The nurse is asked to testify at a Congressional hearing about a ...

[dalyningkenk]

The nurse is asked to testify at a Congressional hearing about a public health issue affecting more than 50 of community members. In which order should the nurse prepare for this testimony?
 
  1. Verify time limits
  2. Confirm the time to register
  3. Answer questions completely
  4. Maintain professional composure
  5. Prepare the testimony in advance
  6. Thank the committee for their time
  7. Dress to communicate professionalism
  8. Provide written copies of the testimony
  9. Present the material and avoid reading it

Question 2

What percentage of Medicare dollars are thought to be expended on care provided in the last year of life?
 
  1. A little less than 10
  2. More than 25
  3. At least 40
  4. Just under 60

[ndhahbi]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 5, 7, 4, 1, 8, 9, 3, 6

When preparing to testify the nurse should confirm the time to register, prepare the testimony concisely and clearly in advance, dress appropriately to convey professional status, maintain a courteous, professional composure throughout the hearing, verify any time limits to the presentation, provide copies of the written testimony; present the material without reading it, answer any questions completely, and thank the committee for allowing the testimony.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

In the United States, it is estimated that more than 25 of Medicare dollars are expended for the last year of life.