SNHU HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT EXAM
2025 | 150 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS
1. If a patient requires a surgical procedure that can be performed in an
ASC, what financial implications might this have compared to an inpatient
hospital procedure?
The patient may incur lower costs due to the ASC's line by line
billing practices.
The patient will need to pay for a longer hospital stay.
The patient will have no out-of-pocket expenses at an ASC.
The patient will likely pay more due to additional facility fees.
2. What are two types of compensation that may be discussed in healthcare
management regarding employee benefits?
Sick leave and vacation pay
Unemployment and worker's compensation
Overtime pay and bonuses
Health insurance and retirement plans
3. If a new Executive Order is issued that changes healthcare regulations,
what immediate impact might it have on first-line managers in healthcare
settings?
It will lead to the elimination of existing healthcare laws.
It will have no impact as first-line managers do not enforce laws.
It may require first-line managers to adjust their operations to
,comply with new regulations.
It will only affect the financial aspects of healthcare management.
,4. A state legislature passes a bill and it becomes law. This is an example
of...
Common law
Regulation
Case law
A statute
5. Describe the main characteristics of a Preferred Provider Organization
(PPO) in the context of healthcare management.
A PPO allows patients to choose healthcare providers and
offers flexibility in accessing specialists without a referral.
A PPO is a government-funded program that provides healthcare
to low-income individuals.
A PPO requires patients to select a primary care physician and
obtain referrals for specialists.
A PPO only covers services provided by in-network providers
with no out-of-network options.
6. If a new healthcare policy aims to reduce the number of uninsured
individuals from 46 million to 30 million, what strategies might be
implemented to achieve this goal?
Limiting access to emergency services for uninsured individuals.
Increasing the number of healthcare providers in rural areas only.
Raising taxes on insured individuals to cover the uninsured.
Implementing expanded Medicaid eligibility and subsidies for
private insurance.
7. If a corporation faces a lawsuit due to alleged mismanagement by its
executives, how would D&O insurance be relevant in this scenario?
, It would ensure compliance with healthcare laws.
It would cover legal costs and potential settlements for the
directors and officers involved.
It would protect the corporation's assets from being seized.
It would provide funds to hire new executives.
8. What type of operation is arthroscopy classified as?
Minimally invasive operation
Reconstructive surgery
Diagnostic procedure
Open surgery
9. If a healthcare facility fails to comply with the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
what potential consequences might it face?
Enhanced reputation in the community.
Increased patient satisfaction ratings.
No significant consequences if the facility is privately owned.
Legal action and loss of federal funding.
10. Why is it important to restate a patient's comments during an interview?
Restating can confuse the patient and lead to miscommunication.
Restating ensures that the information gathered is accurate and
understood correctly.
Restating is unnecessary if the patient is articulate.
Restating takes too much time during the interview process.
11. According to the Lean Toolbox, the most important quality of a lean
leader is that they:
2025 | 150 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS
1. If a patient requires a surgical procedure that can be performed in an
ASC, what financial implications might this have compared to an inpatient
hospital procedure?
The patient may incur lower costs due to the ASC's line by line
billing practices.
The patient will need to pay for a longer hospital stay.
The patient will have no out-of-pocket expenses at an ASC.
The patient will likely pay more due to additional facility fees.
2. What are two types of compensation that may be discussed in healthcare
management regarding employee benefits?
Sick leave and vacation pay
Unemployment and worker's compensation
Overtime pay and bonuses
Health insurance and retirement plans
3. If a new Executive Order is issued that changes healthcare regulations,
what immediate impact might it have on first-line managers in healthcare
settings?
It will lead to the elimination of existing healthcare laws.
It will have no impact as first-line managers do not enforce laws.
It may require first-line managers to adjust their operations to
,comply with new regulations.
It will only affect the financial aspects of healthcare management.
,4. A state legislature passes a bill and it becomes law. This is an example
of...
Common law
Regulation
Case law
A statute
5. Describe the main characteristics of a Preferred Provider Organization
(PPO) in the context of healthcare management.
A PPO allows patients to choose healthcare providers and
offers flexibility in accessing specialists without a referral.
A PPO is a government-funded program that provides healthcare
to low-income individuals.
A PPO requires patients to select a primary care physician and
obtain referrals for specialists.
A PPO only covers services provided by in-network providers
with no out-of-network options.
6. If a new healthcare policy aims to reduce the number of uninsured
individuals from 46 million to 30 million, what strategies might be
implemented to achieve this goal?
Limiting access to emergency services for uninsured individuals.
Increasing the number of healthcare providers in rural areas only.
Raising taxes on insured individuals to cover the uninsured.
Implementing expanded Medicaid eligibility and subsidies for
private insurance.
7. If a corporation faces a lawsuit due to alleged mismanagement by its
executives, how would D&O insurance be relevant in this scenario?
, It would ensure compliance with healthcare laws.
It would cover legal costs and potential settlements for the
directors and officers involved.
It would protect the corporation's assets from being seized.
It would provide funds to hire new executives.
8. What type of operation is arthroscopy classified as?
Minimally invasive operation
Reconstructive surgery
Diagnostic procedure
Open surgery
9. If a healthcare facility fails to comply with the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
what potential consequences might it face?
Enhanced reputation in the community.
Increased patient satisfaction ratings.
No significant consequences if the facility is privately owned.
Legal action and loss of federal funding.
10. Why is it important to restate a patient's comments during an interview?
Restating can confuse the patient and lead to miscommunication.
Restating ensures that the information gathered is accurate and
understood correctly.
Restating is unnecessary if the patient is articulate.
Restating takes too much time during the interview process.
11. According to the Lean Toolbox, the most important quality of a lean
leader is that they:
