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mikaylakyoung · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

A nurse for a certified home health care agency understands that outcome data for Medicare patients must be collected using the standardized ____.

a. Centers for Medicare Outcomes Set
b. Healthcare Outcomes Assessment Survey
c. Outcomes and Assessment Information Set
d. Quality Outcomes for Medicare Survey

Question 2

Which of the following statements accurately describe the varying mechanisms of power (select all that apply)?

a. Connection power is based on the percep-tion that the influencer has access to po-werful people or groups.
b. Legitimate power is based on fear.
c. Expert power results from expertise, spe-cial skill, or knowledge.
d. Information power refers to skill in mak-ing rational appeals.
e. Referent power is based on admiration for a person.

shewald78 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Based on Shaughnessy and colleagues' extensive research into outcomes measurement for home care, the standardized Outcomes and Assessment Information Set was developed. Medicare has adopted conditions of participation that require certified home care agencies to collect outcomes data through the use of the Outcomes and Assessment Information Set.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, E
Connection power is based on another's perception that the influencer has access to powerful people or groups. Expert power results from expertise, special skill, or knowledge. Referent power is based on admiration for a person.