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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
Which of the following is the major difference between an assisted living facility and an independent living facility?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Assisted living facilities provide nursing care for residents with medical needs, unlike independent living facilities.
Question 2 of 5
An 81-year-old woman had a total hip replacement 1 month ago but has had difficulty swallowing related to an injury from the breathing tube. Three weeks ago she had a feeding tube placed through her abdominal wall directly into her stomach (a gastrostomy) to help her get enough calories and for administering medications. She has been improving and has just started a thickened-liquids diet. Which of the following would be the appropriate level of care for her?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A skilled nursing facility is appropriate for her ongoing care needs, including feeding tube management and therapy.
Question 3 of 5
Describe three types of rehabilitation facilities.
Correct Answer: E,F,G
Rationale: Inpatient facilities provide intensive care, outpatient facilities offer therapy without admission, and pediatric facilities focus on childrenâ??s rehabilitation needs.
Question 4 of 5
A 48-year-old male patient has been hospitalized for 6 weeks in an acute care facility after being involved in a car accident. He was driving while intoxicated and admitted to being an alcoholic. He went through alcohol withdrawal while he was recovering from his injuries and has received some information about alcoholism treatment from a psychologist. He has his own business, is married, has four children, and has adequate health insurance. What care options are best for this man at this time?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Inpatient rehab addresses his alcoholism, and outpatient mental health services support ongoing recovery.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following represents the desired outcomes of cardiac rehabilitation?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Cardiac rehabilitation aims to prevent heart disease progression, provide guidance, and aid recovery.