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newyorker26 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The nurse who works for an insurance company has been asked to develop an initial set of disease management programs. What factors should this nurse consider when choosing the diseases? Select all that apply.

1. High cost problems
2. Those with high numbers of hospitalizations
3. Those with high risk for complications
4. Long-term problems
5. Those with a longer length of stay when hospitalization is required

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describe orientation? Select all that apply.

1. All new staff in a healthcare organization should attend orientation.
2. Nurse residents do not need orientation, as they are in a residency program.
3. Orientee feedback should be routinely surveyed.
4. Staff transferring to new unit or position do not need orientation.
5. Orientation should be organized and include general and unit specific content and learning activities.

macybarnes · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. High cost, high volume, high risk diseases are typically considered for management programs.
2. High cost, high volume, high risk diseases are typically considered for management programs.
3. High cost, high volume, high risk diseases are typically considered for management programs.
4. Long-term problems incur high costs.
5. Longer length of stay increases costs.

Answer to Question 2

1, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. It is accepted that new staff require orientation.
2. Nurse residents should attend orientation and then participate in the nurse residency program.
3. Feedback is important to improve orientation and recognizes importance of staff.
4. Transferring to a new work area or assuming and new position should include orientation though will need to be customized for the needs.
5. This is a clear description of orientation and the need to focus on general issues and unit specific issues.