Question 1

What is the rationale the AMA is using to oppose the do-not-pay list?

Accepted Answer

A) Physicians assert each patient's circumstances are unique and complications cannot always be prevented or explained. 
B) The physicians assert this reimbursement ruling is unjust. 
C) The physicians assert the do-not-pay list is punitive to health care providers. 
D) The physicians assert do-not-pay list minimizes complications. 
A) Physicians assert each patient's circumstances are unique and complications cannot always be prevented or explained. 
B) The physicians assert this reimbursement ruling is unjust. 
C) The physicians assert the do-not-pay list is punitive to health care providers. 
D) The physicians assert do-not-pay list minimizes complications.

Question 2

Medicare is an age or disability based benefit. How is Medicare funded?

Accepted Answer

A) Through tax dollars 
B) Through the state lotteries 
C) Through federal earmarks 
D) From personal savings 
A) Through tax dollars 
B) Through the state lotteries 
C) Through federal earmarks 
D) From personal savings

Question 3

The impact of the mandated technology use has created change throughout the health care community. How has the Affordable Health Care Act affected nursing?

Accepted Answer

A) Nursing professionals will spend more time at the computer and less time at the bedside. 
B) There will be surge in applications for certified nursing assistant positions. 
C) There will be a decreased need for point-of-care nurses. 
D) There will be an increased need for nurse informatics specialists. 
A) Nursing professionals will spend more time at the computer and less time at the bedside. 
B) There will be surge in applications for certified nursing assistant positions. 
C) There will be a decreased need for point-of-care nurses. 
D) There will be an increased need for nurse informatics specialists.

Question 4

Owens has come to the clinic to see the nurse practitioner about her persistent cough. Recently, she was laid off from her job at the retail store and lost all benefits. She has had a fever and chills for several days. As the nurse begins the assessment, Mrs. Owens begins to cry and says: "I have no money to pay for medicine or this visit. Please do not order an antibiotic, because I cannot pay for it." The nurse's best response would be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) "I understand your concerns, Mrs.Owens.I have free medicine from donors to give you." 
B) "I understand your concerns Mrs.Owens.It looks like you will qualify for Medicaid benefits." 
C) "Don't worry Mrs.Owens, I won't prescribe an antibiotic." 
D) "Mrs.Owens, perhaps you can be seen in the emergency department.They can give you free antibiotics." 
A) "I understand your concerns, Mrs.Owens.I have free medicine from donors to give you." 
B) "I understand your concerns Mrs.Owens.It looks like you will qualify for Medicaid benefits." 
C) "Don't worry Mrs.Owens, I won't prescribe an antibiotic." 
D) "Mrs.Owens, perhaps you can be seen in the emergency department.They can give you free antibiotics."

Question 5

As technology is implemented in health care systems, the role of the nurse who has informatics experience and education will be placed in leadership roles to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Guide IT technicians 
B) Work closely with physicians 
C) Spearhead policy reform 
D) Develop evidence based practice models 
E) Participate in research initiatives
F)None of the above. 
A) Guide IT technicians 
B) Work closely with physicians 
C) Spearhead policy reform 
D) Develop evidence based practice models 
E) Participate in research initiatives
F)None of the above.

Question 6

Despite the negative responses by health care providers toward the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10, which of the following statements is a clear benefit of the transition?

Accepted Answer

A) Over 100 countries have already adopted the ICD-10 coding system. 
B) Coding solutions will be clearly understood by all health professionals. 
C) The impact on small physician's practices will be negligible. 
D) More nurses will be hired to maintain the systems. 
A) Over 100 countries have already adopted the ICD-10 coding system. 
B) Coding solutions will be clearly understood by all health professionals. 
C) The impact on small physician's practices will be negligible. 
D) More nurses will be hired to maintain the systems.

Question 7

The ratification of the Title XVIII and Title XIX Acts in 1965 led to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) The GI Bill 
B) State informatics and licensing agencies 
C) Medicare and Medicaid 
D) Welfare benefits 
A) The GI Bill 
B) State informatics and licensing agencies 
C) Medicare and Medicaid 
D) Welfare benefits

Question 8

Pay for Performance (P4P) otherwise known as value-based purchasing (VBP) system has been developed through ObamaCare. Which of the following are considered goals of this initiative?

Accepted Answer

A) Financial viability 
B) Payment initiatives 
C) Effectiveness 
D) Ensuring access 
E) Smooth transitions 
A) Financial viability 
B) Payment initiatives 
C) Effectiveness 
D) Ensuring access 
E) Smooth transitions

What is the rationale the AMA is using to oppose the do-not-pay list?

Medicare is an age or disability based benefit. How is Medicare funded?

The impact of the mandated technology use has created change throughout the health care community. How has the Affordable Health Care Act affected nursing?

As technology is implemented in health care systems, the role of the nurse who has informatics experience and education will be placed in leadership roles to do which of the following?

Despite the negative responses by health care providers toward the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10, which of the following statements is a clear benefit of the transition?

The ratification of the Title XVIII and Title XIX Acts in 1965 led to which of the following?

Pay for Performance (P4P) otherwise known as value-based purchasing (VBP) system has been developed through ObamaCare. Which of the following are considered goals of this initiative?

Informatics in Healthcare Professions

Hardware, Software

Ensuring Quality and Best Use of Information

The Internet and the World Wide Web: an Overview

Professional Use of Electronic Devices

Healthcare Information Systems

Strategic Planning for Information Technology Projects

Selecting a Healthcare Information System

Improving the Usability of Health Informatics Applications

System Implementation and Maintenance

Information Systems Training

Information Security and Confidentiality

System Integration and Interoperability

The Electronic Health Record

The Role of Standardized Terminology and Languages in Informatics

The Personal Health Record Phr

Health Information Exchanges Hies

Health Information Technology and Policy

Legislation

Accreditation Issues for Information System Design and Use

Continuity Planning and Management Disaster Recovery

Technology, Informatics, and the Internet Into Nursing Education

Consumer Education and Informatics

Telehealth

Public Health Informatics

Evidence Based Practice and Research

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Exam 20: Regulatory and Reimbursement Issues

What is the rationale the AMA is using to oppose the do-not-pay list?

Medicare is an age or disability based benefit. How is Medicare funded?

The impact of the mandated technology use has created change throughout the health care community. How has the Affordable Health Care Act affected nursing?

As technology is implemented in health care systems, the role of the nurse who has informatics experience and education will be placed in leadership roles to do which of the following?

Despite the negative responses by health care providers toward the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10, which of the following statements is a clear benefit of the transition?

The ratification of the Title XVIII and Title XIX Acts in 1965 led to which of the following?

Pay for Performance (P4P) otherwise known as value-based purchasing (VBP) system has been developed through ObamaCare. Which of the following are considered goals of this initiative?

Informatics in Healthcare Professions

Hardware, Software

Ensuring Quality and Best Use of Information

The Internet and the World Wide Web: an Overview

Professional Use of Electronic Devices

Healthcare Information Systems

Strategic Planning for Information Technology Projects

Selecting a Healthcare Information System

Improving the Usability of Health Informatics Applications

System Implementation and Maintenance

Information Systems Training

Information Security and Confidentiality

System Integration and Interoperability

The Electronic Health Record

The Role of Standardized Terminology and Languages in Informatics

The Personal Health Record Phr

Health Information Exchanges Hies

Health Information Technology and Policy

Legislation

Accreditation Issues for Information System Design and Use

Continuity Planning and Management Disaster Recovery

Technology, Informatics, and the Internet Into Nursing Education

Consumer Education and Informatics

Telehealth

Public Health Informatics

Evidence Based Practice and Research

Filters