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1 1 of 5 TEST BANK > CONTROL PANEL > POOL MANAGER > POOL CANVAS Pool Canvas Add, modify, and remove questions. Select a question type from the Add Question drop-down list and click Go to add questions. Use Creation Settings to establish which default options, such as feedback and images, are available for question creation. Add Creation Settings Name Chapter 02: Settings and Models for Nursing Care Description Diploma exported pool Instructions Modify Question Which of the following statements is an accurate description of case management? A. Case management has been a traditional role for nurses. B. Case management sacrifices quality. C. Case management optimizes fiscal outcomes. D. Insurance companies employ case managers, but hospitals do not. A new role and responsibility for nurses is case management. Case management optimizes fiscal outcomes without sacrificing quality. Both insurance companies and hospitals employ case managers. A new role and responsibility for nurses is case management. Case management optimizes fiscal outcomes without sacrificing quality. Both insurance companies and hospitals employ case managers. Question Which of the following describes the registered nurse's (RN's) role in healthcare delivery? A. Involves coordination of care provided to a group of clients B. Does not involve management of care and is less complex C. Provides care to clients in a structured healthcare setting D. Involves caring for clients with well-defined, common problems The RN's role is more complex than the licensed practical nurse's (LPN's) role because it involves the management and coordination of all the care provided to a group of clients. The LPN or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) provides care to clients under the direction of an RN or physician in a structured healthcare setting. LPNs or LVNs care for clients with well-defined, common problems that often require a high level of technical competency and expertise. The RN's role is more complex than the licensed practical nurse's (LPN's) role because it involves the management and coordination of all the care provided to a group of clients. The LPN or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) provides care to clients under the direction of an RN or physician in a structured healthcare setting. LPNs or LVNs care for clients with well-defined, common problems that often require a high level of technical competency and expertise. Question Which of the following describes the role of the nurse as defined by Florence Nightingale? A. Helping people to carry out activities that contribute to health and recovery B. Putting the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him or her C. Diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems D. Promoting a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing Florence Nightingale (1859) described the role of the nurse as putting the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him. Virginia Henderson envisioned the nurse's role as helping people (sick or well) to carry out activities that contribute to health, recovery, or a peaceful death. The American Nurses Association (ANA) traditionally defined nursing as the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems. In response to an increased emphasis on the science of care, the ANA now acknowledges promotion of a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing as one of the four essential features of contemporary nursing practice. Florence Nightingale (1859) described the role of the nurse as putting the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him. Virginia Henderson envisioned the nurse's role as helping people (sick or well) to carry out activities that contribute to health, recovery, or a peaceful death. The American Nurses Association (ANA) traditionally defined nursing as the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems. In response to an increased emphasis on the science of care, the ANA now acknowledges promotion of a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing as one of the four essential features of contemporary nursing practice. Question Which of the following best describes home healthcare? A. Home healthcare can cover only short-term health needs. B. Home health nurses do not provide specialized care such as chemotherapy. C. The registered nurse manages and coordinates the care received by the client. D. Home health agencies do not provide any other service apart from nursing. Home healthcare is able cover both long-term and short-term health needs and can provide comprehensive services. Home health nurses provide specialized care such as intravenous infusion of fluids, medications, and chemotherapy. The registered nurse manages and coordinates the care the client receives and has a high level of competency in assessment, communication, teaching, management, and documentation. In addition to nursing, home health agencies provide many other services. Home healthcare is able cover both long-term and short-term health needs and can provide comprehensive services. Home health nurses provide specialized care such as intravenous infusion of fluids, medications, and chemotherapy. The registered nurse manages and coordinates the care the client receives and has a high level of competency in assessment, communication, teaching, management, and documentation. In addition to nursing, home health agencies provide many other services.

2 2 of 5 Question Which of the following describes the total care method? A. Focus is on the client. B. The registered nurse (RN) is responsible for caring for the assigned clients. C. Teams provide care to a group of clients. D. The RN and one or more other personnel care for client groups. The total care method focuses on the client rather than on the nursing tasks to be accomplished. In primary nursing, an RN assumes 24-hour accountability for the client's care and is responsible for the nursing care of assigned clients during his or her shift. Patientfocused care uses an RN partnered with one or more assistive personnel to care for a group of clients. In team nursing, teams are made up of an RN team leader, other RNs, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, and nursing assistants who provide care to a group of clients. The total care method focuses on the client rather than on the nursing tasks to be accomplished. In primary nursing, an RN assumes 24-hour accountability for the client's care and is responsible for the nursing care of assigned clients during his or her shift. Patientfocused care uses an RN partnered with one or more assistive personnel to care for a group of clients. In team nursing, teams are made up of an RN team leader, other RNs, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, and nursing assistants who provide care to a group of clients. Question Which of the following describes intermediate care facilities (ICFs)? A. Receive reimbursement from Medicare because they are medical facilities B. Provide therapy to promote independence with activities of daily living (ADLs) C. Provide care for clients with terminal illness D. Provide care for people with disabilities who are unable to care for themselves ICFs are nursing homes that provide custodial care for people who are unable to care for themselves because of mental or physical disabilities. ICFs do not receive reimbursement from Medicare because they are not considered medical facilities. Rehabilitation centers provide physical and occupational therapy to clients and family members to help clients regain as much independence with ADLs as possible. Hospices provide care for clients diagnosed with a terminal illness whose life expectancy is less than six months. ICFs are nursing homes that provide custodial care for people who are unable to care for themselves because of mental or physical disabilities. ICFs do not receive reimbursement from Medicare because they are not considered medical facilities. Rehabilitation centers provide physical and occupational therapy to clients and family members to help clients regain as much independence with ADLs as possible. Hospices provide care for clients diagnosed with a terminal illness whose life expectancy is less than six months. Question Which of the following services is provided for the client in a boarding home? A. Assisting with up to three activities of daily living (ADLs) B. Providing specialized care such as medications C. Overseeing employment for disabled adults D. Providing recreational activities Boarding homes oversee employment for disabled adults. Assisted living facilities provide care to residents who need assistance with up to three ADLs. Some congregate housing centers may provide recreational activities. Home health nurses provide specialized care such as intravenous infusion of fluids and medications. Boarding homes oversee employment for disabled adults. Assisted living facilities provide care to residents who need assistance with up to three ADLs. Some congregate housing centers may provide recreational activities. Home health nurses provide specialized care such as intravenous infusion of fluids and medications. Question Which of the following describes an important function of the case manager? A. Developing protocols for guidance B. Providing thorough discharge planning C. Measuring costs of services provided to clients D. Developing tools such as critical pathways An important function of the case manager is early, thorough discharge planning. Case managers typically use tools such as critical pathways to help them plan and coordinate care. Case managers do not develop critical pathways. Hospitals and insurance companies may develop their own or may rely on published protocols for guidance. Many employers, particularly insurance companies, measure the costs of services provided to the case manager's clients. An important function of the case manager is early, thorough discharge planning. Case managers typically use tools such as critical pathways to help them plan and coordinate care. Case managers do not develop critical pathways. Hospitals and insurance companies may develop their own or may rely on published protocols for guidance. Many employers, particularly insurance companies, measure the costs of services provided to the case manager's clients. Question Which setting has been the traditional site for the nursing work force? A. Dialysis units B. Inpatient units C. Same-day surgery units D. Clinics Although hospitals include all levels of outpatient areas (e.g. dialysis units, clinics, same-day surgery units, related diagnostic departments), inpatient units have been the traditional site for much of the nursing work force. Although hospitals include all levels of outpatient areas (e.g. dialysis units, clinics, same-day surgery units, related diagnostic departments), inpatient units have been the traditional site for much of the nursing work force. Question Which type of care is used for clients with terminal illness who have a life expectancy of less than 6 months?

3 3 of 5 A. Hospice care B. Ambulatory care C. Skilled nursing care D. Intermediate care Hospices provide care for clients with terminal illness whose life expectancy is less than six months. Ambulatory care is also called outpatient care. Skilled nursing care facilities provide skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to people who have the potential to regain function but need skilled observation and nursing care during an acute illness. Intermediate care facilities are nursing homes that provide custodial care for people who cannot care for themselves because of mental or physical disabilities. Hospices provide care for clients with terminal illness whose life expectancy is less than six months. Ambulatory care is also called outpatient care. Skilled nursing care facilities provide skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to people who have the potential to regain function but need skilled observation and nursing care during an acute illness. Intermediate care facilities are nursing homes that provide custodial care for people who cannot care for themselves because of mental or physical disabilities. Question Which type of alternative healthcare setting provides care to residents who need assistance with up to three activities of daily living? A. Boarding homes B. Assisted living C. Congregate housing D. Community health centers Assisted living facilities provide care to residents who need assistance with up to three activities of daily living. Residents maximize their independence in a setting that maintains their privacy and dignity. Boarding homes usually are small homes with individual rooms where residents pay for room and board and minimal nursing services. Congregate housing provides independent living or minimal assistance for seniors or disabled adults. Community health centers and local health departments provide a range of services to the districts, counties, or communities they serve. Assisted living facilities provide care to residents who need assistance with up to three activities of daily living. Residents maximize their independence in a setting that maintains their privacy and dignity. Boarding homes usually are small homes with individual rooms where residents pay for room and board and minimal nursing services. Congregate housing provides independent living or minimal assistance for seniors or disabled adults. Community health centers and local health departments provide a range of services to the districts, counties, or communities they serve. Question Freestanding apartments are an example of which type of alternative healthcare setting? A. Skilled nursing care B. Assisted living C. Congregate housing D. Boarding homes Congregate housing provides independent living or minimal assistance for seniors or disabled adults. Skilled nursing care facilities provide skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to people who have the potential to regain function but need skilled observation and nursing care during an acute illness. Assisted living facilities provide care to residents who need assistance with up to three activities of daily living. Boarding homes are usually small homes with individual rooms where residents pay for room and board and minimal nursing services. Congregate housing provides independent living or minimal assistance for seniors or disabled adults. Skilled nursing care facilities provide skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to people who have the potential to regain function but need skilled observation and nursing care during an acute illness. Assisted living facilities provide care to residents who need assistance with up to three activities of daily living. Boarding homes are usually small homes with individual rooms where residents pay for room and board and minimal nursing services. Question In which setting is total care often practiced? A. Assisted living B. Intensive care units C. Boarding homes D. Congregate nursing Total care is often practiced in intensive care units where nurses are assigned one or two clients. Assisted living facilities provide care to residents who need assistance with up to three activities of daily living. Boarding homes are usually small homes with individual rooms where residents pay for room and board and minimal nursing services. Congregate housing provides independent living or minimal assistance for seniors or disabled adults. Total care is often practiced in intensive care units where nurses are assigned one or two clients. Assisted living facilities provide care to residents who need assistance with up to three activities of daily living. Boarding homes are usually small homes with individual rooms where residents pay for room and board and minimal nursing services. Congregate housing provides independent living or minimal assistance for seniors or disabled adults. Question Which of the following describes the goal of alternative care facilities? A. An RN and one or more assistive personnel care for a group of patients. B. An RN assumes all care for a small groups of patients. C. There is 24-hour accountability by an RN. D. The facility provides the least restrictive living arrangement. The goal of alternative care facilities is to provide the least restrictive living arrangement while maintaining safety and quality. Patientfocused care uses an RN partnered with one or more assistive personnel to care for a group of clients. Total care refers to assignments in which a nurse assumes all the care for a small group of clients. In primary nursing, an RN assumes 24-hour accountability for the client's care and has total responsibility for the nursing care of assigned clients during his or her shift. The goal of alternative care facilities is to provide the least restrictive living arrangement while maintaining safety and quality. Patientfocused care uses an RN partnered with one or more assistive personnel to care for a group of clients. Total care refers to assignments in which a nurse assumes all the care for a small group of clients. In primary nursing, an RN assumes 24-hour accountability for the client's care and has total responsibility for the nursing care of assigned clients during his or her shift.

4 4 of 5 Question Which of the following is a type of nursing in which distinct duties are assigned to specific personnel? A. Team nursing B. Functional nursing C. Case method D. Total care In functional nursing, distinct duties are assigned to specific personnel. In team nursing, teams are made up of an RN team leader, LPN or LVNs, and nursing assistants who provide care to a group of clients. Nursing care was historically provided on a case method basis, in which one nurse provided all the services a particular client needed. Total care refers to assignments in which a nurse assumes all the care for a small group of clients. In functional nursing, distinct duties are assigned to specific personnel. In team nursing, teams are made up of an RN team leader, LPN or LVNs, and nursing assistants who provide care to a group of clients. Nursing care was historically provided on a case method basis, in which one nurse provided all the services a particular client needed. Total care refers to assignments in which a nurse assumes all the care for a small group of clients. Question Which nursing theorist stated that clients are open systems in constant interaction with their environment? A. Florence Nightingale B. Virginia Henderson C. Imogene King D. Dorothea Orem Imogene King stated that clients are open systems in constant interaction with their environment. Florence Nightingale described the role of the nurse as putting the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him. Virginia Henderson envisioned the nurse's role as helping people (sick or well) to carry out activities contributing to health, recovery, or a peaceful death that they would do for themselves if they had the necessary strength, will, or knowledge. Dorothea Orem was a proponent of the self-care deficit theory. Imogene King stated that clients are open systems in constant interaction with their environment. Florence Nightingale described the role of the nurse as putting the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him. Virginia Henderson envisioned the nurse's role as helping people (sick or well) to carry out activities contributing to health, recovery, or a peaceful death that they would do for themselves if they had the necessary strength, will, or knowledge. Dorothea Orem was a proponent of the self-care deficit theory. Question Which type of nursing occurs when an RN assumes 24-hour accountability for clients' care and has total responsibility for the nursing care of assigned clients during his or her shift? A. Primary nursing B. Functional nursing C. Team nursing D. Case method In primary nursing, an RN assumes 24-hour accountability for the clients' care and has total responsibility for the nursing care of assigned clients during his or her shift. In functional nursing, distinct duties are assigned to specific personnel. In team nursing, teams are made up of an RN team leader, LPNs or LVNs, and nursing assistants who provide care to a group of clients. Nursing care was historically provided on a case method basis, in which one nurse provided all the services a particular client needed. In primary nursing, an RN assumes 24-hour accountability for the clients' care and has total responsibility for the nursing care of assigned clients during his or her shift. In functional nursing, distinct duties are assigned to specific personnel. In team nursing, teams are made up of an RN team leader, LPNs or LVNs, and nursing assistants who provide care to a group of clients. Nursing care was historically provided on a case method basis, in which one nurse provided all the services a particular client needed. Question Which type of healthcare institution provides care to residents for the remainder of their lives? A. In-and-out care B. Short stay C. Acute care D. Long-term care Long-term care provides care to residents for the remainder of their lives. An example of in-and-out care is an emergency department visit. Short stay provides care to clients who suffer from acute conditions or need treatments that entail less than 24 hours of care and monitoring. Acute care occurs in hospitals where clients stay more than 24 hours but less than 30 days. Long-term care provides care to residents for the remainder of their lives. An example of in-and-out care is an emergency department visit. Short stay provides care to clients who suffer from acute conditions or need treatments that entail less than 24 hours of care and monitoring. Acute care occurs in hospitals where clients stay more than 24 hours but less than 30 days. Question Veterans' hospitals are an example of which type of ownership? A. For-profit B. Government-owned C. Proprietary D. Nonprofit Veterans' hospitals are an example of government-owned healthcare institutions. For-profit agencies (proprietary) are owned and operated by corporate groups with investors and stockholders. Nonprofit institutions include universities and religious organizations. Veterans' hospitals are an example of government-owned healthcare institutions. For-profit agencies (proprietary) are owned and operated by corporate groups with investors and stockholders. Nonprofit institutions include universities and religious organizations. Question Which of the following is a modern version of the case method?

5 5 of 5 A. Private duty nursing B. Hospice C. Ambulatory care D. Assisted living A modern version of the case method is private duty nursing. Hospices provide care for clients diagnosed with a terminal illness whose life expectancy is less than six months. Ambulatory care is also called outpatient care. Assisted living facilities provide care to residents who need assistance with up to three activities of daily living. A modern version of the case method is private duty nursing. Hospices provide care for clients diagnosed with a terminal illness whose life expectancy is less than six months. Ambulatory care is also called outpatient care. Assisted living facilities provide care to residents who need assistance with up to three activities of daily living. Question A religious organization is an example of this type of ownership? A. Government-owned B. Proprietary agency C. Nonprofit agency D. Public facility Nonprofit institutions include universities and religious organizations. Veterans' hospitals are an example of government-owned or public healthcare institutions, which receive at least some tax support. For-profit agencies (proprietary) are owned and operated by corporate groups with investors and stockholders. Nonprofit institutions include universities and religious organizations. Veterans' hospitals are an example of government-owned or public healthcare institutions, which receive at least some tax support. For-profit agencies (proprietary) are owned and operated by corporate groups with investors and stockholders. Question A type of length of stay in which clients stay more 24 hours but less than 30 days is considered: A. Short stay B. Acute care C. Long-term care D. In-and-out care Acute care occurs in hospitals where clients stay more than 24 hours but less than 30 days. Short stay provides care to clients who suffer from acute conditions or need treatments that entail less than 24 hours of care and monitoring. Long-term care provides care to residents for the remainder of their lives. An example of in-and-out care is an emergency department visit. Acute care occurs in hospitals where clients stay more than 24 hours but less than 30 days. Short stay provides care to clients who suffer from acute conditions or need treatments that entail less than 24 hours of care and monitoring. Long-term care provides care to residents for the remainder of their lives. An example of in-and-out care is an emergency department visit. Question Which type of length of stay includes emergency department visits? A. Long-term care B. Acute care C. Short stay D. In-and-out care An example of in-and-out care is an emergency department visit. Long-term care provides care to residents for the remainder of their lives. Acute care occurs in hospitals where clients stay more than 24 hours but less than 30 days. Short stay provides care to clients who suffer from acute conditions or need treatments that entail less than 24 hours of care and monitoring. An example of in-and-out care is an emergency department visit. Long-term care provides care to residents for the remainder of their lives. Acute care occurs in hospitals where clients stay more than 24 hours but less than 30 days. Short stay provides care to clients who suffer from acute conditions or need treatments that entail less than 24 hours of care and monitoring.

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