A very skilled baccalaureate-prepared clinical nurse was asked to assume a case manager role. Which of the following will be most difficult for the nurse new to this role? a. Having the ability to be a leader and work autonomously b. Obtaining knowledge of community resources c. Gaining knowledge of reimbursement structures and financial strategies […]
The president was sent a bill that he did not really like, but he would have been unpopular if he vetoed it, so he did nothing. Which of the following best describes what will happen to the bill? a. The bill is dead. b. The bill returns to both houses to see if enough votes […]
Which of the following was a major change after Medicare began a prescription drug benefit? a. Number of prescriptions ordered by physicians decreased b. Medications increased without affecting patient care outcomes c. U.S. expenditures on drugs approached the same level as that of other industrialized nations d. Use of drugs and their cost immediately increased […]
Which of the following has the largest influence on the case manager’s role? a. Criteria of the program for accepting clients b. Location of the program c. Population served by the program d. The specific program that employs the case manager ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D The individual case manger’s role will vary depending on […]
Which of the following best describes the primary conclusion of the report To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System? a. Hospital staffing must be improved to focus on safety rather than cost containment. b. Quality of care and medical error are not easily defined. c. Patients must recognize that care providers are human […]
A client has been referred to a case management program. Which of the following actions would the nurse most likely take first? a. Admit the client for services. b. Determine the appropriateness for inclusion in the program. c. Contact the physician to determine if services are necessary. d. Contact the most appropriate community agencies for […]
Which of the following best describes a current trend related to health care services? a. Nonprofit organizations are assuming responsibilities for service from for-profit organizations. b. Health care organizations are offering services low in cost and higher in reimbursement. c. Ways to minimize reimbursement using current procedural terminology (CPT) codes have been created. d. Postponing […]
Which of the following best describes who has the authority to act in every area except those specifically mentioned in the Constitution? a. Any individual citizen b. Federal government c. Local government d. State government ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Any powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states. Thus, individual […]
Who primarily provides care for military personnel, their families, and veterans, as well as Native Americans? a. Federal government b. Local health departments c. Regional health districts d. State health departments ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A The federal government is responsible for the health care of specified populations including military personnel, their families, and veterans. […]
Which of the following best describes how having health insurance has affected lifestyle behaviors? a. Health promotion disease prevention programs are attended because they are reimbursable. b. Health education is widespread, because insurance companies promote such education. c. Medications and medical treatment are relied on for cure. d. Screening is widespread because of insurance sponsorship. […]
