Cost containment Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 01: Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients deWit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 4th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement accurately describes the primary purpose of the state nurse practice act (NPA)? a. To test and license LPN/LVNs. b. To define the scope of LPN/LVN practice. c. To improve the quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN. d. To limit the LPN/LVN employment placement. ANS: B While improving quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN may be a result...

Every member of the healthcare team has a role to play in cost containment. Which of the following is an example of how the perioperative RN can participate in cost containment in the OR? a) Ask the surgeon to use a less expensive implant b) Begin cleaning the OR for the next case before the patient leaves the room c) Open all supplies listed on preference card, including "available" supplies d) Verify with surgeon before opening suture - Ans ️️ -d An RN who attends continuing nursi...

Sullivan, Effective Leadership and Management, 8/e Chapter 1 Question 1 Type: MCSA A nurse manager is participating in the health care organization’s strategic planning committee. Which factor is the primary driving force and controlling factor in new initiatives this committee might recommend? 1. Cost of care 2. Access to care 3. Availability of care 4. Quality of care Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: While all of the options given are driving forces in today’s health care environme...

TEST BANK : MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING: CONCEPTS & PRACTICE 3RD EDITION BY deWit (CHAPTER 1-48)Chapter 01: Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients Chapter 02: Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process Chapter 03: Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy Chapter 04: Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients Chapter 05: Care of Postoperative Patients Chapter 06: Infection Prevention and Control Chapter 07: Care of Patients with Pain Chapter 08: Care of Patients wi...

Test Bank For Foundations of Mental Health Care 8th Edition by Morrison-Valfre. Chapter 01: The History of Mental Health Care Morrison-Valfre: Foundations of Mental Health Care, 8th Edition. The Mental Health Systems Act of 1980 was one of the most progressive mental health bills in the history of the United States, but its enactment was interrupted by the: a. Election of a new president b. Appointment of a new Surgeon General c. Rapid expansion of community centers d. National Alliance o...

AHIP Final Exam Test Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers) Mr. Shultz was still working when he first qualified for Medicare. At that time, he had employer group coverage that was creditable. During his initial Part D eligibility period, he decided not to enroll because he was satisfied with his drug coverage. It is now a year later and Mr. Shultz has lost his employer group coverage within the last two weeks. How would you advise him?correct answersMr. Schultz should enroll...

Periop 101 Final Exam GRADED A 2023/2024 a - CORRECT ANSWER Evidence-based practice questions are typically formatted as PICO questions. What does PICO stand for? a) Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome b) Patient, Investigation, Comparison, Outlier c) Population, Intervention, Counter-Intervention, Outlier d) Problem, Investigation, Counter-Intervention, Outcome d - CORRECT ANSWER Every member of the healthcare team has a role to play in cost containment. Which of the followin...

Mortality Rate CORRECT ANSWER ■Maternal Mortality: annual number of deaths of any cause* during pregnancy per 100,000 live births *except for accidental ■Fetal Mortality: number of fetal deaths per 1,000 live births ■Neonatal Mortality: number of infant deaths in the Neonatal Period (the first 28 days) per 1,000 live births ■Infant Mortality: number of infant deaths (in first 12 months) per 1,000 live births Many Factors Impacting maternal and women's health CORRECT ANS...

One advantage of centralized scheduling is A. better use of resources B. lack of cost containment C. decreased use of resources D. increase in cost correct answer: Guess What is the average number of patients cared for per day for the reporting period called? A. nursing hours per patient B. the average daily census C. the average length of stay D. direct care hours correct answer: Guess Which of the following requires knowledge of patient acuity, nursing productivity, nursing com...

The work product of the RBI assessment and management approach are plans that address ways to manage risks. This is called: A. An Equipment Plan B. A Sensitivity Analysis C. A Risk Management Plan D. A total Risk Assessment - Answer-A RBI is a substitute for: A. Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) B. Hazards and operability Study (HAZOP) C. Mechanical Integrity (MI) Programs D. None of the Above - Answer-D Which of the following is not true concerning implementation of RBI implementatio...