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sammy · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse completes a cost-accounting study on a program that targets obese adults, helping them to adopt healthier lifestyle choices.

The nurse would like to compare the cost of the program to the cost savings in the health care system by preventing the occurrence of chronic illnesses. Which of the following types of studies would be most appropriate to use in this situation?
a. Cost-accounting study
b. Cost-benefit study
c. Cost-effectiveness study
d. Cost-efficiency study

Question 2

What is the purpose of performing a cost-accounting study?

a. To detect what percentage of clients re-cover
b. To measure how long it takes for clients to see a provider
c. To note how many cases are associated with other major risk factors
d. To find the actual cost of a program

ntsoane kedibone · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A study used to assess the desirability of a program by examining costs and benefits is a cost-benefit study. Cost-accounting studies are performed to find the actual cost of a program. A study designed to measure the quality of a program as it relates to cost is a cost-effectiveness study. A cost-efficiency study is designed to examine the actual cost of performing program ser-vices and to focus on productivity versus cost.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Cost-accounting studies are performed to find the actual cost of a program. Cost-accounting studies do not detect what percentage of clients recover, measure how long it takes for clients to see a provider, or note how many cases are associated with other major risk factors.