Question 1

The US health care system is different from that of other countries in which way?

Accepted Answer

A)  The US charges money from the private sector only. 
B)  US health care is funded from private organizations. 
C)  The US health care system is not entirely government funded. 
D)  The US health care treats the older person first. 
A)  The US charges money from the private sector only. 
B)  US health care is funded from private organizations. 
C)  The US health care system is not entirely government funded. 
D)  The US health care treats the older person first. C

Question 2

Two nurses are discussing health care in the past and the present. The two nurses know which to be true about health care in the present?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health care in the present is mostly provided by nurses. 
B)  Health care in the present is controlled by third party payers. 
C)  Health care in the present is controlled by physicians. 
D)  Health care in the present is dictated by the patient. 
A)  Health care in the present is mostly provided by nurses. 
B)  Health care in the present is controlled by third party payers. 
C)  Health care in the present is controlled by physicians. 
D)  Health care in the present is dictated by the patient. B

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true about health care in the US?

Accepted Answer

A)  The US spends more money on health care than any other nation. 
B)  The US provides health care to every citizen. 
C)  The US relies on government funding to treat most citizens. 
D)  The US spends less money on pediatric care than other nations. 
A)  The US spends more money on health care than any other nation. 
B)  The US provides health care to every citizen. 
C)  The US relies on government funding to treat most citizens. 
D)  The US spends less money on pediatric care than other nations. A

Question 4

A student nurse is discussing Medicare coverage with the clinical instructor. The instructor knows the student understands Medicare when the student makes this which statement(s)? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Medicare covers all patients while they are in the hospital. 
B)  Medicare is funded by the federal government. 
C)  Medicare is for persons 65 years old and older. 
D)  Medicare is partially funded by private third-party payers. 
E)  Medicare is for patients who are disabled and/or have end-stage renal disease. 
A)  Medicare covers all patients while they are in the hospital. 
B)  Medicare is funded by the federal government. 
C)  Medicare is for persons 65 years old and older. 
D)  Medicare is partially funded by private third-party payers. 
E)  Medicare is for patients who are disabled and/or have end-stage renal disease.

Question 5

A student asks the instructor about health care economics. The instructor knows the student understands when the student makes which statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The elderly population uses most of the health care services." 
B)  "Everyone should have health insurance to obtain services." 
C)  "Health care dollars should be partitioned by the government." 
D)  "Resources will be needed to serve health care issues." 
A)  "The elderly population uses most of the health care services." 
B)  "Everyone should have health insurance to obtain services." 
C)  "Health care dollars should be partitioned by the government." 
D)  "Resources will be needed to serve health care issues."

Question 6

What do the economics of health care include?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medicare and Medicaid dollars 
B)  Patients' rights 
C)  Equal distribution of health care 
D)  Nurse salaries 
A)  Medicare and Medicaid dollars 
B)  Patients' rights 
C)  Equal distribution of health care 
D)  Nurse salaries

Question 7

An accountable care organization (ACO) seeks to deliver which of the following aspects of health care? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Lessen Medicare payments 
B)  Integrate care 
C)  Enhance evidence-based practices 
D)  Manage acute conditions 
E)  Support hospice charges 
A)  Lessen Medicare payments 
B)  Integrate care 
C)  Enhance evidence-based practices 
D)  Manage acute conditions 
E)  Support hospice charges

Exam 56: Health Care Economics

The US health care system is different from that of other countries in which way?

Two nurses are discussing health care in the past and the present. The two nurses know which to be true about health care in the present?

Which of the following statements is true about health care in the US?

A student nurse is discussing Medicare coverage with the clinical instructor. The instructor knows the student understands Medicare when the student makes this which statement(s)? (Select all that apply.)

A student asks the instructor about health care economics. The instructor knows the student understands when the student makes which statement?

What do the economics of health care include?

An accountable care organization (ACO) seeks to deliver which of the following aspects of health care? (Select all that apply.)

Development

Functional Ability

Family Dynamics

Culture

Spirituality

Adherence

Self-Management

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

Thermoregulation

Sleep

Cellular Regulation

Intracranial Regulation

Hormonal Regulation

Glucose Regulation

Nutrition

Elimination

Perfusion

Gas Exchange

Clotting

Reproduction

Sexuality

Immunity

Inflammation

Infection

Mobility

Tissue Integrity

Sensory Perception

Pain

Fatigue

Stress

Coping

Mood and Affect

Anxiety

Cognition

Psychosis

Addiction

Interpersonal Violence

Professional Identity

Clinical Judgment

Leadership

Ethics

Patient Education

Health Promotion

Communication

Collaboration

Safety

Technology and Informatics

Evidence

Health Care Quality

Care Coordination

Caregiving

Palliation

Health Disparities

Health Care Organizations

Health Policy

Health Care Law

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