ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. Describe the implications of a hospital discharging
a patient who still needs medical care.
The hospital may be held liable for
abandoning the patient.
The hospital is free from any legal consequences.
The hospital can discharge the patient without any
conditions.
The hospital must provide ongoing care
indefinitely.
2. Successful supervisors work with informal leaders by
recognizing them.
overpowering them.
eliminating them.
, submitting to them.
3. Memorial Hospital offers a screening test as a public
service for $0.50 per test. Variable costs per unit
are
,$0.32. Fixed costs are $43,200 per month for the
department performing the test. It is the only test
done by this special department. What is the
breakeven point in tests?
86,400 tests
135,000 tests
172,000 tests
240,000 tests
4. If a healthcare organization is experiencing
rapid growth and has multiple departments
requesting
additional space, how should the organization utilize its
long-range facility plan?
To ignore the requests and maintain current
space.
To allocate space based solely on departmental
seniority.
To prioritize space allocation based
on projected needs and strategic
goals.
To create a temporary solution without a long-
term strategy.
, 5. According to established criteria, what is a
fundamental expectation of healthcare governing
boards regarding their actions?
Their actions should always prioritize expansion
over cost-effectiveness.
Their actions should be reasonable
and prudent.
Their actions should primarily focus on
maximizing profits.
Their actions should be dictated by the hospital
administrator.
Their actions should be kept secret from the
public.
6. Why are tax-exempt health organizations
restricted from endorsing political candidates?
To maintain their tax-exempt status and
avoid political bias.
To increase their visibility in the community.
To comply with state laws regarding nonprofit
organizations.