Which of the following Medicare definitions prevent people who could benefit from home care services from receiving those services, even when it would be most cost
effective for the client to receive home care rather than more expensive emergent and inpatient interventions? Select all that apply.
A) Home-bound status
B) Medical necessity
C) Prospective payment
D) Skilled nursing
Ans: A, B, D
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a. Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1920 b. Social Security Act of 1935 c. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 d. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
During a discussion of concern about approaches used with aggressive patients in the Emergency Department, several staff members express concern for their safety. As a leader, the nurse man-ager should:
a. Look directly at speakers and acknowl-edge their comments. b. Promise to implement each suggestion that is made. c. Implement the idea that receives the most discussion. d. Listen but implement the plan that she had in mind before the discussion began.
Nurse Cindy is caring for a client who has undergone a vaginal hysterectomy. The nurse avoids which of the following in the care of this client?
A. Elevating the knee gatch on the bed B. Assisting with range-of-motion leg exercises C. Removal of antiembolism stockings twice daily D. Checking placement of pneumatic compression boots
What are the causes of altered oxygen exchange, and resulting lessened stamina, in the older adult? (Select all that apply.)
a. Flattened diaphragm b. Loss of elasticity in the lung c. Nutritional deficiencies d. Decrease in size of chest cavity e. Fragility of capillaries