With the help of a federal grant, the local school nurse has ...

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With the help of a federal grant, the local school nurse has established a spreadsheet that contains relevant nursing data so that she can analyze children's health. School health programs are:
 
  a. Increasingly seen as primary care sites for children.
  b. Providing only health education programs for children and their parents.
  c. Capable only of providing referrals for health problems to primary care providers.
  d. Funded exclusively by local authorities.

Question 2

A nursing informatics specialist hired by Blue Cross/Blue Shield
 
  (a form of third-party payers benefit package for a prepaid fee that uses specific standards to approve a period of time for the use of inpatient and community health services) is participating in:
 
  a. Critical pathways.
  b. Healthcare networks.
  c. Health maintenance organizations.
  d. Managed care.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Traditionally, school health programs were organized to control infectious disease outbreaks, treat and control on-site injuries, and educate parents and children about basic health. Increasingly, schools are being seen as primary healthcare sites for children.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Managed care strives to contain costs (e.g., through limitation of time in care) while maintaining quality. Managed care combines care delivery with financing and provides comprehensive services for a fixed prepaid fee. Group practice plans take various forms. One form has a centralized administration that directs and pays salaries for physician practice (e.g., HMOs).