Chapter 01: The Health CareSystemChapter 01: The Health Care SystemLinton: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th EditionMULTIPLE CHOICE1. An 89-year-old man, who was recently discharged from a rehabilitation hospital because of aninability to concentrate and frequent memory lapses, cannot be left alone while his family works.What options should the discharge planning team suggest that will satisfy safety concerns and givethe greatest quality of life to the patient?a. Placement in a day care center from 8 AM to 5 PM dailyb. Placement in a long-term psychiatric facilityc. Placement in a high-security nursing homed. Admission to a general hospital for evaluationANS: ADay care centers provide supervision, safety, nutritious meals, and socialization while the caregivingfamily works.DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 7 OBJ: 5TOP: Day Care Centers KEY: Nursing Process Step: PlanningMSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk2. A 66-year-old hospitalized patient is anxious about how the physician will be paid now that he ison Medicare Parts A and B, instead of his previous privately funded insurance plan. Who should thenurse explain is the payor to the physician on this plan?a. Previous privately funded insurance planb. Medicare Part Ac. Medicare Part Bd. Patient or patient’s familyANS: CPart A pays skilled care facilities. Part B pays for physician’s services. The previously held insurancePreview Mode
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