Which of the following aspects of a home health agency would most likely be examined during the accreditation process? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cost of each service rendered
b. Credentials of each employee
c. Organizational structure
d. Outcomes of care
ANS: C, D
You might also like to view...
A client is started on "statin" therapy for reduction of high cholesterol. When the client asks why blood work is needed routinely to monitor liver function, what should the nurse explain?
1. "The drugs inhibit cholesterol synthesis in the liver and may produce harmful effects." 2. "The drugs have been known to cause hepatitis in some people." 3. "It helps to monitor the response of the drug." 4. "All drugs are metabolized in the liver and it is just a safe practice."
The critical care nurse is caring for a client with bacterial meningitis. The client has developed cerebral vasculitis and increased ICP. What neurologic sequelae might this client develop?
A) Damage to the nerves that facilitate vision and hearing B) Damage to the vagal nerve C) Damage to the olfactory nerve D) Damage to the facial nerve
What factors make the adolescent extremely vulnerable to substance abuse (Select all that apply.)
a. Egocentricity b. Ability to use good judgment c. Poor impulse control d. Awareness of possible consequences e. Desire for peer identification
A client is given a dose of ketorolac (Toradol), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug for complaints of abdominal pain. Ten minutes after receiving the medication, the client's eyes, lips, and face begin to swell, and the nurse hears stridor
What priority measure should the nurse prepare to do? A) Intubate the client. B) Perform an electrocardiogram (ECG). C) Assess the client's vital signs. D) Administer epinephrine.