most important factor in preventing hospital
readmissions for patients with heart failure?
- A. Regular exercise
- B. Medication adherence
- C. Dietary changes
- D. Regular follow-up appointments
- ANS: B
- Rationale: Medication adherence is crucial in preventing
hospital readmissions for patients with heart failure as it ensures
the effectiveness of the treatment plan.
3. Which intervention is most effective in managing pain for
patients with advanced cancer?
- A. Physical therapy
- B. Non-opioid analgesics
- C. Opioid analgesics
- D. Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- ANS: C
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, - Rationale: Opioid analgesics are often the most effective
intervention for managing severe pain in patients with advanced
cancer.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The primary role of a care manager is to __________.
- ANS: coordinate patient care
- Rationale: Care managers are responsible for coordinating
various aspects of patient care to ensure comprehensive and
continuous care.
5. In the context of care management, the term "patient-centered
care" refers to __________.
- ANS: care that respects and responds to individual patient
preferences, needs, and values
- Rationale: Patient-centered care focuses on the patient's
specific needs and preferences, ensuring that they are at the center
of the care process.
6. The use of __________ is essential in monitoring and
managing patients with diabetes.
- ANS: blood glucose monitoring
©2025
, - Rationale: Blood glucose monitoring is crucial for
managing diabetes as it helps in maintaining optimal blood sugar
levels.
True/False Questions
7. Care management aims to reduce healthcare costs by
preventing complications and hospital readmissions.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Effective care management can reduce
healthcare costs by preventing complications and reducing the
need for hospital readmissions.
8. Patient education is not a significant component of care
management.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: Patient education is a critical component of care
management as it empowers patients to manage their conditions
effectively.
9. Telehealth services can enhance care management by
providing remote monitoring and consultations.
- ANS: True
©2025
Care Management IV
Final Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the primary goal of care
management in chronic disease?
- A. Cure the disease
- B. Manage symptoms and improve quality of life
- C. Reduce healthcare costs
- D. Increase patient dependency on healthcare services
- ANS: B
©2025
, - Rationale: The primary goal of care management in chronic
disease is to manage symptoms and improve the patient's quality
of life.
2. What is the most important factor in preventing hospital
readmissions for patients with heart failure?
- A. Regular exercise
- B. Medication adherence
- C. Dietary changes
- D. Regular follow-up appointments
- ANS: B
- Rationale: Medication adherence is crucial in preventing
hospital readmissions for patients with heart failure as it ensures
the effectiveness of the treatment plan.
3. Which intervention is most effective in managing pain for
patients with advanced cancer?
- A. Physical therapy
- B. Non-opioid analgesics
- C. Opioid analgesics
- D. Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- ANS: C
©2025
, - Rationale: Opioid analgesics are often the most effective
intervention for managing severe pain in patients with advanced
cancer.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The primary role of a care manager is to __________.
- ANS: coordinate patient care
- Rationale: Care managers are responsible for coordinating
various aspects of patient care to ensure comprehensive and
continuous care.
5. In the context of care management, the term "patient-centered
care" refers to __________.
- ANS: care that respects and responds to individual patient
preferences, needs, and values
- Rationale: Patient-centered care focuses on the patient's
specific needs and preferences, ensuring that they are at the center
of the care process.
6. The use of __________ is essential in monitoring and
managing patients with diabetes.
- ANS: blood glucose monitoring
©2025
, - Rationale: Blood glucose monitoring is crucial for
managing diabetes as it helps in maintaining optimal blood sugar
levels.
True/False Questions
7. Care management aims to reduce healthcare costs by
preventing complications and hospital readmissions.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Effective care management can reduce
healthcare costs by preventing complications and reducing the
need for hospital readmissions.
8. Patient education is not a significant component of care
management.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: Patient education is a critical component of care
management as it empowers patients to manage their conditions
effectively.
9. Telehealth services can enhance care management by
providing remote monitoring and consultations.
- ANS: True
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