The nurse is reviewing sources of federal funding for health care ...

[rosent76]

The nurse is reviewing sources of federal funding for health care services provided to clients. For which clients should the nurse recognize as most likely having health care paid through a federal funding source?
 
  1. 35-year-old self-employed house painter
  2. 72-year-old retired schoolteacher
  3. 52-year-old nurse who runs the family farm
  4. 29-year-old mentally challenged sheltered workshop employee
  5. 40-year-old factory worker

Question 2

In order to comply with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' most current health care goals as stated in Healthy People 2020, what should the nurse do?
 
  1. Plan a depression screening for senior citizens who regularly have lunch at the senior center.
  2. Attend an educational in-service on the use of a new automated blood pressure monitor.
  3. Advocate for psychiatric health care for those with no private insurance coverage.
  4. Organize a park cleanup day to assure that the community's children have a safe place to play.
  5. Counsel older clients regarding programs available to assist them to live in their homes independently.

[Sweetkitty24130]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 4
Rationale 1: This patient would be on a private insurance plan like Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Rationale 2: This patient would be on a federally funded insurance plan like Medicare.
Rationale 3: This patient would be on a private insurance plan like Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Rationale 4: This patient would be on a federally funded insurance plan like Medicaid.
Rationale 5: This patient would be on a prepaid group plan: a health maintenance organization (HMO).

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: The federal-government-funded Healthy People 2020 has as one of its primary goals promoting health and quality life across the life span.
Rationale 2: This intervention is not directed toward the federal government's primary health goals as stated in Healthy People 2020.
Rationale 3: The federal-government-funded Healthy People 2020 has among its primary goals achieving health equity and eliminating health disparities.
Rationale 4: The federal-government-funded Healthy People 2020 has as one of its primary goals creating healthy environments for everyone.
Rationale 5: The federal-government-funded Healthy People 2020 has as one of its primary goals increasing quality and years of healthy life.

[rosent76]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[parshano]

Excellent