QUESTION Under PDGM, what is the first step when identifying the Home Health Resource Group? a. classifying the admission source category b. identifying the clinical group based on diagnosis c. determining a comorbidity adjustment category d. designating a level of functional impairment ANSWER Understanding the PDGM Process for Home Health Resource Group Identification Introduction The Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) is a reimbursement system used in […]

QUESTION The prescriber has ordered the following drug. Complexity Level: Variable Dose – Warfarin Patient’s NameWalker StoneSexMaleAge33 yearsHeight155 cmBodyweight74.2 kg(163.24 lbs)Body Surface Area1.79m2DiagnosisDeep Vein ThrombosisAllergiesNKDA REGULAR MEDICINES Medicine (print generic name) WARFARIN Route Oral Indication Deep Vein Thrombosis Prescriber’s Signature Dr Jones Pharm DateTimeDayINRDose26/9/202316:0042.74 mg Drug Monograph For Use in safeMedicate Only Medication Name Warfarin Sodium Tablet Indication Deep Vein Thrombosis Administration Route Oral Dose […]

QUESTION Which of the following is not a reason for hospitals to expand their outpatient services? Group of answer choices Competition from managed care organizations Opportunities for cross-referrals among services that keep patients within the system Expansion of patient base Reduction of overcrowding in inpatient services ANSWER Evaluating Reasons for Hospital Outpatient Service Expansion Introduction Hospitals today are under constant pressure to adapt to the […]

QUESTION A client seeks medical advice due to the inability to control voiding of urine. Which of the following terms describes this condition? Group of answer choices Urinary Retention Nocturnal Enuresis Urinary Hesitancy Urinary Incontinence ANSWER Understanding and Addressing Urinary Incontinence: Causes and Treatment Options Introduction Urinary incontinence is a common medical condition characterized by the involuntary loss of urine, leading to a significant impact […]

QUESTION Mr. Baldridge brought his grandson to clinic complaining of bed-wetting, what is the term that can be used to describe this condition which is also means urinary incontinence during sleep? Group of answer choices Stress incontinence nocturnal enuresis urinary hesitancy urinary incontinence ANSWER Understanding Nocturnal Enuresis: Bed-Wetting in Children Introduction Bed-wetting, or nocturnal enuresis, is a common childhood condition that can cause concern for […]

QUESTION Precision medicineBackground Precision Medicine is a hot topic in health care. Discuss Precision Medicine and include the following important aspects in the discussion: Part 1: The history of Precision Medicine and the important developments that laid the groundwork for Precision Medicine. The purpose(s) of Precision Medicine. Give at least one example of Precision Medicine and it’s accomplishments. Part 2: How does Precision Medicine align […]

QUESTION The first four questions are in relation to this scenario: A 23-year-old female was admitted at 27 weeks 4 days with spotting. An ultrasound performed was negative for placenta previa. Mild contractions were monitored. Patient was kept inpatient for monitoring and discharged at 28 weeks 2 days with a diagnosis of threatened premature labor ANSWER Threatened Premature Labor in a 23-Year-Old Female: Diagnosis and […]

QUESTION A nurse is assessing an apical pulse on an older adult client who takes metoprolol daily. The nurse can anticipate that the client’s medication will: decrease the respiratory rate. decrease the apical pulse. decrease the blood volume. decrease the blood glucose. ANSWER Anticipated Effects of Metoprolol Medication on an Older Adult’s Apical Pulse Introduction Metoprolol is a commonly prescribed medication, especially for older adults […]

QUESTION Unplanned hospitalization is expensive, undesirable, and can be avoided in many cases. Because of its impact on mortality, morbidity, and economic resources, it becomes a serious problem for health services, hospitals, and patients. One of the results is an increase in age and an increase in patients with chronic diseases. Readmission in hospital is defined as a patient who is discharged from the hospital […]

QUESTION CASE STUDY ASSIGNMENT: ASSESSING THE HEAD, EYES, EARS, NOSE, AND THROATA 28-year-old female comes in complaining of a runny nose and itchy eyes. States runny nose, itchy eyes, and ears felt full approximately 9 days ago. ANSWER Case Study: Assessing Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat (HEENT) Symptoms Introduction This case study presents a 28-year-old female patient who has been experiencing symptoms related to […]