Case management is most accurately described as

1. A process of care coordination.
2. A type of managed care.
3. Enhanced utilization review.
4. Prospective payment system compliance.


ANS: 1

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A nurse practitioner is caring for a couple who are the parents of an infant diagnosed with Down's Syndrome. The nurse makes referrals for a parent support group for the family. This is an example of which nursing role?

A) Teacher/Educator B) Leader C) Counselor D) Collaborator

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Which assessment finding obtained by the nurse when assessing a patient with acute pericarditis should be reported immediately to the health care provider?

a. Pulsus paradoxus 8 mm Hg b. Blood pressure (BP) of 168/94 c. Jugular venous distention (JVD) to jaw level d. Level 6 (0 to 10 scale) chest pain with a deep breath

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Standard Precautions

A) prevent the spread of infectious diseases. B) are used for all patients. C) reduce the risk of exposure to microorganisms. D) all of the above

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