Exam 30: Economics and Health Care in Later Life

A 70-year-old person who has Medicare Part A only is discussing the cost of health care with a nurse. The nurse understands that Medicare Part A covers the cost of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A 70-year-old diabetic patient has just received instruction from a nurse on glucose self-monitoring. He tells the nurse: "I hear that those test strips cost a lot. I am not sure that I can afford anything else. The only health insurance I have is Medicare Parts A and B." The best response by the nurse is:

When educating an older adult about Medicare Part D, which information will be included? (Select all that apply.)

A Navy war veteran is seeking advice about getting treatment for a chronic respiratory problem at the local veterans' hospital. The nurse's initial response is to ask:

The cost of nursing home care is significant. The primary payer for nursing home care is:

An older adult asks a nurse, "I saw an advertisement and went to a free breakfast to hear about Medicare Advantage Plans. They sound really good, but I am not sure. Are there benefits to joining one?" The nurse relies on which of the following information when formulating a response? (Select all that apply.)

An older adult is concerned that if her spouse, who recently suffered a stroke, is placed in a nursing home, "they will take everything in order to pay for his care." What response will the nurse make?

When an older adult is considering long-term care insurance (LTCI), what is important for the nurse to encourage the client to consider?

The original intent of Social Security was to: