Question 11 pts

When providers deliver unnecessary services with the objective of protecting themselves against lawsuits, this practice is called:

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Defensive medicine.Supplier-induced demand.Primary protection.Legal risk.

 

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Question 21 pts

Moral hazard has to do with insured patients’ demand for health care services.

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TrueFalse

 

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Question 31 pts

For most privately insured Americans, health insurance is ________; that is, their employers finance health care as a fringe benefit.

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State providedEmployer-basedPaid out-of-pocketFederally funded

 

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Question 41 pts

How does healthcare regulation protect the public?

Group of answer choices

Nurses are regulated in their practice and therefore do not do harm.Providers are regulated in their practice and therefore do not do harm.Laypersons are great at judging the care they will receive and do not need regulations.There is always a potential risk of harm in health care, and regulations help mitigate risk by providing structure to a complex environment.

 

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Question 51 pts

What led to the creation of the first formalized nurse practitioner programs in the United States?

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A nursing shortage predictionA physician shortage predictionLegislation put forth by RNs who wanted advanced degreesEmployment shortage predictions

 

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Question 61 pts

Which of the following is not identified in the 2010 IOM report on nursing in relation to guiding change and removing barriers?

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Nurses should be able to practice to the full extent of education.Nurses should be able to access higher levels of learning for academic progression.Nurses should be able to access only partial partnerships in the healthcare system.There needs to be better data collection for workforce planning and policymaking.

 

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Question 71 pts

The barriers of scope of practice restrictions and challenges to obtaining parity in reimbursement can be removed through _______________.

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Improved education systemsHealthcare finance reformEnhanced scientific rigorPolitical advocacy

 

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Question 81 pts

In order for APRNs to transform healthcare through policy change, patient care experiences and the challenges of working within complex healthcare systems must be combined with __________________ in order to create true and effective change.

Group of answer choices

An increase in scientific knowledgeAn education in policy and politicsExperience with patient advocacyThe ability to adapt to ever-changing situations

 

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Question 91 pts

____________________ recognized the connection between policies and poor living conditions, and as a result, tried to influence policies related to sanitation and infection control practices.

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Lillian WaldLavina DockFlorence NightingaleMargaret Sanger

 

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Question 101 pts

During which part of the legislative process do APRNs most commonly make a contribution?

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Drafting legislationPartnering with legislatorsIntroducing a bill to congressVetoing a bill

 

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Question 111 pts

Regulation occurs at both the state and federal levels.

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TrueFalse

 

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Question 121 pts

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law in 2010. Which describe key provisions to this law?

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Expand access to insurance coverageEmphasize prevention and wellnessCurb rising health costsAll of the above

 

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Question 131 pts

The advance practice nurse is providing financial support for RNs who would like to attend a cardiovascular specialty conference. From which budget would these funds be withdrawn?

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Expense budgetCapital budgetOperating budgetRevenue budget

 

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Question 141 pts

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) initiated a rewards program paying acute care hospitals for high quality care provided. Specific measures are identified and include all of the following except:

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Patient safetyProvider satisfactionEfficacy and cost reductionHealthcare-associated infections

 

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Question 151 pts

Medicaid is a government program for individuals with low income.

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TrueFalse

 

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Question 161 pts

How would a nurse manager provide for staffing when full or part time nurses are on vacation or taking a leave of absence?

Group of answer choices

Use per diem employees who work for pay without benefits or vacation timeUse staffing agencies to cover the necessary shiftsBudget for overtime for current full or part time employees willing to work additional hoursAll of the above

 

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Question 171 pts

All nurses, regardless of their career aspirations, should have a working knowledge about the topics of microeconomics, healthcare expenditures, and operational costs:

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TrueFalse

 

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Question 181 pts

Why should hospitals and other health care organizations make a profit?

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Profit is usually divided among staff and shareholdersNon-profits benefit from surplus incomeOrganizations require profit for sustainabilityProfit is not necessary to continue to provide services

 

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Question 191 pts

Though some states choose not to implement mandated ratios, there is strong evidence that appropriate nurse-to-patient staffing ratios lead to better patient outcomes.

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TrueFalse

 

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Question 201 pts

The business case for the implementation and maintenance of electronic medical records is:

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It automatically deciphers illegible handwritingIt sustains the adverse drug event ratesIt reduces overall costsIt increases RN overtime