As a result of financial problems, a hospital had to terminate several nurses. These nurses would be eligible to retain their insurance for up to 18 months as a result of which of the following?
a. COBRA c. HIPAA
b. ERISA d. CHAMPUS
A
Once terminated, the nurses would be eligible to retain their insurance for up to 18 months through
COBRA.
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a. Stand over the bed when talking to the patient. b. Sit in a chair next to the bed when talking to the patient. c. Maintain constant eye contact with the patient at all times. d. Stay within 12 inches of the patient when talking to the patient.
A PHN develops and implements local public health policies through partnerships with agencies, organizations, and consumers within the community. Which of the following core public health functions is being used?
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assigned to the patient had instructed the UAP to assist the patient when walking on an as needed basis. Earlier that morning the patient had informed the nurse and UAP that she was feeling weaker than usual. Who is legally liable for this patient's fall? A) The nurse since she was assigned to care for the patient B) The physician who wrote the order for the patient to ambulate ad lib C) Both the nurse and the UAP who had responsibility for the care of this patient D) The UAP since she was instructed to assist the patient when walking on an as needed basis
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A. Call in sick and go back to bed and rest until the nurse felt noticeably better or worse. B. Go immediately to the nurse's closest urgent care center for diagnosis and treatment. C. Visit the nurse's local folk healer for some restorative tea. D. Visit the nurse's primary health care provider for diagnosis and treatment.