NUR-1020 Exam 3 Units 5/6
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What is the common goal of medical team members in
healthcare? Ans: To provide quality, cost-efficient care
and restore patients to their optimal level of functioning
and wellness.
What is the role of an LPN in US healthcare? Ans: To
provide basic nursing care under the supervision of an
RN or other licensed providers.
List three duties of an LPN. Ans: Monitoring patient
condition, administering medications, and providing
wound care.
In what settings do LPNs typically work? Ans: Long-term
care facilities and hospitals.
What does OBRA 1987 address in nursing facilities? Ans:
It is a regulatory response to evidence of maltreatment
and abuse, requiring 24-hour licensed nurse coverage and
mandatory licensing of nursing assistants.
What are some successes of OBRA 1987? Ans: Reductions
in restraints, decreased UTIs and catheter usage, and
fewer hospitalizations.
What areas have shown limited improvement since OBRA
1987? Ans: Rates of pressure sore development,
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malnutrition, dehydration, feeding problems, and
increased bowel incontinence.
What major issues does the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
address? Ans: Cost containment, pre-existing conditions,
small business premiums, and lifetime benefit caps.
What services are available at no cost under ACA benefit
plans? Ans: Preventative care and vaccinations.
What is managed care in healthcare? Ans: A method of
financing and organizing healthcare delivery that
controls costs by managing the provision of benefits and
services.
What is meant by 'medical necessity' in healthcare? Ans:
The patient's clinical/medical information must align
with accepted medical review criteria and be deemed
reasonable and necessary.
What are the two levels of care in healthcare? Ans:
Inpatient and outpatient care.
What is the purpose of effective discharge planning? Ans:
To smooth care transitions, reduce readmissions,
improve patient outcomes, and increase patient
satisfaction.
What are essential components of discharge planning?
Ans: Individualized patient education and care
coordination.
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