Nursing homes are responsible for obtaining and providing dental care for residents. Who usually pays for dental services?
a. Medicare
b. Medicaid
c. The resident or a family member
d. The facility
Ans: c. The resident or a family member
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A) visual acuity C) peripheral vision B) extraocular movements D) existence of cataracts
A patient is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to a medication. The nurse is concerned that the patient will develop distributive shock because:
1. The release of histamine causes vasodilation with plasma leakage. 2. Sympathetic innervation is interrupted. 3. Microorganisms overwhelm the vascular system. 4. Parasympathetic innervation functions are unopposed.
A local health department is considering writing a grant to expand services for young women and children in the community. Which of the following factors would lead the agency to decide not to apply for available grant funding?
a. The employment of quality grant writers at the agency is too expensive. b. The grant-writing process is not the most efficient way to obtain more funding. c. The restrictions and accountability costs may exceed the money received. d. The staff is unfamiliar with the grant application process.
The parents of a newborn male ask the nurse about pain during circumcision. The nurse correctly responds with which of the following?
1. "Newborns can't feel pain, so don't worry about it." 2. "We'll make sure to bring your baby to you right after the procedure, so you can comfort him." 3. "I'll have the pediatrician speak to you about it." 4. "Newborns' pain experience is real. We'll use some medication to help your baby feel more comfortable."