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Over the apex of the heart, at the anatomical landmarks of the 5th intercostal space and below the left nipple line 7.6cm(about 3in) to the left of the sternum. - Answers-A nurse is collecting a clients apical pulse rate. Identify where the nurse should place the stethoscope to auscultate the apical pulse. High white blood cell count(WBC) - Answers-A nurse is collecting data from a client who has osteomyelitis following a compound fracture of the right lower leg. Which of the following findin...

Key Factors: reasons for growth? - Answers-Several key factors have been significant in changing the balance between inpatient and outpatient services 1) Reimbursement 2) Technological Factors 3) Utilization Control Factors 4) Social Factors

Which of the following statements regarding voluntary or nonprofit agencies are true? - Answers-a. They provide health services at national, state, and local levels. b. They are funded by donations and grants. d. They frequently use volunteers to provide services. Identify the answer choice that best completes the question. Which of the following is not part of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)? - Answers-c. Requires all individuals to obtain health insuranc...

You and your team have initiated compressions and ventilation. The AED was attached, and "no shock" was advised. Your team has continued CPR for 1 minute. You tell your team in a respectful, clear, and calm voice " Leslie, during the next analysis by the AED, I want you and Justin to switch positions and I want you to perform compressions for the next cycle" Lesli replies, " Got it. Next time the AED analyzes, I will switch with Justin and assume the role of the compressor."

When a very low birth weight (VLBW) is documented, the weight of the infant should be less than 1500 grams. - Answers-TRUE. Select the best answer that completes the statement or answers the question. Physician assessments and care plans affect the payment received by a long-term care facility (LTCF). - Answers-TRUE.

Which statements are correct about hospitals? Hospitals provide total medical care. Hospitals can specialize in treatments such as children's health, cancer, and mental health. Many consumers use hospital emergency departments as their primary care provider. All of these are correct. - Answers-All of these are correct. Why does the United States have a lower medical school graduate rate than other countries? The U.S. medical school curriculum is very difficult. The U.S. medical schoo...

The health system is subject to many non-clinical influences, name these influences and what they do - Answers-Insurers and payers: Fee-for-service, capitation, pay-for-performance. Law, regulation and policy: MCR and MCD of 1965, ACA of 2010. Accrediting and credentialing bodies: Joint Commission. And to rapid changes in: Medical knowledge, Medical and information technology

What is the purpose of professional associations in healthcare? - Answers-represent and guide professional organizations regarding their role in the healthcare industry Outpatient Care Centers - Answers-kidney dialysis centers, mental health and substance abuse clinics Healthcare access in the U.S. is determined by...? - Answers-health insurance National Center for Health Statistics - Answers-produces an annual report on the health of the nation, part of the CDC

Which of the following is a reason for the growth in outpatient services? A. Ambulatory surgeries are more efficient and inexpensive. B. The most common surgeries in the majority of the United States were lens and cataract procedures. C. Surgeons can charge less money when they perform procedures that do not require inpatient care. D. Recovery at home prevents complications after surgery. - Answers-B. The most common surgeries in the majority of the United States were lens and cataract pro...

All primary care is ambulatory, but not all ambulatory services represent primary care. Discuss. - Answers-Accessibility is an essential feature of primary care. One of the goals of primary care is to bring health care as close as possible to where people live and work. Hence, all primary care services are ambulatory in nature. The term "ambulatory care" is used interchangeably with "outpatient services." Primary care is delivered on an outpatient basis and is therefore ambulatory

CMS H&P timeline - Answers-1. Must be completed and in the record within 24 hours of admission 2. Can be completed no more than 30 days before admission 3. If it is completed within the 30 days prior to admission, an interval history must be conducted and entered into the record within 24 hours in order to document any changes in the patient's condition Joint Commission H&P requirements - Answers-1. Must be recorded and in the record prior to any operative procedure 2. When the physicia...

In 2014, U.S. life expectancy at birth for blacks was: 75.6 years 76.4 years 79.0 years 81.2 years - Answers-*75.6 years* 76.4 years 79.0 years 81.2 years Which of the following statements accurately describes the current healthcare system in the United States? It is the second largest industry. Healthcare infrastructure is mostly publicly owned. The federal government is a major financier of medical education.

About 42% of persons 65 and older report having no functional limitations. Among persons 18 to 64 years, how many have no functional limitations? (A) 55% (B) 60% (C) 70% (D) 80% - Answers-(C) 70% QUIZ 2 - Answers- In 2016, most emergency department visits occurred in what kind of hospital? (A) Government hospital (B) Proprietary (for-profit) hospital (C) Voluntary (not-for-profit) hospital (D)Teaching hospital - Answers-(C) Voluntary (not-for-profit) hospital Which of ...

Which of the following is *not* one of the purposes of ICD-9-CM? a. Classification of morbidity for statistical purposes b. Classification of mortality for statistical purposes c. Reporting of diagnoses by physicians d. Identification of the supplies, products, and services provided to patients - Answers-d. Identification of the supplies, products, and services provided to patients The degree to which codes accurately reflect the patient's diagnoses and procedures is: a. reliabil...

Which organization(s) contributed to the development of medical standards and accreditation? - Answers-AHA, American College of Surgeons (ACS), The Joint Commission (TJC) and the AMA The Hill-Burton Act, Amendments to the Social Security Act (SSA), COBRA, EMTALA, and HIPAA are legislative actions designed to address: - Answers-access to and quality of health care.

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with acute pancreatitis. The nurse understands that which of the following should be included in the plan of care? Select all that apply. - Answers-Monitoring for infection, particularly respiratory tract infection. Checking for signs of hypocalcemia. The nurse is educating a client who has been diagnosed with cholecystitis. The nurse should include education on which of the following diets in the education session? - Answers-Low-fat, high-carbohyd...

This organization was founded in 1924 to improve medical care by tracking and trending healthcare-related issues for hospitals and all other types of healthcare facilities: - Answers-AHA A registered nursing professional must have this in place for the specific state in which she/he intends to work, indicating that she/he has met the minimum requirements to practice in that state: - Answers-Licensure The professional association of physicians specializing in surgery with the purpose of imp...

In studying a moderate-sized city in Oregon from , you find a decrease in the incidence of heart disease and an increase in average lifespan. This is probably due to: - Answers-Greater availability of primary care physicians If you needed a surgery that was not complex and would allow you to be cared for by family, what kind of outpatient facilities might you look into? - Answers-Freestanding facilities

Construction & operations of a hospital are governed by: - Answers--Federal laws -State health department's regulations -City ordinances -The Joint Commission (TJC) (The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization or JCAHO) -Fire Codes -Sanitation "Medical Center" - Answers--A hospiital that has achieved specialization & offers a wide scope of services -Medical centers often engage in teaching & research -Remember, hospitals consume the biggest share of nation...

Health maintenance organizations (HMOs) - Answers-Organizations that provide health care based on prepaid group insurance. Patients pay a fixed yearly fee in exchange for a full range of health care services, including hospital care as well as doctor's services. Retrospective reimbursement - Answers-A system in which insured individuals first receive care from health care providers and pay their bills, and then their insurance provider reimburses them for all or part of these costs.