Test Bank for Dewits Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts and Practice 4th Edition Stromberg / All Chapters 1-49 / Full Complete
6. The patient complains to the nurse that he is confused about his “deductible” that he owes the hospital. Which statement accurately explains a deductible? a. An amount of money put aside for the payment of future medical bills b. A one-time fee for service c. An amount of money deducted from the bill by the insurance company d. An annual amount of money the patient must pay out-of-pocket for medical care ANS: D The deductible is the annual amount the insured must pay out-of-pocket prior to the insurance company assuming the cost. This practice improves the profit of the insurance company. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 7 OBJ: 9 TOP: Health Care Financing KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
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