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skymedlock · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

How should nurse managers face the challenge of globalization?

a. Participate in the World Health Organization to help prevent a pandemic
b. Assure that adequate disease testing equipment is in place
c. Conduct research to develop new diagnostic tests
d. Screen all patients to prevent an epidemic

Question 2

What has been the impact of managed competition on nursing?

a. Large differential in salary among nurses with an associate degree, bachelor of science degree, and master of science degree
b. Increased registered nurse staffing
c. Increased use of advanced practice nurses
d. Use of licensed practical nurses/licensed vocational nurses as utilization reviewers

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Nurse managers and others need to prepare for a large-scale infectious disease outbreak. Clinical care protocols should be developed, alternate space use designs should be planned, and adequate disease testing equipment should be put in place.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Managed competition exists among prepaid providers such as health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, and independent practice associations and leads to increased use of advanced practice nurses as substitutes for physicians and psychologists.