Which statement, made by a staff nurse, indicates that the nurse ...

[EY67]

Which statement, made by a staff nurse, indicates that the nurse understands the meaning of Medicare HACs?
 
  1. I am a very good nurse, so it is unlikely that one of my patients would experience one of these events.
  2. It is so hard when a patient experiences one of these events since they are not survivable.
  3. Thankfully, most nurses will never see a patient experience one of these events.
  4. I am working on the safety committee to help prevent the occurrence of these events.

Question 2

Which options reflect key factors affecting healthcare delivery? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Problems with patient access
  2. The aging population
  3. A decrease in new drug therapies
  4. An increase in specialty usage
  5. An increase in the number of single parent families

[kishoreddi]

Answer to Question 1

4
Explanation: 1. Despite good nursing care, patients may suffer a HAC. They often indicate a safety system problem, not a specific provider problem.
2. In order to be placed on the HACs, the event must be adverse. There is no requirement for the event to be lethal.
3. These events are not that uncommon, but most nurses will experience HACs with patients such as falls and decubiti.
4. These events are indicative of a problem in the healthcare facility's safety system.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. Eligibility for government benefits such as Medicaid, transportation, hours of operation, number and type of providers, child care, and cost of care are examples of patient access problems.
2. Changing demographics are a key factor in the changing face of healthcare.
3. There has been an increase in new drug therapies.
4. Increase in specialty usage can lead to fragmentation of care and increased cost.
5. Changing demographics are a key factor in the changing face of healthcare.

[EY67]

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[kishoreddi]

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