DELIVERY HEALTH WGU C425 SYSTEM
REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE EXAM.
Which important change in the U.S. healthcare system was made with the
enactment of the Social Security Act? - CORRECT ANSWER -It funded
payments through the federal government and the states.
A medical group CEO is concerned because the agency is experiencing
losses. The CEO hired a financial consultant to review the agency, and
identified areas for potential cost savings. The main issue was that patients
were required to travel to a different healthcare facility in order to have
certain medical tests done.
Which system inefficiency did the consultant find? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Access to comprehensive care
An individual left his job, resulting in the loss of medical insurance. As a
result, a dependent went nine months without a physician-recommended
medical test.
In which two ways does this act as a barrier to health care?
Choose 2 answers - CORRECT ANSWER -It limits access.
It increases costs.
A medical facility is dealing with low staff-to-patient ratios. In response, the
manager consistently requests that nurses stop the care being given to one
patient to take care of another patient.
How can the facility make sure all patients receive quality care? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Develop a team-based approach to care delivery
,A physician gives a nurse an order over the telephone regarding how to
treat a patient with cardiovascular disease. As the nurse is taking down the
detailed order, a physician interrupts and requests a diet order for another
patient.
What action should the nurse take to maintain quality of care? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Address the needs of the first physician
Over the last decade, there has been discussion regarding the U.S.
healthcare system needing payment reform. The healthcare system
currently experiences a lack of resources and complex payment systems.
Which two inefficiencies act as barriers to this type of reform?Choose 2
answers - CORRECT ANSWER -Lack of alignment among payors
Continued use of fee-for-service payment
One of the tenets of the Affordable Care Act is to provide increased
preventive care to patients. This increased focus on prevention will impact
the supply of needed healthcare providers.
Which health professionals will be directly impacted by this focus? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Primary care physicians
There is a predicted shortage of primary care providers in the U.S.
healthcare system over the next few decades.
What are two ways this reduction will impact healthcare?
Choose 2 answers - CORRECT ANSWER -Increase patient wait time
Decrease patient access to care
, A hospital is in a very competitive market and must adjust in order to
increase market share. The hospital decides to emphasize evidence-based
care.
How will this change the future of healthcare delivery at this location? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Data from patient satisfaction surveys can be analyzed
using technology in order to improve quality of care.
A newly hired nurse has been asked to fully read the policies of the hospital
and the unit before the first day of work.
What is the impact of this information on this new employee's healthcare
delivery? - CORRECT ANSWER -Regulatory compliance
As individuals age, the ability to remain independent in a home may
change. As a result, alternate levels of care may need to be sought.
Which economic factor will influence future healthcare delivery for aging
individuals? - CORRECT ANSWER -Bed availability may decrease and have a
major effect on patient admittance.
A local hospital recently implemented a telemedicine program in its facility
to address deficiencies in global health care.
How will this program influence healthcare delivery? - CORRECT ANSWER -It
will increase the exchange of knowledge which is occurring between
providers.
A local top teaching hospital sets up a committee to address escalating
hospital costs. The committee needs to find cost containment options that
will strengthen its ability to compete with other facilities in the area.
REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE EXAM.
Which important change in the U.S. healthcare system was made with the
enactment of the Social Security Act? - CORRECT ANSWER -It funded
payments through the federal government and the states.
A medical group CEO is concerned because the agency is experiencing
losses. The CEO hired a financial consultant to review the agency, and
identified areas for potential cost savings. The main issue was that patients
were required to travel to a different healthcare facility in order to have
certain medical tests done.
Which system inefficiency did the consultant find? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Access to comprehensive care
An individual left his job, resulting in the loss of medical insurance. As a
result, a dependent went nine months without a physician-recommended
medical test.
In which two ways does this act as a barrier to health care?
Choose 2 answers - CORRECT ANSWER -It limits access.
It increases costs.
A medical facility is dealing with low staff-to-patient ratios. In response, the
manager consistently requests that nurses stop the care being given to one
patient to take care of another patient.
How can the facility make sure all patients receive quality care? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Develop a team-based approach to care delivery
,A physician gives a nurse an order over the telephone regarding how to
treat a patient with cardiovascular disease. As the nurse is taking down the
detailed order, a physician interrupts and requests a diet order for another
patient.
What action should the nurse take to maintain quality of care? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Address the needs of the first physician
Over the last decade, there has been discussion regarding the U.S.
healthcare system needing payment reform. The healthcare system
currently experiences a lack of resources and complex payment systems.
Which two inefficiencies act as barriers to this type of reform?Choose 2
answers - CORRECT ANSWER -Lack of alignment among payors
Continued use of fee-for-service payment
One of the tenets of the Affordable Care Act is to provide increased
preventive care to patients. This increased focus on prevention will impact
the supply of needed healthcare providers.
Which health professionals will be directly impacted by this focus? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Primary care physicians
There is a predicted shortage of primary care providers in the U.S.
healthcare system over the next few decades.
What are two ways this reduction will impact healthcare?
Choose 2 answers - CORRECT ANSWER -Increase patient wait time
Decrease patient access to care
, A hospital is in a very competitive market and must adjust in order to
increase market share. The hospital decides to emphasize evidence-based
care.
How will this change the future of healthcare delivery at this location? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Data from patient satisfaction surveys can be analyzed
using technology in order to improve quality of care.
A newly hired nurse has been asked to fully read the policies of the hospital
and the unit before the first day of work.
What is the impact of this information on this new employee's healthcare
delivery? - CORRECT ANSWER -Regulatory compliance
As individuals age, the ability to remain independent in a home may
change. As a result, alternate levels of care may need to be sought.
Which economic factor will influence future healthcare delivery for aging
individuals? - CORRECT ANSWER -Bed availability may decrease and have a
major effect on patient admittance.
A local hospital recently implemented a telemedicine program in its facility
to address deficiencies in global health care.
How will this program influence healthcare delivery? - CORRECT ANSWER -It
will increase the exchange of knowledge which is occurring between
providers.
A local top teaching hospital sets up a committee to address escalating
hospital costs. The committee needs to find cost containment options that
will strengthen its ability to compete with other facilities in the area.
