Chapter 20 Handbook Of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals 5th Edition

Chapter 20 Handbook Of Informatics for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals 5th Edition

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Question 1

Type: MCSA

President Obama signed into law on March 23, 2010, The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub.L.111-152, 124Stat.1029), which amended the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC) and further strengthened the federal grip on health care regulation in the United States. Which of the following statements best reflects the intentions of the act?

1. The health care of children under the age of 15 will be covered by local government funds.
2. Veterans from the Iraq War will have all health insurance benefits excluding dental.
3. The act guarantees health insurance for every citizen.
4. The act moves regulation of federal health insurance to the state levels.

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: President Obama signed into law on March 23, 2010, The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub.L.111-152, 124Stat.1029) which amended the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC) and further strengthened the federal grip on health care regulation in the United States. The act is an effort to address the problems of the uninsured or underinsured in the United States. The PPAC authorized legislation to guarantee access to insurance for every citizen, with penalties for those who did not purchase coverage.

Rationale 2: President Obama signed into law on March 23, 2010, The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub.L.111-152, 124Stat.1029) which amended the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC) and further strengthened the federal grip on health care regulation in the United States. The act is an effort to address the problems of the uninsured or underinsured in the United States. The PPAC authorized legislation to guarantee access to insurance for every citizen, with penalties for those who did not purchase coverage.

Rationale 3: President Obama signed into law on March 23, 2010, The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub.L.111-152, 124Stat.1029) which amended the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC) and further strengthened the federal grip on health care regulation in the United States. The act is an effort to address the problems of the uninsured or underinsured in the United States. The PPAC authorized legislation to guarantee access to insurance for every citizen, with penalties for those who did not purchase coverage.

Rationale 4: President Obama signed into law on March 23, 2010, The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub.L.111-152, 124Stat.1029) which amended the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC) and further strengthened the federal grip on health care regulation in the United States. The act is an effort to address the problems of the uninsured or underinsured in the United States. The PPAC authorized legislation to guarantee access to insurance for every citizen, with penalties for those who did not purchase coverage.

Global Rationale:

 

Cognitive Level: Understanding

Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment

Client Need Sub: Management of Care

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Communication and Documentation

Learning Outcome:

 

Question 2

Type: MCSA

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

1. The GI Bill
2. State informatics and licensing agencies
3. Medicare and Medicaid
4. Welfare benefits

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: Since the ratification of the Title XVIII (Medicare) and Title XIX (Medicaid) Acts in 1965, the role of the federal government to regulate health care costs has continued to expand.

Rationale 2: Since the ratification of the Title XVIII (Medicare) and Title XIX (Medicaid) Acts in 1965, the role of the federal government to regulate health care costs has continued to expand.

Rationale 3: Since the ratification of the Title XVIII (Medicare) and Title XIX (Medicaid) Acts in 1965, the role of the federal government to regulate health care costs has continued to expand.

Rationale 4: Since the ratification of the Title XVIII (Medicare) and Title XIX (Medicaid) Acts in 1965, the role of the federal government to regulate health care costs has continued to expand.

Global Rationale:

 

Cognitive Level: Remembering

Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment

Client Need Sub: Management of Care

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Communication and Documentation

Learning Outcome:

 

Question 3

Type: MCSA

Which of the following organizations is the umbrella under which all regulatory agencies eventually fall because the health and welfare of the citizens of the nation are ultimately deemed to be federal responsibility?

1. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
2. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS)
3. Health and Human Services (HHS)
4. The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP)

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) is the umbrella under which all regulatory agencies eventually fall because the health and welfare of the citizens of the nation are ultimately deemed to be federal responsibility.

Rationale 2: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) is the umbrella under which all regulatory agencies eventually fall because the health and welfare of the citizens of the nation are ultimately deemed to be federal responsibility.

Rationale 3: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) is the umbrella under which all regulatory agencies eventually fall because the health and welfare of the citizens of the nation are ultimately deemed to be federal responsibility.

Rationale 4: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) is the umbrella under which all regulatory agencies eventually fall because the health and welfare of the citizens of the nation are ultimately deemed to be federal responsibility.

Global Rationale:

 

Cognitive Level: Understanding

Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment

Client Need Sub: Management of Care

Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Communication and Documentation

Learning Outcome: