Exam 3: The Health Care Delivery System

A college student with severe depression was recently admitted to the psychiatric ward of a local hospital.The family is concerned about the student finishing the college term.Which is the best information for the nurse to give regarding how long psychiatric patients are typically hospitalized?

A patient who needs nursing and rehabilitation after a stroke would benefit most by receiving care at which center?

A 17-year-old patient was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident and has been transferred from an acute care hospital to a rehabilitation/restorative facility.Which action should the nurse take to ensure the best outcome for this patient?

Which other term can the nurse use to describe the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987?

A registered nurse working as a school nurse for a small poor rural school district has noticed an increase in children arriving at school without having eaten breakfast.The nurse has discussed this issue with the school principal and is working on a proposal to ask the school district to explore a school breakfast program.Which level of care did the nurse use?

A patient states that he or she cannot afford health care insurance for the family because of a low income.What is the best form of insurance available for this patient?

What is the most appropriate time for the nurse to begin discharge planning with a patient?

A patient who experienced a stroke 4 days ago has been discharged from the hospital and will be undergoing outpatient rehabilitation.How should the nurse prepare the patient for this level of care?