Which of the following current issues are leading the World Health Organization (WHO) to reconsider its initial definition of health? (Select all that apply.) a. Environmental issues such as industrial toxins or carcinogenic commercial products b. Global, not local, problems such as spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria c. Need to move from containment and treatment to […]
Which of the following are considered core functions of a case manager? (Select all that apply.) a. Assessment and diagnosis of client needs b. Planning and facilitation of client care needs c. Giving direct client care as needed d. Advocating for the client e. Obtaining needed resources and funding for the client f. Submitting appropriate […]
Which of the following best describes how complementary and alternative therapies differ from traditional health care? (Select all that apply.) a. Alternative therapies have been documented as ineffective. b. Complementary medicine is expanding because of paid media coverage. c. Nurses rarely are involved in complementary or alternative therapies. d. Providers vary in training and licensure. […]
Which of the following best describes what insurance companies did to decrease their constantly increasing costs? (Select all that apply.) a. Did not cover any illnesses that were diagnosed before the person (or his or her employer) purchased insurance b. Limited coverage to only certain services, eliminating any that were experimental, nontraditional, or too costly […]
Which of the following best describes the strengths of the American health care system? (Select all that apply.) a. Offering the availability and use of technological advances in equipment and procedures b. Having the ability to overcome concerns regarding access and rationing c. Providing the highest quality of life among any industrialized nation d. Having […]
Which of the following best describes how a case manager identifies people who would benefit from case management services? (Select all that apply.) a. Evidence-based criteria b. Families who express doubt that the patient is receiving adequate care c. Patient having setbacks from treatment d. Referrals from health care providers or agencies e. Risk identification […]
Which of the following activities are consistent with the conclusions of the report Crossing the Quality Chasm? (Select all that apply.) a. Increased emphasis on evidence-based practice b. Improved reimbursement schedules that allow primary care providers to spend more time with each individual client c. Increased attention to patients’ needs for health education and self-management […]
Which of the following best describes the new national health goals as seen in Healthy People 2020? (Select all that apply.) a. Achieve a plan for universal basic health care for citizens b. Create social and physical environments that promote good health c. Eliminate health disparities d. Eliminate preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death […]
Which of the following conclusions were made when Congress asked for a report on the federal government’s quality enhancement process on the care the federal government gave? (Select all that apply.) a. A clear responsibility at the federal level is to lead by example. b. Computerized clinical data have enabled practice guidelines to be written. […]
Which of the following statements best summarizes all of the changes resulting from attempts to control costs? a. Conflict between providers, patients, employer, and insurance plans raged. b. Costs were controlled, at least temporarily. c. Demand for health care drastically dropped. d. Most employers discontinued their insurance plans for employees. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A […]
