Author Question: The nurse is reviewing sources of federal funding for health care services provided to clients. For ... (Read 84 times)

rosent76 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is reviewing sources of federal funding for health care services provided to clients. For which clients should the nurse recognize as most likely having health care paid through a federal funding source?

1. 35-year-old self-employed house painter
2. 72-year-old retired schoolteacher
3. 52-year-old nurse who runs the family farm
4. 29-year-old mentally challenged sheltered workshop employee
5. 40-year-old factory worker

Question 2

In order to comply with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' most current health care goals as stated in Healthy People 2020, what should the nurse do?

1. Plan a depression screening for senior citizens who regularly have lunch at the senior center.
2. Attend an educational in-service on the use of a new automated blood pressure monitor.
3. Advocate for psychiatric health care for those with no private insurance coverage.
4. Organize a park cleanup day to assure that the community's children have a safe place to play.
5. Counsel older clients regarding programs available to assist them to live in their homes independently.

Sweetkitty24130 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 4
Rationale 1: This patient would be on a private insurance plan like Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Rationale 2: This patient would be on a federally funded insurance plan like Medicare.
Rationale 3: This patient would be on a private insurance plan like Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Rationale 4: This patient would be on a federally funded insurance plan like Medicaid.
Rationale 5: This patient would be on a prepaid group plan: a health maintenance organization (HMO).

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: The federal-government-funded Healthy People 2020 has as one of its primary goals promoting health and quality life across the life span.
Rationale 2: This intervention is not directed toward the federal government's primary health goals as stated in Healthy People 2020.
Rationale 3: The federal-government-funded Healthy People 2020 has among its primary goals achieving health equity and eliminating health disparities.
Rationale 4: The federal-government-funded Healthy People 2020 has as one of its primary goals creating healthy environments for everyone.
Rationale 5: The federal-government-funded Healthy People 2020 has as one of its primary goals increasing quality and years of healthy life.