WGU D545 PA AND OA
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+|2026
UPDATED
What is the reason that the Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and
Resilience was created?
Diminish burnout
Which is the purpose for establishing Medicare in 1965?
To assist medical care coverage as people age or are disabled
What is the purpose behind regulation coding practices under the False Claims
Act?
Preventing fraudulent documentation and billing of services
What was the relationship between changing demographics in the US and the
Medicare Monetization Act (MMA) of 2003?
An aging population led to increased prescription coverage under the MMA.
,How does telehealth impact clinician collaboration?
Clinicians use telehealth to speak and videoconference with one another remotely.
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?
Clinical decision support system (CDSS)
Which statement aligns with the World Health Organization's (WHO) position on
health?
Health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being.
How do accountable care organizations (ACOs) aim to improve coordination of
care for patients?
By encouraging communication and collaboration among providers
,Which organization demonstrates characteristics of a matrix organizational
structure?
Multiple specialty clinics, each with its own on-site clinic manager.
How does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affect individuals with preexisting
conditions?
It requires insurers to provide coverage for defined preexisting conditions.
How can a clinician apply the laboratory information system (LIS) to improve
patient communication?
By making laboratory results accessible through a patient's electronic health record
A hospital manager is analyzing literature to understand how clinicians have
responded to regulatory changes in other healthcare organizations' hospitals.
Why is the manager studying this literature when utilizing organizational model
analysis?
To predict future behavior
, What is the role of an analyst in the synoptic model within the rational model of
healthcare analysis?
To supply quality information to decision-makers
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?
Allows for adjustments needed over time
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?
Procedural standardization
What is the relationship between qualitative and quantitative research for the
purpose of analysis in healthcare?
Complementary
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+|2026
UPDATED
What is the reason that the Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and
Resilience was created?
Diminish burnout
Which is the purpose for establishing Medicare in 1965?
To assist medical care coverage as people age or are disabled
What is the purpose behind regulation coding practices under the False Claims
Act?
Preventing fraudulent documentation and billing of services
What was the relationship between changing demographics in the US and the
Medicare Monetization Act (MMA) of 2003?
An aging population led to increased prescription coverage under the MMA.
,How does telehealth impact clinician collaboration?
Clinicians use telehealth to speak and videoconference with one another remotely.
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?
Clinical decision support system (CDSS)
Which statement aligns with the World Health Organization's (WHO) position on
health?
Health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being.
How do accountable care organizations (ACOs) aim to improve coordination of
care for patients?
By encouraging communication and collaboration among providers
,Which organization demonstrates characteristics of a matrix organizational
structure?
Multiple specialty clinics, each with its own on-site clinic manager.
How does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affect individuals with preexisting
conditions?
It requires insurers to provide coverage for defined preexisting conditions.
How can a clinician apply the laboratory information system (LIS) to improve
patient communication?
By making laboratory results accessible through a patient's electronic health record
A hospital manager is analyzing literature to understand how clinicians have
responded to regulatory changes in other healthcare organizations' hospitals.
Why is the manager studying this literature when utilizing organizational model
analysis?
To predict future behavior
, What is the role of an analyst in the synoptic model within the rational model of
healthcare analysis?
To supply quality information to decision-makers
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?
Allows for adjustments needed over time
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?
Procedural standardization
What is the relationship between qualitative and quantitative research for the
purpose of analysis in healthcare?
Complementary
