Each shift, the nurse must document the care plan progress specific to the goals addressed during the shift. Which statement below is true when documenting on the care plan?
A. It is an acceptable practice to chart "I have reviewed the care plan goals and documented the patient's progress for my shift"
B. It is best practice to add concise summary sentences describing the patient's progress for each goal addressed during my shift
Answer: B. It is best practice to add concise summary sentences describing the patient's progress for each goal addressed during my shift
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A. "Do you think your wife could benefit from some counseling?" B. "Recent research has shown that this is a common behavior." C. "This is a totally normal response and will be over soon." D. "You can always go out fishing or bowling when it is too much."
What should a nurse take into consideration regarding developmental tasks when planning patient care?
a. All of the activities performed throughout life b. Activities learned primarily in the middle years of life c. Things to be learned and accomplished in each stage of life d. All actions taken when confronted with specific problems
A nurse practitioner is investigating regulations for third-party reimbursement. Which information will the nurse practitioner most likely discover?
a. Nurse practitioners are reimbursed when directly supervised by a physician. b. Nurse practitioners only receive reimbursement when working in rural areas. c. Nurse practitioners are reimbursed at 85% of the physician rate. d. Nurse practitioners are unable to be reimbursed by Medicare and Medicaid.
. What is the requirement in most state health departments to be the CEO (chief executive officer) or state health director/officer?
A. Medical doctor with a degree in public health B. Nurse with expertise in public health and administration C. PhD in any profession but also with a degree in public health D. Political appointment, serving at the discretion of the governor