LEADING AND MANAGING IN NURSING EXAM
PREP QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 2026
TESTED AND VERIFIED
◉ What is a common misconception about case managers? Answer:
That their role is only for complex cases; they are now involved with
almost all admitted patients.
◉ What is one challenge case managers face regarding patient
education? Answer: Patients often do not understand how to use
medical equipment, like oxygen tanks.
◉ Why is it important for case managers to understand a patient's
insurance? Answer: It affects the options available for care, including
rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities.
◉ What might case managers do for patients needing rehabilitation?
Answer: Coordinate home physical therapy and ensure insurance
coverage for necessary services.
◉ What is the impact of a patient's condition changing during
hospitalization? Answer: It may necessitate additional case
management consultations for ongoing care needs.
,◉ How do case managers assist with discharge planning? Answer:
By ensuring patients have the resources and support needed for a
safe transition home.
◉ What is the importance of setting goals in case management?
Answer: To ensure patients achieve desired health outcomes
effectively and efficiently.
◉ What is one key factor that can affect a patient's discharge
options? Answer: The patient's insurance coverage and availability
of resources.
◉ What is a common barrier to patient compliance in chronic
conditions? Answer: Low health literacy and understanding of
treatment importance.
◉ What is the role of case managers in managing patient
expectations? Answer: To educate patients about their health status
and the importance of following treatment plans.
◉ What is a critical skill for case managers when working with
patients? Answer: The ability to communicate effectively and
educate patients about their health needs.
,◉ What symptoms might indicate a stroke in a patient? Answer:
Stroke symptoms can include difficulty swallowing and speech
issues.
◉ What dietary changes might a patient with stroke symptoms
require? Answer: Patients may need pureed foods and thickened
liquids.
◉ What role does a case manager play in patient care? Answer: A
case manager coordinates care and collaborates with healthcare
providers to ensure appropriate treatment.
◉ What is a home O2 evaluation? Answer: It's an assessment by a
respiratory therapist to determine if a patient qualifies for home
oxygen based on their oxygen saturation levels.
◉ What oxygen saturation level typically qualifies a patient for home
oxygen? Answer: An oxygen saturation level below 90 or 88.
◉ How can case management help contain healthcare costs?
Answer: By coordinating patient care and ensuring patients see the
right providers to avoid unnecessary visits.
, ◉ What is peripheral vascular disease (PVD)? Answer: A condition
that affects blood flow in the arteries and can lead to skin issues in
the lower extremities.
◉ What is the importance of coordinating follow-up visits for
patients with PVD? Answer: To ensure they see the appropriate
specialist, such as a vascular doctor, rather than a more expensive
provider like a dermatologist.
◉ What medication is commonly prescribed for patients with
pulmonary embolism (PE)? Answer: Eliquis, also known as
Apixaban.
◉ What challenges might patients face when discharged without
insurance? Answer: They may struggle to afford necessary
medications, such as antibiotics.
◉ What can case managers do for uninsured patients needing
medications? Answer: They can help find programs or pharmacies
that provide medications at lower costs.
◉ Why is timely discharge important in healthcare? Answer:
Prolonged hospital stays can lead to complications, such as
infections or falls.
PREP QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 2026
TESTED AND VERIFIED
◉ What is a common misconception about case managers? Answer:
That their role is only for complex cases; they are now involved with
almost all admitted patients.
◉ What is one challenge case managers face regarding patient
education? Answer: Patients often do not understand how to use
medical equipment, like oxygen tanks.
◉ Why is it important for case managers to understand a patient's
insurance? Answer: It affects the options available for care, including
rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities.
◉ What might case managers do for patients needing rehabilitation?
Answer: Coordinate home physical therapy and ensure insurance
coverage for necessary services.
◉ What is the impact of a patient's condition changing during
hospitalization? Answer: It may necessitate additional case
management consultations for ongoing care needs.
,◉ How do case managers assist with discharge planning? Answer:
By ensuring patients have the resources and support needed for a
safe transition home.
◉ What is the importance of setting goals in case management?
Answer: To ensure patients achieve desired health outcomes
effectively and efficiently.
◉ What is one key factor that can affect a patient's discharge
options? Answer: The patient's insurance coverage and availability
of resources.
◉ What is a common barrier to patient compliance in chronic
conditions? Answer: Low health literacy and understanding of
treatment importance.
◉ What is the role of case managers in managing patient
expectations? Answer: To educate patients about their health status
and the importance of following treatment plans.
◉ What is a critical skill for case managers when working with
patients? Answer: The ability to communicate effectively and
educate patients about their health needs.
,◉ What symptoms might indicate a stroke in a patient? Answer:
Stroke symptoms can include difficulty swallowing and speech
issues.
◉ What dietary changes might a patient with stroke symptoms
require? Answer: Patients may need pureed foods and thickened
liquids.
◉ What role does a case manager play in patient care? Answer: A
case manager coordinates care and collaborates with healthcare
providers to ensure appropriate treatment.
◉ What is a home O2 evaluation? Answer: It's an assessment by a
respiratory therapist to determine if a patient qualifies for home
oxygen based on their oxygen saturation levels.
◉ What oxygen saturation level typically qualifies a patient for home
oxygen? Answer: An oxygen saturation level below 90 or 88.
◉ How can case management help contain healthcare costs?
Answer: By coordinating patient care and ensuring patients see the
right providers to avoid unnecessary visits.
, ◉ What is peripheral vascular disease (PVD)? Answer: A condition
that affects blood flow in the arteries and can lead to skin issues in
the lower extremities.
◉ What is the importance of coordinating follow-up visits for
patients with PVD? Answer: To ensure they see the appropriate
specialist, such as a vascular doctor, rather than a more expensive
provider like a dermatologist.
◉ What medication is commonly prescribed for patients with
pulmonary embolism (PE)? Answer: Eliquis, also known as
Apixaban.
◉ What challenges might patients face when discharged without
insurance? Answer: They may struggle to afford necessary
medications, such as antibiotics.
◉ What can case managers do for uninsured patients needing
medications? Answer: They can help find programs or pharmacies
that provide medications at lower costs.
◉ Why is timely discharge important in healthcare? Answer:
Prolonged hospital stays can lead to complications, such as
infections or falls.
