Which of the following pieces of legislation recognized NPs as direct providers of services for residents of nursing homes?
a. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
b. Rural Health Clinic Services Act
c. Establishment of a Medicare benefit through the federally qualified health centers
d. Passage of the national reconciliation spending bill
ANS: A
You might also like to view...
The nurse explains that cognitive impairment is categorized by four levels that depend on the intelligence quotient (IQ). How is a child with an IQ of 45 classified?
a. Within the normal low range b. Educable c. Trainable d. Severe
A health care provider prescribes hydroxyzine (Atarax), 0.6 mg/kg PO every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pruritus for a child with Kawasaki disease
The medication label states: "Hydroxyzine 10 mg/5 ml." The child weighs 20 kg. The nurse prepares to administer one dose. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer in a whole number. ________________ Fill in the blank with correct word
An individual may be at risk for hepatitis E if they travel to India and eat
a. curried shrimp. b. fresh fruit salad. c. Tandoori chicken. d. cooked foods from street vendors.
Julie, a 47-year-old woman, missed 1 week of work when she was hospitalized with bipolar disorder
She was placed on medication and was able to return to work. When asked about her absence, Julie informed coworkers that she was suffering from influenza. What is the most likely reason Julie lied about her illness? A) This is a sign that the medication is not effectively treating her illness. B) Fear of rejection, isolation, and discrimination based on her mental health diagnosis C) Due to workplace policies that encourage the firing of those with mental illnesses D) To avoid eliciting sympathy among her coworkers