Which of the following best describes how the government was successful at containing costs? a. The original legislation for Medicare and Medicaid had built-in cost controls. b. Certificate-of-need requirements restricted provider overtreatment. c. Utilization review determined appropriateness of care. d. Prospective payments were based on diagnosis-related groups (DRGs). e. Peer standard review organizations were effective […]
A nurse has been working as a case manager for the past 6 months and would like to become certified. Which of the following organizations should the nurse pursue certification through? a. Case Management Society of America (CMSA) b. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) c. American Nurses’ Association (ANA) d. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]
A nurse suggests to the students that they attend the local district nurses’ association meeting, where the nurse is an officer. Which of the following provides the best rationale for this action? a. Meeting outside the clinical area allows for more effective informal learning based on discussion and interaction. b. Role models are typically the […]
Which of the following reports state that nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training? a. Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care b. Keeping Patients Safe: Transforming the Work Environment c. Priority Areas for National Action d. The Future of Nursing ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D The […]
Which of the following best describes a conclusion of the report Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care? a. Disparities are found only in particular disease categories. b. Lack of access in some neighborhoods is a primary cause of inequities. c. Provider bias and stereotyping contribute to inequalities. d. Physiological racial and […]
Which of the following best describes how the federal government determines which projects are awarded special funding for health care? a. Those that are consistent with societal priorities, such as 2020 Health Objectives b. Those that are supported by legislators c. Those that are written by health care organizations that have special needs d. Those […]
Which of the following statements best describes an effect of the Welfare Reform Act of 1996? a. Individuals who were required to obtain employment lost their health coverage. b. Many were happy to be off the government dole and self-supporting. c. Persons sought and obtained employment that often included insurance benefits. d. The food stamp […]
Which of the following best describes what happened after the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 was enacted? a. Additional restrictions in coverage were imposed. b. Experimental treatments were approved for reimbursement. c. Reimbursement procedures became more efficient. d. A prescription drug benefit was added. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D The Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 […]
Which of the following best describes the health care services that are provided by philanthropic groups? a. Direct care to patients with problems related to the group’s primary interest area b. Legislative lobbying for increased funding for their special interests c. Informational and research activities d. Special services such as housing, transportation, or appearance aids […]
A nurse is employed by the state public health department. Which of the following activities would she most likely complete? a. Set up a flu shot clinic at a neighborhood church b. Lobby for health care reform to cover more preventive services c. Monitor the incidence of influenza in the state d. Serve as a […]
