A patient in the early stage of Alzheimer disease is being ...

[madam-professor]

A patient in the early stage of Alzheimer disease is being admitted to an assisted living facility. The admitting nurse best addresses the patient's need for appropriate physical activity when
 
  a. asking the patient about activities done for recreation.
  b. showing the patient the exercise equip-ment available.
  c. having the activity coordinator visit with the patient.
  d. teaching the patient the connection be-tween activity and memory.

Question 2

The student learns the Medicare guidelines for preventive health and reimbursement policies. Which statement follows the guidelines? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Medicare pays for an annual pneumococ-cal vaccination.
  b. Medicare covers annual influenza vacci-nations.
  c. Pap smears and pelvic exams are covered once every 2 years.
  d. Annual fecal occult blood tests are cov-ered for those who are from 50 to 85 years of age.
  e. A bone density scan is covered every 2 years (a co-payment is required).

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Answer to Question 1

A
The activity preferences of each resident should be assessed on admission in order to identify activities that the patient is likely to participate in. Keeping the patient busy and active will pro-mote sleep. The other options are also appropriate, but assessing the patient's preferences for leisure activity is the first step.

Answer to Question 2

B, D, E
Medicare guidelines provide reimbursement for pneumococcal vaccination once and every 5 years as recommended, an annual flu vaccination, pap smears and pelvic exams every 3 years, an annual fecal occult blood test for those who are from 50 to 85 years of age, and a bone density scan every 2 years (however, a co-payment is required)