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natalie2426 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

An older community member is concerned about the rising cost of prescription medications. Which part of Medicare should the population health nurse review with this individual?

1. Part A.
2. Part B.
3. Part C.
4. Part D.

Question 2

The population health nurse is creating a tool to assess the economic status of a small rural neighborhood. What should the nurse include in this tool? (Select all that apply.)

1. Number of members who are unemployed.
2. Average income of neighborhood members.
3. Number of members who are at poverty level.
4. Average education level of neighborhood members.
5. Ways in which health care is funded by the members.

ashely1112 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. Part D is the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, which was designed to provide drug subsidization for those enrolled in Medicare. Part C, which is the Medicare Advantage permits Medicare enrollees to exercise similar health care options as others in the population. Part B covers medically necessary provider services not covered under Part A. Part B coverage is optional and requires an additional payment premium. Part A covers medically necessary hospitalization, skilled nursing facility (SNF) care, some home health care, hospice, and blood products administered in in-patient facilities.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. When assessing economic status of a population the nurse should focus on the number of members who are unemployed, the average income of the members, the number of members who are at poverty level, and the ways in which health care is funded by the members. Although important, education level is not included in an assessment of economic status for a population.
2. When assessing economic status of a population the nurse should focus on the number of members who are unemployed, the average income of the members, the number of members who are at poverty level, and the ways in which health care is funded by the members. Although important, education level is not included in an assessment of economic status for a population.
3. When assessing economic status of a population the nurse should focus on the number of members who are unemployed, the average income of the members, the number of members who are at poverty level, and the ways in which health care is funded by the members. Although important, education level is not included in an assessment of economic status for a population.
5. When assessing economic status of a population the nurse should focus on the number of members who are unemployed, the average income of the members, the number of members who are at poverty level, and the ways in which health care is funded by the members. Although important, education level is not included in an assessment of economic status for a population.