Author Question: Mr. Gomez is a patient on Medicare receiving care in a hospital following cardiac surgery. What ... (Read 40 times)

azncindy619 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Mr. Gomez is a patient on Medicare receiving care in a hospital following cardiac surgery. What method would be used to determine payment for the services provided for this client?

A) Resource utilization groups
B) Minimum data sets
C) Capitation
D) Diagnosis-related groups

Question 2

Mr. Kline is a construction worker who is recovering from surgery on his dominant hand that he injured on the job. Which member of the healthcare team would the nurse contact to help Mr. Kline learn how to feed himself using modified utensils?

A) Registered physical therapist
B) Doctor of osteopathy
C) Registered dietitian
D) Occupational therapist

chreslie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) are used to determine the payment for each
Medicare client admitted to the hospital. Payment is not determined using resource allocation
groups, minimum data sets, or capitation.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Occupational Therapists are educated in the assessment and management of ADLs,
especially when assistive devices are required. A physical therapist focuses primarily on
mobility and would not introduce assistive devices aimed at achieving ADLs. Osteopaths and
dietitians would not manage the use of assistive devices.