Medicare & Ethics
This part of Medicare covers inpatient hospital stays and limited skilled nursing facility care.
What is Medicare Part A
This hepatitis type is commonly spread through contaminated food and poor hand hygiene.
What is Hepatitis E?
A large fluid-filled blister greater than 10 mm is called this.
What is a bullae?
A sudden onset of confusion related to a urinary tract infection is most consistent with this condition.
What is delirium?
The first action when a client is found on the bathroom floor.
What is obtain vital signs and assess the client?
Delegated tasks require this action by the nurse to ensure appropriate care was completed.
What is follow-up/evaluation?
When a client's advance directive conflicts with a family member's wishes, this document takes priority.
What is the advance directive?
This condition involves inflammation and infection of diverticula.
What is diverticulitis?
The most important nutrients for preventing osteoporosis.
What are calcium and vitamin D?
The stage of Alzheimer's disease characterized by wandering, paranoia, and difficulty recognizing family members.
What is the moderate stage?
The "C" in RICE treatment for sprains stands for this.
What is compression?
The client the nurse should see first among several stable clients. (low blood pressure, shortness of breath, compound open fracture, severe nose bleed)
Who is the client who is short of breath?
The ethical principle demonstrated when a nurse supports a client's right to refuse treatment.
What is autonomy?
Severe LUQ pain radiating to the back is a classic symptom of this disorder.
What is acute pancreatitis?
A stress fracture occurs because of what?
What is repetitive stress on the same bone?
The autonomic nervous system division activated during severe anxiety.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
The first intervention for severe external bleeding.
What is direct pressure to the wound?
A confused but cooperative client who follows directions generally does not require this intervention.
What are physical restraints?
Giving poor care because a provider believes addiction is the client's fault is an example of this negative outcome.
What is bias resulting in poor-quality care?
The primary purpose of bowel rest in acute cholecystitis.
What is reducing gallbladder stimulation and bile release?
Massaging over bony prominences should be avoided because it increases the risk for this complication.
What is tissue injury/pressure injury development?
This therapeutic communication technique is used when the nurse says, "Tell me more about your concerns."
What is exploring/open-ended communication?
A client who skipped breakfast and lunch and appears shaky, cold, and clammy should receive this assessment first.
What is a fingerstick blood glucose check?
The nurse who delegates care remains responsible for this.
What is ensuring the care is completed appropriately?
Health information may be shared with this group without violating HIPAA when they are directly involved in care.
Who are the healthcare team members caring for the client?
A postoperative client with 2,500 mL of NG output is at greatest risk for this electrolyte imbalance.
What is hypokalemia?
This type of joint is found between the cranial bones of the skull.
What is a synarthrosis joint?
According to Kübler-Ross, these are the five stages of grief.
What are Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance?
At a mass-casualty scene, this client should be treated first.
Who is the client with difficulty breathing and cyanosis?
A client repeatedly attempting to remove an IV despite redirection may require this intervention if safety measures fail.
What are physical restraints as a last resort?