NYU Meyers College of Nursing AE3 Exam 1 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

What are qualifications/stipulations for SAR? (for medicare coverage) correct answer: - minimum 3-day qualifying stay in hospital - periodic recertification (minimum data set) - 100 days per year covered max What is a minimum data set? correct answer: comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment done in skilled nursing facility to validate need for care, provide data for reimbursement, maintain assessment, and assess care plan Is community nursing care usually covered by medicare? correct answer: Yes, as long as under direction of a physician (this is visiting nurses) What is the get up and go test? correct answer: It's where a patient sits on a chair w/o arm rest, gets up, walks a few steps, turns around and sits back down Should take 15 seconds or less What is function-focused care (FFC)? correct answer: care team engages pt in functional and physical activities, and includes them in routine care Ex: questioning bedrest, encourage self-care of hygiene, use toilet when possible, encourage independence in feeding, keep the mind active, PT/OT... Decrease in musculature of eyes is normal in the aging process. this can lead to what two condition