WGU D027 - Unit 6 Questions and Answers correct

WGU D027 - Unit 6 Questions and Answers correct Core measures established by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Core measure for controlling HTN 18-59 = 140/90 60-85 w/ DM = 140/90 60-85 w/o DM = 150/90 Core measures for bb tx after MI 18+, pt with AMI must receive bb for 6 months afterwards Core measures for pt with ischemic vascular disease 18+ pt with AMI, CABG, PCI or dx of ischemic vascular disease must take ASA or other antithrombotic Core measures for comprehensive DM care - poor controlled HGA1C of 9.0%, should be drawn at least yearly - actual goal for someone with no comorbidities or glycemic risk is 6.5% Core measures for medication reconciliation pt d/c from inpt facilities must have med reconciliation within 30 days of d/c Core measure for cervical cancer screening - women 21-64 = cervical cytology performed Q 3 yr - women 30-64 = cervical cytology/HPV co-testing Q 5 yr TJC national standard for quality measures that must meet the following strict requirements: - Relate to pt safety or quality of care - Positively impact healthcare outcomes - Meet or surpass law and regulation - Can be accurately and readily measured CMS grouped outcome measures into 7 categories weighted by importance - Mortality (22%) - Safety of care (22%) - Readmissions (22%) - Pt experience (22%) - Effectiveness of care (4%) - Timeliness of care (4%) - Efficient use of medical imaging (4%) A low dose ICS should be started in an asthma pt when pt wakes up from sleep b/c of asthma more than once a month The parents of a child with asthma ask the nurse why their child cannot use oral corticosteroids more often b/c they are so effective. The nurse should offer which information Chronic steroid use can inhibit growth