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2 type of profit driven : - correct answer-
interventional (more expensive, ex: surgery, having to intervene)
preventional (less expensive, ex: flu vaccine, preventing an
illness)
4 Entitlement Programs - correct answer- social
security, medicare, medicaid, and champus
AACN - correct answer- American Association of
Colleges of Nursing: is the national voice for academic nursing.
accredits JU nursing program, tells teacher what/how to teach
us, *new essentials of AACN*
acute care - correct answer- 24-hour skilled care for
short-term illnesses or injuries; typically expensive , especially if
patient has waited to seek care after symptoms have developed
Adult Day Care Centers - correct answer- provide a
variety of health and social services to specific patient
populations who live alone or with family in the community
(adults who require some supervision but not continuous care)
,Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - correct
answer- Most independently functioning nurse; has
masters or doctor of nursing practice (DNP)
American Nurses Association (ANA) - correct answer-
the consistent commitment of nurses to provide care that
promotes the well-being of their patients and communities
ANA - correct answer- American Nurses Associate:
Lead the profession to shape the future of nursing and health
care
annual income for nurses (male and female) (RN and LPN) -
correct answer- male RN : $85k
female RN : $81K
male LPN: $55k
female LPN: $49k
are most RN specialty certified ? - correct answer-
yes, 52% ... 26% said because they are certified they receive a
higher rate of pay
,assissted living - correct answer- offers an attractive
long-term care setting with an environment more like home and
greater resident autonomy. Residents require some assistance
with activities of daily living but remain relatively independent
within a partially protective setting. Provides independence,
security, and privacy
assumptions - correct answer- are the "taken-for-
granted" statements that explain the nature of the concepts,
definitions, purpose, relationships, and structure of a theory.
assumptions are accepted as truths and are based on values and
beliefs
Care-bundles are knocking down what? - correct answer-
health care disparities
caregiver - correct answer- you help patients
maintain and regain health, manage disease and symptoms, and
attain a maximal level of function and independence through the
healing process
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) - correct answer- an
APRN who is also educated in midwifery; encompassing a full
range of primary health care services for women from
, adolescence beyond menopause; can take care of the newborn
baby for about to the first 28 days of life
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - correct
answer- An APRN with advanced education from a nurse
anesthesia accredited program; must have at least one year of
critical care or emergency experience to apply; CRNA practice
under the guidance and supervision of an anesthesiologist
CHAMPUS - correct answer- coverage for active
military
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - correct answer- an
APRN who is an expert clinician in a specialized area of practice;
provide diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of
patients in all health care settings; also provide expertise to
nurses caring for patients at the bedside
CMS - correct answer- Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services
code of ethics - correct answer- a statement of
philosophical ideals of right and wrong that define the principles
you will use to provide care to your patients