Vista of Nursing
Which phrase correctly describes a health maintenance organization (HMO)?
Capitated system
A licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is assisting the registered nurse (RN) who is supervising the care of a group of patients with diabetes. The RN is trying to reduce the number of times these patients are admitted to the hospital. Which type of nursing care delivery is being used?
Case Management
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a headache. The nurse needs to notify a health-care provider (HCP) to obtain a pain medication prescription for acetaminophen. Which team members are qualified to write the prescription? Select all that apply.
Dr. of Osteopathy, Physician's Asst, Nurse Practictioner
Which describes how a nurse may provide care using Betty Neuman's theory?
Treats the patient using general systems theory
Which action demonstrates the science of nursing?
Watches the patient's heart monitor for changes
The nurse helps a patient to perform wound care at home, allowing the patient to achieve self-care. Which theorist's model is the nurse using?
Dorothea Orem
Which actions should the nurse take to be organized? Select all that apply.
1.Prioritize nursing care 2.Administer medications on time
A nurse is discussing Medicare and states that this insurance is primarily for people older than what age? Enter answer as a whole number.
65
Which patient would the nurse expect the health-care provider to refer to a skilled nursing facility (SNF)?
A patient who is not making regular progress in the hospital
Which behavior by the nurse represents professionalism?
Administers the wrong drug to a patient and tells the nurse in charge
Which describes how a nurse may provide care using Betty Neuman's theory?
Bases patient care on cultural diversity
Which woman (shown in the picture) is famous for her nursing care in the Crimean War?
Florence Nightingale
A patient on Medicare is using insurance to pay for prescribed blood pressure medicine. Which program is the patient using?
Part D
A nurse is collecting data on how long it takes before the call light is answered to enhance responsiveness on the surgical unit. The average time is 45 seconds. Which area of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project is the nurse performing?
Quality improvement
A nurse is calling insurance companies to verify medical necessity. Which situation would the insurance company approve as a medical necessity?
Replacing a broken hip with a metal prosthesis
Which insurance plan would the nurse most likely observe in the chart of a patient who is a retired army sergeant?
TRICARE
A nursing unit is having problems communicating and working as a team, which is negatively affecting patient care. Which evidence-based program could the nursing unit use to improve care?
Team STEPPS