The incentives and pressures for cost control and improved health outcomes have increased the development and use of telehealth technology in the home setting. Telehealth 1. Uses WebTV to teach clients about their health 2. Includes sharing health information between the client and clinicians using electronic communications 3. Requires home health nurses to make regular […]
The Omaha System was designed to guide practice decisions, sort and document pertinent client data uniformly, and provide a framework for agency-wide, multidisciplinary clinical information. One of the goals of the Omaha System is to 1. Define each health care provider’s role 2. Use nursing diagnoses in community health nursing practice 3. Foster collaborative practice […]
From a historical perspective, home care reached a turning point when 1. Medicare legislation was passed 2. Visiting Nurse Associations were established 3. The Montefiore Hospital Home Care Program in New York was established 4. The Civil Works Administration provided funds for the use of nurses who were unemployed ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1 Medicare […]
Official agencies are financed primarily by 1. Charities 2. Individual clients 3. Third-party payers 4. Tax funds ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 4 Official agencies are financed primarily by tax funds.
Which of the following types of agencies was responsible for the initial development of nursing in the home? 1. Official 2. Voluntary 3. Proprietary 4. Combination ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2 Voluntary agencies were based on the client’s need for service rather than the ability to pay.
Research has demonstrated that home-based approaches to care delivery produce better outcomes for certain populations. Population-focused home care is directed toward 1. The needs of specific groups of people with high-risk health needs 2. Acutely ill adults in the home 3. Clients who are on home ventilators 4. People in rural areas with no access […]
To determine whether a service performed by the nurse is skilled care, several factors must be evaluated and adequately documented. Which of the following is an example of skilled nursing service? 1. Teaching the client and family to implement a therapeutic plan such as taking medications 2. Consulting with other nurses about the care of […]
Hospice programs may be integrated with home health, hospital, or skilled nursing agencies. Which of the following is important to consider when coordinating care to ensure a comfortable and peaceful death? 1. The unique stress dying patients often experience 2. Cultural values, expectations, and preferences 3. The communication style of each family member 4. The […]
Successful interprofessional functioning depends on numerous factors including the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of each team member. Which of the following are factors for successful interprofessional functioning? 1. Understanding who is in charge of the patient’s care 2. Making appropriate referrals 3. Understanding what other professionals do and how they see their roles 4. Working […]
The goal of home health nursing is to 1. Provide direct care to the client in the home 2. Maximize the client’s level of independence 3. Provide case management services 4. Coordinate care in the home ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2 The goal of home health nursing is to maximize the client’s level of independence. […]
