LEIK Fitz Professional Issues Review FNP

Beneficence - The obligation to help the patient. Remove harm, prevent harm, promote good. ("do no harm"). Acting in the patient's best interest. Compassionate patient care. B. a publicly supported health insurance program for elderly persons and younger persons with permanent disabilities. - 14. Medicare is best defined as: A. an entitlement program to provide healthcare coveage for low income elderly persons. B. a publicly supported health insurance program for elderly persons and younger persons with permanent disabilities. C. a health insurance program for persons ineligible for private insurance. D. the nation's insurance program for long-term care coverage in elderly persons. D. healthy individuals younger than 65 years with income below 150% of the federal poverty line - 15. Persons eligible for Medicare include all of the following except: A. individuals age 65 and older. B. individuals younger than 65 years of age with certain permanent disabilities C. certain individuals concurrently receiving Medicaid. D. healthy individuals younger than 65 years with income below 150% of the federal poverty line covers inpatient and hospital services Most beneficiaries of Part A do not pay a monthly premium but may be responsible for a deductible before Medicare coverage begins. Some individuals who are not entitled to Part A coverage (such as those who did not pay enough Medicare taxes during their working years) have the option to pay a monthly premium for part A benefits. There are several limitations to medicare coverage that are commonly needed by the elderly or those with permanent disabilities. These include coverage for custodial long-term care services either at home or in an institution (such as a nursing home or assisted living facility), routine dental care and dentures, routine vision care and eyeglasses, or hearing exams and hearing aids. Medicare also has significant deductibles and cost-sharing requirements for covered benefits. - 16. Part A Match the Medicare part with it's appropriate benefit. A. allows beneficiaries to enroll in a private plan as an alternative to the traditional fee-for-service plan B. covers inpatient and hospital services C. provides outpatient prescription drug benefits D. helps pay for physician, nurse practitioner, outpatient, home health, and preventive services. helps pay for physician, nurse practitioner, outpatient, home health, and preventive services. - 17. Part B Match the Medicare part with it's appropriate benefit. A. allows beneficiaries to enroll in a private plan as an alternative to the traditional fee-for-service plan B. covers inpatient and hospital services C. provides outpatient prescription drug benefits D. helps pay for physician, nurse practitioner, outpatient, home health, and preventive services. allows beneficiaries to enroll in a private plan as an alternative to the traditional fee-for-service plan - 18. Part C Match the Medicare part with it's appropriate benefit. A. allows beneficiaries to enroll in a private plan as an alternative to the traditional fee-for-service plan B. covers inpatient and hospital services C. provides outpatient prescription drug benefits D. helps pay for physician, nurse practitioner, outpatient, home health, and preventive services. provides outpatient prescription drug benefits - 19. Part D Match the Medicare part with it's appropriate benefit. A. allows beneficiaries to enroll in a private plan as an alternative to the traditional fee-for-service plan B. covers inpatient and hospital services C. provides outpatient prescription drug benefits D. helps pay for physician, nurse practitioner, outpatient, home health, and preventive services. Yes - Indicate (yes or no)if each of the following is eligible for Medicare 20. A 67-year old man with multiple comorbidities and high income Yes - Indicate (yes or no)if each of the following is eligible for Medicare 21. A 72 year old permanent legal resident (non-US citizen) No Individuals aged 65 and over are eligible for Medicare if they are a US citizen or permanent legal resident regardless of prior medical history, comorbidities, income, or assets. Persons younger than 65 years with permanent disabilities are eligible for Medicare after receiving Social Security Disability Income payments for 24 months. Some conditions, such as end stage renal disease or Lou Gehrig's disease, allow immediate eligibility for Medicare without waiting through 24 months of SSDI payments. - Indicate (yes or no)if each of the following is eligible for Medicare 22. A 68 year old undocumented resident. C. sales taxes on alcohol and tobacco products.