Author Question: A patient who is new to Medicare has been reviewing coverage for health screening tests. Which ... (Read 157 times)

james · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

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.