Question 1

Which patient is appropriate for an assisted-living agency?

Accepted Answer

A)  A patient who requires tube feeding and frequent tracheostomy suctioning after a massive stroke 
B)  A patient with dementia who requires supervision during the day when family members are at work 
C)  A patient with severe depression who has made three suicide attempts in the last 6 months 
D)  A patient who can perform activities of daily living independently but requires assistance with daily medications 
A)  A patient who requires tube feeding and frequent tracheostomy suctioning after a massive stroke 
B)  A patient with dementia who requires supervision during the day when family members are at work 
C)  A patient with severe depression who has made three suicide attempts in the last 6 months 
D)  A patient who can perform activities of daily living independently but requires assistance with daily medications

Question 2

Which agency would be most appropriate for a patient who requires rehabilitation services for right-sided hemiplegia after a stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respite center 
B)  Primary care center 
C)  Restorative care center 
D)  Assisted-living center 
A)  Respite center 
B)  Primary care center 
C)  Restorative care center 
D)  Assisted-living center

Question 3

Which is an example of a patient-centered medical home team?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational and physical therapists come to the patient's home to provide rehabilitation services. 
B)  The patient's primary care physician coordinates care with the patient's social worker and respiratory therapist. 
C)  The nurse assesses the patient's home environment for irritants that can worsen the patient's respiratory status. 
D)  A home care company is employed to provide the patient with a nebulizer and supplemental oxygen equipment. 
A)  Occupational and physical therapists come to the patient's home to provide rehabilitation services. 
B)  The patient's primary care physician coordinates care with the patient's social worker and respiratory therapist. 
C)  The nurse assesses the patient's home environment for irritants that can worsen the patient's respiratory status. 
D)  A home care company is employed to provide the patient with a nebulizer and supplemental oxygen equipment.

Question 4

Which is an example of a tertiary health care provider?

Accepted Answer

A)  An outpatient rehabilitation center 
B)  A nurse-managed urgent care clinic 
C)  A university-based research hospital 
D)  A community center offering adult day care services 
A)  An outpatient rehabilitation center 
B)  A nurse-managed urgent care clinic 
C)  A university-based research hospital 
D)  A community center offering adult day care services

Question 5

Which action by the nurse helps to achieve the goals of the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nurse ensures that the patient understands how to take prescribed medications correctly. 
B)  The nurse develops a close therapeutic relationship with the patient and provides privacy when care is provided. 
C)  The nurse uses therapeutic touch to promote relaxation,reduce anxiety,and promote healing. 
D)  The nurse elevates the head of the patient's bed and administers oxygen when the patient feels short of breath. 
A)  The nurse ensures that the patient understands how to take prescribed medications correctly. 
B)  The nurse develops a close therapeutic relationship with the patient and provides privacy when care is provided. 
C)  The nurse uses therapeutic touch to promote relaxation,reduce anxiety,and promote healing. 
D)  The nurse elevates the head of the patient's bed and administers oxygen when the patient feels short of breath.

Question 6

Which form of insurance is appropriate for a single mother who is unable to work and her three children?

Accepted Answer

A)  State Medicaid 
B)  Federal Medicare 
C)  Private insurance 
D)  Managed care program 
A)  State Medicaid 
B)  Federal Medicare 
C)  Private insurance 
D)  Managed care program

Question 7

Which is an example of respite care?

Accepted Answer

A)  A patient with dementia attends an adult day care center so that the patient's family can go to work. 
B)  The respiratory therapist comes to the patient's house to ensure that the oxygen equipment is functioning correctly. 
C)  The nurse teaches the patient's spouse how to check blood sugar levels and administer insulin to the patient. 
D)  The patient is seen in an urgent care clinic for stitches and wound care after being bitten by a dog. 
A)  A patient with dementia attends an adult day care center so that the patient's family can go to work. 
B)  The respiratory therapist comes to the patient's house to ensure that the oxygen equipment is functioning correctly. 
C)  The nurse teaches the patient's spouse how to check blood sugar levels and administer insulin to the patient. 
D)  The patient is seen in an urgent care clinic for stitches and wound care after being bitten by a dog.

Question 8

Which feature of the hospital enables it to qualify for Magnet Recognition Program?

Accepted Answer

A)  The hospital cafeteria is open 24 hours to accommodate staff on every shift. 
B)  The nurses utilize evidence-based practice and flexible staffing plans. 
C)  The hospital radiology technicians have received additional certifications. 
D)  The hospital physicians provide mentoring services for interns and residents. 
A)  The hospital cafeteria is open 24 hours to accommodate staff on every shift. 
B)  The nurses utilize evidence-based practice and flexible staffing plans. 
C)  The hospital radiology technicians have received additional certifications. 
D)  The hospital physicians provide mentoring services for interns and residents.

Exam 3: The Health Care Delivery System

Which patient is appropriate for an assisted-living agency?

Which agency would be most appropriate for a patient who requires rehabilitation services for right-sided hemiplegia after a stroke?

Which is an example of a patient-centered medical home team?

Which is an example of a tertiary health care provider?

Which action by the nurse helps to achieve the goals of the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program?

Which form of insurance is appropriate for a single mother who is unable to work and her three children?

Which is an example of respite care?

Which feature of the hospital enables it to qualify for Magnet Recognition Program?

Professional Nursing

Health and Wellness

Community-Based Nursing Practice

Legal Principles in Nursing

Ethics

Evidence-Based Practice

Critical Thinking

Nursing Process

Informatics and Documentation

Communication

Patient Education

Managing Patient Care

Infection Prevention and Control

Vital Signs

Health Assessment and Physical Examination

Administering Medications

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balances

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Caring in Nursing Practice

Cultural Awareness

Spiritual Health

Growth and Development

Self-Concept and Sexuality

Family Dynamics

Stress and Coping

Loss and Grief

Exercise and Activity

Immobility

Safety

Hygiene

Oxygenation

Sleep

Pain Management

Nutrition

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Skin Integrity and Wound Care

Sensory Alterations

Surgical Patient

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