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ishan

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Which of the following situations would be considered safe when encountered by the nurse who is making a home visit?
 
  1. A group of teens is sitting on the stairs in front of the patient's apartment.
  2. Parking is only available three blocks from the patient's house because there is no space in front of the house.
  3. The family dog is on a chain in the front yard.
  4. The door of the home is open when the nurse arrives.

Question 2

What is the primary difference between hospital care and home health care?
 
  1. Home care is routinely delivered continuously by professional staff.
  2. Home care is delivered on an intermittent basis by professional staff.
  3. Home care is delivered for emergency conditions.
  4. Home care is not available 24 hours a day.



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Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. While walking to the patient's home, nurses should not walk near groups of strangers who are in doorways or alleys.
2. Incorrect. Home care nurses should park and lock their cars in a safe place that is visible from the street and the patient's home.
3. Correct. Home care nurses should not enter a yard that has an unrestrained dog.
4. Incorrect. The home should not be entered if the nurse has any safety concerns such as an open front door.

Answer to Question 2

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1, 3, 4. Incorrect. The primary difference between health care in a hospital and home care is the absence of the continuous presence of professional health care providers in a patient's home. Generally, home health care entails intermittent care by a professional who visits the patient's home for a particular reason and provides care onsite for fewer than 4 hours at a time.
2. Correct. Home care is generally delivered on an intermittent basis by professional staff.




ishan

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


raili21

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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