SNHU HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT EXAM
2025| 158 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS
1. If a hospital is facing challenges in coordination between departments,
which component of the corporate structure should be evaluated for
improvement?
Board
Nursing Staff
Medical Executive Committee
Department Heads
2. What is the primary characteristic of minimally invasive surgery?
Involves large incisions to access internal organs.
Requires general anesthesia for all procedures.
Use of fiber optics, guide images, microwaves and other
technologies to do surgery rather than cutting large sections of
tissue.
Focuses solely on cosmetic enhancements.
3. Describe the significance of the Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas
Act in addressing healthcare workforce shortages.
The act focuses solely on increasing salaries for nurses.
The act restricts the number of foreign nurses that can work in the
U.S.
The act mandates that all nurses must be U.S. citizens.
The act allows the employment of foreign Registered Nurses to
,alleviate shortages in disadvantaged areas.
,4. Describe the significance of contracts in healthcare management and
how they influence business relationships.
Contracts are irrelevant in healthcare management as verbal
agreements are sufficient.
Contracts are essential in healthcare management as they
establish the terms of business relationships and ensure
accountability.
Contracts only serve to complicate relationships between
healthcare providers.
Contracts are primarily used for financial transactions and have no
impact on service delivery.
5. Describe the difference in focus between inpatient and outpatient data
collection in healthcare management.
Inpatient data collection focuses on the principal diagnosis,
while outpatient data collection emphasizes the reason for
encounter.
Inpatient data collection emphasizes the reason for encounter,
while outpatient focuses on principal diagnosis.
Inpatient data collection focuses on treatment outcomes, while
outpatient focuses on demographics.
Inpatient data collection focuses on the reason for encounter,
while outpatient emphasizes treatment outcomes.
6. What is the primary purpose of measurement and control systems in
healthcare management?
To manage financial aspects of healthcare delivery.
To implement management theories in healthcare settings.
To collect data and reward specific behaviors to determine
performance.
, To establish regulatory frameworks for healthcare organizations.
7. Describe how measurement and control systems can influence
performance in healthcare organizations.
They are used to enforce regulatory compliance in healthcare
organizations.
They serve to streamline communication among healthcare
providers.
Measurement and control systems influence performance by
collecting data that informs decision-making and incentivizes
desired behaviors.
They primarily focus on financial management and budgeting.
8. Describe how the feedback model can improve healthcare service
delivery.
The feedback model eliminates the need for regulatory
frameworks.
The feedback model focuses solely on financial aspects of
healthcare.
The feedback model allows for continuous monitoring and
adjustments to ensure that healthcare services meet desired
performance standards.
The feedback model is only applicable to insurance costs.
9. If a new healthcare policy were to be implemented that mirrors the Hill-
Burton Act, what would be a likely outcome for community healthcare
services?
An increase in federal regulations on healthcare practices
An increase in the number of community hospitals and improved
access to healthcare services
2025| 158 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS
1. If a hospital is facing challenges in coordination between departments,
which component of the corporate structure should be evaluated for
improvement?
Board
Nursing Staff
Medical Executive Committee
Department Heads
2. What is the primary characteristic of minimally invasive surgery?
Involves large incisions to access internal organs.
Requires general anesthesia for all procedures.
Use of fiber optics, guide images, microwaves and other
technologies to do surgery rather than cutting large sections of
tissue.
Focuses solely on cosmetic enhancements.
3. Describe the significance of the Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas
Act in addressing healthcare workforce shortages.
The act focuses solely on increasing salaries for nurses.
The act restricts the number of foreign nurses that can work in the
U.S.
The act mandates that all nurses must be U.S. citizens.
The act allows the employment of foreign Registered Nurses to
,alleviate shortages in disadvantaged areas.
,4. Describe the significance of contracts in healthcare management and
how they influence business relationships.
Contracts are irrelevant in healthcare management as verbal
agreements are sufficient.
Contracts are essential in healthcare management as they
establish the terms of business relationships and ensure
accountability.
Contracts only serve to complicate relationships between
healthcare providers.
Contracts are primarily used for financial transactions and have no
impact on service delivery.
5. Describe the difference in focus between inpatient and outpatient data
collection in healthcare management.
Inpatient data collection focuses on the principal diagnosis,
while outpatient data collection emphasizes the reason for
encounter.
Inpatient data collection emphasizes the reason for encounter,
while outpatient focuses on principal diagnosis.
Inpatient data collection focuses on treatment outcomes, while
outpatient focuses on demographics.
Inpatient data collection focuses on the reason for encounter,
while outpatient emphasizes treatment outcomes.
6. What is the primary purpose of measurement and control systems in
healthcare management?
To manage financial aspects of healthcare delivery.
To implement management theories in healthcare settings.
To collect data and reward specific behaviors to determine
performance.
, To establish regulatory frameworks for healthcare organizations.
7. Describe how measurement and control systems can influence
performance in healthcare organizations.
They are used to enforce regulatory compliance in healthcare
organizations.
They serve to streamline communication among healthcare
providers.
Measurement and control systems influence performance by
collecting data that informs decision-making and incentivizes
desired behaviors.
They primarily focus on financial management and budgeting.
8. Describe how the feedback model can improve healthcare service
delivery.
The feedback model eliminates the need for regulatory
frameworks.
The feedback model focuses solely on financial aspects of
healthcare.
The feedback model allows for continuous monitoring and
adjustments to ensure that healthcare services meet desired
performance standards.
The feedback model is only applicable to insurance costs.
9. If a new healthcare policy were to be implemented that mirrors the Hill-
Burton Act, what would be a likely outcome for community healthcare
services?
An increase in federal regulations on healthcare practices
An increase in the number of community hospitals and improved
access to healthcare services
