EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
what are the 3 branches of government? - CORRECT-ANSWERSexecutive,
legislative, judicial
purpose of law is to end discrimination against QUALIFIED PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES by removing barriers that prevent them from enjoying the same
opportunities available to persons without disabilities - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
law that ensures the CONFIDENTIALITY of the patient's health information. -
CORRECT-ANSWERSHIPAA
specialty for nurses who desire autonomous practice and the opportunity to
use advanced clinical skills. fast paced diverse practice in an unstructured
setting - CORRECT-ANSWERSflight nurse
nurse uses technology to provide health services by various
telecommunication tools - CORRECT-ANSWERStelephone triage nurse
nursing care delivery model: the oldest method of organizing patient care.
nurses are responsible for planning, organizing and performing all care -
CORRECT-ANSWERStotal patient care
nursing care delivery model: providing care that is respectful and responsive
to the individual patient's preferences, needs and values, ensuring that the
patient's values guide all clinical decisions - CORRECT-ANSWERSpatient-
centered care
nursing care delivery model: staff members are assigned to complete certain
tasks for a group of patients, rather than care for specific patients. -
CORRECT-ANSWERSfunctional nursing
nursing care delivery model: the RN performs all assessments and care
planning, and administers all intravenous medications - CORRECT-
ANSWERSfunctional nursing
nursing care delivery model: RN functions as a team leader and coordinates
a small group of ancillary personnel to provide care to a small group of
patients. responsible for encouraging a cooperative environment and
maintaining clear communication among all team members - CORRECT-
ANSWERSteam nursing
, nursing care delivery model: the RN assumes 24 hours responsibility for
planning, directing and evaluating the patient's care from admission to
discharge. - CORRECT-ANSWERSprimary nursing
intended to support individuals in expressing their preferences about
medical treatment and making decisions about END-OF-LIFE care - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPatient self-determination act of 1990
office of the president, recommends legislation and promotes major policy
initiatives. - CORRECT-ANSWERSexecutive branch
has the power to veto legislation by congress - CORRECT-ANSWERSexecutive
branch
includes the senate and house of representatives - CORRECT-
ANSWERSlegislative branch
possesses the sole federal power to enact legislation and to tax citizens.
power to override a presidential veto - CORRECT-ANSWERSlegislative branch
includes the US Supreme Court. resolves questions regarding agency
regulations that may affect policy - CORRECT-ANSWERSjudicial
provide health programs such as safe drinking water, enforcement for seat
belt and child restraint laws, and emergency medical systems - CORRECT-
ANSWERSlocal health policy
govern nursing and other health profession's scope, practice and
performance through state acts. pay for individual health care services such
as Medicaid - CORRECT-ANSWERSstate health policy
funding for health disease prevention and research. supplemental funding for
education for health professionals, including nurses and physicians -
CORRECT-ANSWERSfederal health policy
severe adverse events during the inpatient stay that should never occur or
are reasonably preventable through adherence to evidence-based guidelines
- CORRECT-ANSWERSnever events
what are examples of never events? - CORRECT-ANSWERShospital acquired
infections, injuries from falls, wrong site surgery, mismatched blood
transfusions
uses a prospective payment system. based on DRG - CORRECT-
ANSWERSmanaged care organization