ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 37 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The LPN/LVN may provide many services to the patient in the home including high-level skills. Under whose supervision should these high-level skills be directed and performed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The LPN/LVN must always work under the supervision of an RN.
Question 2 of 5
The initial evaluation and admission visit is made by an RN, who has been provided with general orders by a health care provider before the visit. This visit must be made within how many hours of the referral?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The initial evaluation and admission visit made by an RN must be made within 24 to 48 hours of the referral. In some cases, if nursing will not be providing any services, the physical therapist may conduct the admission visit.
Question 3 of 5
By offering enteral, parenteral, intravenous, and blood transfusion therapies, what can home care services prevent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Home care services can prevent hospitalization by offering enteral, parenteral, intravenous, and blood transfusion therapies. Morbidity, mortality, and hospice care cannot be prevented.
Question 4 of 5
Medicaid pays for home care services for people who have low incomes. Who administers the Medicaid program?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medicaid is administered by the state. Medicare is a federal program.
Question 5 of 5
The home health nurse plans interventions to meet which general service goals?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: The general service goals are restoration, improvement, maintenance, and promotion of health.