A retired high school teacher has been admitted to the hospital with complications of diabetes
To ensure the patient is discharged home with the right care, at the right time, and without dup-lication, which health care reform system was developed? a. The Joint Commission
b. National Priorities Partnership
c. Accountable Care Organization
d. Managed Care
C
An ACO works to make sure that patients receive the right care at the right time, without dupli-cation of services or incidence of medical errors. Accountable care organizations (ACO) were developed to coordinate medical care by primary care and specialty physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers with the goal of providing high-quality coordinated care. The Joint Commission (2012) requires health care organizations to determine how well an organization meets patient needs and expectations and accredits health care organizations. Managed care fo-cuses on health promotion. The National Priorities Partnership is a group of 51 organizations from a variety of health care disciplines that joined together to work toward transforming health care by focusing on eight national priorities.
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Which of the following responses from the nurse is most accurate? a. "ACE inhibitors have been found to greatly reduce mortality, especially if you have a cerebrovascular accident." b. "Suppression of angiotensin II seems to diminish over time, but ACE inhibitors also increase kinin release, which has a favorable effect on cardiac remodeling." c. "We don't know whether ACE inhibitors have a long-term effect; however, this drug will help manage your heart failure at this time." d. "No studies have demonstrated that ACE inhibitors have a long-term effect."
What would a nurse ensure before beginning a health assessment?
A) That the time needed for the assessment fits into the nurse's work schedule B) That the room is private, quiet, warm, and has adequate light C) That family members are present to answer specific questions D) That there is a written physician's order for the assessment
What group of persons is the fastest-growing component of the rural population?
a. Disabled adults b. Elderly women c. Hispanic children d. Retirees
A 60-year-old man is in cardiac arrest. As emergency medical responders are performing CPR, your partner is managing the patient's airway. After preparing your IV set, you should FIRST attempt to cannulate the:
A. lateral forearm vein. B. medial forearm vein. C. antecubital vein.