Between 1998 and 2012, health care spending in the United States is expected to ____
a. Double
b. Triple
c. Quadruple
d. Quintuple
B
In 1998, national health expenditures exceeded $1.0 trillion. By 2016, national health expendi-tures are projected to increase to $4.1 trillion.
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The nurse learns that a patient of Hispanic descent is from Mexico. Which sociodemographic information from this patient would be consistent with 2010 demographic data about this population?
A. More likely to have attained naturalized US citizenship B. Less likely to live in poverty C. Less likely to graduate from high school D. More likely to graduate from college
The nurse is helping to set up Buck's traction on an orthopedic patient. How often should the nurse assess circulation to the affected leg?
A) Within 30 minutes, then every 1 to 2 hours B) Within 30 minutes, then every 4 hours C) Within 30 minutes, then every 8 hours D) Within 30 minutes, then every shift
An example of an effective patient outcome statement is:
a. Eighty percent of all patients admitted to the Emergency Department will be seen by a nurse practitioner within 3 hours of presentation in the Emergency Department. b. Patients with cardiac diagnoses will be referred to cardiac rehabilitation programs. c. The hospital will reduce costs by 3% through the annual budget process. d. Quality is a desired element in patient transactions.
The National Patient Safety Foundation recently collaborated with the Partnership for Clear Health Communication (2007) to create awareness of the need for improved health literacy and developed the "Ask Me 3" tool
Which of the following is an "Ask Me 3" question? Select all that apply. A) Who will be my healthcare provider? B) What is my main problem? C) What do I need to do? D) Where will I get help? E) Why is it important for me to do this? F) When will I start my program?