A client is seen at the local health center where a flat rate of payment up front is required, instead of reimbursing the health care provider's cost. The client is most likely using which form of payment?
a. Pay for performance c. Cost plus
b. Prospective payment system d. Selective payment
B
The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) of 1982 changed the way in which health care
providers were paid for their services to Medicare and Medicaid patients. This new payment system is
called prospective payment, and it reimburses the provider a flat rate that was stated up front instead of
reimbursing for the actual cost of services rendered.
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a. Counseling through the Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange approach b. Encouraging them to interact with others who also need to change their behavior c. Showing them how the inappropriate behavior is hurting their friends and family d. Using subtle rewards when small steps are taken toward the appropriate behavior
What behavior signals that a nurse caring for a patient with bulimia nervosa is experiencing rescue feelings? The nurse:
a. makes nonjudgmental comments. b. refers the patient to a self-help group for persons with eating disorders. c. teaches the patient about signs of increased anxiety and ways to intervene. d. determines the patient has poor eating habits and provides a diet to follow.
The client is to be administered Cymbalta (duloxetine hydrochloride) 0.04 gram po twice a day. Each scored tablet contains 0.020 gram. How many tablets would the client receive?
What will be an ideal response?
Which comment to the nurse best demonstrates a successful health education program?
a. "I'm going to take a 30-minute walk each day." b. "I certainly enjoyed the program, and thank you for the freebies." c. "You gave me so much new information; thank you so much." d. "Wow! I learned many things that I can use in my daily activities."