Exam 9: Care Coordination and Continuity

Which health care provider is responsible for ensuring the room is prepared for admission and that the client is welcomed?

According to established standards, which health care provider should conduct a holistic assessment for all clients admitted to the hospital?

The home health nurse receives a referral from the hospital for a client who needs a home visit. After reading the referral, what would be the first action the nurse should take?

In addition to a physician's order, what is one of the eligibility requirements for Medicare-covered home health care?

Why would a home health care agency choose to be certified by Medicare?

The wristband is an important safety component during the client's stay because it is one of two identifiers required by which group's national safety standards (2008) to accurately identify a client during such activities as giving medication, fluids, and blood?

Which of the following interventions would be performed by the occupational therapist as a member of the home health care team? Select all that apply.

What must a nurse do before altering the arrangement of furniture in the home to facilitate care?

What is required of a client who leaves the hospital against medical advice (AMA)?

Which of the following phrases best describes continuity of care?

Which of the following are examples of nursing actions performed in the entry phase of the home visit? Select all that apply.

A client is diagnosed with mild dementia while in the hospital. In preparing for discharge, what should the nurse should discuss with the family?

The models of nursing care delivery have been many and varied throughout the history of nursing. Which of the following best describes the idea of the continuity of care?

Which of the following roles of the nurse is most important in providing continuity of care to clients? Select all that apply.

Although all of the following components are important, which two components of nursing care are identified by home health care nurses as most important when caring for clients in the home?

Which of the following health care professionals prescribes home care and certifies the plan of care for the client?

What is the goal of nurses who provide home health care?

The Joint Commission is one agency that accredits health care institutions. The nurse understands that the Joint Commission has mandated the use of which national safety practice to protect clients admitted to a health care facility?

A client has suddenly become very ill, and a nurse is transferring him to the intensive care unit (ICU). How does the nurse provide information to ensure continuity of care?

Which of the following is the major goal of ambulatory care facilities?