Which of the following best describes how eligibility for Medicaid services is determined? (Select all that apply.) a. Anyone over age 65 years who is eligible for Social Security benefits may apply for Medicaid. b. Baseline eligibility is established by the federal government, but states may be more lenient. c. Children in low-income families are […]
Which activities would be a responsibility of local health departments? (Select all that apply.) a. Ensuring quality of nursing education programs b. Determining the safety of residents’ wells c. Establishing requirements for professionals to maintain their licensure d. Providing free health screenings e. Providing health education programs on proper nutrition f. Inspecting restaurants ESSAYBID […]
Which of the following critical issues in health care were addressed by The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996? (Select all that apply.) a. Portability of insurance coverage b. COBRA, maintaining coverage for those who lose their jobs c. Insurance companies having a total monopoly in a certain geographic area d. Insurance […]
Which of the following statements best describes what was unfortunate about the original private health insurance plans that were developed? (Select all that apply.) a. Because providers were paid for any service they gave, it was economically advantageous for them to give as much care as possible. b. Health care costs increased very rapidly. c. […]
Which of the following statements best describes an unfortunate consequence of using diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) to determine reimbursement? (Select all that apply.) a. Insurance companies had to greatly increase their funding from employers. b. The incentive was to undertreat and underuse health resources. c. Health care providers had to accept losses for each patient treated. […]
Which of the following best describes the effects of Medicare and Medicaid? (Select all that apply.) a. All persons who were temporarily disabled now receive free care. b. A previously unseen rise in demand for services occurred. c. Many persons previously without access now receive health care. d. Medicare reimbursement rates became the standard for […]
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 a carve-out service? a. A particular service that is offered only by a designated provider or group. b. A particular procedure that receives limited reimbursement. c. A particular treatment is not allowed within a particular diagnosis. d. A particular prescription drug that is only available to those with certain […]
