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appyboo

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following is an additional goal of home care of the terminally ill patient near the end of life?
 
  a. Prolong life.
  b. Maximize comfort and well-being.
  c. Maximize equipment use.
  d. Minimize medication use.

Question 2

What statutory regulations ensure that skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies meet minimum health and safety requirements?
 
  1. The Joint Commission accreditation standards
  2. Medicare provider certification program
  3. State health agency regulations
  a. 2 and 3 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3


enass

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Although the primary goal of home care involves minimizing a patient's dependence on institu-tional care, an additional goal is to maximize the comfort and well-being of the terminally ill pa-tient near the end of life.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The majority of reimbursement for postacute care is through either the federal Medicare or feder-al/state Medicaid programs.


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