Which characteristic best describes the competence of a nurse?
A) Completes all care in a timely fashion
B) Certified in CPR
C) Manages a chronically ill, co-morbid adult patient across settings
D) Able to obtain a patient's oxygen saturation level
C
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The nurse is assessing a client's right lower extremity and notes an area of redness. Which part of the hand will the nurse use to further assess the client's skin?
1. Fingertips. 2. Metacarpophalgeal joints. 3. Dorsal surface. 4. Ulnar surface.
A nurse is caring for an elderly client in a long-term care setting. The client normally has a condom catheter applied overnight. Which of the following describes a condom catheter?
A) A flexible sheath that is rolled around the penis. B) A bag attached by adhesive backing to the skin around the genitals. C) A urine drainage tube inserted but not left in place. D) A urine drainage tube that is left in place over a period of time.
An outcome for a client is that he will demonstrate mentally healthy behavior. The behavior that
indicates the outcome is being met is that the client a. behaves without considering the consequences of his actions. b. sees himself as approaching his ideals and as capable of meeting demands. c. passively allows others to assume responsibility for major areas of his life. d. is aggressive in meeting his own needs without considering the rights of others.
As health care costs continue to rise, efforts to cut costs have continued. The major method used to reduce costs to third-party payers has been to
A. Change the eligibility requirements. B. Convert reimbursement from a prospective payment to a retrospective payment plan. C. Require all clients to choose a managed care plan for reimbursement. D. Set fee schedules to restrict increases in provider payment.