Accountability of private health care agencies is assumed by the
a. taxpayer.
b. government.
c. owners of the agency.
d. board of directors of the agency.
ANS: C
Proprietary agencies are accountable to the owners of the agency.
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A) Medicare pays for only about half of all personal health costs, requiring the patient to pay the balance, so you may have to pay part of the bill. B) Medicare pays for 100% of the cost for acute care services, so the cost of your visit is covered. C) Medicare will only pay the cost for acute care services if you are very poor. D) Medicare will not pay for the cost for acute care services, so you will be billed for the services provided today.
After passing the catheter once to suction the client's oropharyngeal airway, which is the nurse's next step?
1. Hyperventilating the client 2. Flushing the suction catheter 3. Moistening the tip of the catheter with water-soluble lubricant 4. Performing hand hygiene
A child who had a seizure one hour ago is exhibiting signs of paralysis on the left side of the body. The nurse understands the child is exhibiting signs of:
1. Lethargy due to previous seizure activity. 2. Postictal paralysis. 3. Permanent paralysis of the left side of the body. 4. Major brain damage that is going to have long-term effects.
Among the traditions that exist in nursing education is a "passing of the lamp" ceremony that is sometimes conducted during graduation. This ceremony communicates
A) the "light" that nursing provides in communities and society. B) an acknowledgment of the contributions made by important nurses in history. C) the continuity of care from practicing nurses to newly graduated nurses. D) the need to continually build the nurse's base of knowledge.