CPC Patient Navigation and Advocacy 4

Question 1

A patient with diabetes consistently has uncontrolled blood sugar despite having insulin. Home assessment reveals the patient is rationing insulin due to cost. What is the MOST effective navigation intervention?

Accepted Answer

Connect the patient with manufacturer patient assistance programs and community health clinic resources

Answer

Pharmaceutical manufacturer patient assistance programs and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) can provide insulin at reduced or no cost.

Question 2

What does 'health literacy' mean in the context of patient navigation?

Accepted Answer

The degree to which individuals can obtain, process, and understand health information to make decisions

Answer

Health literacy encompasses the ability to find, understand, and use health information effectively for decision-making.

Question 3

A community paramedic learns a patient has been denied a prior authorization for a needed medication. What advocacy action is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Assist the patient in filing an appeal and connect them with a patient advocate or social worker

Answer

Assisting with appeals and connecting to patient advocates ensures the patient has support navigating insurance barriers.

Question 4

Which federal program provides health coverage specifically for low-income children in the United States?

Accepted Answer

CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program)

Answer

CHIP provides low-cost health coverage to children in families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid.

Question 5

When completing a needs assessment during a home visit, a community paramedic identifies transportation as a barrier to care. What is the BEST resource to address this?

Accepted Answer

Identify non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) benefits or volunteer driver programs

Answer

NEMT benefits (often covered by Medicaid) and community volunteer driver programs are standard solutions for transportation barriers.

(CPC) Community Paramedic Certification Practice Test

(CPC) Community Paramedic Certification Practice Test

CPC Patient Navigation and Advocacy 4