A patient has a BMI of 28. Which term accurately applies to this patient?
1. Normal weight
2. Underweight
3. Overweight
4. Obese
Correct Answer: 3
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The evaluation and admission process for entry to the home health care system includes physical and psychosocial examination, explanation of the patient's rights, and evaluation of family, home, and nursing interventions. What is the normal minimum time for the admission visit?
a. 30 minutes b. 1 hour c. 2 hours d. 3 hours
A Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiative has been launched at an outpatient mental health resource center. What activity will be prioritized during the CQI process?
A) Reviewing the budget of the facility to determine whether continuing education is taking place B) Auditing the educational credentials of each individual who is involved in the provision of care C) Examining incident reports to determine lapses in care and measures to prevent similar events D) Critically examining the processes through which care is provided
A patient diagnosed with depression has been taking paroxetine (Paxil) 10mg PO daily for the past month. The patient presents to the clinic with complaints of restlessness and abdominal pain. Which factor does the nurse consider during the assessment?
1. The patient has been taking medication with grapefruit juice at breakfast. 2. The patient is experiencing severe side effects and will be taken off the medication. 3. The patient is taking too much of the drug and is experiencing unexpected side effects. 4. The patient expresses that she is nervous that the side effects will increase with continued use.
Which of the following signs exhibited by an older female at home is one that would cause you to call 911?
a. a bad headache b. sudden coughing c. forgetting where her car keys are d. sudden numbness of her right arm