Which of the following statements best describes why nurses should be knowledgeable about health care funding? a. To be able to be an effective employee for insurance companies b. To be knowledgeable when media asks for opinions on some new legislation c. To better serve as patient advocates in policy making for funding that provides […]
A nurse states that he or she does not want to become involved in politics because of family, school, work, and other commitments. Which of the following would be the best reply to this statement? a. “Good for you. We should all stay out of such dirty game playing!” b. “I am sorry to hear […]
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 […]
Which of the following statements best describes why nurses should contribute whenever possible to their state nursing association political action committee (PAC)? a. As PACs are a reality of political life, nursing needs to be heard. b. Contributing money may result in a future political appointment. c. Only money really has any influence on legislative […]
Which of the following best describes what is being discussed in relation to concerns over patients’ safety and nurse fatigue? a. All hospitals are now required to report errors made that are a result of low nurse staffing. b. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring the incidence of medical errors caused […]
A nurse would like to influence an internal private health policy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Build or join a private entrepreneurial practice to provide lower cost services to underserved groups b. Participate in public discussions regarding quality and managed care c. Support nursing research done that demonstrates positive clinical […]
Which of the following best describes how hospitals initially coped when Medicare reimbursement became based on diagnosis-related groups (DRGs)? a. Charged more for patients whose care was paid by insurance b. Decreased nursing staff to cut labor costs c. Lobbied politicians to increase Medicare reimbursement to reflect actual costs d. Refused to accept Medicare patients […]
What was the poverty guideline for a family of four in mainland United States in 2013? a. Below $23,550 b. Below $25,250 c. Below $28,550 d. Below $32,250 ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A A four-person household must make less than $23,550 to be considered under the poverty guideline according to the U.S. Department of Health […]
Which of the following statements best describes why nurses are not more effective in creating political change? a. Nurses are not listened to by politicians. b. Nurses are not perceived as leaders in the health care field. c. Nurses do not act or do not agree on what changes are needed. d. Nurses do not […]
Which of the following functions are responsibilities of the states?? (Select all that apply.) a. Delegating power to localities and holding them accountable for results b. Creating managed health organizations to decrease state health care costs c. Establishing and managing local health departments d. Licensure of professional health care providers e. Overseeing all insurance programs […]
