A nurse was told that the home health nursing agency had just been accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP). Among other requirements, what has the agency probably just completed?
a. A review of policies and procedures from other similar agencies
b. A walk-through assessment of the agency
c. Certification of the staff of the agency
d. A thorough self-evaluation
ANS: D
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Sensory perception: 4 Moisture: 4 Activity: 2 Mobility: 2 Nutrition: 1 Friction and Shear: 3 From this assessment, the nurse determines that the patient's risk for pressure sore development is: A) No risk B) Mild risk C) Moderate risk D) High risk
Which nursing evaluation supports the fact that the goals of long-term client care has been achieved? Select all that apply
a. Resident has participated in bath with minimal assistance from the staff b. Resident has experienced no falls since admission three months ago c. Resident continues to show loss of strength in upper extremities d. Resident is not required to dress or feed self since assistance is always available e. Resident demonstrates improved weight bearing on affected leg; discharge to be considered
A traditional family structure in which male and female partners and their children live as an independent unit is known as:
1. an extended family. 2. a binuclear family. 3. a nuclear family. 4. a blended family
Which describes a correct practice to follow when doing medication conversions?
A. Convert the larger unit to the smaller unit. B. Convert the smaller unit to the larger unit. C. Convert the larger unit to an improper fraction. D. Convert the smaller unit to an improper fraction.