NCCHC (Special Needs) Correctly Answered Questions

Special needs patients - Those with health conditions that require development of an individualized treatment plan for optimum care National Clinical Practice Guidelines - those promulgated by national professional organizations and accepted by expert in the respective medical fields. Treatment plans - Written statements specifying a patient's course or therapy and the roles of quality health care professional in carrying it out Aids to reduce effect of impairment - include but not limited to eyeglasses, hearing aids, canes, crutches, sleep apnea machine, and wheelchairs. Infirmary level care - provided for patient with illness or diagnosis that requires daily monitoring, medications and or therapy, or assistance with activities of daily living at a level needing skilled nurse intervention. (24 hours or more) How often supervising RN conduct round in infirmary? - daily Infirmary health record must include? - a. Reason for infirmary care must be outline in treatment and monitoring plan B. Complete documentation and treatment given What define infirmary care - The scope of care provided Sheltered housing - for inmates whose needs required a more protective environment than that in general housing. Does not required 24 hours nursing care. Medically supervised withdrawal (detoxification) - gradual reduction or tapering of medication over time under supervision of a provider to properly manage and substantively mitigate symptom of withdrawal. When is the postpartum examination period? - 2 weeks after cesarean delivery, 6 weeks after vaginal delivery