This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Providing necessary home care equipment and supplies and handling any emergency situations involving ... (Read 40 times)

azncindy619

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 562
on: Jul 16, 2018
Providing necessary home care equipment and supplies and handling any emergency situations involving delivery or equipment operation is the responsibility of which member of the respirato-ry home care team?
 
  a. Social services representative
  b. Respiratory care practitioner
  c. Nurse
  d. Durable medical equipment (DME) com-pany representative

Question 2

Providing regular in-home follow-up visits and assessing the patient's overall progress is the re-sponsibility of which member of the respiratory home care team?
 
  a. Social services representative
  b. Nurse
  c. Attending physician
  d. Respiratory care practitioner


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

gstein359

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 293
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Equipment support and selected clinical services for respiratory home care patients are often pro-vided by a DME supplier.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Although a physician normally initiates an order to discharge a patient to a postacute care site, many other health care professionals are involved in the discharge process. Table 56-2 identifies these key professionals, along with their major responsibilities.


azncindy619

  • Member
  • Posts: 562
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

irishcancer18

  • Member
  • Posts: 310
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Did you know?

The top 10 most important tips that will help you grow old gracefully include (1) quit smoking, (2) keep your weight down, (3) take supplements, (4) skip a meal each day or fast 1 day per week, (5) get a pet, (6) get medical help for chronic pain, (7) walk regularly, (8) reduce arguments, (9) put live plants in your living space, and (10) do some weight training.

Did you know?

The most common childhood diseases include croup, chickenpox, ear infections, flu, pneumonia, ringworm, respiratory syncytial virus, scabies, head lice, and asthma.

Did you know?

Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

A passenger train crosses Stony Creek Bridge in the Rocky Mountains in 1878. Railroads were importan A passenger train crosses Stony Creek Bridge in the Rocky Mountains in 1878. Railroads were importan
Example of equipment used for a urine drug screen that a medical office may require before ... Example of equipment used for a urine drug screen that a medical office may require before ...
Body Part, Method of Examination, and Equipment Used During the General Physical Examination Cont Body Part, Method of Examination, and Equipment Used During the General Physical Examination Cont
Hospice care is based on the belief that when death is inevitable, professional caregivers should ... Hospice care is based on the belief that when death is inevitable, professional caregivers should ...
Drugs for Emergency Contraception and Pharmacologic Abortion Drugs for Emergency Contraception and Pharmacologic Abortion
Standard Precautions for the Care of all Patients in All Health Care Settings Standard Precautions for the Care of all Patients in All Health Care Settings
Video: Osmosis - Isotonic, Hypotonic, and Hypertonic​ Solutions

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library