What impact will the Affordable Care Act have on nursing homes and long-term care centers when fully implemented? (Select all that apply.)
a. A weaker consumer complaint system
b. Better training for state inspectors
c. Program to support national criminal background checks
d. Public disclosure of nursing home owners and operators
e. Training of nursing assistants in the care of people with dementia
ANS: B, C, D, E
The Affordable Care Act will result in a stronger consumer complaint system, better training for state inspectors, a program to support national criminal background checks, public disclosure of nursing home owners and operators, and training for nursing assistants in the care of people with dementia.
You might also like to view...
A patient has had frequent episodes of tonsillitis, and a tonsillectomy is recommended. The nurse clarifies that the criteria for considerations of a tonsillectomy are all of the following except:
1. peritonsillar abscess. 2. airway obstruction caused by enlarged tonsils. 3. hearing loss associated with enlarged tonsils. 4. sore throat.
During the eye assessment, the nurse takes a history of the client's use of eye medications, recognizing many of them can affect which of the following body systems?
A) cardiovascular and respiratory B) endocrine and digestive C) gastrointestinal and endocrine D) urinary and reproductive
The client receives interferon alfa-2b (Intron-A) for treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma. Which question by the client would alert the nurse that additional assessment is necessary?
1. "I really feel sad; do I need to see a psychiatrist?" 2. "Is it safe to drink grapefruit juice with this medication?" 3. "Do I need to limit my fluids while on this medication?" 4. "Is it okay to use aspirin or ibuprofen products while on this medication?"
As relates to the structure and function of the placenta, the maternity nurse should be aware that:
a. As the placenta widens, it gradually thins to allow easier passage of air and nutrients. b. As one of its early functions, the placenta acts as an endocrine gland. c. The placenta is able to keep out most potentially toxic substances such as cigarette smoke to which the mother is exposed. d. Optimal blood circulation is achieved through the placenta when the woman is lying on her back or standing.