A patient who is new to Medicare has been reviewing coverage for ...

[james]

A patient who is new to Medicare has been reviewing coverage for health screening tests. Which statements indicate the patient understands the recommendations provided by Medicare? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. I can have a Pap smear once a year.
  2. I can have a mammogram once a year.
  3. I can have a colonoscopy every 15 years.
  4. I can have fecal occult blood testing every 2 years.
  5. I can have bone mass screening every 2 years if I'm at risk.

Question 2

The commission of an act that a prudent nurse would not have done, or the omission of an act a prudent nurse would have done, that results in injury to a patient is termed:
 
  a. malpractice.
  b. negligence.
  c. neglect.
  d. disregard.

[fatboyy09]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,5
Rationale: Medicare recommends a Pap smear once a year.

Answer to Question 2

B
To qualify as negligence, it must be proved that a prudent member of the profession would have acted differently.

[james]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[hramirez205]

Excellent