Question 1

A bureaucratic organization has which of the following?&#10;A) Concise rules&#10;B) Aligned labor&#10;C) Open access to management by staff&#10;D) Defined hierarchy

Accepted Answer

A bureaucratic organization is characterized by a defined hierarchy, where there is a clear chain of command and structured levels of authority.

Question 2

The largest department in a hospital is:&#10;A) administration.&#10;B) nursing.&#10;C) infection control.&#10;D) medical records.

Accepted Answer

The nursing department is typically the largest in a hospital due to the extensive need for patient care around the clock, making it larger than administration, infection control, and medical records departments.

Question 3

Which type healthcare professional would be most helpful to a stroke patient learning to manage at home?&#10;A) Respiratory therapist&#10;B) Another nurse&#10;C) Occupational therapist&#10;D) Dietician

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapists specialize in helping individuals regain their ability to perform daily activities and tasks, which is crucial for stroke patients learning to manage at home. They focus on improving fine motor skills, cognitive abilities, and adapting the living environment to the patient's needs.

Question 4

Safety net hospitals are having serious financial problems because:&#10;A) most of their patients provide inadequate or no reimbursement.&#10;B) they are small hospitals.&#10;C) they have a nursing shortage.&#10;D) they are in the wrong location.

Accepted Answer

Safety net hospitals often face financial difficulties primarily because a significant portion of their patient base consists of individuals who are uninsured or underinsured, leading to inadequate or no reimbursement for the services provided. These hospitals are dedicated to providing care regardless of a patient's ability to pay, which can strain their financial resources.

Question 5

The part of the healthcare service bill that the patient has to pay is called:&#10;A) insurance.&#10;B) the entire bill.&#10;C) the deductible&#10;D) coinsurance.

Accepted Answer

The deductible is the amount a patient must pay out-of-pocket before their insurance begins to cover expenses.

Question 6

A department of nurses with a focus on nursing care and support for nursing staff is considered:&#10;A) traditional.&#10;B) modern.&#10;C) generational.&#10;D) family centered.

Accepted Answer

Traditional departments of nurses primarily focus on nursing care and support for nursing staff, reflecting practices and structures that have been in place for many years.

Question 7

In some hospitals, advanced practice registered nurses are used as hospitalists.

Accepted Answer

Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), including nurse practitioners, can serve as hospitalists, providing inpatient care in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Question 8

The United States has a universal healthcare coverage system.

Accepted Answer

The United States does not have a universal healthcare coverage system; instead, it has a mixed system that includes private insurance, government programs like Medicare and Medicaid, and uninsured individuals.

Question 9

A director of women's health would be considered a high-level manager/leader in nursing.

Accepted Answer

A director of women's health typically oversees a significant department within a healthcare facility, making strategic decisions, managing staff, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care, which qualifies them as a high-level manager/leader in nursing.

Deck 8: The Healthcare Delivery System: Focus on Acute Care