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Relias PACU RN A v1 Test with Complete Solutions | Latest 2023/2024 What set of findings indicates a patient is likely to be ready for phase 1 discharge? -- ***C) Drowsy, oxygen saturation of 96%, able to cough, and move all extremities Meperidine (Demerol) 12.5mg every 15 minutes, IV prn is ordered for shivering in the PACU. Meperidine is available in 50mg/1ml. How many mililiters should be given? -- 0.25 mililiters Upon inspecting a patient's epidural insertion site, you notice swellin...

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Discharge Planning - ANSWER-The systematic process for preparing the patient to leave the healthcare setting & continuing of their care -Begins when they are admitted -Already gathering info for when they go home -Case manager does all discharge planning! Discharge Planning Assessment - ANSWER-Comprehensive information abt clients ongoing needs -Health care team conferences, focus on how to indiviualize client care -Family conferences where health professionals & family discuss client ...

Retrospective Pay v. Prospective Pay & Define DRGs - ANSWER*Retrospective*: - paid all bills sent to them without looking at them until they were already paid - paid for unnecessary charges & doctor's errors - hospitals were reimbursed for all costs *Prospective*: - payment for hospital services to Medicare pts was based on a flat fee per admission based on the Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) - "you can bill us for this service but we have a flat fee per service and we won't ...

Acute Care Hospitals - ANSWER- Diagnose/stabilize the patient - Discharge the patient - Prevent re-admissions Discharge destinations from the acute care setting - ANSWER- Hospice - Long term acute care hospital - Short term care - Home/home based options Long term acute care hospital (LTACH) - ANSWER- Continued acute care due to complex medical needs - No longer require intensive care or diagnostic procedures - More cost effective than acute hospitals Ex. complications post surgery...

Test Bank for CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2024 by Maxine A. Papadakis, Stephen J. McPhee 13.Which of the following should the nurse instruct a client who is being fitted for a hearing aid? 1. Keep the appliance turned on at all times. 2. Store the hearing aid in a warm, moist place. 3. Batteries last for at least 1 month. 4. Clean ear molds at least once a week. ANS: 4 The nurse should instruct the client to turn off the appliance when not in use; store in a...

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Discharge planning - ANSWERpreparation to move a patient form one level of care to another When does discharge planning begin? - ANSWERon admission What is discharge planning based on? - ANSWERthe individual patient it's not standardized What are some examples of high risk patients who might be a discharge obstacle? - ANSWER1. no support from family 2. abandoned 3. no clear residence status 4. no financial resources 5. need specialized rehab programs