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 describe current legislation acts that limit what managed care organizations (MCOs) are allowed to do? (Select all that apply.) a. Allowing patients to see a specialist without having to obtain approval from their primary care provider b. Allowing patients to go to the emergency department without first telephoning for approval c. […]
Which of the following statements best describes a notable change of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act? (Select all that apply.) a. Legislated a funding increase for RN staffing b. Changed from process evaluation to outcome evaluation when evaluating care c. Established guidelines for the use of restraints d. Created health maintenance organizations nationwide e. Added […]
Which of the following is one legally required to obey? (Select all that apply.) a. Directions to a destination provided by a police officer b. Court decisions related to legislative law c. Delegation of responsibility for a task by a physician d. Executive decisions, such as your employer requirements e. Laws passed by your state […]
Who may receive benefits under Medicare? (Select all that apply.) a. Federal employees b. Persons aged 55 to 65 years who have bought into the system c. Persons with end-stage renal disease d. Those over 65 years of age, if eligible for Social Security benefits e. Those who are dependents of elderly grandparents, usually because […]
Which of the following clients may be eligible for hospital-based, disease-specific case management support? (Select all that apply.) a. Those who have high-cost conditions b. Those with physicians who request such intervention for their patients c. Those who may be maintained in a stable condition in their home environment d. Those who have access to […]
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 […]
A nurse represents the state professional association. Which of the following actions would the nurse complete in relation to legislation? a. Be prepared to contribute to campaigns of legislators who vote consistently with nursing goals b. Be prepared to confront verbally those on the opposite side of legislative issues c. Be prepared to provide testimony […]
