Author Question: For patients receiving home respiratory care, follow-up evaluation by a home care team member should ... (Read 181 times)

tatyanajohnson · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

For patients receiving home respiratory care, follow-up evaluation by a home care team member should occur at least how often?

a. Daily
b. Biweekly
c. Monthly
d. As needed

Question 2

Which of the following factors would you consider in determining the frequency of follow-up visits needed by a home care patient?

1. Level of self-care the patient is able to provide
2. Type and complexity of home care equipment used
3. Patient's condition and therapeutic objectives
4. Level of family or caregiver support available
a. 1, 2, 3, and 4
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 3 and 4 only

rekilledagain · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
For patients receiving respiratory care at home, follow-up by a home care team member should occur at least monthly, particularly patients on hi-tech equipment such as apnea monitors.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Factors to consider when deciding on the frequency of home visits include the following:
The patient's condition and therapeutic needs (objectives)
The level of family or caregiver support available
The type and complexity of home care equipment
The overall home environment
The ability of the patient to provide self-care