NU 508 Week 7, Quiz 3 questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
Overuse is when
- correct answer the potential for harm of a health care service exceeds the possible benefit.
Commonly Overused healthcare interventions include (5)
- correct answer prescription drugs, laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging procedures, such as back
surgery and prostatectomy, and treatment at the end of life.
examples of overuse healthcare interventions:
- correct answer abx of cold/virus
spinal fusion, pacer
back surgery( place pt at risk for harm, disability, and death)
210 billion wasted on treatment and tests unnecessary
*fear of missing diagnosis drives overuse
*pt expectations drive overuse
*clinician competence
*financial incentive
spinal fusion
pacemaker
Strategies to reduce overuse include
- correct answer Choosing Wisely Campaign American Board of Internal Medical Foundation
encourage providers and pt to engage in conversation to reduce overuse
Public reporting of hospital specific info- Leapfrog group
2026\2027 A+ Grade
Overuse is when
- correct answer the potential for harm of a health care service exceeds the possible benefit.
Commonly Overused healthcare interventions include (5)
- correct answer prescription drugs, laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging procedures, such as back
surgery and prostatectomy, and treatment at the end of life.
examples of overuse healthcare interventions:
- correct answer abx of cold/virus
spinal fusion, pacer
back surgery( place pt at risk for harm, disability, and death)
210 billion wasted on treatment and tests unnecessary
*fear of missing diagnosis drives overuse
*pt expectations drive overuse
*clinician competence
*financial incentive
spinal fusion
pacemaker
Strategies to reduce overuse include
- correct answer Choosing Wisely Campaign American Board of Internal Medical Foundation
encourage providers and pt to engage in conversation to reduce overuse
Public reporting of hospital specific info- Leapfrog group
