Author Question: Which statement, made by a nursing student, reflects accurate knowledge of the NAM? 1. It is a ... (Read 111 times)

maychende · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which statement, made by a nursing student, reflects accurate knowledge of the NAM?

1. It is a governmental organization focused on healthcare.
2. It is the agency that developed the Healthy People initiatives.
3. It is an agency developed to protect the interests of medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
4. It is a non-governmental agency that serves in an advisory capacity for the government.

Question 2

What are the goals of the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) program? Select all that apply.

1. To decrease the costs of healthcare
2. To assess patient-centeredness
3. To compare and contrast provider performance
4. To improve quality of care
5. To act as a patient advocate in litigation

jaymee143 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Explanation: 1. The NAM is a non-governmental agency.
2. Healthy People is a project of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services.
3. The NAM is patient-centered.
4. This statement is the best description of the NAM.

Answer to Question 2

2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. This is not a goal of the CAHPS.
2. The three goals of the CAHPS are to assess patient-centeredness, to compare and contrast provider performance, and to improve quality of care.
3. The three goals of the CAHPS are to assess patient-centeredness, to compare and contrast provider performance, and to improve quality of care.
4. The three goals of the CAHPS are to assess patient-centeredness, to compare and contrast provider performance, and to improve quality of care.
5. This is not a goal of the CAHPS.