EXAM: RED FLAG MANIA - WGU
D223, WITH CORRECT /ACCURATE
ANSWERS
Question : Which of the following are examples of Social
Determinants of Health?(A) housing quality and transportation accessibility; education quality, job opportunities, and income bracket; nutritious foods accessibility and physical activity opportunities
CORRECT ANSWER : (A) housing quality and
transportation accessibility; education quality, job opportunities, and income bracket; nutritious foods accessibility and physical activity opportunities
Question : What is the primary goal of value-based care?
(B) improve patient outcomes and create a financially sustainable healthcare system
CORRECT ANSWER : (B) improve patient outcomes and
create a financially sustainable healthcare system
Question : Jett is a 26-year-old African American male. He
lives in Chicago, but the closest grocery store is over two
subway rides away. He commutes to his doctor's office in an affluent suburb outside of the city. Within the last month, Jett was diagnosed with elevated cholesterol and Stage I blood pressure. He was provided with a list of dietary recommendations for a low-sodium and mediterranean diet.The food was difficult to find and what he did find was pretty low in quality. As time goes on, he has only been feeling worse.What SDOH should his healthcare providers have considered?
Either:
(B) limitation of living in a food desert and limited access to high quality food, care, and transportation or (D) typical knowledge of high quality food, transportation, and care for their average patient
CORRECT ANSWER : (B) limitation of living in a food
desert and limited access to high quality food, care, and transportation
Question : Pearl is a 64-year-old caucasian female cancer
survivor. She lives outside of Chicago in a fixed income
household. Because she has Medicare, she has to travel over an hour to see a primary care provider. Lately, she's been feeling exhausted and not like herself. Her healthcare team does a routine exam, checks her height and weight, but does not review her medical and medication history and past cancer treatment. The PCP suggests she takes melatonin, provides healthy diet recommendations, and asks that she returns in two weeks.Given Pearl's situation, describe the implications of not providing value-based care. List all cost considerations you think the doctor should have made before recommending melatonin and a two-week follow up.
CORRECT ANSWER : By not reviewing her medical
history, they cannot determine if her current symptoms are a sign of a larger problem. This will likely cause the underlying issue to become worse and increase her cost of care. This suggests follow-up visits and the addition of melatonin would increase out-of-pocket costs for the patient.
Question : Explain how considering patients' SDOH could
influence the care you provide to them.
CORRECT ANSWER : Considering a patient's SDOH
allows healthcare providers to tailor care plans to the
individual's specific circumstances. For example, if a patient lives in a food desert, dietary recommendations should be practical and focus on accessible options. If a patient has limited transportation, alternative appointment options like telehealth or referrals to local community resources should be considered. Understanding SDOH helps address the root causes of health disparities and promotes more effective and equitable care.
Question : What does equity mean in the context of
organizational ethics principles?(C) Health equity seeks to resolve the disparities that contribute to the social determinants of health.
CORRECT ANSWER : (C) Health equity seeks to resolve
the disparities that contribute to the social determinants of health.
Question : How does a nurse's documentation justify inpatient
care expenses?(D) It verifies the quality of care, explains how a patient will tolerate their care, and justifies billing and reimbursement.