Question 1

A nurse is evaluating an economic analysis paper.In critiquing the analysis,the nurse should note whether it (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) considers from whose viewpoint the analysis is being considered. 
B) demonstrates that the interventions discussed are clinically effective. 
C) determines whether the analysis was based on a clearly defined question. 
D) includes a description of the type of analysis performed. 
E) evaluates interventions that can be performed in all practice settings. 
A) considers from whose viewpoint the analysis is being considered. 
B) demonstrates that the interventions discussed are clinically effective. 
C) determines whether the analysis was based on a clearly defined question. 
D) includes a description of the type of analysis performed. 
E) evaluates interventions that can be performed in all practice settings.

Question 2

The student studying health care economics knows that this includes (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) capital inputs. 
B) diagnostic equipment. 
C) medical supplies. 
D) patients. 
E) personnel. 
A) capital inputs. 
B) diagnostic equipment. 
C) medical supplies. 
D) patients. 
E) personnel.

Question 3

The student nurse know that employer-sponsored health insurance was

Accepted Answer

A) a new idea for health care financing invented after World War II. 
B) created by the federal government to stimulate the economy. 
C) never envisioned as being a permanent part of the health care arena. 
D) originally a way to increase revenue for doctors and hospitals. 
A) a new idea for health care financing invented after World War II. 
B) created by the federal government to stimulate the economy. 
C) never envisioned as being a permanent part of the health care arena. 
D) originally a way to increase revenue for doctors and hospitals.

Question 4

A patient who returns to the emergency department 2 days after being seen is feeling no better.On assessing the patient,the nurse learns that the antibiotic prescription the patient left with has not been filled.Which question or statement by the nurse would elicit the most information about this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) "I'd like to know why you haven't gotten that filled." 
B) "Is that medicine too expensive for you to get filled?" 
C) "Please tell me about the type of insurance you have." 
D) "Why haven't you gotten that prescription filled yet?" 
A) "I'd like to know why you haven't gotten that filled." 
B) "Is that medicine too expensive for you to get filled?" 
C) "Please tell me about the type of insurance you have." 
D) "Why haven't you gotten that prescription filled yet?"

Question 5

A nurse is lobbying for a bill to allow more third-party reimbursement for expanded nursing roles,such as those in retail clinics.To best make the argument for expanded reimbursement,the nurse should provide data on

Accepted Answer

A) how many other countries have similar reimbursement. 
B) marketing to increase expanded community nursing roles. 
C) quality,cost effectiveness,and need for these services. 
D) patient dissatisfaction with traditional medical practices. 
A) how many other countries have similar reimbursement. 
B) marketing to increase expanded community nursing roles. 
C) quality,cost effectiveness,and need for these services. 
D) patient dissatisfaction with traditional medical practices.

Question 6

The student learning about the Affordable Care Act (ACA)understands the three entities that were created to oversee and evaluate the quality of care and cost of the health care system.Which entities are involved in this process? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation 
B) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 
C) Children's Health Insurance Program 
D) Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute 
E) The Independent Payment Advisory Board 
A) Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation 
B) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 
C) Children's Health Insurance Program 
D) Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute 
E) The Independent Payment Advisory Board

Question 7

A nurse working in a retail clinic correctly describes the practice environment as (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) incorporating retail items. 
B) limited to wealthier patients. 
C) located in retail facilities. 
D) providing limited services. 
E) staffed by physicians. 
A) incorporating retail items. 
B) limited to wealthier patients. 
C) located in retail facilities. 
D) providing limited services. 
E) staffed by physicians.

Question 8

A nurse midwife has moved into town and wishes to establish a practice.Economically speaking,what could this nurse do that would best enhance her chances of establishing a successful practice?

Accepted Answer

A) Become affiliated with the busiest maternity group. 
B) Find a sponsor who will provide low-interest loans. 
C) Investigate the costs associated with physician care. 
D) Locate offices near a hospital that has a lot of births. 
A) Become affiliated with the busiest maternity group. 
B) Find a sponsor who will provide low-interest loans. 
C) Investigate the costs associated with physician care. 
D) Locate offices near a hospital that has a lot of births.

Question 9

A nurse economist is explaining the principle of stakeholder cooperation as part of positive-sum competition to students.The student who understands this concept would paraphrase the concept as

Accepted Answer

A) encouraging stakeholders to cooperate to allow continuous change. 
B) giving stakeholders options in design and output of the system. 
C) many entities working together to satisfy each group's needs. 
D) valuing each stakeholder's contribution to the system's creativity. 
A) encouraging stakeholders to cooperate to allow continuous change. 
B) giving stakeholders options in design and output of the system. 
C) many entities working together to satisfy each group's needs. 
D) valuing each stakeholder's contribution to the system's creativity.

Question 10

A health care practice has changed its mix of patients and now accepts fewer self-paying and more insured patients.The office manager tells the staff to anticipate

Accepted Answer

A) caring for more-educated patients. 
B) offering expanded office hours and days. 
C) ordering more diagnostic tests. 
D) providing more preventive care. 
A) caring for more-educated patients. 
B) offering expanded office hours and days. 
C) ordering more diagnostic tests. 
D) providing more preventive care.

Question 11

A faculty member explains to a class of nursing students that Medicare (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) covers children younger than 18 years of age. 
B) covers persons older than 65 years of age. 
C) helps pay for medications. 
D) includes some chronic disability. 
E) is a federal insurance program. 
A) covers children younger than 18 years of age. 
B) covers persons older than 65 years of age. 
C) helps pay for medications. 
D) includes some chronic disability. 
E) is a federal insurance program.

A nurse is evaluating an economic analysis paper.In critiquing the analysis,the nurse should note whether it (Select all that apply. )

The student studying health care economics knows that this includes (Select all that apply. )

The student nurse know that employer-sponsored health insurance was

A nurse is lobbying for a bill to allow more third-party reimbursement for expanded nursing roles,such as those in retail clinics.To best make the argument for expanded reimbursement,the nurse should provide data on

The student learning about the Affordable Care Act (ACA)understands the three entities that were created to oversee and evaluate the quality of care and cost of the health care system.Which entities are involved in this process? (Select all that apply. )

A nurse working in a retail clinic correctly describes the practice environment as (Select all that apply. )

A nurse midwife has moved into town and wishes to establish a practice.Economically speaking,what could this nurse do that would best enhance her chances of establishing a successful practice?

A nurse economist is explaining the principle of stakeholder cooperation as part of positive-sum competition to students.The student who understands this concept would paraphrase the concept as

A health care practice has changed its mix of patients and now accepts fewer self-paying and more insured patients.The office manager tells the staff to anticipate

A faculty member explains to a class of nursing students that Medicare (Select all that apply. )

A Brief History of Professional Nursing in the United States

Pathways of Nursing Education

Beyond Professional Socialization

Professional Nursing Roles

Theories and Frameworks for Professional Nursing Practice

Health Policy and Planning and the Nursing Practice Environment

Effective Communication

Think Like a Nurse: Essential Thinking Skills for Professional Nurses

Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century

Legal Aspects of Nursing Practice

Ethical Dimensions of Nursing and Health Care

Information Management

Diversity in Health and Illness

Health and Health Promotion

Genetics and Genomics in Professional Nursing

Global Rural Nursing Practice

Violence Against Women: An Epidemic and a Health Issue

Telehealth

Patient Safety

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Exam 7: Economic Issues in Nursing and Health Care

A nurse is evaluating an economic analysis paper.In critiquing the analysis,the nurse should note whether it (Select all that apply. )

The student studying health care economics knows that this includes (Select all that apply. )

The student nurse know that employer-sponsored health insurance was

A nurse is lobbying for a bill to allow more third-party reimbursement for expanded nursing roles,such as those in retail clinics.To best make the argument for expanded reimbursement,the nurse should provide data on

The student learning about the Affordable Care Act (ACA)understands the three entities that were created to oversee and evaluate the quality of care and cost of the health care system.Which entities are involved in this process? (Select all that apply. )

A nurse working in a retail clinic correctly describes the practice environment as (Select all that apply. )

A nurse midwife has moved into town and wishes to establish a practice.Economically speaking,what could this nurse do that would best enhance her chances of establishing a successful practice?

A nurse economist is explaining the principle of stakeholder cooperation as part of positive-sum competition to students.The student who understands this concept would paraphrase the concept as

A health care practice has changed its mix of patients and now accepts fewer self-paying and more insured patients.The office manager tells the staff to anticipate

A faculty member explains to a class of nursing students that Medicare (Select all that apply. )

A Brief History of Professional Nursing in the United States

Pathways of Nursing Education

Beyond Professional Socialization

Professional Nursing Roles

Theories and Frameworks for Professional Nursing Practice

Health Policy and Planning and the Nursing Practice Environment

Effective Communication

Think Like a Nurse: Essential Thinking Skills for Professional Nurses

Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century

Legal Aspects of Nursing Practice

Ethical Dimensions of Nursing and Health Care

Information Management

Diversity in Health and Illness

Health and Health Promotion

Genetics and Genomics in Professional Nursing

Global Rural Nursing Practice

Violence Against Women: An Epidemic and a Health Issue

Telehealth

Patient Safety

Filters