Test Generator Questions, Chapter 2, Healthcare Delivery

1. A newly registered nurse has chosen to specialize in ambulatory nursing following the example of an older relative who has worked as a nurse since the 1980s. Which opportunit(ies) will the new nurse have that were not yet in place when the older nurse began working? Select all that apply.

A. Telehealth involvement

B. Increased advocacy roles

C. Ability to work independently

D. Improved home environments

E. Involvement in disease prevention

Learning Objective: 1

Cognitive Level: Understand

Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Integrated Process: Nursing Process
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2. When seeking a position with a local primary care physician, the nurse learns this office is part of a large network involving the local hospital, pharmacy, and other specialties. Which type of care model is this office most likely a part of?

A. Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)

B. Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMHs)

C. Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCIs)

D. Quality Payment Program (QPP)

Learning Objective: 2

Cognitive Level: Understand

Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Integrated Process: Nursing Process
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3. An ambulatory care nurse is preparing a poster on the future of ambulatory care nursing for the local high school career fair. Which should the nurse feature as the way(s) RNs can influence the future of ambulatory care nursing? Select all that apply.

A. Advocating for the inclusion of ambulatory nursing in local, state, and federal legislation

B. Conducting research to expand the knowledge of evidence-based practice in the field of ambulatory nursing

C. Sharing the progress of the positive impact of ambulatory nursing on public health

D. Encouraging improvement in electronic health record technology to allow better tools for documentation

E. Writing textbooks to promote ambulatory nursing among nursing students

Learning Objective: 3

Cognitive Level: Understand

Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
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4. The pathway to ambulatory care nursing has experienced tremendous growth. Which factor will best continue to assist in expanding the role and need for ambulatory nurses?

A. Documentation of improved healthcare costs

B. Increased educational opportunities

C. More legislative measures to increase acceptance

D. Increased employment opportunities

Learning Objective: 4

Cognitive Level: Understand

Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Integrated Process: Caring
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5. The role of the ambulatory nurse will continue to evolve. Which goal should inform all changes and improvements to the role?

A. Improve care to each individual.

B. Continue to improve healthcare cost.

C. Improve technology to monitor and coordinate care.

D. Manage the entire healthcare team’s involvement.

Learning Objective: 5

Cognitive Level: Understand

Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Integrated Process: Caring
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