NSG 6006 FORMATIVE EXAM
General Document Guidelines
Page numbers are cross-referenced with the APA Publication Manual , 6 th ed. If using another
APA 6 th ed. reference source, search for topic in table of contents or index.
Margins p. 229 1 ” at the top, bottom, left, and right of every page
Spacing p. 229 Double space entire paper—no extra spaces (exception: a heading by itself at
the bottom of a page—move heading to next page)
Alignment p. 229 Flush left (not justified--right margin should be uneven) Typeface p. 228 12-
pt Times New Roman; Always!
Paragraphs and Indentations p. 87; 229 Indent the first line of every paragraph 5-7 spaces
(1/2 inch) Space twice after periods in the body of the paper Space once after periods on the
reference list
Title Page Format p. 229 Example:
p. 41 Exception: You do NOT need to include an Author Note
The title page should include the following items: Running head: XXX Flush left (at 1”
margin), aligns with page number on flush right (1” from right margin).
Running head: XXX is used only on title page; starting on page 2 to end of paper, use only
running header name in all caps, flush with left margin . Align with page numbers flush with
right margin.
Running head: RUNNING HEADER NAME (Example):
Running head: LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT Choose 2-3 words from title of paper for running
header name Running head and running header name have a maximum of 50 characters
including letters, spaces and punctuation; count. Note: Running header name (LEADERSHIP
ASSESSMENT) is in all caps Page Numbering begins on Page 1, the title page Page number
flush right--title page is page 1 CONSULT link below for You Tube Video with specific step-
by-step instructions for setting up
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE – 17% (30 QUESTIONS)
, Terms & Definitions • Health People 2010 – to improve access to comprehensive, quality,
primary care services.
Goals:
Increase the quality and years of healthy life
o Eliminate health disparities among Americans •
Health People 2020 - The program is an initiative that develops evidence-based practice
objectives designed to improve the health of all Americans. These objectives are targeted
to be followed over a 10-year period 4 foundational healthcare measures
1. General health status
2. Health-related quality of life & well-being
3. Determinants of Health – aim to create social & physical environments that promote
good health for all
4. Reduce Health Disparities
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) – Pros: allows for sharing of health information between
healthcare entities & with patients, thereby reducing the cost of care, improving care efficiency,
avoiding readmission and decreasing duplicate testing. Cons: the potential for data loss in the
event of computer or system failure
• Medicaid - a government health insurance program for low-income individuals funded by
federal & state entities and administered by the state. * Varies from state-to-state.
• Medicare – federally funded health insurance program for those >65yrs, those with severe
disability no matter income level, or those with ESRD.
Qualifying conditions: US citizen, non US citizens after 5 years of permeant residence in the
US, veterans are eligible after 65yrs.
A. Medicare Part A covers medically necessary inpatient care and supplies; skilled nursing
facility
B. Medicare Part B covers nursing home/custodial care (ADL’s), home health services, durable
medical equipment, outpatient care & preventative services (i.e. 1 mammogram every 12
months) in women 40 and older. Part B DOES NOT cover eyeglasses or routine dental care.
• The Barthel Index is a measurement of ability to perform ADL’s
C. Medicare Part C – HMO D. Medicare Part D covers prescriptions
• A single payer healthcare system refers to a system where in essence the government runs a
nationwide insurance plan that pays for all healthcare costs of its members.
General Document Guidelines
Page numbers are cross-referenced with the APA Publication Manual , 6 th ed. If using another
APA 6 th ed. reference source, search for topic in table of contents or index.
Margins p. 229 1 ” at the top, bottom, left, and right of every page
Spacing p. 229 Double space entire paper—no extra spaces (exception: a heading by itself at
the bottom of a page—move heading to next page)
Alignment p. 229 Flush left (not justified--right margin should be uneven) Typeface p. 228 12-
pt Times New Roman; Always!
Paragraphs and Indentations p. 87; 229 Indent the first line of every paragraph 5-7 spaces
(1/2 inch) Space twice after periods in the body of the paper Space once after periods on the
reference list
Title Page Format p. 229 Example:
p. 41 Exception: You do NOT need to include an Author Note
The title page should include the following items: Running head: XXX Flush left (at 1”
margin), aligns with page number on flush right (1” from right margin).
Running head: XXX is used only on title page; starting on page 2 to end of paper, use only
running header name in all caps, flush with left margin . Align with page numbers flush with
right margin.
Running head: RUNNING HEADER NAME (Example):
Running head: LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT Choose 2-3 words from title of paper for running
header name Running head and running header name have a maximum of 50 characters
including letters, spaces and punctuation; count. Note: Running header name (LEADERSHIP
ASSESSMENT) is in all caps Page Numbering begins on Page 1, the title page Page number
flush right--title page is page 1 CONSULT link below for You Tube Video with specific step-
by-step instructions for setting up
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE – 17% (30 QUESTIONS)
, Terms & Definitions • Health People 2010 – to improve access to comprehensive, quality,
primary care services.
Goals:
Increase the quality and years of healthy life
o Eliminate health disparities among Americans •
Health People 2020 - The program is an initiative that develops evidence-based practice
objectives designed to improve the health of all Americans. These objectives are targeted
to be followed over a 10-year period 4 foundational healthcare measures
1. General health status
2. Health-related quality of life & well-being
3. Determinants of Health – aim to create social & physical environments that promote
good health for all
4. Reduce Health Disparities
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) – Pros: allows for sharing of health information between
healthcare entities & with patients, thereby reducing the cost of care, improving care efficiency,
avoiding readmission and decreasing duplicate testing. Cons: the potential for data loss in the
event of computer or system failure
• Medicaid - a government health insurance program for low-income individuals funded by
federal & state entities and administered by the state. * Varies from state-to-state.
• Medicare – federally funded health insurance program for those >65yrs, those with severe
disability no matter income level, or those with ESRD.
Qualifying conditions: US citizen, non US citizens after 5 years of permeant residence in the
US, veterans are eligible after 65yrs.
A. Medicare Part A covers medically necessary inpatient care and supplies; skilled nursing
facility
B. Medicare Part B covers nursing home/custodial care (ADL’s), home health services, durable
medical equipment, outpatient care & preventative services (i.e. 1 mammogram every 12
months) in women 40 and older. Part B DOES NOT cover eyeglasses or routine dental care.
• The Barthel Index is a measurement of ability to perform ADL’s
C. Medicare Part C – HMO D. Medicare Part D covers prescriptions
• A single payer healthcare system refers to a system where in essence the government runs a
nationwide insurance plan that pays for all healthcare costs of its members.
