Exam 6: Health Care

Which of the following is an example of the changes seen in health care delivery as a result of the introduction of managed care?

The impact of spiraling health care costs on the nursing profession is demonstrated by the fact that:

The nurse understands that which of the following patients would be covered under the federal Medicare program? Select all that apply.

The nurse understands that the patient who would most likely not qualify for admission to the hospital in today's health care climate is the patient with a(n):

In some circumstances,nurses care for patients whose outcome is predictable but,due to family dynamics,for whom advance directives are not available and therefore the patient's lives are extended without realistic outcomes.This presents an ethical dilemma for many nurses.Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate when the patient's outcome is unpredictable and no advance directive is available?

As a manager,the nurse must make decisions based on the guidelines of regulatory and certifying agencies.In addition to those regulatory bodies,what must also be considered when delivering care to patients?

The use of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs)was initiated by federal Medicare and private insurers to reduce health care costs.Which situations demonstrate the potential effect this initiative has had on clinical nursing practice?

The nurse would identify which action as a strategy that represents a fiscal responsibility in clinical nursing practice?

In the clinical setting,the nurse understands that certain practice standards are implemented to ensure fiscal responsibility.What would be the best example of fiscal responsibility to the institution?

As a case manager,the nurse is aware of the many types of organizations that fund health care,including PPOs and HMOs.The nurse understands that they all function under the philosophy of:

Which of the following is the best example of the nurse's fiscal responsibility to the patient?

Which factor has occurred as a result of the current health care delivery system?

The World Health Organization (WHO)is an agency of the United Nations that coordinates international public health care.Which are examples of care delivered internationally as a result of the work of WHO? Select all that apply.

In caring for patients in nursing homes or extended care facilities,the nurse recognizes that some patients' care is being funded by Medicaid.Which of the following patients is most likely to be covered under Medicaid?

As a result of the spiraling costs of health care delivery,patients admitted to the hospitals are much sicker than were patients even a decade ago.The nurse understands that patients with which conditions or disease would most likely be admitted to the hospital in today's health care climate?

A new employee asks about reducing health care costs to the hospital.What would help to reduce health care costs in the clinical setting? Select all that apply.

Medicare Part B covers services and products not covered by Medicare Part A.Which of the following patients would the nurse expect Medicare Part B to cover?

The impact on the U.S.economy from the disproportionate number of uninsured or underinsured people is predicted to continue for many years to come.Which of the following is a potential result of this situation? Select all that apply.

Which factors have influenced the U.S.health care delivery system? Select all that apply.

In caring for patients in nursing homes or extended care facilities,the nurse recognizes that some patients' care is being funded by Medicare.Which of the following patients is most likely to be covered under Medicare?