The nurse preparing to complete an Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) would expect to collect which information?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. Medication history
2. Insurance information
3. Living arrangements
4. Demographic information
5. Financial information
The home health care agency that receives federal funds desires to hire a new home health care aide. This aide will provide direct and hands-on care to patients. Which person would meet federal requirements for that position?
1. A nursing assistant who has on-the-job training at a nursing home
2. A nursing assistant who completed a training and competency evaluation program
3. A nursing assistant who has on-the-job training at a hospital
4. A second-semester student enrolled in a registered nursing program
Nurses in which health care settings are required to comply with the Patient Self-Determination Act of 1991?
1. In home health care settings only if they have a validly executed advanced directive when care is first rendered
2. Solely in formal institutional settings, such as hospitals
3. In all health care settings, including home health care settings, if federal funds are received
4. In all health care settings except home health care settings
After analyzing assessment data, the home health care nurse determines that a change is necessary in the medical care of a patient. The nurse makes the change without consulting the physician.
Under which circumstance is this a legal action by this nurse? 1. If the nurse is experienced and sure the change will not harm the patient
2. If there is a signed, standing order for the change
3. If the nurse is certain the physician will agree with the change
4. If the patient's family agrees that the action is necessary
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