Deck 25: Program Management

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

Formative or process evaluation

Question 2

A community identifies cardiovascular disease as a priority need because its mortality rate is four times higher than the rate identified in Healthy People 2020.The approach to identifying this need was:

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

Answer 2

Inactive

Question 3

It is projected that the incidence of diabetes will increase in the future and therefore create a need for more diabetic health educators.Which approach was used to identify this need?

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

Answer 3

Preactive

Question 4

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

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.

Question 5

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

Question 6

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?

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

Question 7

The process of program management is similar to:

A) The nursing process
B) The medical model of care delivery
C) The requirements for licensure as a registered nurse
D) Summative and formative evaluation

Question 8

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?

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 9

What question should be answered through a program evaluation?

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 10

Which is an example of a population needs assessment?

A) A health status report indicates many people are not using the health department because of long waits.
B) The WHO encourages all travelers to be up to date on the immunizations when traveling abroad.
C) A nurse assesses the health status of older adults with diabetes prior to initiation of a health education program.
D) An agency uses a television advertisement to encourage healthy eating by the citizens in the community.

Question 11

When a nurse matches client needs,provider strengths and competence,and agency resources,which type of planning is being used?

A) Strategic planning
B) Program planning
C) Management planning
D) Process planning

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

What is the purpose of developing objectives for a program?

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 14

For the purpose of obtaining information about services needed to meet community needs,business leaders within a community were interviewed.This method of obtaining needs assessment data is called a(n):

A) Community forum
B) Key informant interview
C) Survey of existing agencies
D) Indicator approach

Question 15

Which is a benefit of systematic planning?

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 16

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

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 17

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:

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

A nurse uses a key informant interview as part of completing a needs assessment.What is the primary advantage of using this tool?

A) Low cost
B) Provides a picture of services needed
C) Identifies the perspectives of large number of persons
D) Indicates the extent of services offered by existing programs

Question 20

To increase the immunization rates among children in the community,a nurse manager considering holding immunization clinics on Saturdays one month before school begins.This is an example of:

A) Assessing
B) Planning
C) Organizing
D) Evaluating

Question 21

Which critique of the program objective 'to decrease the incidence of early childhood disease in Center County by providing immunization clinics in all schools between August and December of 2005" is accurate?

A) It is accurate as written.
B) The results are ambiguous.
C) The action verb is not action-oriented.
D) The purpose is not stated.

Question 22

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?

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

Question 23

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?

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

Question 24

With the involvement of the local government and health department,a community-wide program is planned to make all public businesses smoke free,thus eliminating exposure to second-hand smoke.This program is an example of applying which level of prevention to program planning and evaluation?

A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Assessment

Question 25

Which is an example of a philanthropic contribution?

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

Question 26

In the objective "to decrease the incidence of early childhood disease in Center County by 10% to 25% by providing immunization clinics in all schools before August and December 2007," the operational indicator is:

A) Decrease
B) Promoting immunization clinics
C) 10% to 25%
D) Before August and December 2007

Question 27

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.

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

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

What is the purpose of performing a cost accounting study?

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 30

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

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

Question 31

An example of a program objective would be:

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