Question 1

Which is an example of a philanthropic contribution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contract 
B)  Gift 
C)  Grant 
D)  Loan 
A)  Contract 
B)  Gift 
C)  Grant 
D)  Loan B

Question 2

Which phase of the program planning process is being used when the provider and client consider the possibilities of solving a problem using one of the solutions identified?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conceptualization 
B)  Detailing 
C)  Implementation 
D)  Evaluation 
A)  Conceptualization 
B)  Detailing 
C)  Implementation 
D)  Evaluation B

Question 3

When a nurse implements basic program planning,what would most likely occur during the formulating stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  The client and provider analyze available solutions. 
B)  The best plan for funding is presented to administrators. 
C)  The provider group identifies solutions. 
D)  The client identifies problems. 
A)  The client and provider analyze available solutions. 
B)  The best plan for funding is presented to administrators. 
C)  The provider group identifies solutions. 
D)  The client identifies problems. D

Question 4

A nurse needs to collect baseline data before implementing which type of a study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost-accounting study 
B)  Cost-benefit study 
C)  Cost-effectiveness study 
D)  Cost-efficiency study 
A)  Cost-accounting study 
B)  Cost-benefit study 
C)  Cost-effectiveness study 
D)  Cost-efficiency study

Question 5

According to the CDC's format for evaluation,what would occur during the making activities operational step?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying goal-attaining activities 
B)  Determining goal measurement 
C)  The actual administration of the program at a health department 
D)  Evaluating the program 
A)  Identifying goal-attaining activities 
B)  Determining goal measurement 
C)  The actual administration of the program at a health department 
D)  Evaluating the program

Question 6

What is the purpose of performing a cost accounting study?

Accepted Answer

A)  To detect what percentage of clients recover 
B)  To measure how long it takes for clients to see a caregiver 
C)  To note how many cases are associated with other major risk factors 
D)  To find the actual cost of a program 
A)  To detect what percentage of clients recover 
B)  To measure how long it takes for clients to see a caregiver 
C)  To note how many cases are associated with other major risk factors 
D)  To find the actual cost of a program

Question 7

A nurse completes a cost accounting study on a program which targets obese adults,helping them to adopt healthier lifestyle choices.The nurse would like to compare the cost of the program to the cost-savings in the health care system by preventing the occurrence of chronic illnesses.Which type of study would be most appropriate to use in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost-accounting study 
B)  Cost-benefit study 
C)  Cost-effectiveness study 
D)  Cost-efficiency study 
A)  Cost-accounting study 
B)  Cost-benefit study 
C)  Cost-effectiveness study 
D)  Cost-efficiency study

Question 8

Focus groups are used to determine the method of cleanup for contaminated groundwater in a neighborhood.What is a disadvantage of this needs assessment tool?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technically demanding 
B)  Expensive 
C)  Bias of leaders 
D)  Time consuming 
A)  Technically demanding 
B)  Expensive 
C)  Bias of leaders 
D)  Time consuming

Question 9

A nurse surveys program participants after completion of a wellness program to determine if the participants have increased their involvement in daily exercise.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessment 
B)  Goal evaluation 
C)  Formative or process evaluation 
D)  Summative or impact evaluation 
A)  Assessment 
B)  Goal evaluation 
C)  Formative or process evaluation 
D)  Summative or impact evaluation

Question 10

Which is a benefit of systematic planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allowing nurses to be in charge of materials presented 
B)  Ensuring that resources are used to address the needs of the community 
C)  Linking local politicians with the community 
D)  Educating student nurses about public health nursing 
A)  Allowing nurses to be in charge of materials presented 
B)  Ensuring that resources are used to address the needs of the community 
C)  Linking local politicians with the community 
D)  Educating student nurses about public health nursing

Question 11

An example of a program objective would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  To decrease the incidence of early childhood disease in Center County by providing immunization clinics in all schools between August and December of 2007 
B)  To provide condoms to sexually active teenagers in the local high school 
C)  To increase by 25% the number of school-age children wearing seat belts 
D)  To provide free diabetic screening every other month for two years 
A)  To decrease the incidence of early childhood disease in Center County by providing immunization clinics in all schools between August and December of 2007 
B)  To provide condoms to sexually active teenagers in the local high school 
C)  To increase by 25% the number of school-age children wearing seat belts 
D)  To provide free diabetic screening every other month for two years

Question 12

What is the purpose of developing objectives for a program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Give the speaker specific topics to cover. 
B)  Provide direction for conducting the program. 
C)  Provide an enriching experience for participants. 
D)  Formulate a mission statement. 
A)  Give the speaker specific topics to cover. 
B)  Provide direction for conducting the program. 
C)  Provide an enriching experience for participants. 
D)  Formulate a mission statement.

Question 13

What is the most critical action a nurse should take when planning a health program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessing need of the community 
B)  Considering alternative solutions or options 
C)  Detailing the costs and resources needed 
D)  Weighing each alternative 
A)  Assessing need of the community 
B)  Considering alternative solutions or options 
C)  Detailing the costs and resources needed 
D)  Weighing each alternative

Question 14

After a need and client demand for a program have been determined through the needs assessment process,the next step in the development of the program is to choose a procedural method that will assist the nurse in planning the program to be offered.Which are possible planning methods? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Program planning method (PPM) 
B)  Multiattribute utility technique (MAUT) 
C)  Sustainability method 
D)  Effectiveness method 
A)  Program planning method (PPM) 
B)  Multiattribute utility technique (MAUT) 
C)  Sustainability method 
D)  Effectiveness method

Question 15

What action should a nurse take to have a clear understanding of the overall health status of a community and to identify populations at risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complete a community assessment. 
B)  Perform a population needs assessment. 
C)  Evaluate past programs in the community. 
D)  Develop program resources for the community. 
A)  Complete a community assessment. 
B)  Perform a population needs assessment. 
C)  Evaluate past programs in the community. 
D)  Develop program resources for the community.

Question 16

Which program planning stage defines the problem based on the existing health status of the population to be served?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preactive 
B)  Reactive 
C)  Inactive 
D)  Interactive 
A)  Preactive 
B)  Reactive 
C)  Inactive 
D)  Interactive

Question 17

A nurse collects data about productivity of staff members in order to evaluate a program.Which type of study is the nurse completing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost-accounting study 
B)  Cost-benefit study 
C)  Cost-effectiveness study 
D)  Cost-efficiency study 
A)  Cost-accounting study 
B)  Cost-benefit study 
C)  Cost-effectiveness study 
D)  Cost-efficiency study

Question 18

What question should be answered through a program evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Did the audience enjoy the program? 
B)  Is a process evaluation also necessary? 
C)  Are the problems it was designed to solve being solved? 
D)  Was enough information given to change policy? 
A)  Did the audience enjoy the program? 
B)  Is a process evaluation also necessary? 
C)  Are the problems it was designed to solve being solved? 
D)  Was enough information given to change policy?

Question 19

A nurse completes a program evaluation to identify if the objectives of the program were met.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessment 
B)  Goal evaluation 
C)  Formative or process evaluation 
D)  Summative or impact evaluation 
A)  Assessment 
B)  Goal evaluation 
C)  Formative or process evaluation 
D)  Summative or impact evaluation

Question 20

The monitoring of program activities,such as hours of service,number of providers used,number of referrals made,and amount of money spent to meet program objectives,is an example of which aspect of program evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relevance 
B)  Progress 
C)  Efficiency 
D)  Effectiveness 
A)  Relevance 
B)  Progress 
C)  Efficiency 
D)  Effectiveness

Exam 25: Program Management

Which is an example of a philanthropic contribution?

Which phase of the program planning process is being used when the provider and client consider the possibilities of solving a problem using one of the solutions identified?

When a nurse implements basic program planning,what would most likely occur during the formulating stage?

A nurse needs to collect baseline data before implementing which type of a study?

According to the CDC's format for evaluation,what would occur during the making activities operational step?

What is the purpose of performing a cost accounting study?

Focus groups are used to determine the method of cleanup for contaminated groundwater in a neighborhood.What is a disadvantage of this needs assessment tool?

A nurse surveys program participants after completion of a wellness program to determine if the participants have increased their involvement in daily exercise.This is an example of:

Which is a benefit of systematic planning?

An example of a program objective would be:

What is the purpose of developing objectives for a program?

What is the most critical action a nurse should take when planning a health program?

What action should a nurse take to have a clear understanding of the overall health status of a community and to identify populations at risk?

Which program planning stage defines the problem based on the existing health status of the population to be served?

A nurse collects data about productivity of staff members in order to evaluate a program.Which type of study is the nurse completing?

What question should be answered through a program evaluation?

A nurse completes a program evaluation to identify if the objectives of the program were met.This is an example of:

The monitoring of program activities,such as hours of service,number of providers used,number of referrals made,and amount of money spent to meet program objectives,is an example of which aspect of program evaluation?

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