A Medicare client reports to the home care nurse that he is receiving care through an accountable care organization (ACO). Which of the following considerations should be made when delivering care to this individual?- Nurselytic

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A Medicare client reports to the home care nurse that he is receiving care through an accountable care organization (ACO). Which of the following considerations should be made when delivering care to this individual?

A. The individual must see a primary care provider before being referred to a specialist. B. The focus of care is prevention and management of individuals with chronic disease. C. The individual has paid a membership fee to be part of this organization. D. The focus of care is to conserve money in a health savings account.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The focus of accountable care organizations (ACOs) is on managing chronic conditions and preventing hospital readmissions.

Question 2 of 5

A preschooler and her school-age brother both received the same swimming tube as a gift. The brother accidentally took his sister’s swimming tube. The sister protested that she needed her swimming tube to go swimming. Which of the following is being demonstrated by this behavior by the sister?

A. Abstract thinking B. Concrete thinking C. Jealousy D. A temper tantrum

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The child is demonstrating concrete thinking, focusing on her own perspective without considering others.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following people is at greatest risk for injury prevention in a work environment?

A. Using a pre-set list of topics B. Relying on printed materials C. Asking for a list of topics D. Beginning each session with a 2-mile walk

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Allowing workers to choose the topics of discussion ensures greater engagement and better safety outcomes.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse assesses the cognitive-perceptual pattern of a Type 1 diabetic client. Which finding has implications for the individual’s nursing plan of care?

A. Decreased sense of hearing B. Decreased sense of smell C. Decreased sense of taste D. Decreased visual acuity

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Visual acuity is essential for administering insulin and for monitoring health in a person with Type 1 diabetes.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is explaining the concept of “presence.” The nurse should include that presence means that the person:

A. is in the same room as another. B. multitasks in order to examine all aspects of a situation. C. sets goals in response to what another is saying. D. practices active listening and focuses on what is being said.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The concept of “presence” means that a person’s full attention is focused on the situation at hand. Multitasking produces the opposite effect because focus is lost.

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