Healthcare Policy and Healthcare Organizations NCLEX
Which purpose would the nurse associate with respite care?
providing short-term relief to the family caregiver
Which precaution would the nurse identify as a prevention for transmission of HIV?
standard
According to Avedis Donabedian, which finding is the most important validator or quality and effectiveness of health care in a hospital?
the client outcomes achieved by the care provided
Which goal is the main focus of community health nursing?
to improve the quality of health in a population
How often should a health care facility that is Joint Commission accredited plan to test the emergency preparedness plan?
twice a year
Which term originating in the 1960s describes case management?
utilization management
Which statement best describes the goal when the administrator of a skilled nursing facility reviews the organizations internal emergency management plan?
maintain staff, client, and visitor safety
Which medical relief team would the nurse expect to help health care facilities that face personnel shortages during a mass casualty event?
medical reserve corps (MRC)
Which program would the nurse suggest for the 70-year-old client who needs to undergo heart surgery but cannot afford it?
medicare
Which group benefits from Medicare?
people who are 65 years or older
Which action by the student nurse may inhibit clients from disclosing personal information?
sharing clients data with family members
How are profits used in a for-profit health care organization?
profits are paid out to shareholders
Which health care provider would be eligible to apply for a position as a case manager for a community health care center?
social worker, RN
Which statement best describes the mission of a community hospital?
to provide general medical and surgical services
Which purpose would the nurse associate with block and parish nursing?
to provide services to older clients rationale: in block and parish nursing, the nurse lives within a neighborhood and provides services to older clients or those unable to leave their homes
A Spanish-speaking client is being cared for by English-speaking staff. Which communication technique would be correct for the nurse to use when discussing health care decisions with the client?
contact an interpreter provided by the hospital
Which objective is the purpose of an administrative review debriefing session after a disaster?
determine what went right and what went wrong
Which program is least likely to focus on medication delivery process modification?
experimental research
Which statement describes the goal of case management?
integrates care with cost-effective approaches
Which statement accurately describes a health care policy as it relates to health care economics?
it provides overarching goals and helps in setting priorities and values for the distribution of health resources
Which STI is most commonly reported?
chlamydia
Which organization assists in establishing policies related to Medicare and Medicaid payment for meaningful use of EHRs?
center for Medicare and Medicaid services
Which component is a subset of clinical health care informatics?
nursing informatics (NI)
What definition does the WHO use to define "health"?
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
Why would organizations promote transparency in health care?
allows continuous feedback for improving client outcomes