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Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 2 : Health-Care Delivery, Settings, and ECONOMICS Questions
Question 1 of 5
At what age are people eligible for Medicare?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medicare eligibility begins at age 65 for most people.
Question 2 of 5
Insurance companies will only pay costs when a procedure is deemed medically necessary. By medically necessary, they mean
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Medically necessary procedures are reasonable interventions that treat an illness or injury.
Question 3 of 5
A 58-year-old patient is in an ICU step-down unit at an acute care hospital after having a cerebrovascular accident (stroke) with right-sided weakness. He is medically stable but needs assistance with all activities of daily living (ADLs). The doctors think he may be able to regain all his former level of function. The appropriate level of care at this point in the patient's progress is a(n)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A rehabilitation facility is appropriate for a patient needing intensive therapy to regain function after a stroke.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a criterion for admission to a skilled nursing facility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A recent hospitalization (within 30 days) is a common criterion for SNF admission under Medicare.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following can be considered a disadvantage of team nursing?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Team nursing can lead to multiple caregivers, fragmented care without communication, and inappropriate delegation.